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Isaiyai Nee

From Album Songs 2023 · 2023

Lyricist
Suvetha Senthil Kumar
Singer
Sam Vishal
Music director
Nilukshan
Movie name
Album Songs 2023
Movie release year
2023
Lyrics added on
6 Nov 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pogum vazhigalilae
Isaiyaai nee irukkindraai
Vaazhum indha iravinilae
Vaasanaiyaai naan malarndhaeno
Neeyoo illai naan yaaro
Nimidangalukku adhu theriyaadhae
Poovae un punnagaiyaal
Naan pogum idam mudiyaadhae
Podi nee podi nee podi nee poo
Podi nee podi nee podi
Nee po ..podi
Poo..di..ae..
Saaral mazhaithuliyae
Un paarvaiyil naan tholaindhaena
Saagum oru nodiyil
Saaindhu kolla thudithaenaa
Nee en thunai saera
Nilavinil naan maraidhaena
Puviyadhu nee dhaane
En thookathai naan marandhaena
En kaadhal neeyagavae
Karaiyinil naan midhandhaena
En kaayam nee dhaandi
Kaatrinil naan tholaindhaena
Ye ye ey
Ooo ho oo o
Neeyoo illai naan yaaro
Nimidangalukku adhu theriyaadhae
Poovae un punnagaiyaal
Naan pogum idam mudiyaadhae
Podi ..nee podi nee podi nee poo
Podi.. nee podi nee podi
Nee po ..podi
Along the paths I walk,
You linger like music.
In this night that we live through,
Did I blossom like a sweet fragrance?
Who are you, and who am I?
Even the passing minutes do not know!
O flower, with your smile,
The journey I am on will never end!
Just go away, go away, girl, go away!
Go away, girl, go away, just go away!
You go... go away, girl...
Go away, yeah...
O gentle drop of drizzling rain!
Did I get drenched in your gaze?
In the moment of dying,
Did I yearn to lean on you?
For you to become my companion,
Did I hide away in the moonlight?
You are my whole world, aren't you?
Did I forget my sleep?
With you as my love,
Did I float onto the shore?
You are my wound, girl,
Did I lose myself in the wind?
Aaa...
Ooo... Hooo...
Who are you, and who am I?
Even the passing minutes do not know!
O flower, with your smile,
The journey I am on will never end!
Just go away, go away, girl, go away!
Go away, girl, go away, just go away!
You go... go away, girl...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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