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Lyrics & meaning

En Idhayam

From Singam · 2010

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Suchithra, Tippu
Music director
Devi Sri Prasad
Details
Singam2010

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Ho ho hoo ho ho hoo Ho ho ho hoh hohHo ho hoo ho ho hoo Ho ho ho hoh hoh
Female
En idhayam idhuvarai Thudithathillai Ippo thudikkiradhae En manasu idhuvarai Paranthathillai Ippo parakkiradhaeMy heart has never beaten like this before, but now it beats; my mind has never flown before, but now it flies.
Female
Idhu edhanaal edhanaal Theriyavillai Adhanaal pidikkirathae Idhu sugama valiya puriyavillai Konjam sugamum konjam valiyum Sernthu thurathugiradhaeI do not know why this is happening, and that is why I love it; I do not understand if this is pleasure or pain, a mixture of both chases me.
Female
En idhayam idhuvarai Thudithathillai Ippo thudikkiradhae En manasu idhuvarai Paranthathillai Ippo parakkiradhaeMy heart has never beaten like this before, but now it beats; my mind has never flown before, but now it flies.
Chorus
Ho ho hoo ho ho hoo Ho ho ho hoh hohHo ho hoo ho ho hoo Ho ho ho hoh hoh
Male
Koottathilae nindraalum Unnaiyae theduthu kangal Ottraiyaai ponaalum Unnudan nadakkuthu kaalgal Achchamae illaadha pechilae Mayanguthu nenjam Michamae illaamal unnidam Vandhen thanjamEven standing in a crowd, my eyes search only for you; even walking alone, my feet walk with you; my heart swoons at your fearless words, completely surrendering to you.
Male
Thaavani modhiyae Saayuthae thaeradi Rendadi naaladi nooru adi IzhuthaaiHit by the half-saree, the temple car sways; two steps, four steps, you pulled me a hundred steps away.
Female
En idhayam Idhayam idhayam Idhayam idhayam Idhayam idhayam idhayamMy heart, heart, heart, heart, heart, heart, heart, heart!
Female
En idhayam idhuvarai Thudithathillai Ippo thudikkiradhae En manasu idhuvarai Paranthathillai Ippo parakkiradhaeMy heart has never beaten like this before, but now it beats; my mind has never flown before, but now it flies.
Chorus
……………………….....
Female
Unnidam eppodhum Urimaiyaai pazhagida vendum Pazhagida vendum Vairamae aanaalum Dhinam dhinam Tholaithida thoondumI want to be close with you with full affection; even if you are like a diamond, it tempts me to lose myself every day.
Female
Idhuvarai en nenjil Illavae illai bayangal Haa…aaa…aaa… Irandu naal paarthenae Mirattuthae un gunangalUntil now, there were no fears in my heart; watching you for two days, your traits intimidate me.
Male
Iththanai naatkalaai Paduthathum uranginen Irandu naal kanavilae Unnai kandu vizhithenAll these days, I fell asleep as soon as I lay down; but for two days, seeing you in my dreams, I woke up.
Female
En idhayam En idhayamMy heart, my heart!
Female
En idhayam idhuvarai Thudithathillai Ippo thudikkiradhae En manasu idhuvarai Paranthathillai Ippo parakkiradhaeMy heart has never beaten like this before, but now it beats; my mind has never flown before, but now it flies.
Chorus
Ho ho hoo ho ho hoo Ho ho ho hoh hohHo ho hoo ho ho hoo Ho ho ho hoh hoh
Female
Parakkiradhae parakkiradhae Parakkiradhae parakkiradhae Parakkiradhae parakkiradhae Parakkiradhae parakkiradhaeIt flies, it flies, it flies, it flies, it flies, it flies, it flies, it flies.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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