Isai Tamizh Mazhaiyil
From Porutham · 1985
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Details
- Porutham1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Thananam thananam thananam | [Rhythmic vocalizations] |
| Thananam thananam thananam | [Rhythmic vocalizations] |
| Samapaa samani thananaa sanisaa | [Musical notes/Swaras] |
| Sanithapaa sanithapaa sabagari sabagari | [Musical notes/Swaras] |
| Sari sari nithapa ma pa ga magarisa saa | [Musical notes/Swaras] |
| Masagarisaa | [Musical notes/Swaras] |
| Male | |
| Sa | Sa |
| Chorus :Sa sa | Chorus: Sa sa |
| Male :Ri | Male: Ri |
| Chorus :Ri ri | Chorus: Ri ri |
| Male :Ga | Male: Ga |
| Chorus :Ga ga | Chorus: Ga ga |
| Male :Pa | Male: Pa |
| Chorus :Pa pa | Chorus: Pa pa |
| Male | |
| Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae | I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil |
| Idhil ennenna yaekkamo thudiththaenae | In this, what longings I throbbed with! |
| Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae | I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil |
| Idhil ennenna yaekkamo thudiththaenae | In this, what longings I throbbed with! |
| Veenaiyae….vaenuvae….kurunagai….mullaiyae | O Veena... O Flute... O gentle smile... O jasmine flower |
| Chorus | |
| ………………. | |
| Male | |
| Vaanavil jaalamae vaalipa mayakkamae | O magic of the rainbow, O intoxication of youth |
| Poovai mael mogamo | Is it infatuation for this flower-like maiden? |
| Vanna maan nee vanji maan | You are a colorful doe, a slender maiden doe |
| Ilamaeni malligaiyo | Is your youthful body made of jasmine? |
| Idhaz minna ingae vaa | With shining lips, come here |
| Male | |
| Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae | I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil |
| Idhil ennenna yaekkamo thudiththaenae | In this, what longings I throbbed with! |
| Ilamaeni malligaiyo | Is your youthful body made of jasmine? |
| Idhaz minna ingae vaa | With shining lips, come here |
| Male | |
| Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae | I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil |
| Idhil ennenna yaekkamo thudiththaenae | In this, what longings I throbbed with! |
| Chorus | |
| …………… | |
| Male | |
| Amutham arulum oru jaadai | A gesture that bestows sweet nectar |
| Chorus :Aaaa…. | Chorus: Aaaa.... |
| Male :Ambena thaakkum oru jaadai | Male: A glance that strikes like an arrow |
| Chorus :Aaaa…. | Chorus: Aaaa.... |
| Male | |
| Amutham arulum oru jaadai | A gesture that bestows sweet nectar |
| Ambena thaakkum oru jaadai | A glance that strikes like an arrow |
| Mangai thaano manjal nilaa | Is this maiden a golden yellow moon? |
| Kadal neelam un kangalilaa | Is the ocean's blue in your eyes? |
| Chorus | |
| …………… | |
| Male | |
| Chinna chinna aadaiyilae | In delicate small attire |
| Senthaazhampoo vaadaiyilae | In the fragrance of the red screwpine flower |
| Chinna chinna aadaiyilae | In delicate small attire |
| Senthaazhampoo vaadaiyilae | In the fragrance of the red screwpine flower |
| Male | |
| Ilamai thullutho thaaviyae | Is youth leaping and springing? |
| Iravuketra thunai kanniyae | O maiden, a suitable companion for the night |
| Santhosa raagam thanthaalo naalum | Has she given a joyful melody every day? |
| Thirukoyilin deviyae | O goddess of the sacred temple! |
| Aa….aaa….aa…. | Aa....aaa....aa.... |
| Male | |
| Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae | I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil |
| Idhil ennenna yaekkamo thudiththaenae | In this, what longings I throbbed with! |
| Ilamaeni malligaiyo | Is your youthful body made of jasmine? |
| Idhaz minna ingae vaa | With shining lips, come here |
| Male | |
| Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae | I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil |
