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Lyrics & meaning

Idhazhil Amudham

From Anbe Odi Vaa · 1984

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Anbe Odi Vaa
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
26 Jun 2019

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
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Lallallaa lallallaa lallallaa lallallaa
Idhazhil amudham dhinamum
Paruga vaa vaa
Kodiyil urangum malarae
Ezhundhu vaa vaa
Naan thaanae nee
Nee thaanae naan
Anbae odi vaa odi vaa
Idhazhil amudham dhinamum
Paruga vaa vaa
Kodiyil urangum malarae
Ezhundhu vaa vaa
Nilaa chaalaiyil odi
Vizhaa kaanuven jodi
Idai thaedumae kai thaan
Udai enbadhum poi thaan
Aadai meerudhae penmai
Aasai meerudhae unmai
Aadai meerudhae penmai
Aasai meerudhae unmai
Unai naan ninaithaal
Udaiyum nazhuvidaadho
Meludai naanadi hoi
Idhazhil amudham dhinamum
Paruga vaa vaa
Kodiyil urangum malarae
Ezhundhu vaa vaa
……………………………………
Manam maarudhae mogam
Niram maadudhae dhaegam
Dhinam aayiram veedham
Mutham thandhidu podhum
Adhu eppadi podhum
Idhu maargazhi maadham
Adhu eppadi podhum
Idhu maargazhi maadham
Unai naan anaithal
Idhayam norungidaadho
Aagattum paarkkalaam vaa
Idhazhil amudham dhinamum
Paruga vaa vaa
Kodiyil urangum malarae
Ezhundhu vaa vaa
Naan thaanae nee
Nee thaanae naan
Anbae odi vaa odi vaa
Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Ah... ah... ah... ah...
La la la la, la la la la, la la la la, la la la la
To taste the nectar on your lips every day,
Come, oh come drink!
O flower sleeping on the vine,
Wake up and come!
After all, I am you,
And you are me!
My love, run to me, come running!
To taste the nectar on your lips every day,
Come, oh come drink!
O flower sleeping on the vine,
Wake up and come!
Running along the moonlit path,
As a pair, we will celebrate!
My hand searches for your waist,
And even clothes feel like an illusion!
Womanhood breaks past the clothes,
Desire overflows—it is true!
Womanhood breaks past the clothes,
Desire overflows—it is true!
If I only think of you,
Won't my clothes slip away?
I am your covering, my love, hey!
To taste the nectar on your lips every day,
Come, oh come drink!
O flower sleeping on the vine,
Wake up and come!
...
My mind is swept by passion,
And my body glows with a blush!
At a rate of a thousand a day,
Just give me kisses, that will be enough!
How could that ever be enough,
In this chilly month of Margazhi (winter)?
How could that ever be enough,
In this chilly month of Margazhi (winter)?
If I hold you tight in my embrace,
Won't my heart shatter?
Let it happen, let us see—come!
To taste the nectar on your lips every day,
Come, oh come drink!
O flower sleeping on the vine,
Wake up and come!
After all, I am you,
And you are me!
My love, run to me, come running!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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