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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

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From Maareesan · 2025

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singer
Mathichiyam Bala
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Maareesan2025

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Oorukulla yaarukumIn this town, for anyone
Neram illaiyeThere is no time
Neram ulla aalukkoBut for the person who has time
Yaarum illaiyeThere is no one around
Kaathil odum paatta kekkaTo listen to the song running in the breeze
Kaadhu illaiyeThere are no ears to hear
Kettu paatha podhumEven if you try listening to it
Adhula yedhum illaiyeThere is nothing in it
Male
Fa fa fa fafa faa[Vocalizing]
Fa fa fa fa fafa faa[Vocalizing]
Male
Oorukulla yaarukumIn this town, for anyone
Neram illaiyeThere is no time
Neram ulla aalukkoBut for the person who has time
Yaarum illaiyeThere is no one around
Kaathil odum paatta kekkaTo listen to the song running in the breeze
Kaadhu illaiyeThere are no ears to hear
Kettu paatha podhumEven if you try listening to it
Adhula yedhum illaiyeThere is nothing in it
Male
Map-pa paathuBy looking at a map
Ennikum naan ponathilaiyeI have never gone anywhere
Kanna moodi porapodhumEven when walking with eyes closed
TholanchadhillaiyeI have never gotten lost
Vela loanu ilaa yennaNo job, no loans, so what?
Illa kaadhaliNo girlfriend either
Naane mudhalaali enakkuI am my own boss
Naane familyI am my own family
Male
Fa fa fa fafa fa faa[Vocalizing]
La la la lala la la laa[Vocalizing]
Fa fa fa fafa fa faa[Vocalizing]
La la la lala la la laa[Vocalizing]
Male
Kaiya neeti paakkum podhuWhen you reach out your hand
Vaanam sikkumaWill the sky get caught in your grip?
Neeti paaru sikkunaakkaaTry reaching out, if it gets caught
Unakku lucku maaThat is your sheer luck, dear!
Happyaana nallavan dhanOnly a happy and good person
Yaarunu kaatuma ..Will reveal who they truly are...
Rules ellam fools-ku nuThat rules are meant only for fools
Solludhu heartu-maIs what my heart tells me!
Male
Fa fa fa fafa faa[Vocalizing]
Fa fa fa fa fafa faa[Vocalizing]
Fa fa fa fafa faa[Vocalizing]
Fa fa fa fa fafa faa[Vocalizing]

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song portrays a carefree, lighthearted philosophy on life. It contrasts a fast-paced society—where people are constantly busy and lack time to appreciate simple moments—with the protagonist's unburdened, spontaneous existence. Unfettered by traditional obligations like corporate jobs, bank loans, or romantic demands, the protagonist proudly acts as his own boss and family.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Muran (Contrast / Antithesis)

Oorukulla yaarukum neram illaiye / Neram ulla aalukko yaarum illaiye

Contrasts busy people who have no time with a free person who has all the time in the world but no one around.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Ennikum naan ponathilaiye / Tholanchadhillaiye

The matching end sounds ('ponathilaiye' and 'tholanchadhillaiye') create a rhythmic, conversational flow.

Internal Rhyme (Assonance)

Rules ellam fools-ku nu

The playful pairing of 'rules' and 'fools' highlights the carefree and defiant mood of the song.

Hyperbole

Kaiya neeti paakkum podhu vaanam sikkuma

Reaching out one's hand to catch the sky exaggerates the concept of taking wild, optimistic chances in life.

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Trivia

Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the film 'Maareesan' (2025), the song features high-energy folk-infused vocals by Mathichiyam Bala and modern, witty Tanglish lyrics penned by Madhan Karky.

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