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Lyrics & meaning

Ezhisai Geethame Male

From Rasigan Oru Rasigai · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Raveendran
Movie name
Rasigan Oru Rasigai
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
19 Apr 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aah….aahhhh….aahh……
Ezhisai geedhamae enakoru jeevan neeyae
Vaazhum kaalam yaavum unakaaga naan dhaan
Kaaviya veenaiyil swarangalai meettuven.. gaanam
Gaanam…jeva gaanam pirakkaadho ingae..
Ezhisai geedhamae enakoru jeevan neeyae..
Yedho raagam enadhu kuralin vazhi
Thaalam bhaavam irandum inaindhu vara
Ketkum yaarum urugi urugi vizha
Kaadhil paayum pudhiya kavidhai idhu
Azhagu mozhiyil oru amudha mazhaiyum vara
Ninaivum manamum adhil nanaiya nanaiya sugamoo…
Yedhoo..naalellaam sandhosam nenjellaam sangeetham..
Uyirae..uyirae..
Ezhisai geedhamae enakoru jeevan neeyae
Kaiyil yendhum madhuvil mayakkamundu
Kannil neendhum kanavil inimaiyundu
Nenjae nenjaeyedhaiyum marandhuvidu
Bodhai aatril manadhai midhakkavidu
Uravu edhuvumillai kavalai siridhumillai
Thanimai kodumaiyillai inimai inimai idhudhaan..
Naan dhaan…
Paasangal kollaadha bandhangal illaadha
Manidhan manidhan
Ezhisai geedhamae enakoru jeevan neeyae
Vaazhum kaalam yaavum unakaaga naan dhaan
Kaaviya veenaiyil swarangalai meettuven.. gaanam
Gaanam…jeva gaanam pirakkaadho ingae..
Ezhisai geedhamae enakoru jeevan neeyae..
Aah... aah... aah...
O song of seven notes, you are my very life!
For as long as I live, I exist only for you.
I will pluck the musical notes on this poetic veena,
Won't a song, a song of life, be born here?
O song of seven notes, you are my very life!
Some melody flows through my voice,
As rhythm and emotion unite together,
Making anyone who listens melt with feeling.
This is a fresh poem pouring into the ears,
A shower of nectar raining down in beautiful words.
What sweet joy it is when the mind and thoughts get drenched in it!
All day long is filled with happiness, my whole heart filled with music,
O my life... my life...
O song of seven notes, you are my very life!
There is intoxication in the drink held in my hand,
There is sweetness in the dreams swimming in my eyes.
O my heart, forget everything,
Let your mind drift upon this river of intoxication.
I have no ties, and not a single worry;
Solitude is no cruelty—this is true sweetness.
I am...
A person with no attachments and no binding ties,
A simple man, just a man.
O song of seven notes, you are my very life!
For as long as I live, I exist only for you.
I will pluck the musical notes on this poetic veena,
Won't a song, a song of life, be born here?
O song of seven notes, you are my very life!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Ezhisai Geedhamae' is a soulful ode to music, portraying it as the singer's ultimate companion, savior, and life force. The lyrics celebrate the pure bliss of melodies, rhythm, and emotion ('Thaalam', 'Bhaavam', 'Raagam') coming together to drench the listener's heart like a gentle rain of sweet nectar. Music serves as a divine refuge that elevates the protagonist above ordinary human struggles. Beneath the musical euphoria lies a poignant narrative of detachment and solitude. The protagonist identifies as someone untethered by worldly bonds or human relationships. Instead of viewing loneliness as a curse, he surrenders himself to the intoxication of divine music, finding solace, completeness, and enduring peace in his lifelong devotion to the seven notes.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme)

Ezhisai geedhamae enakoru jeevan neeyae

Matching initial vowel sounds in 'Ezhisai' and 'Enakoru'.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Azhagu mozhiyil oru amudha mazhaiyum vara

Music expressed through language is directly compared to a 'rain of nectar' (amudha mazhai).

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Bodhai aatril manadhai midhakkavidu

The emotional state of bliss is metaphorically framed as a 'river of intoxication' (bodhai aar).

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Ketkum yaarum urugi urugi vizha

The word 'urugi' (melting) is repeated to emphasize the overwhelming emotional impact of the melody.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Kaiyil yendhum madhuvil mayakkamundu / Kannil neendhum kanavil inimaiyundu

The second letter consonant 'i' (ai) in 'Kaiyil' and 'nn' in 'Kannil' create a rhythmic couplet structure across consecutive lines.

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Trivia

This song from 'Rasigan Oru Rasigai' (1986) features music composed by the acclaimed Malayalam composer Raveendran and lyrics penned by the legendary poet Vaali. Sung by Dr. K. J. Yesudas, the track is renowned for its classical richness, seamlessly integrating traditional Carnatic concepts (the seven notes or 'Ezhisai') into a deeply emotional film composition.

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