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Lyrics & meaning

Idhayathil Irundhu

From Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga · 1977

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga1977

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Idhayathil irundhuFrom the heart
Idhazhgal varaiTo the lips
Adhu yaedho oru vagaiThat is a kind of
Pudhiya kalaiNew art form
Male
Idhayathil irundhuFrom the heart
Idhazhgal varaiTo the lips
Adhu yaedho oru vagaiThat is a kind of
Pudhiya kalaiNew art form
Mana puyalukku piraguAfter a storm in the mind
Amudha mazhaiA shower of nectar
Adhil malar pol valarvadhuWhat grows in it like a flower
Enna kadhaiWhat story is that?
Female
Idhayathil irundhuFrom the heart
Idhazhgal varaiTo the lips
Adhu yaedho oru vagaiThat is a kind of
Pudhiya kalaiNew art form
Female
Idhayathil irundhuFrom the heart
Idhazhgal varaiTo the lips
Adhu yaedho oru vagaiThat is a kind of
Pudhiya kalaiNew art form
Mana puyalukku piraguAfter a storm in the mind
Amudha mazhaiA shower of nectar
Adhil malar pol valarvadhuWhat grows in it like a flower
Kaadhal kadhaiIs a story of love
Female
Idhayathil irundhuFrom the heart
Idhazhgal varaiTo the lips
Adhu yaedho oru vagaiThat is a kind of
Pudhiya kalaiNew art form
Male
{Maargazhi poompani{With the flower-dew of the month of Margazhi
Kulirgal konduHolding the chillness
Maalai soodiyadhaenWhy did it wear a garland?
Female
Aandavan neeyenaSaying you are God
Vanangi nindruStanding in worship
Aval aandaal aanadhanaal} (2)Because she became Andal!} (2)
Male
Kaaviri pol oru unarchi vellamLike the Kaveri river, a flood of emotions
Unai kandaal paaivadhennaWhy does it surge upon seeing you?
Kaaviri pol oru unarchi vellamLike the Kaveri river, a flood of emotions
Unai kandaal paaivadhennaWhy does it surge upon seeing you?
Female
Kaaladi osai pirakkum inbamThe joy born from the sound of footsteps
Gaanam paaduvadhaalBecause of singing a song
Kaaladi osai pirakkum inbamThe joy born from the sound of footsteps
Gaanam paaduvadhaalBecause of singing a song
Male
Idhayathil irundhuFrom the heart
Idhazhgal varaiTo the lips
Adhu yaedho oru vagaiThat is a kind of
Pudhiya kalaiNew art form
Mana puyalukku piraguAfter a storm in the mind
Amudha mazhaiA shower of nectar
Adhil malar pol valarvadhuWhat grows in it like a flower
Enna kadhaiWhat story is that?
Enna kadhaiWhat story is that?
Female :Adhu kaadhal kadhai…Female: That is a love story...
Male
Thaamarai kanni sooriyan vandhaalWhen the sun comes to the lotus maiden
Thamizh pol yaen sirithaalWhy did she smile like Tamil?
Female
Poongula raani neerinil aadaFor the queen of the flower-pond to bathe in water
Manjal thooviyadhaalBecause turmeric was sprinkled
Male
Nee thodum vaelaiyil kodhippum ennaWhy is there heat when you touch me?
Endhan nizhalum suduvadhennaWhy does even my shadow feel burning warm?
Female
Penmaniyin dheebam kangalil yaendhiCarrying the lamp of womanhood in her eyes
Thirunaal thaeduvadhaalBecause she seeks a holy festival day
Female
Idhayathil irundhuFrom the heart
Idhazhgal varaiTo the lips
Adhu yaedho oru vagaiThat is a kind of
Pudhiya kalaiNew art form
Male :Mana puyalukku piraguMale: After a storm in the mind
Amudha mazhaiA shower of nectar
Adhil malar pol valarvadhuWhat grows in it like a flower
Enna kadhaiWhat story is that?
Enna kadhaiWhat story is that?
Female :Adhu kaadhal kadhai…Female: That is a love story...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This melodious romantic duet from the 1977 film 'Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga' portrays the tender unfolding of love between two souls. The song describes love as a novel art form that originates in the heart and finds expression on the lips, bringing serene nectar-like comfort after emotional storms. The lyricist utilizes classic Tamil imagery to convey deep devotion and passion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Idhayathil irundhu / Idhazhgal varai

Matching initial letters 'I' in 'Idhayathil' and 'Idhazhgal'.

Uvamai (Simile)

Adhil malar pol valarvadhu

Comparing the growth of love to a blooming flower using the comparative marker 'pol'.

Uvamai (Simile)

Kaaviri pol oru unarchi vellam

Comparing a rush of emotions to the flowing Kaveri river using 'pol'.

Urvagam (Metaphor)

Mana puyalukku piragu / Amudha mazhai

Comparing mental agitation to a storm ('Mana puyal') and relief/joy to a rain of nectar ('Amudha mazhai').

Allusion (Purana Udharanam)

Aval aandaal aanadhanaal

Alluding to Goddess Andal, who garlanded the lord out of pure love during the month of Margazhi.

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Trivia

This iconic track from M. G. Ramachandran's 1977 blockbuster film 'Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga' features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan and vocals by K. J. Yesudas and Vani Jairam, with lyrics by Pulamaipithan.

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