Igalogame Inithagume
From Thangamalai Ragasiyam · 1957
- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Leela
- Music director
- T. G. Lingappa
- Details
- Thangamalai Ragasiyam1957
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Igalogamae inithagamae | This earthly world becomes delightful |
| Igalogamae inithagamae | This earthly world becomes delightful |
| Isaiyodu kaaviyam pola | Just like poetry combined with music |
| Ullam inaidhaadum peranbinaalae | Through the supreme love that unites and moves hearts |
| Female | |
| Igalogamae inithagamae | This earthly world becomes delightful |
| Igalogamae inithagamae | This earthly world becomes delightful |
| Isaiyodu kaaviyam pola | Just like poetry combined with music |
| Ullam inaidhaadum peranbinaalae | Through the supreme love that unites and moves hearts |
| Female | |
| Vizhiyindri oviyam azhagaaguma | Can a painting ever be beautiful without eyes? |
| Viralindri verum veenai oli kaaanumaa | Can a veena produce music without fingers to play it? |
| Vizhiyindri oviyam azhagaaguma | Can a painting ever be beautiful without eyes? |
| Viralindri verum veenai oli kaaanumaa | Can a veena produce music without fingers to play it? |
| Mazhaiyindriyae payir vaaluma | Can crops survive without rain? |
| Kanave un anbindri nalam seruma | My beloved, can happiness bloom without your love? |
| Female | |
| Igalogamae inithagamae | This earthly world becomes delightful |
| Male :Igalogamae inithagamae | Male: This earthly world becomes delightful |
| Female :Appadi illai appadi | Female: Not like that, but like this |
| Igalogamae inithagamae | This earthly world becomes delightful |
| Isaiyodu kaaviyam pola | Just like poetry combined with music |
| Ullam inaidhaadum peranbinaalae | Through the supreme love that unites and moves hearts |
| Female | |
| Haaa…aaa….aaa | Haaa...aaa...aaa |
| Kulirndhoodum poongaatru padham paadudhae | The cool gentle breeze sings a musical verse as it flows |
| Ilanthalir yaavum kilai meedhil sathiraadudhae | All the tender young leaves dance upon the tree branches |
| Kulirndhoodum poongaatru padham paadudhae | The cool gentle breeze sings a musical verse as it flows |
| Ilanthalir yaavum kilai meedhil sathiraadudhae | All the tender young leaves dance upon the tree branches |
| Female | |
| Vazhiyengum kodi veedu nizhal serkudhae | A shelter of endless vines offers soothing shade along the path |
| Malarellam vizhi pola namai paarkudhae | All the blooming flowers look upon us like watchful eyes |
| Both :Igalogamae | Both: This earthly world |
| Male :Inithagamae | Male: Becomes delightful |
| Igalogamae inithagamae | This earthly world becomes delightful |
| Isaiyodu kaaviyam pola | Just like poetry combined with music |
| Female :Ullam inaidhaadum peranbinaalae | Female: Through the supreme love that unites and moves hearts |
| Male | |
| Vaanavar kaanadha vana raniyae | O queen of the forest, unseen even by heavenly beings |
| Yavvana raaniyae..ye ye… | O queen of youthful beauty... |
| Vaanavar kaanadha vana raniyae | O queen of the forest, unseen even by heavenly beings |
| Deva kaanamae pozhikindra kalaivaaniyae | O goddess of fine arts, who showers divine music |
| Vaanavar kaanadha vana raniyae | O queen of the forest, unseen even by heavenly beings |
| Male | |
| Thaeninum inidhaana mozhi pesiyae..ae..aaa.. | Speaking words sweeter than honey... |
| Thaeninum inidhaana mozhi pesiyae. | Speaking words sweeter than honey |
| En monathin irul neekka oli veesinaai | You shone a light to dispel the darkness of my silent solitude |
| En monathin irul neekka oli veesinaai | You shone a light to dispel the darkness of my silent solitude |
| Iniyaagavae ini endrumae | Sweetly, from now on and forevermore |
| Iniyaagavae ini endrumae | Sweetly, from now on and forevermore |
| Kaniyodu suvai pola kalanthaaduvom | Let us blend together like a fruit and its sweet flavor |
இகலோகமே இனிதாகுமே
இகலோகமே இனிதாகுமே
இசையோடு காவியம் போலே
உள்ளம் இணைந்தாடும் பேரன்பினாலே
This earthly world becomes delightful
This earthly world becomes delightful
Just like poetry combined with music
Through the supreme love that unites and moves hearts
இகலோகமே இனிதாகுமே
இகலோகமே இனிதாகுமே
இசையோடு காவியம் போலே
உள்ளம் இணைந்தாடும் பேரன்பினாலே
This earthly world becomes delightful
This earthly world becomes delightful
Just like poetry combined with music
Through the supreme love that unites and moves hearts
விழியின்றி ஓவியம் அழகாகுமா
விரலின்றி வெறும் வீணை ஒலி காணுமோ
விழியின்றி ஓவியம் அழகாகுமா
விரலின்றி வெறும் வீணை ஒலி காணுமோ
மழையின்றியே பயிர் வாழுமா
மனமேவும் அன்பின்றி நலம் சேருமா
Can a painting ever be beautiful without eyes?