| Idhil ennenna yaekkamo thudiththaenae | In this, what longings I throbbed with! |
| Chorus | |
| …………… | |
| Male | |
| Sarasam ariyum pozhuthaaga | As the moment of amorous play approaches |
| Chorus :Aaaa…. | Chorus: Aaaa.... |
| Male :Sinthaiyil virasam uruvaaga | Male: As passion takes shape in the mind |
| Chorus :Aaaa…. | Chorus: Aaaa.... |
| Male | |
| Sarasam ariyum pozhuthaaga | As the moment of amorous play approaches |
| Sinthaiyil virasam uruvaaga | As passion takes shape in the mind |
| Aaval theera amuthe anaiththaen | To fulfill my desire, I embraced my sweet nectar |
| Idhazh vaangi tamil theneduththen | Touching lips, I extracted the sweet honey of Tamil |
| Chorus | |
| …………… | |
| Male | |
| Idaiyai thaangi naanaada | As I hold your waist and sway |
| Idhu thaalaathena neeyaada | As you sway as if this were a lullaby |
| Kannil mouna aalaapanai | A silent melody elaborated in the eyes |
| Kettu maruva sallaapamae | Listening and engaging in romantic conversation |
| Pudhu anbum ponga paruvangal minna | With new love overflowing and youthfulness shining |
| Konjinaal devathai | When the angel caresses affectionately |
| Aaa…..aaa….aa….. | Aaa.....aaa....aa..... |
| Male | |
| Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae | I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil |
| Idhil ennenna yaekkamo thudiththaenae | In this, what longings I throbbed with! |
| Ilamaeni malligaiyo | Is your youthful body made of jasmine? |
| Idhaz minna ingae vaa | With shining lips, come here |
| Male | |
| Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae | I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil |
| Idhil ennenna yaekkamo thudiththaenae | In this, what longings I throbbed with! |
தனனம் தனனம் தனனம்
தனனம் தனனம் தனனம்
சமபா சமநி தனனா சநிசா
சநிதபா சநிதபா சபகரி சபகரி
சரி சரி நிதப ம ப க மகரிச சா
ம ச க ரி சா
[Rhythmic vocalizations]
[Rhythmic vocalizations]
[Musical notes/Swaras]
[Musical notes/Swaras]
[Musical notes/Swaras]
[Musical notes/Swaras]
ச
குழு :
ச ச
ரி
குழு :
ரி ரி
க
குழு :
க க
ப
குழு :
ப ப
Sa
Chorus: Sa sa
Male: Ri
Chorus: Ri ri
Male: Ga
Chorus: Ga ga
Male: Pa
Chorus: Pa pa
இசைத் தமிழ் மழையில் குளித்தேனே
இதில் என்னென்ன ஏக்கமோ துடித்தேனே
இசைத் தமிழ் மழையில் குளித்தேனே
இதில் என்னென்ன ஏக்கமோ துடித்தேனே
வீணையே......வேணுவே...குறுநகை.......முல்லையே
I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil
In this, what longings I throbbed with!
I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil
In this, what longings I throbbed with!
O Veena... O Flute... O gentle smile... O jasmine flower
..........................
வானவில் ஜாலமே வாலிப மயக்கமே
பூவை மேல் மோகமோ
வண்ண மான் நீ வஞ்சி மான்
இளமேனி மல்லிகையோ
இதழ் மின்ன இங்கே வா
O magic of the rainbow, O intoxication of youth
Is it infatuation for this flower-like maiden?
You are a colorful doe, a slender maiden doe
Is your youthful body made of jasmine?
With shining lips, come here
இசைத் தமிழ் மழையில் குளித்தேனே
இதில் என்னென்ன ஏக்கமோ துடித்தேனே
இளமேனி மல்லிகையோ
இதழ் மின்ன இங்கே வா
I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil
In this, what longings I throbbed with!
Is your youthful body made of jasmine?
With shining lips, come here
இசைத் தமிழ் மழையில் குளித்தேனே
இதில் என்னென்ன ஏக்கமோ துடித்தேனே
I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil
In this, what longings I throbbed with!
..........................
அமுதம் அருளும் ஒரு ஜாடை
குழு :
ஆஆ.......
அம்பென தாக்கும் ஒரு ஜாடை
குழு :
ஆஆ.......
A gesture that bestows sweet nectar
Chorus: Aaaa....
Male: A glance that strikes like an arrow
Chorus: Aaaa....
அமுதம் அருளும் ஒரு ஜாடை
அம்பென தாக்கும் ஒரு ஜாடை
மங்கை தானோ மஞ்சள் நிலா
கடல் நீலம் உன் கண்களிலா
A gesture that bestows sweet nectar
A glance that strikes like an arrow
Is this maiden a golden yellow moon?
Is the ocean's blue in your eyes?
.....................
