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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Idam Tharuvaya

From Appu · 2000

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Pop Shalini, Unnikrishnan
Music director
Deva
Details
Appu2000

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Thom thomtha thakkathaiya thakkathaiyaThom thomtha thakkathaiya thakkathaiya (Rhythmic beats)
Thom thomtha thakkathaiya thakkathaiyaThom thomtha thakkathaiya thakkathaiya (Rhythmic beats)
Thatharatha thayathaiya thyaathaiyaThatharatha thayathaiya thyaathaiya (Rhythmic beats)
Thatharatha thakkathaiya thakkathaiyaThatharatha thakkathaiya thakkathaiya (Rhythmic beats)
Thaiyaa thaiyaa…tha..thaiyaa thaiyaaaThaiyaa thaiyaa...tha..thaiyaa thaiyaaa (Rhythmic chants)
Thaiyaa thaiyaa…tha..thaiyaa thaiyaaaThaiyaa thaiyaa...tha..thaiyaa thaiyaaa (Rhythmic chants)
Chorus
{Yeah eh yeah eh…} (2){Yeah eh yeah eh...} (2)
Male
{Idam tharuvaaya manasukkullae} (2){Will you give me a place inside your heart?} (2)
Female
Tharamaaten tharamaatenI will not give it, I will not give it
Idam tharamaatenI will not give you a place
Ullae sendraal manasai vittu varamataaiIf you go inside, you will never leave my heart
Male
Pagalil un veettil kaavalan aavenDuring the day, I will become the guard of your house
Iravil yeppodhum sevagan aavenAt night, I will always be your servant
Vilakkaai vizhithiruppen anbae…I will stay awake like a lamp, my love...
Male
{Idam tharuvaaya manasukkullae{Will you give me a place inside your heart?
Chorus :Yeah eh yeah eh..} (2)Chorus: Yeah eh yeah eh..} (2)
Female
Idhaya veetil oridam neeYou are begging for a place
Kenji kettkiraaiInside the house of my heart
Veetin ullae kaattrillai endraalIf there is no air inside the house,
En seivaaiWhat will you do?
Male
Idhaya veettil kaattrillaiyaaIs there no air in the house of the heart?
Enna seiguvenWhat will I do?
Undhan moochu pichaiyilaeOn the alms of your breath,
Naandhaan vaazhvenI alone will live
Female
Veettai vittu veli yeraTo leave the house,
Aanaigal ittaal en seivaaiIf orders are given, what will you do?
Chorus :Yeah eh yeah eh..Chorus: Yeah eh yeah eh..
Male
:Iruppavarkkae manai sondhamThe house belongs to the one who resides in it,
Endrorru sattam naan iduvenI will pass such a law!
Female
Idam ondru koduthaalIf a little space is given,
Madam ondru pidikumHe will seize the whole monastery!
Kalla kannaalan nee endru kandenI have realized you are a sly lover,
Tharavae tharamaatenI will definitely not give space!
Chorus
Thom thomtha thakkathaiya thakkathaiyaThom thomtha thakkathaiya thakkathaiya (Rhythmic beats)
Thom thomtha thakkathaiya thakkathaiyaThom thomtha thakkathaiya thakkathaiya (Rhythmic beats)
Thatharatha thayathaiya thyaathaiyaThatharatha thayathaiya thyaathaiya (Rhythmic beats)
Thatharatha thakkathaiya thakkathaiyaThatharatha thakkathaiya thakkathaiya (Rhythmic beats)
Thaiyaa thaiyaa..tha…thaiyaa thaiyaaaThaiyaa thaiyaa..tha...thaiyaa thaiyaaa (Rhythmic chants)
Thaiyaa thaiyaa..tha…thaiyaa thaiyaaaThaiyaa thaiyaa..tha...thaiyaa thaiyaaa (Rhythmic chants)
Male
Idhayam ennum maaligaiyilIn the palace named heart,
Nooru vaasalaeThere are a hundred entrances
Endha vazhi povadhu endruWhich way should I go?
KetkindrenI am asking
Female
Kangal ennum vaasal vazhiThe thief who entered through
Pugundha kalvanaeThe door called eyes,
Nuzhaindhu kolla vaasal vazhiyaaDo you ask permission via an entrance to step inside?
KetkindraaiiInside the house,
Male
Veetukullae nuzhaindhirukkumWill you expose the thief who entered?
Kalvanai kaati kodupaayaaChorus: Yeah eh yeah eh..
Chorus :Yeah eh yeah eh..I will close the doors of my eyes,
Female
Kann kadhavai saathikolvenWill you stay for a lifetime?
Kaalam muzhudhum irupaayaaA beautiful home like the heart,
Male
Idhayam pol oru azhagiya veeduWherever I go, how could I ever find?
Enghu sendraalum adaivadhu yedhuWill you give me a place, my love?...
Enakidam tharuvaayaa anbae…I gave you a place,
Female
Idam ondru thandhenI gave you a place inside my heart,
Idam ondru thandhen manasukullaeI gave you a place inside my heart,
Idam ondru thandhen manasukullaeYou gave it, you gave it, you gave it!
Male
Thandhaayae thandhaayae thandhaayaeYou gave all the rooms in the house of your heart!
Idhaya veettin athanai araigalum thandhaayaeThe doors of the palace,
Female
Aranmanai kadhavugalI have shut them all!
Mothamum adaithenI have closed every single window!
Ella jannalum saathi mudithenYou cannot escape... my love!...
Thapikka mudhiyaadhu.. anbae…Thom thomtha thakkathaiya thakkathaiya (Rhythmic beats)
Chorus
Thom thomtha thakkathaiya thakkathaiyaThom thomtha thakkathaiya thakkathaiya (Rhythmic beats)
Thom thomtha thakkathaiya thakkathaiyaThatharatha thayathaiya thyaathaiya (Rhythmic beats)
Thatharatha thayathaiya thyaathaiyaThatharatha thakkathaiya thakkathaiya (Rhythmic beats)
Thatharatha thakkathaiya thakkathaiyaThaiyaa thaiyaa...tha..thaiyaa thaiyaaa (Rhythmic chants)
Thaiyaa thaiyaa…tha..thaiyaa thaiyaaaThaiyaa thaiyaa...tha..thaiyaa thaiyaaa (Rhythmic chants)
Thaiyaa thaiyaa…tha..thaiyaa thaiyaaa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and romantic duet from the movie 'Appu' depicts a metaphorical negotiation between two lovers. The male protagonist persistently pleads for a small place inside the heroine's heart, offering to be her protector by day and servant by night. The heroine initially feigns resistance, calling him a clever thief who entered through her eyes and warning that giving an inch might lead to taking an ell.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Idhaya veetil oridam nee

The song extensively compares the heart to a home ('Idhaya veedu') or palace ('Idhayam ennum maaligai') and the eyes to doors/entrances ('Kangal ennum vaasal').

Proverb / Idiomatic Usage (Pazhamozhi)

Idam ondru koduthaal madam ondru pidikum

'Idam ondru koduthaal madam ondru pidikum' uses a famous Tamil proverb about giving someone an inch and them taking a mile.

Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai & Ethirai)

Idam ondru thandhen manasukullae

Consonance and rhythmic internal rhyming with 'Idam ondru thandhen' and initial letter harmony across stanzas.

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Trivia

The song 'Idam Tharuvaaya' is featured in the 2000 romantic drama 'Appu' starring Prashanth and Devayani, directed by Vasanth. The music for the film was composed by Deva, with lyrics crafted by Vairamuthu.

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