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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Engal Thamizhe

From Vilva Official · 2015

Lyricist
Vilva
Singers
Khatija Rahman, Vilva
Music director
Vilva
Details
Vilva Official2015

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
ThamizhaeOh Tamil language!
Thamizhae thamizhaeOh Tamil! Oh Tamil!
ThamizhaeOh Tamil language!
Thamizhae..thamizhaeOh Tamil! Oh Tamil!
Thamizhae thamizhaeOh Tamil! Oh Tamil!
Thamizhae thamizhaeOh Tamil! Oh Tamil!
Thamizhae ..thamizhaeOh Tamil! Oh Tamil!
Female
Anbai alli koduthaai neeYou gave love generously in abundance.
Arivai solli koduthaai neeYou taught and imparted wisdom.
Anbai ennul vidhaithaai neeYou sowed love within me.
Kaatraai vandhu kalanthaai neeYou came like the wind and merged with me.
Female
ThamizhaeOh Tamil language!
Engal thamizhaeOur beloved Tamil language!
ThamizhaeOh Tamil language!
Engal tahmizhaeOur beloved Tamil language!
Male
Namoodu swaasamBreath that lives within us,
Ottrum oru dhesamA land that brings unity,
Enaalum thamizhaa maravaadheOh Tamilian, never forget this on any day!
Engaeyo pirandhomWe were born in different places,
Thamizhaal inaindhomYet we united through the Tamil language.
Manidham vittu vilagadheDo not stray away from humanity.
Male
Thamizhaa anbu thamizhaaOh Tamilian, oh loving Tamilian!
All :Thamizh thamizh thamizh thamizhAll: Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is an ode to the Tamil language, celebrating its role not just as a medium of communication, but as a nurturing life force that imparts wisdom, love, and humanity to its speakers. The lyrics personify Tamil as a maternal presence that feeds the soul with knowledge and merges seamlessly into one's breath like the wind. The emotional arc transitions from personal devotion to a collective call for unity among Tamil speakers across the globe. It highlights how the language brings together people born in diverse places, urging every Tamilian to stay rooted in love, preserve their heritage, and uphold the values of humanity.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Anbai alli koduthaai nee / Arivai solli koduthaai nee / Anbai ennul vidhaithaai nee / Kaatraai vandhu kalanthaai nee

The consecutive lines end with the rhyming word 'nee' (you), creating a rhythmic and melodious poetic flow praising Tamil.

Simile / Personification

Kaatraai vandhu kalanthaai nee

The language is personified and compared to the wind ('kaatraai'), seamlessly merging into the speaker's existence.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Anbai alli koduthaai nee / Arivai solli koduthaai nee

The repetition of initial vowel sounds ('A') across lines creates harmonious phonetic structure.

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Trivia

This track features Khatija Rahman, the daughter of Oscar-winning composer A. R. Rahman, showcasing her early vocals in independent and feature projects alongside musician Vilva.

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