சின்ன சின்ன ஆடையிலே
செந்தாழம்பூ வாடையிலே
சின்ன சின்ன ஆடையிலே
செந்தாழம்பூ வாடையிலே
In delicate small attire
In the fragrance of the red screwpine flower
In delicate small attire
In the fragrance of the red screwpine flower
இளமை துள்ளுதோ தாவியே
இரவுக்கேற்ற துணை கன்னியே
சந்தோஷ ராகம் தந்தாளோ நாளும்
திருக்கோயிலின் தேவியே
ஆஆ.......ஆஆ....ஆ.....
Is youth leaping and springing?
O maiden, a suitable companion for the night
Has she given a joyful melody every day?
O goddess of the sacred temple!
Aa....aaa....aa....
இசைத் தமிழ் மழையில் குளித்தேனே
இதில் என்னென்ன ஏக்கமோ துடித்தேனே
இளமேனி மல்லிகையோ
இதழ் மின்ன இங்கே வா
I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil
In this, what longings I throbbed with!
Is your youthful body made of jasmine?
With shining lips, come here
இசைத் தமிழ் மழையில் குளித்தேனே
இதில் என்னென்ன ஏக்கமோ துடித்தேனே
I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil
In this, what longings I throbbed with!
..........................
சரசம் அறியும் பொழுதாக
குழு :
ஆஆ.......
சிந்தையில் விரசம் உருவாக
குழு :
ஆஆ.......
As the moment of amorous play approaches
Chorus: Aaaa....
Male: As passion takes shape in the mind
Chorus: Aaaa....
சரசம் அறியும் பொழுதாக
சிந்தையில் விரசம் உருவாக
ஆவல் தீர அமுதே அணைத்தேன்
இதழ் வாங்கி தமிழ் தேனெடுத்தேன்
As the moment of amorous play approaches
As passion takes shape in the mind
To fulfill my desire, I embraced my sweet nectar
Touching lips, I extracted the sweet honey of Tamil
..........................
இடையைத் தாங்கி நானாட
இது தாளாதென நீயாட
கண்ணில் மௌன ஆலாபனை
கேட்டு மருவ சல்லாபமே
புது அன்பும் பொங்க பருவங்கள் மின்ன
கொஞ்சினாள் தேவதை
ஆஆ.......ஆஆ....ஆ.....
As I hold your waist and sway
As you sway as if this were a lullaby
A silent melody elaborated in the eyes
Listening and engaging in romantic conversation
With new love overflowing and youthfulness shining
When the angel caresses affectionately
Aaa.....aaa....aa.....
இசைத் தமிழ் மழையில் குளித்தேனே
இதில் என்னென்ன ஏக்கமோ துடித்தேனே
இளமேனி மல்லிகையோ
இதழ் மின்ன இங்கே வா......
I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil
In this, what longings I throbbed with!
Is your youthful body made of jasmine?
With shining lips, come here
இசைத் தமிழ் மழையில் குளித்தேனே
இதில் என்னென்ன ஏக்கமோ துடித்தேனே....
I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil
In this, what longings I throbbed with!
Thananam thananam thananam
[Rhythmic vocalizations]
Thananam thananam thananam
[Rhythmic vocalizations]
Samapaa samani thananaa sanisaa
[Musical notes/Swaras]
Sanithapaa sanithapaa sabagari sabagari
[Musical notes/Swaras]
Sari sari nithapa ma pa ga magarisa saa
[Musical notes/Swaras]
Masagarisaa
[Musical notes/Swaras]
Sa
Sa
Chorus :Sa sa
Chorus: Sa sa
Male :Ri
Male: Ri
Chorus :Ri ri
Chorus: Ri ri
Male :Ga
Male: Ga
Chorus :Ga ga
Chorus: Ga ga
Male :Pa
Male: Pa
Chorus :Pa pa
Chorus: Pa pa
Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae
I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil
Idhil ennenna yaekkamo thudiththaenae
In this, what longings I throbbed with!
Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae
I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil
Idhil ennenna yaekkamo thudiththaenae
In this, what longings I throbbed with!
Veenaiyae….vaenuvae….kurunagai….mullaiyae
O Veena... O Flute... O gentle smile... O jasmine flower
……………….
Vaanavil jaalamae vaalipa mayakkamae
O magic of the rainbow, O intoxication of youth
Poovai mael mogamo
Is it infatuation for this flower-like maiden?
Vanna maan nee vanji maan
You are a colorful doe, a slender maiden doe
Ilamaeni malligaiyo
Is your youthful body made of jasmine?
Idhaz minna ingae vaa
With shining lips, come here
Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae
I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil
Idhil ennenna yaekkamo thudiththaenae
In this, what longings I throbbed with!
Ilamaeni malligaiyo
Is your youthful body made of jasmine?
