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Lyrics & meaning

En Idhayam

From Singam · 2010

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Suchithra, Tippu
Music director
Devi Sri Prasad
Movie name
Singam
Movie release year
2010
Lyrics added on
26 May 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ho ho hoo ho ho hoo Ho ho ho hoh hoh
En idhayam idhuvarai Thudithathillai Ippo thudikkiradhae En manasu idhuvarai Paranthathillai Ippo parakkiradhae
Idhu edhanaal edhanaal Theriyavillai Adhanaal pidikkirathae Idhu sugama valiya puriyavillai Konjam sugamum konjam valiyum Sernthu thurathugiradhae
En idhayam idhuvarai Thudithathillai Ippo thudikkiradhae En manasu idhuvarai Paranthathillai Ippo parakkiradhae
Ho ho hoo ho ho hoo Ho ho ho hoh hoh
Koottathilae nindraalum Unnaiyae theduthu kangal Ottraiyaai ponaalum Unnudan nadakkuthu kaalgal Achchamae illaadha pechilae Mayanguthu nenjam Michamae illaamal unnidam Vandhen thanjam
Thaavani modhiyae Saayuthae thaeradi Rendadi naaladi nooru adi Izhuthaai
En idhayam Idhayam idhayam Idhayam idhayam Idhayam idhayam idhayam
En idhayam idhuvarai Thudithathillai Ippo thudikkiradhae En manasu idhuvarai Paranthathillai Ippo parakkiradhae
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Unnidam eppodhum Urimaiyaai pazhagida vendum Pazhagida vendum Vairamae aanaalum Dhinam dhinam Tholaithida thoondum
Idhuvarai en nenjil Illavae illai bayangal Haa…aaa…aaa… Irandu naal paarthenae Mirattuthae un gunangal
Iththanai naatkalaai Paduthathum uranginen Irandu naal kanavilae Unnai kandu vizhithen
En idhayam En idhayam
En idhayam idhuvarai Thudithathillai Ippo thudikkiradhae En manasu idhuvarai Paranthathillai Ippo parakkiradhae
Ho ho hoo ho ho hoo Ho ho ho hoh hoh
Parakkiradhae parakkiradhae Parakkiradhae parakkiradhae Parakkiradhae parakkiradhae Parakkiradhae parakkiradhae
Ho ho hoo... ho ho hoo... ho ho ho hoh hoh
My heart has never beaten like this before, but now it beats; my mind has never flown before, but now it flies.
I don't know why this is happening, and that's why I love it; I don't know if this is joy or pain, a little joy and a little pain chase after me together.
My heart has never beaten like this before, but now it beats; my mind has never flown before, but now it flies.
Ho ho hoo... ho ho hoo... ho ho ho hoh hoh
Even standing in a crowd, my eyes search only for you; even walking alone, my feet walk alongside you. My heart falls for your fearless words; holding nothing back, I have come to surrender to you.
Brushed by your half-saree, the temple-car street reels; two steps, four steps, a hundred steps you dragged me along.
My heart, my heart, my heart, my heart, my heart, my heart, my heart, my heart...
My heart has never beaten like this before, but now it beats; my mind has never flown before, but now it flies.
...
I want to be close with you always with complete freedom; even if it is a diamond, you tempt me to lose it every single day.
Until now, there was no fear at all in my heart, ha... aa... aa... I have seen you for just two days, and your fierce nature intimidates me.
All these days, I fell asleep the moment I lay down; for two days now, I have woken up seeing you in my dreams.
My heart, my heart...
My heart has never beaten like this before, but now it beats; my mind has never flown before, but now it flies.
Ho ho hoo... ho ho hoo... ho ho ho hoh hoh
It is flying, it is flying, it is flying, it is flying, it is flying, it is flying, it is flying, it is flying...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

En Idhayam from Singam (2010) depicts the sweet overwhelm and exhilaration of falling in love. The song captures how the protagonist experiences unprecedented emotions, where the heart beats unnaturally fast and the mind feels like it is soaring. The lover remains unsure whether these sensations bring pleasure or pain, yet embraces the beautiful confusion. The lyrical progression portrays complete obsession, where every thought, step, and dream revolves entirely around the beloved. Through clever exaggeration and playful affection, the song highlights the transformative power of love that turn a person's quiet world into a romantic whirlwind.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Repetition (Anaphora)

“En idhayam Idhayam idhayam Idhayam idhayam Idhayam idhayam idhayam”

The rhythmic repetition of the word 'Idhayam' (heart) mirrors the rapid beating of a heart in love.

Tamil Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Koottathilae nindraalum Unnaiyae theduthu kangal Ottraiyaai ponaalum Unnudan nadakkuthu kaalgal”

The second letter consonant rhyming 'tt' between 'Koottathilae' and 'Ottraiyaai' enhances the musicality of the stanza.

Hyperbole & Imagery

“Thaavani modhiyae Saayuthae thaeradi Rendadi naaladi nooru adi Izhuthaai”

Poetic exaggeration where the gentle impact of a half-saree is poetically capable of tilting a massive temple chariot.

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Trivia

Composed by Devi Sri Prasad with lyrics penned by Na. Muthukumar, this track features vocals by Suchitra and Tipu, serving as a signature romantic duet for Suriya and Anushka Shetty in the 2010 blockbuster Singam.

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