Can a veena produce music without fingers to play it?
Can a painting ever be beautiful without eyes?
Can a veena produce music without fingers to play it?
Can crops survive without rain?
My beloved, can happiness bloom without your love?
இகலோகமே இனிதாகுமே
இகலோகமே இனிதாகுமே
அப்படி இல்லை இப்படி
இகலோகமே இனிதாகுமே
இசையோடு காவியம் போலே
உள்ளம் இணைந்தாடும் பேரன்பினாலே
This earthly world becomes delightful
Male: This earthly world becomes delightful
Female: Not like that, but like this
This earthly world becomes delightful
Just like poetry combined with music
Through the supreme love that unites and moves hearts
ஹா...ஆ..ஆஅ...
குளிர்ந்தோடும் பூங்காற்று பதம் பாடுதே
இளந்தளிர் யாவும் கிளை மீதில் சதிராடுதே
குளிர்ந்தோடும் பூங்காற்று பதம் பாடுதே
இளந்தளிர் யாவும் கிளை மீதில் சதிராடுதே
Haaa...aaa...aaa
The cool gentle breeze sings a musical verse as it flows
All the tender young leaves dance upon the tree branches
The cool gentle breeze sings a musical verse as it flows
All the tender young leaves dance upon the tree branches
வழியெங்கும் கொடி வீடு நிழல் சேர்க்குதே
மலரெல்லாம் விழி போல நமைப்பார்க்குதே
இருவர் :
இகலோகமே
இனிதாகுமே.........
இகலோகமே இனிதாகுமே
இசையோடு காவியம் போலே
உள்ளம் இணைந்தாடும் பேரன்பினாலே
A shelter of endless vines offers soothing shade along the path
All the blooming flowers look upon us like watchful eyes
Both: This earthly world
Male: Becomes delightful
This earthly world becomes delightful
Just like poetry combined with music
Female: Through the supreme love that unites and moves hearts
வானவர் காணாத வனராணியே
யௌவன ராணியே ஏஏ
வானவர் காணாத வனராணியே
தேவ கானமே பொழிகின்ற கலைவாணியே
வானவர் காணாத வனராணியே
O queen of the forest, unseen even by heavenly beings
O queen of youthful beauty...
O queen of the forest, unseen even by heavenly beings
O goddess of fine arts, who showers divine music
O queen of the forest, unseen even by heavenly beings
தேனினும் இனிதான மொழி பேசியே..ஏ..ஆஅ ..
தேனினும் இனிதான மொழி பேசியே
என் மோனத்தின் இருள் நீக்க ஒளி வீசினாய்
என் மோனத்தின் இருள் நீக்க ஒளி வீசினாய்
இணையாகவே இனி என்றுமே
இணையாகவே இனி என்றுமே
கனியோடு சுவை போல கலந்தாடுவோம்
Speaking words sweeter than honey...
Speaking words sweeter than honey
You shone a light to dispel the darkness of my silent solitude
You shone a light to dispel the darkness of my silent solitude
Sweetly, from now on and forevermore
Sweetly, from now on and forevermore
Let us blend together like a fruit and its sweet flavor
இகலோகமே இனிதாகுமே
இகலோகமே இனிதாகுமே
இசையோடு காவியம் போலே
உள்ளம் இணைந்தாடும் பேரன்பினாலே
Igalogamae inithagamae
This earthly world becomes delightful
Igalogamae inithagamae
This earthly world becomes delightful
Isaiyodu kaaviyam pola
Just like poetry combined with music
Ullam inaidhaadum peranbinaalae
Through the supreme love that unites and moves hearts
Igalogamae inithagamae
This earthly world becomes delightful
Igalogamae inithagamae
This earthly world becomes delightful
Isaiyodu kaaviyam pola
Just like poetry combined with music
Ullam inaidhaadum peranbinaalae
Through the supreme love that unites and moves hearts
Vizhiyindri oviyam azhagaaguma
Can a painting ever be beautiful without eyes?
