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Lyrics & meaning

Isaiyale Naan Vasamaginen

From Paattukku Oru Thalaivan · 1989

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Paattukku Oru Thalaivan1989

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Female
Hmmm mmm mmHumming sound
Male :Hmm mm mmMale: Humming sound
Female :Hmm mmFemale: Humming sound
Hmmm mmm mmHumming sound
Male :Hmm mmMale: Humming sound
Hmmm mmm mmHumming sound
Female
Haiyooo appadi illa isaiyaalae naanOh no, not like that! Through music, I...
Male
Isaiyaalae naanThrough music, I...
Female :VasamaaginenFemale: Became captivated
Male :VasamaaginenMale: Became captivated
Female
Isaiyaalae naan vasamaaginenI became captivated by music
Inidhaana kuzhaloosai thanil moozhginenI drowned in the sweet sound of the flute
Isaiyaalae naan vasamaaginenI became captivated by music
Inidhaana kuzhaloosai thanil moozhginenI drowned in the sweet sound of the flute
Asaiyaadha malai kooda asainthaadumaeEven an unmoving mountain will sway and dance
Agilamae isaiyaalae vasamaagumaeThe entire universe will be captivated by music
Male
Isaiyaalae naan vasamaaginenI became captivated by music
Inidhaana kuzhaloosai thanil moozhginenI drowned in the sweet sound of the flute
Asaiyaadha malai kooda asainthaadumaeEven an unmoving mountain will sway and dance
Agilamae isaiyaalae vasamaagumaeThe entire universe will be captivated by music

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses a profound love for melody and the transcendent power of music. The protagonist describes being completely entranced and mesmerized by the sweet sound of the flute, surrendering entirely to its charm. The lyrics highlight the universal reach of music, suggesting that its magic is strong enough to move immovable mountains and bring the entire cosmos under its soothing spell.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

“Asaiyaadha malai kooda asainthaadumae”

Exaggerating that even immovable mountains dance to music to emphasize its incredible power.

Metaphor / Imagery

“Inidhaana kuzhaloosai thanil moozhginen”

Describing the feeling of immersion in melody as physically drowning or sinking into the sound of the flute.

Monai (Alliteration)

“Asaiyaadha malai kooda asainthaadumae / Agilamae isaiyaalae vasamaagumae”

Repetition of the initial 'A' sound in 'Asaiyaadha' and 'Agilamae'.

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Trivia

'Paattukku Oru Thalaivan' (1989) is a Vijayakanth-starrer directed by lyricist Gangai Amaran, featuring a iconic musical score composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja.

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