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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Iraivan Irandu

From Uyarnthavargal · 1977

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
Vani Jairam, K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Uyarnthavargal
Movie release year
1977
Lyrics added on
3 Aug 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Iraivan irandu bommaigal
Seithaan thaan vilaiyaada avai
Irandum searnthathoru bommaiyai
Seithana thaam vilaiyaada
Iraivan irandu bommaigal
Seithaan thaan vilaiyaada avai
Irandum searnthathoru bommaiyai
Seithana thaam vilaiyaada
Un vaaimozhi mullai
Enil thaai mozhi illai
Un vaaimozhi mullai
Enil thaai mozhi illai
Iraivan irandu bommaigal
Seithaan thaan vilaiyaada avai
Irandum searnthathoru bommaiyai
Seithana thaam vilaiyaada
Veyyil enna minnal enna
Venmai enna manjal enna
Kaanaatha kangal rendil
Ellaamum ondradaa
Thendral kaattrum oomai kaattru
Devan paattum oomai paattu
Avan thaanae nammai seithaan
Thunbangal yaenadaa
Un vaaimozhi mullai
Enil thaai mozhi illai
Un vaaimozhi mullai
Enil thaai mozhi illai
Iraivan irandu bommaigal
Seithaan thaan vilaiyaada avai
Irandum searnthathoru bommaiyai
Seithana thaam vilaiyaada
Ungalukkaaga naane solvaen
Ungalukkaaga naane ketpaen
Deivangal kallaai ponaal
Poosaari illaiyaa
Thanthai pechu thaaikku puriyum
Thaaththaa nenjil ulgam theriyum
Thanthai pechu thaaikku puriyum
Thaaththaa nenjil ulgam theriyum
Ullaththil nallorthaanae
Uyarnthavar illaiyaa
Un vaaimozhi mullai
Enil thaai mozhi illai
Un vaaimozhi mullai
Enil thaai mozhi illai
Iraivan irandu bommaigal
Seithaan thaan vilaiyaada avai
Irandum searnthathoru bommaiyai
Seithana thaam vilaiyaada
Malarumpothae vaasam theriyuthu
Valarumpothae paasam puriyuthu
Thaai thanthai seitha poojai
Veenaagavillaiye
Kanthan andeu manthiram sonnaan
Kannan andru geethai sonnaan
Magan sonna vedham kettu
Marainthathu thollaiyae
Un vaaimozhi mullai
Enil thaai mozhi illai
Un vaaimozhi mullai
Enil thaai mozhi illai
God made two dolls
for Himself to play with;
those two joined together and made a doll
for themselves to play with.
God made two dolls
for Himself to play with;
those two joined together and made a doll
for themselves to play with.
If the words from your mouth are like sweet jasmine,
your mother has no words to speak.
If the words from your mouth are like sweet jasmine,
your mother has no words to speak.
God made two dolls
for Himself to play with;
those two joined together and made a doll
for themselves to play with.
What is sunlight, and what is lightning?
What is white, and what is yellow?
To eyes that cannot see,
everything is just the same, my child.
The gentle breeze too is a silent wind,
God's song too is a silent song.
Since He is the one who made us,
why should there be sorrows, my child?
If the words from your mouth are like sweet jasmine,
your mother has no words to speak.
If the words from your mouth are like sweet jasmine,
your mother has no words to speak.
God made two dolls
for Himself to play with;
those two joined together and made a doll
for themselves to play with.
I will speak on your behalf,
I will listen on your behalf.
Even if the gods are made of stone,
isn't there a priest to speak for them?
The mother understands the father's speech,
and the grandfather sees the whole world in his heart.
The mother understands the father's speech,
and the grandfather sees the whole world in his heart.
Aren't those with pure and good hearts
the truly noble ones?
If the words from your mouth are like sweet jasmine,
your mother has no words to speak.
If the words from your mouth are like sweet jasmine,
your mother has no words to speak.
God made two dolls
for Himself to play with;
those two joined together and made a doll
for themselves to play with.
Its fragrance is known even as the flower blooms;
his deep affection is felt even as he grows.
The prayers offered by the father and mother
have not gone in vain.
In those days, Lord Murugan taught the sacred chant,
in those days, Lord Krishna spoke the Gita.
Hearing the wisdom spoken by their son,
all their hardships faded away.
If the words from your mouth are like sweet jasmine,
your mother has no words to speak.
If the words from your mouth are like sweet jasmine,
your mother has no words to speak.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This poignant song revolves around human life, divine design, and familial love amidst physical limitations. The lyrics compare human beings to dolls crafted by God for His divine play, who in turn create children to continue the cycle of life. It reflects on the inner purity and noble character of speech-impaired or visually challenged individuals, emphasizing that true nobility comes from goodness of heart rather than physical perfection. The song underlines how deep emotional understanding within a loving family transcends spoken language, bringing divine blessings and peace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

“Iraivan irandu bommaigal”

Compares human beings to dolls ('bommaigal') created by God for play, representing life's existential design.

Simile / Comparison (Uwamai)

“Un vaaimozhi mullai”

Compares spoken words ('vaaimozhi') to jasmine flowers ('mullai') symbolizing softness and fragrance.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Veyyil enna minnal enna / Venmai enna manjal enna”

The second letters of 'Veyyil' and 'Venmai' share the same sound pattern, creating acoustic harmony.

Monai (Alliteration)

“Malarumpothae vaasam theriyuthu / Valarumpothae paasam puriyuthu”

Repetition of the initial letter 'M' in 'Malarumpothae' and 'Valarumpothae' (or internal rhythm with 'vaasam'/'paasam').

Allusion (Purana Kurippeedhu)

“Kanthan andeu manthiram sonnaan / Kannan andru geethai sonnaan”

Refers to Hindu mythology where Son Murugan taught Shiva the Pranava Mantra and Krishna gave the Bhagavad Gita.

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Trivia

The film 'Uyarnthavargal' (1977), starring Kamal Haasan and Sujatha, is a Tamil remake of the acclaimed 1972 Hindi film 'Koshish', originally directed by Gulzar. The story prominently features deaf-mute characters, and Kannadasan's evocative lyrics beautifully capture the silent emotional language of the protagonists.

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