Idhaz minna ingae vaa
With shining lips, come here
Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae
I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil
Idhil ennenna yaekkamo thudiththaenae
In this, what longings I throbbed with!
……………
Amutham arulum oru jaadai
A gesture that bestows sweet nectar
Chorus :Aaaa….
Chorus: Aaaa....
Male :Ambena thaakkum oru jaadai
Male: A glance that strikes like an arrow
Chorus :Aaaa….
Chorus: Aaaa....
Amutham arulum oru jaadai
A gesture that bestows sweet nectar
Ambena thaakkum oru jaadai
A glance that strikes like an arrow
Mangai thaano manjal nilaa
Is this maiden a golden yellow moon?
Kadal neelam un kangalilaa
Is the ocean's blue in your eyes?
……………
Chinna chinna aadaiyilae
In delicate small attire
Senthaazhampoo vaadaiyilae
In the fragrance of the red screwpine flower
Chinna chinna aadaiyilae
In delicate small attire
Senthaazhampoo vaadaiyilae
In the fragrance of the red screwpine flower
Ilamai thullutho thaaviyae
Is youth leaping and springing?
Iravuketra thunai kanniyae
O maiden, a suitable companion for the night
Santhosa raagam thanthaalo naalum
Has she given a joyful melody every day?
Thirukoyilin deviyae
O goddess of the sacred temple!
Aa….aaa….aa….
Aa....aaa....aa....
Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae
I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil
Idhil ennenna yaekkamo thudiththaenae
In this, what longings I throbbed with!
Ilamaeni malligaiyo
Is your youthful body made of jasmine?
Idhaz minna ingae vaa
With shining lips, come here
Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae
I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil
Idhil ennenna yaekkamo thudiththaenae
In this, what longings I throbbed with!
……………
Sarasam ariyum pozhuthaaga
As the moment of amorous play approaches
Chorus :Aaaa….
Chorus: Aaaa....
Male :Sinthaiyil virasam uruvaaga
Male: As passion takes shape in the mind
Chorus :Aaaa….
Chorus: Aaaa....
Sarasam ariyum pozhuthaaga
As the moment of amorous play approaches
Sinthaiyil virasam uruvaaga
As passion takes shape in the mind
Aaval theera amuthe anaiththaen
To fulfill my desire, I embraced my sweet nectar
Idhazh vaangi tamil theneduththen
Touching lips, I extracted the sweet honey of Tamil
……………
Idaiyai thaangi naanaada
As I hold your waist and sway
Idhu thaalaathena neeyaada
As you sway as if this were a lullaby
Kannil mouna aalaapanai
A silent melody elaborated in the eyes
Kettu maruva sallaapamae
Listening and engaging in romantic conversation
Pudhu anbum ponga paruvangal minna
With new love overflowing and youthfulness shining
Konjinaal devathai
When the angel caresses affectionately
Aaa…..aaa….aa…..
Aaa.....aaa....aa.....
Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae
I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil
Idhil ennenna yaekkamo thudiththaenae
In this, what longings I throbbed with!
Ilamaeni malligaiyo
Is your youthful body made of jasmine?
Idhaz minna ingae vaa
With shining lips, come here
Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae
I bathed in the rain of musical Tamil
Idhil ennenna yaekkamo thudiththaenae
In this, what longings I throbbed with!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Isai Tamil Mazhaiyil is a deeply poetic and romantic track from the 1985 Tamil film Porutham, featuring lyrics by Vaali. The song celebrates the passion and tender intimacy between lovers by comparing the experience of love to bathing in a cool rain of musical Tamil. It blends traditional Carnatic solfege (swaras) with sensory imagery, equating the heroine's form and movements to divine musical instruments like the veena and flute.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae”
Compares love and language to a refreshing rain ('Isai tamil mazhaiyil kuliththaenae').
Upamanatci (Simile / Imagery)
“Ambena thaakkum oru jaadai”
Compares a romantic side-glance to a sharp arrow striking the heart ('Ambena thaakkum oru jaadai').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Vanna maan nee vanji maan”
Repetition of the 'v' sound across 'Vanna', 'vanji', and 'maan' creates melodic rhythm.
Auditory & Olfactory Imagery
“Senthaazhampoo vaadaiyilae”
Combines musical terms with floral scents ('Senthaazhampoo vaadaiyilae') to evoke romantic mood.
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Trivia
The track stands out for integrating Carnatic swara singing ('Sa Ri Ga Pa') directly into a modern film duet melody, highlighting lyricist Vaali's signature blend of classical Tamil poetic aesthetics with cinematic romance.
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