Ezhisai Geethame Male
From Rasigan Oru Rasigai · 1986
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Raveendran
- Details
- Rasigan Oru Rasigai1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aah….aahhhh….aahh…… | Aah….aahhhh….aahh…… |
| Male | |
| Ezhisai geedhamae enakoru jeevan neeyae | Oh song of seven notes, you alone are my life! |
| Vaazhum kaalam yaavum unakaaga naan dhaan | For my entire lifespan, I exist only for you. |
| Kaaviya veenaiyil swarangalai meettuven.. gaanam | I will pluck the musical notes on the epic lute... a song, |
| Gaanam…jeva gaanam pirakkaadho ingae.. | A song... will a soulful song not be born here? |
| Male | |
| Ezhisai geedhamae enakoru jeevan neeyae.. | Oh song of seven notes, you alone are my life! |
| Male | |
| Yedho raagam enadhu kuralin vazhi | Some raga flows through my voice, |
| Thaalam bhaavam irandum inaindhu vara | As rhythm and emotion unite together, |
| Ketkum yaarum urugi urugi vizha | Making anyone who listens melt completely and fall for it. |
| Kaadhil paayum pudhiya kavidhai idhu | This is a new poem pouring into the ears, |
| Azhagu mozhiyil oru amudha mazhaiyum vara | As a rain of nectar falls through beautiful language, |
| Ninaivum manamum adhil nanaiya nanaiya sugamoo… | Is it pure bliss as memories and the heart get continuously drenched in it? |
| Yedhoo..naalellaam sandhosam nenjellaam sangeetham.. | Happiness all day long, music filling the whole heart... |
| Uyirae..uyirae.. | Oh life... oh life... |
| Male | |
| Ezhisai geedhamae enakoru jeevan neeyae | Oh song of seven notes, you alone are my life! |
| Male | |
| Kaiyil yendhum madhuvil mayakkamundu | There is intoxication in the wine held in hand, |
| Kannil neendhum kanavil inimaiyundu | There is sweetness in the dreams floating in the eyes. |
| Nenjae nenjaeyedhaiyum marandhuvidu | Oh heart, my heart, forget everything, |
| Bodhai aatril manadhai midhakkavidu | Let the mind float in the river of intoxication. |
| Uravu edhuvumillai kavalai siridhumillai | There are no relationships, nor a trace of worry, |
| Thanimai kodumaiyillai inimai inimai idhudhaan.. | Solitude is not a cruelty; this alone is true sweetness... |
| Naan dhaan… | I am... |
| Paasangal kollaadha bandhangal illaadha | A man without attachments, without ties of affection, |
| Manidhan manidhan | A human being, a lonely human being... |
| Male | |
| Ezhisai geedhamae enakoru jeevan neeyae | Oh song of seven notes, you alone are my life! |
| Vaazhum kaalam yaavum unakaaga naan dhaan | For my entire lifespan, I exist only for you. |
| Kaaviya veenaiyil swarangalai meettuven.. gaanam | I will pluck the musical notes on the epic lute... a song, |
| Gaanam…jeva gaanam pirakkaadho ingae.. | A song... will a soulful song not be born here? |
| Male | |
| Ezhisai geedhamae enakoru jeevan neeyae.. | Oh song of seven notes, you alone are my life! |
ஆஹ்......ஆஹ்......ஆஹ்.....
Aah….aahhhh….aahh……
ஏழிசை கீதமே எனக்கொரு ஜீவன் நீயே
வாழும் காலம் யாவும் உனக்காக நான்தான்
காவிய வீணையில் சுவரங்களை மீட்டுவேன்
கானம் கானம் ஜீவ கானம் பிறக்காதோ இங்கே
Oh song of seven notes, you alone are my life!
For my entire lifespan, I exist only for you.
I will pluck the musical notes on the epic lute... a song,
A song... will a soulful song not be born here?
ஏழிசை கீதமே எனக்கொரு ஜீவன் நீயே
Oh song of seven notes, you alone are my life!
ஏதோ ராகம் எனது குரலின் வழி
தாளம் பாவம் இரண்டும் இணைந்து வர
கேட்கும் யாரும் உருகி உருகி விழ
காதில் பாயும் புதிய கவிதை இது
அழகு மொழியில் ஒரு அமுத மழையும் வர
நினைவும் மனமும் அதில் நனைய நனைய சுகமோ
ஏதோ... நாளெல்லாம் சந்தோஷம் நெஞ்செல்லாம் சங்கீதம்
உயிரே......உயிரே......
Some raga flows through my voice,
As rhythm and emotion unite together,
Making anyone who listens melt completely and fall for it.
