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Lyrics & meaning

Idhayame

From Aduthathu Albert · 1985

Lyricist
Ponnaruvi
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Aduthathu Albert1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Idayamae……ae….Oh heart...
Naalum naalum kadhal pesa vaaCome to speak of love day after day
Udhayamae…….ae….Oh dawn...
Neeyum kooda vaazhththuppaada vaaYou too come to sing blessings
Female
Kadhal manamae vaazhga dhinamaeLong live the loving heart, every day
Anbin uravae indrum namadhaeThe bond of love is ours today
Endrum namadhae…..Forever ours...
Female
Idayamae……ae….Oh heart...
Naalum naalum kadhal pesa vaaCome to speak of love day after day
Chorus
………………[Interlude]
Male
Vaanampaadai pola naangalLike skylarks, we
Kaanambadi odinomRan while singing melodies
Female :Vaasam veesum poovai polaFemale: Like a fragrant flower
Kattril aadipaadinomWe danced and sang in the wind
Male
Saathi peyai ottuvom needhi naattuvomWe will drive away the demon of caste and establish justice
Female :Vanthu thondrinum kadhal pesuvomFemale: Even if obstacles arise, we will speak of love
Male
Anbin uravae indrum namathaeThe bond of love is ours today
Endrum namadhae…..Forever ours...
Male
Idayamae……ae….Oh heart...
Naalum naalum kadhal pesa vaaCome to speak of love day after day
Chorus
………………[Interlude]
Male
Vaanil thaaviLeaping into the sky
Theeyai kaiyil yaenthuvomWe will hold fire in our hands
Female :Kaatru veesum naalvaraiFemale: As long as the wind blows
Jodiyaaga vaazhuvomWe will live together as a couple
Male
Neerumkooda paadiyae maalai poduthaeEven the water sings and drapes a garland
Female :Bhoomi devi vaazhththiyae geetham paaduthaeFemale: Mother Earth blesses us and sings a song
Female
Anbin uravae indrum namadhaeThe bond of love is ours today
Endrum namadhae…..Forever ours...
Female
Idayamae……ae….Oh heart...
Naalum naalum kadhal pesa vaaCome to speak of love day after day
Male :Udhayamae…….ae….Male: Oh dawn...
Neeyum kooda vaazhththuppaada vaaYou too come to sing blessings
Female
Kadhal manamae vaazhga dhinamaeLong live the loving heart, every day
Both :Anbin uravae indrum namadhaeBoth: The bond of love is ours today
Endrum namadhae…..Forever ours...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Idayamae' from Aduthathu Albert (1985) is an uplifting love song that merges romantic affection with social optimism. The lovers invite their hearts and the fresh dawn to join in their celebration of love. Expressing a progressive mindset, they boldly vow to eradicate caste discrimination ('Saathi peyai ottuvom') and establish equality and justice through their bond. The imagery heavily relies on nature, depicting the couple as skylarks roaming freely and flowers dancing in the breeze. Nature itself—represented by water and Mother Earth—is portrayed as an active participant blessing their union, reinforcing the theme of a pure, enduring, and socially transformative love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile)

Vaanampaadai pola naangal / Vaasam veesum poovai pola

Compares the lovers to skylarks ('Vaanampaadai pola') and fragrant flowers ('Vaasam veesum poovai pola') to highlight their freedom and beauty.

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Naalum naalum kadhal pesa vaa

The repetition of 'Naalum naalum' (day after day) emphasizes continuity and unending devotion.

Personification (Tharkurippettrani)

Bhoomi devi vaazhththiyae geetham paaduthae

Attributing human actions like singing and placing garlands to natural elements like water and Earth.

Iyaibu (RHYME)

Saathi peyai ottuvom needhi naattuvom

Rhyming end words 'ottuvom' and 'naattuvom' creates a rhythmic cadence in the line.

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Trivia

'Aduthathu Albert' (1985) starred Prabhu and Urvashi in the lead roles, directed by G. M. Kumar. The song's lyrics were written by Ponnaruvi, showcasing a unique blend of romantic poetry with revolutionary social messages about overcoming caste barriers.

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