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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Hello Dear Sir Welcome

From Chidambara Ragasiyam · 1985

Lyricist
Idhaya Chandran
Singers
Dr. S. G. Saagari, S. P. Shailaja
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Chidambara Ragasiyam1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
…………………
Female
Hello dear sir welcomeHello dear sir, welcome
Waiting for you sir confirmWaiting for you sir, for sure
Ellam ingae kidaikkumEverything is available here
Yaeno innum thayakkamWhy do you still hesitate?
See me touch me take me kiss meSee me, touch me, take me, kiss me
Aahaah…..aahaah…..aahaah….Aahaah... aahaah... aahaah...
Female
Hello dear sir welcomeHello dear sir, welcome
Waiting for you sir confirmWaiting for you sir, for sure
Ellam ingae kidaikkumEverything is available here
Yaeno innum thayakkamWhy do you still hesitate?
See me touch me take me kiss meSee me, touch me, take me, kiss me
Aahaah…..yaeah…..aaah….Aahaah... yeah... aaah...
Chorus
…………………
Female
Mannaa un pugazh kettuO King, hearing your fame
Enakku maiyal moondathu netruDesire bloomed in me yesterday
Mannaa un pugazh kettuO King, hearing your fame
Enakku maiyal moondathu netruDesire bloomed in me yesterday
Thanimaiyil thudikkiraen….haehI am trembling in loneliness... haeh
Iravilae thavikkiraen…yaehI am yearning in the night... yeah
Female
Manmathan thottaththu penmaiA womanhood nurtured in Cupid's garden
Enthan maan vizhi theduthu unnaiMy doe-like eyes are searching for you
Manmathan thottaththu penmaiA womanhood nurtured in Cupid's garden
Enthan maan vizhi theduthu unnaiMy doe-like eyes are searching for you
Chorus
…………………
Female
Hello dear sir welcomeHello dear sir, welcome
Waiting for you sir confirmWaiting for you sir, for sure
Ellam ingae kidaikkumEverything is available here
Yaeno innum thayakkamWhy do you still hesitate?
See me touch me take me kiss meSee me, touch me, take me, kiss me
Aahaah…..yaehae…..aaah….aahh…..Aahaah... yaehae... aaah... aahh...
Female
Naalum yaenguthu maadhu unakkuEvery day this woman longs for you
Naanae maangani saaruI am myself the sweet juice of a mango
Naalum yaenguthu maadhu unakkuEvery day this woman longs for you
Naanae maangani saaruI am myself the sweet juice of a mango
Female
Paruga vaa oru muraiCome drink/taste me once
Paruginaal thanisuvaiIf you taste, it is a unique flavor
Naan kanda anupavam paadhiThe experience I have gained is only half
Melum nee solli tharanum meedhi….You must teach me the rest of it...
Naan kanda anupavam paadhiThe experience I have gained is only half
Melum nee solli tharanum meedhi….You must teach me the rest of it...
Chorus
…………………
Female
Hello dear sir welcomeHello dear sir, welcome
Waiting for you sir confirmWaiting for you sir, for sure
Ellam ingae kidaikkumEverything is available here
Yaeno innum thayakkamWhy do you still hesitate?
See me touch me take me kiss meSee me, touch me, take me, kiss me
Aahaah…..aahaah…..aahaah….Aahaah... aahaah... aahaah...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a classic sensual cabaret and seduction track from the 1985 Tamil film 'Chidambara Ragasiyam', featuring lyrics by Idhaya Chandran. The song mixes English greeting phrases with Tamil poetic expressions of desire. The female lead urges her lover to abandon his hesitation and join her, welcoming him warmly and explicitly expressing her passion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings)

Thanimaiyil thudikkiraen….haeh / Iravilae thavikkiraen…yaeh

Both lines end with similar verbal conjugations and rhythmic exclamations ('thudikkiraen' and 'thavikkiraen'), creating a pleasing cadence.

Metaphor (Uruvam)

Naanae maangani saaru

The singer metaphorically describes herself as 'sweet mango juice' to emphasize her desirability and sweetness.

Simile / Imagery (Maan Vizhi)

Enthan maan vizhi theduthu unnai

Uses the traditional Tamil poetic trope of describing a woman's eyes as gentle and quick like those of a doe ('maan vizhi').

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Paruga vaa oru murai / Paruginaal thanisuvai

The second consonant sound 'ru' (ரு) in 'Paruga' and 'Paruginaal' creates an Ethugai rhyme across lines.

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Trivia

'Chidambara Ragasiyam' (1985) is an action-thriller directed by Visu, starring Arun Pandian and Ilavarasi in key roles. The song blends Western disco/cabaret musical tropes popular in 1980s South Indian cinema with traditional Tamil romantic imagery written by Idhaya Chandran.

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