This is a new poem pouring into the ears,
As a rain of nectar falls through beautiful language,
Is it pure bliss as memories and the heart get continuously drenched in it?
Happiness all day long, music filling the whole heart...
Oh life... oh life...
ஏழிசை கீதமே எனக்கொரு ஜீவன் நீயே
Oh song of seven notes, you alone are my life!
கையில் ஏந்தும் மதுவில் மயக்கமுண்டு
கண்ணில் நீந்தும் கனவில் இனிமையுண்டு
நெஞ்சே நெஞ்சே எதையும் மறந்துவிடு
போதை ஆற்றில் மனதை மிதக்கவிடு
உறவு எதுவுமில்லை கவலை சிறிதுமில்லை
தனிமை கொடுமையில்லை இனிமை இனிமை இதுதான்
நான் தான்......
பாசங்கள் கொள்ளாத பந்தங்கள் இல்லாத
மனிதன் மனிதன்
There is intoxication in the wine held in hand,
There is sweetness in the dreams floating in the eyes.
Oh heart, my heart, forget everything,
Let the mind float in the river of intoxication.
There are no relationships, nor a trace of worry,
Solitude is not a cruelty; this alone is true sweetness...
I am...
A man without attachments, without ties of affection,
A human being, a lonely human being...
ஏழிசை கீதமே எனக்கொரு ஜீவன் நீயே
வாழும் காலம் யாவும் உனக்காக நான்தான்
காவிய வீணையில் சுவரங்களை மீட்டுவேன்
கானம் கானம் ஜீவ கானம் பிறக்காதோ இங்கே
Oh song of seven notes, you alone are my life!
For my entire lifespan, I exist only for you.
I will pluck the musical notes on the epic lute... a song,
A song... will a soulful song not be born here?
ஏழிசை கீதமே எனக்கொரு ஜீவன் நீயே
Oh song of seven notes, you alone are my life!
Aah….aahhhh….aahh……
Aah….aahhhh….aahh……
Ezhisai geedhamae enakoru jeevan neeyae
Oh song of seven notes, you alone are my life!
Vaazhum kaalam yaavum unakaaga naan dhaan
For my entire lifespan, I exist only for you.
Kaaviya veenaiyil swarangalai meettuven.. gaanam
I will pluck the musical notes on the epic lute... a song,
Gaanam…jeva gaanam pirakkaadho ingae..
A song... will a soulful song not be born here?
Ezhisai geedhamae enakoru jeevan neeyae..
Oh song of seven notes, you alone are my life!
Yedho raagam enadhu kuralin vazhi
Some raga flows through my voice,
Thaalam bhaavam irandum inaindhu vara
As rhythm and emotion unite together,
Ketkum yaarum urugi urugi vizha
Making anyone who listens melt completely and fall for it.
Kaadhil paayum pudhiya kavidhai idhu
This is a new poem pouring into the ears,
Azhagu mozhiyil oru amudha mazhaiyum vara
As a rain of nectar falls through beautiful language,
Ninaivum manamum adhil nanaiya nanaiya sugamoo…
Is it pure bliss as memories and the heart get continuously drenched in it?
Yedhoo..naalellaam sandhosam nenjellaam sangeetham..
Happiness all day long, music filling the whole heart...
Uyirae..uyirae..
Oh life... oh life...
Ezhisai geedhamae enakoru jeevan neeyae
Oh song of seven notes, you alone are my life!
Kaiyil yendhum madhuvil mayakkamundu
There is intoxication in the wine held in hand,
Kannil neendhum kanavil inimaiyundu
There is sweetness in the dreams floating in the eyes.
Nenjae nenjaeyedhaiyum marandhuvidu
Oh heart, my heart, forget everything,
Bodhai aatril manadhai midhakkavidu
Let the mind float in the river of intoxication.
Uravu edhuvumillai kavalai siridhumillai
There are no relationships, nor a trace of worry,
Thanimai kodumaiyillai inimai inimai idhudhaan..
Solitude is not a cruelty; this alone is true sweetness...
Naan dhaan…
I am...
Paasangal kollaadha bandhangal illaadha
A man without attachments, without ties of affection,
Manidhan manidhan
A human being, a lonely human being...
Ezhisai geedhamae enakoru jeevan neeyae
Oh song of seven notes, you alone are my life!
Vaazhum kaalam yaavum unakaaga naan dhaan
For my entire lifespan, I exist only for you.
Kaaviya veenaiyil swarangalai meettuven.. gaanam
I will pluck the musical notes on the epic lute... a song,
Gaanam…jeva gaanam pirakkaadho ingae..
A song... will a soulful song not be born here?
Ezhisai geedhamae enakoru jeevan neeyae..
Oh song of seven notes, you alone are my life!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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