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Lyrics & meaning

Idhayaa

From Idhayam Murali · 2025

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
S. Thaman, Vishal Mishra
Music director
S. Thaman
Details
Idhayam Murali2025

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Idhayaa…Oh Heart...
Nee kaadhal vidhayaaAre you the seed of love?
Un manam ezhudhidumWritten by your heart,
Kadhai kadhaiyaaIs it story after story?
Male
Yaa raa reeYaa raa ree (Vocal refrain)
YaathiriOh Traveler,
Yaaroo neeWho are you?
YaathiriOh Traveler,
Male
Yaa raa reeYaa raa ree (Vocal refrain)
YaathiriOh Traveler,
Yaaroo neeWho are you?
YaathiriOh Traveler,
Male
Idhayaaa…Oh Heart...
Male
Idhayaa…Oh Heart...
Nee kaadhal vidhayaaAre you the seed of love?
Un manam ezhudhidumWritten by your heart,
Kadhai kadhaiyaaIs it story after story?
Male
Yaa raa reeYaa raa ree (Vocal refrain)
YaathiriOh Traveler,
Yaaroo neeWho are you?
YaathiriOh Traveler,
Male
Yaa raa reeYaa raa ree (Vocal refrain)
YaathiriOh Traveler,
Yaaroo neeWho are you?
YaathiriOh Traveler,
Male
Idhayaaa…Oh Heart...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song is an evocative contemplation on love, identity, and the spiritual journey of life. By addressing the heart as 'Idhayaa', the lyricist questions whether the heart itself is the fundamental seed from which love blossoms and branches out into countless stories.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Nee kaadhal vidhayaa / Kadhai kadhaiyaa

The words 'Idhayaa', 'vidhayaa', and 'kadhaiyaa' rhyme at the end of consecutive lines, creating a pleasing melodic cadence.

Metaphor

Nee kaadhal vidhayaa

The heart or beloved is metaphorically described as 'kaadhal vidhai' (seed of love) from which emotions grow.

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

Yaathiri / Yaaroo nee / Yaathiri

The word 'Yaathiri' (Traveler) and rhythmic chants like 'Yaa raa ree' are repeated to reinforce the thematic motif of a restless wanderer.

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Trivia

This track features a soulful vocal collaboration between composer S. Thaman and acclaimed singer Vishal Mishra, bringing a cross-regional emotive texture to lyricist Vivek's poignant Tamil verses.

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