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Lyrics & meaning

Idhazhil Amudham

From Anbe Odi Vaa · 1984

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Anbe Odi Vaa1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Haa..aaa…aaa..aaa…aaa…aaa….Vocalizing (Ah...)
Haa..aaa…aaa..aaa…aaa…aaa….Vocalizing (Ah...)
Haa..aaa…aaa..aaa…aaa…aaa….Vocalizing (Ah...)
Haa..aaa…aaa..aaa…aaa…aaa….Vocalizing (Ah...)
Chorus
Lallallaa lallallaa lallallaa lallallaaVocalizing (Lallallaa...)
Male
Idhazhil amudham dhinamumNectar on the lips every day,
Paruga vaa vaaCome to drink, come come.
Kodiyil urangum malaraeOh flower sleeping on the creeper,
Ezhundhu vaa vaaWake up and come, come.
Female
Naan thaanae neeI am indeed you,
Nee thaanae naanYou are indeed me,
Anbae odi vaa odi vaaMy love, run and come, run and come.
Male
Idhazhil amudham dhinamumNectar on the lips every day,
Paruga vaa vaaCome to drink, come come.
Kodiyil urangum malaraeOh flower sleeping on the creeper,
Ezhundhu vaa vaaWake up and come, come.
Male
Nilaa chaalaiyil odiRunning along the path of moonlight,
Vizhaa kaanuven jodiAs a couple, I will celebrate a festival.
Female
Idai thaedumae kai thaanThe hand searches for the waist,
Udai enbadhum poi thaanEven clothing becomes an illusion.
Male
Aadai meerudhae penmaiWomanhood overflows beyond garments,
Aasai meerudhae unmaiThe truth is that desire overflows.
Aadai meerudhae penmaiWomanhood overflows beyond garments,
Aasai meerudhae unmaiThe truth is that desire overflows.
Female
Unai naan ninaithaalIf I think of you,
Udaiyum nazhuvidaadhoWon't clothes slip away?
Male
Meludai naanadi hoiI am your upper garment, my dear!
Female
Idhazhil amudham dhinamumNectar on the lips every day,
Paruga vaa vaaCome to drink, come come.
Male
Kodiyil urangum malaraeOh flower sleeping on the creeper,
Ezhundhu vaa vaaWake up and come, come.
Chorus
……………………………………(Musical Interlude)
Female
Manam maarudhae mogamThe mind changes with infatuation,
Niram maadudhae dhaegamThe body changes its glow.
Male
Dhinam aayiram veedhamIn a thousand different ways daily,
Mutham thandhidu podhumJust give me kisses, that will suffice.
Female
Adhu eppadi podhumHow could that ever be enough?
Idhu maargazhi maadhamThis is the chilly month of Margazhi!
Adhu eppadi podhumHow could that ever be enough?
Idhu maargazhi maadhamThis is the chilly month of Margazhi!
Male
Unai naan anaithalIf I embrace you,
Idhayam norungidaadhoWon't the heart crumble?
Female
Aagattum paarkkalaam vaaLet it happen, let us see, come!
Male
Idhazhil amudham dhinamumNectar on the lips every day,
Paruga vaa vaaCome to drink, come come.
Kodiyil urangum malaraeOh flower sleeping on the creeper,
Ezhundhu vaa vaaWake up and come, come.
Female
Naan thaanae neeI am indeed you,
Nee thaanae naanYou are indeed me,
Anbae odi vaa odi vaaMy love, run and come, run and come.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic track from 'Anbe Odi Vaa' (1984) expresses the intimate and playful dialogue between lovers. The song uses metaphors of nectar, sleeping flowers, and chilly winter months (Margazhi) to convey deep romantic longing, passion, and spiritual oneness where two lovers lose their individual identities in each other.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Idhazhil amudham dhinamum

Compares sweetness of lips directly to 'amudham' (nectar of immortality).

Chiasmus / Inversion

Naan thaanae nee / Nee thaanae naan

Symmetrical reflection of identities showing unity between lovers.

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Aadai meerudhae penmai / Aasai meerudhae unmai

Rhyming of ending words 'penmai' and 'unmai'.

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Trivia

The film 'Anbe Odi Vaa' released in 1984 features lyrics written by the veteran lyricist Vaali, known for blending playful romance with exquisite Tamil literary metaphors.

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