- 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
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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