Viralindri verum veenai oli kaaanumaa
Can a veena produce music without fingers to play it?
Vizhiyindri oviyam azhagaaguma
Can a painting ever be beautiful without eyes?
Viralindri verum veenai oli kaaanumaa
Can a veena produce music without fingers to play it?
Mazhaiyindriyae payir vaaluma
Can crops survive without rain?
Kanave un anbindri nalam seruma
My beloved, can happiness bloom without your love?
Igalogamae inithagamae
This earthly world becomes delightful
Male :Igalogamae inithagamae
Male: This earthly world becomes delightful
Female :Appadi illai appadi
Female: Not like that, but like this
Igalogamae inithagamae
This earthly world becomes delightful
Isaiyodu kaaviyam pola
Just like poetry combined with music
Ullam inaidhaadum peranbinaalae
Through the supreme love that unites and moves hearts
Haaa…aaa….aaa
Haaa...aaa...aaa
Kulirndhoodum poongaatru padham paadudhae
The cool gentle breeze sings a musical verse as it flows
Ilanthalir yaavum kilai meedhil sathiraadudhae
All the tender young leaves dance upon the tree branches
Kulirndhoodum poongaatru padham paadudhae
The cool gentle breeze sings a musical verse as it flows
Ilanthalir yaavum kilai meedhil sathiraadudhae
All the tender young leaves dance upon the tree branches
Vazhiyengum kodi veedu nizhal serkudhae
A shelter of endless vines offers soothing shade along the path
Malarellam vizhi pola namai paarkudhae
All the blooming flowers look upon us like watchful eyes
Both :Igalogamae
Both: This earthly world
Male :Inithagamae
Male: Becomes delightful
Igalogamae inithagamae
This earthly world becomes delightful
Isaiyodu kaaviyam pola
Just like poetry combined with music
Female :Ullam inaidhaadum peranbinaalae
Female: Through the supreme love that unites and moves hearts
Vaanavar kaanadha vana raniyae
O queen of the forest, unseen even by heavenly beings
Yavvana raaniyae..ye ye…
O queen of youthful beauty...
Vaanavar kaanadha vana raniyae
O queen of the forest, unseen even by heavenly beings
Deva kaanamae pozhikindra kalaivaaniyae
O goddess of fine arts, who showers divine music
Vaanavar kaanadha vana raniyae
O queen of the forest, unseen even by heavenly beings
Thaeninum inidhaana mozhi pesiyae..ae..aaa..
Speaking words sweeter than honey...
Thaeninum inidhaana mozhi pesiyae.
Speaking words sweeter than honey
En monathin irul neekka oli veesinaai
You shone a light to dispel the darkness of my silent solitude
En monathin irul neekka oli veesinaai
You shone a light to dispel the darkness of my silent solitude
Iniyaagavae ini endrumae
Sweetly, from now on and forevermore
Iniyaagavae ini endrumae
Sweetly, from now on and forevermore
Kaniyodu suvai pola kalanthaaduvom
Let us blend together like a fruit and its sweet flavor
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic duet celebrates the profound sweetness of life when transformed by true love. The lovers compare their union to classic harmonies in nature and art, such as poetry set to music, rain nourishing crops, and hands bringing melody out of a veena instrument. They view the surrounding forest environment as a living, joyful participant in their romance, where gentle breezes sing and flowers watch them affectionately. Ultimately, they pray for a permanent blending of their souls, akin to the inseparable sweetness within a ripe fruit.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Isaiyodu kaaviyam pola”
Compares the unity of loving hearts directly to the fusion of poetry and music.
Rhetorical Question (Vinah-alankaram)
“Vizhiyindri oviyam azhagaaguma”
Employs rhetorical questions highlighting impossibility without love, such as a painting without eyes or a veena without fingers.
Personification
“Kulirndhoodum poongaatru padham paadudhae”
Attributes human actions to nature, depicting the cool breeze as singing a musical stanza.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Vizhiyindri oviyam azhagaaguma”
Rhyming of second consonants across consecutive lines (Vizhiyindri / Viralindri / Mazhaiyindriyae).
Upamai (Simile)
“Kaniyodu suvai pola kalanthaaduvom”
Compares the eternal blending of lovers to the natural integration of fruit and its intrinsic taste.
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Trivia
Thangamalai Ragasiyam (1957) is a iconic adventure-fantasy film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Jamuna. Composed by T. G. Lingappa, this romantic song remains one of the finest duets in classical Tamil film music, celebrated for Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam's poetic Tamil lyrics and the captivating vocal chemistry between T. M. Soundararajan and P. Leela.
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