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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Isaiyai Nee

From Album Songs 2023 · 2023

Lyricist
Suvetha Senthil Kumar
Singer
Sam Vishal
Music director
Nilukshan
Details
Album Songs 20232023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Pogum vazhigalilaeAlong the paths I walk
Isaiyaai nee irukkindraaiYou exist as music
Vaazhum indha iravinilaeIn this living night
Vaasanaiyaai naan malarndhaenoDid I bloom as a sweet fragrance?
Male
Neeyoo illai naan yaaroWithout you, who am I?
Nimidangalukku adhu theriyaadhaeThe passing minutes do not know that
Poovae un punnagaiyaalOh flower, because of your smile
Naan pogum idam mudiyaadhaeThe journey I embark on has no destination
Male
Podi nee podi nee podi nee pooGo away, you go away, go away, oh flower
Podi nee podi nee podiGo away, you go away, go away
Nee po ..podiYou go away... go away
Male
Poo..di..ae..Go... away...
Male
Saaral mazhaithuliyaeOh drizzling raindrop
Un paarvaiyil naan tholaindhaenaDid I get lost in your gaze?
Saagum oru nodiyilIn a fleeting, dying moment
Saaindhu kolla thudithaenaaDid I yearn to lean on you?
Male
Nee en thunai saeraFor you to join me as my companion
Nilavinil naan maraidhaenaDid I hide myself within the moon?
Puviyadhu nee dhaaneYou are indeed my entire world
En thookathai naan marandhaenaDid I forget my sleep?
Male
En kaadhal neeyagavaeAs you became my true love
Karaiyinil naan midhandhaenaDid I float ashore?
En kaayam nee dhaandiYou are my wound and healing, my dear
Kaatrinil naan tholaindhaenaDid I lose myself in the wind?
Male
Ye ye eyYe ye ey
Ooo ho oo oOoo ho oo o
Male
Neeyoo illai naan yaaroWithout you, who am I?
Nimidangalukku adhu theriyaadhaeThe passing minutes do not know that
Poovae un punnagaiyaalOh flower, because of your smile
Naan pogum idam mudiyaadhaeThe journey I embark on has no destination
Male
Podi ..nee podi nee podi nee pooGo away... you go away, go away, oh flower
Podi.. nee podi nee podiGo away... you go away, go away
Nee po ..podiYou go away... go away

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song portrays a tender, romantic longing and playful affection of a lover expressing deep emotional connection. The protagonist compares his beloved to music, a blooming flower, and rain, explaining how her presence fills his life with boundless purpose while her absence leaves his identity uncertain. The repetitive playful refrain 'Podi' highlights a teasing, loving relationship where mild banter masks profound devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Isaiyaai nee irukkindraai

Comparing the lover directly to music ('Isaiyaai nee irukkindraai') and the world ('Puviyadhu nee dhaane').

Mona (Initial Alliteration)

Saaral mazhaithuliyae / Saagum oru nodiyil / Saaindhu kolla thudithaenaa

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'S' across consecutive lines (Saaral / Saagum / Saaindhu).

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Karaiyinil naan midhandhaena / Kaatrinil naan tholaindhaena

Matching second letter sound ('ru' / 'ra') in line openings like 'Karaiyinil' and 'Kaatrinil'.

Anaphora / Repetition

Podi nee podi nee podi nee poo

Repetition of the phrase 'Podi' for lyrical emphasis and playful cadence.

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Trivia

Sung by popular playback singer Sam Vishal, this independent Tamil track composed by Nilukshan gained popularity on social media platforms for its catchy acoustic vibe and romantic lyrical imagery.

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