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Lyrics & meaning

Idhayam Idhayam

From Krishna (1996) · 1996

Lyricist
S. A. Rajkumar
Singers
S. A. Rajkumar, K. S. Chithra
Music director
S. A. Rajkumar
Details
Krishna (1996)1996

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Idhayam idhayam pani pol urugumThe heart, the heart melts like snow,
Ivalin sparisam uyirai urasumHer touch grazes my very soul.
Kanavum vilagum kangal kann thodumDreams part as eyes touch eyes,
Kanavum vilagum kangal kann thodumDreams part as eyes touch eyes,
Ini kadhal nadanam vaanil nadakkum jeevanaeFrom now on, a dance of love will take place in the sky, my living soul.
Female
Idhayam idhayam adhu pani pol urugumThe heart, the heart melts like snow,
Ivanin sparisam uyirai urasumHis touch grazes my very soul.
Male
Vanthu vennilaaHas the white moon arrived,
Tholil pattrikkondathoAnd clung to my shoulders?
Pangamindriyae paayil ottikkondathoHas it seamlessly stuck to the mat?
Female
Palli maanavan kaiyilIs it learning lessons,
Paadam ketpathaaIn the hands of a schoolboy?
Paadam sonnavan maarbilOr resting peacefully,
Palli kolvathaaOn the chest of the one who taught the lesson?
Male
Idhzhin muththam ezhuthum thalaiyilA kiss of the lips writes upon the forehead,
Ivanukkuththaan imayam pugazhilFame as grand as the Himalayas belongs to him.
Female
Kaadhalaa kaaval kaaththiruOh lover, stay on guard,
Kamanai naala kooppiduInvite the God of Love tomorrow.
Male :Ini pothum thanimaiMale: Loneliness is enough now,
Theeya ilamai kaikkoduYouth is like fire, give me your hand.
Female
Idhayam idhayam pani pol urugumThe heart, the heart melts like snow,
Ivanin sparisam uyirai urasumHis touch grazes my very soul.
Female
Kodikkaalamaai nenjil saerththu vaiththathuWhat was stored in the heart for ages,
Kollai ponathaal konjam anjivittathuFelt a bit frightened because it was plundered.
Male :Vaanappennukku megam selai aanathuMale: The cloud became a saree for the sky maiden,
Mooda paarkkiraal azhagai mogam yaenguthuShe tries to cover her beauty while desire yearns.
Female
Oruvarithaan padiththaen kavithaiI read just one line of the poem,
Unarnthuvittaen kavingan manathaiAnd I understood the poet's heart.
Male :Pothumaa uzhavan thol thoduMale: Is it enough? Touch the farmer's shoulder,
Porvaiyaal unnai porththiduWrap yourself in a blanket.
Female
Idhu naanum nilavaiThis is me and the moon,
Naalum pazhagu nee thoduBefriend each day and touch.
Male
Idhayam idhayam pani pol urugumThe heart, the heart melts like snow,
Ivalin sparisam uyirai urasumHer touch grazes my very soul.
Kanavum vilagum kangal kann thodumDreams part as eyes touch eyes,
Kanavum vilagum kangal kann thodumDreams part as eyes touch eyes,
Ini kadhal nadanam vaanil nadakkum jeevanaeFrom now on, a dance of love will take place in the sky, my living soul.
Male
Idhayam idhayam adhu pani pol urugumThe heart, the heart melts like snow,
Female :Ivanin sparisam uyirai urasumFemale: His touch grazes my very soul.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Idhayam Idhayam' from Krishna (1996) is a romantic melody composed and penned by S. A. Rajkumar, sung by S. A. Rajkumar alongside K. S. Chithra. The song expresses the deep tender emotions of two lovers whose hearts melt like snow at each other's touch. They describe the magical sensations of love through poetic imagery involving the moon, skies, and poetic expressions of togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Idhayam idhayam pani pol urugum

Compares the melting of the heart to snow ('Idhayam idhayam pani pol urugum').

Alliteration (Moonaai)

Kaadhalaa kaaval kaaththiru

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Ka' ('Kaadhalaa kaaval kaaththiru / Kamanai naala kooppidu').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vaanappennukku megam selai aanathu

Metaphorically describes the cloud as a saree for the sky maiden ('Vaanappennukku megam selai aanathu').

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Trivia

'Idhayam Idhayam' is a notable composition by S. A. Rajkumar, showcasing his dual role as lyricist and music director in the 1996 film Krishna starring Prashanth and Kasthuri. His soothing vocal collaboration with K. S. Chithra gave the song an enduring nostalgic quality in mid-90s Tamil cinema.

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