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Lyrics & meaning

Idhaya Mazhaiyil

From Aalukkoru Aasai · 1977

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Aalukkoru Aasai
Movie release year
1977
Lyrics added on
1 Nov 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Idhaya mazhayil
Nanaindha kiligal
Pudhiya nadhiyil
Kuliththu kuliththu
Ezha vendum
Udhayam varaiyil
Adhiga kadhaigal
Uravinil pera vendum
Kaadhal vara solla
Kaalgal thadai solla
Maunam pirakkiradhu
Kaavalo veliyo
Yaarai thadukiradhu
Yedho puriyudhu
Yaedho theriyudhu
Inbam ezhugiradhu
Yekkamo thookkamo
Kangal thavikkiradhu
Malarndha neramae
Mayanga thondrumaa
Male :Unarndha pinnarae
Uranga thondrumaa
Idhaya mazhayil
Nanaindha kiligal
Pudhiya nadhiyil
Kuliththu kuliththu
Ezha vendum
Udhayam varaiyil
Adhiga kadhaigal
Uravinil pera vendum
Maaran aranmanai
Maadam irandilum
Deepam erivadhenna
Maalaiyo kaalaiyo
Mayakkam varuvadhenna
Vaasal palingugal
Aasai velichaththil
Kolam iduvadhenna
Vaadaiyo thendralo
Vasantham varuvadhenna
Kanindha ullamae
Iinaindhu kondadhu
Female :Irundha naanamae
Maraindhu ninradhu
Idhaya mazhayil
Nanaindha kiligal
Pudhiya nadhiyil
Kuliththu kuliththu
Ezha vendum
Udhayam varaiyil
Adhiga kadhaigal
Uravinil pera vendum
In the rain of the heart,
the drenched lovebirds
in a new river,
bathing again and again,
must rise anew.
Until the break of dawn,
so many stories
must be shared in our closeness.
Love calls us to come forward,
while our feet hesitate and stop,
and silence is born.
Is it a barrier or the open space
that holds anyone back?
Something makes sense,
something is felt,
and sweet joy awakens.
Is it longing, or is it sleep?
The eyes flutter with yearning.
At the moment it blossoms,
does one feel like swooning?
Male: Only after truly feeling it,
would anyone feel like sleeping?
In the rain of the heart,
the drenched lovebirds
in a new river,
bathing again and again,
must rise anew.
Until the break of dawn,
so many stories
must be shared in our closeness.
In the palace of the love-god,
on both balconies,
why do the lamps burn bright?
Be it evening or morning,
why does this sweet spell take over?
The marble tiles at the entrance,
in the glow of desire,
why do they trace patterns?
Is it the cool breeze or a gentle wind?
Why is springtime arriving?
Tender hearts
have come together as one.
Female: The shyness that was there
has quietly disappeared.
In the rain of the heart,
the drenched lovebirds
in a new river,
bathing again and again,
must rise anew.
Until the break of dawn,
so many stories
must be shared in our closeness.
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Male
Female
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Male

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Idhaya Mazhayil' depicts a romantic conversation and intimate mood between two lovers who are celebrating their bond of love. Lyricist Panchu Arunachalam uses rich metaphors of rain, rivers, blooming flowers, and the palace of Cupid (Maaran aranmanai) to portray the deep intimacy, sweet hesitations, and romantic bliss experienced through the night until dawn.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Idhaya mazhayil nanaindha kiligal”

Comparing the lovers to parrots soaked in emotional rain ('Idhaya mazhayil nanaindha kiligal').

Repetition / Adukku Thodar

“Kuliththu kuliththu”

The word 'kuliththu' is repeated for rhythmic effect and to emphasize the act of continuous cleansing/immersion in love.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Maaran aranmanai Maadam irandilum”

Repetition of the 'M' sound in 'Maaran', 'Maadam', and 'Maalaiyo'.

Rhetorical Question

“Vaadaiyo thendralo Vasantham varuvadhenna”

Asking rhetorical questions about the nature of love, light, and spring.

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Trivia

The song 'Idhaya Mazhayil' from 'Aalukkoru Aasai' (1977) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Panchu Arunachalam. The track is renowned for its soft melismatic composition and soulful vocal rendition representing classic late 70s Tamil romantic music.

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