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Lyrics & meaning

Isaiyin Dheivam

From Maragatha Veenai (1986) · 1986

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Maragatha Veenai (1986)
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
7 May 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aa….aa…aa….aa…aa….aah….aa….
Aa….aa….aa….aa….aa…aah…aa….
Isaiyin dheivam azhaiththathenna
Idhayam kidanthu thudiththathenna
Aadaatha kaigal asaigindrathe
Anantha paarvai sirikkindrathae
Kaanaatha kaatchi therigindrathae
Kaattraagi nenjam parakkindrathae
Dharmam……mmmmmm
Dharmam vellum verenna solla
Nandri maranthaal naan magalalla
Dharmam vellum verenna solla
Nandri maranthaal naan magalalla
Vaai vaarththai pesu mella
Isaiyin dheivam azhaiththathenna
Idhayam kidanthu thudiththathenna
Thereari vanthaen thigaiththu vittaen
Dheivaththai yaeno maranthu vittaen
Vaan megam neengal vanangi vittaen
Isai paada indru inangi vittaen
Adadaa umakku silai vaikka vendum
Paadham paninthu thalai vaikka vendum
Adadaa umakku silai vaikka vendum
Paadham paninthu thalai vaikka vendum
Pooppoda vendum meendum….mmmm….
Isaiyin dheivam azhaiththathenna
Idhayam kidanthu thudiththathenna
Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aah... aa...
Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aah... aa...
Why has the god of music called me?
Why is my heart pounding so hard?
Hands that never moved are swaying now,
A joyful gaze is smiling bright,
I see sights I have never seen before,
My heart turns into the breeze and flies away.
Righteousness... mmm...
Righteousness will triumph, what else can I say?
If I forget my gratitude, I am no daughter at all.
Righteousness will triumph, what else can I say?
If I forget my gratitude, I am no daughter at all.
Speak words to me softly...
Why has the god of music called me?
Why is my heart pounding so hard?
I arrived riding a chariot, yet stood stunned;
Somehow, I had forgotten the divine.
You are like the clouds in the sky, and I bow to you;
Today, I have agreed to sing.
Ah, a statue should be raised in your honor,
I must bow down and rest my head at your feet.
Ah, a statue should be raised in your honor,
I must bow down and rest my head at your feet,
And shower you with flowers once again...
Why has the god of music called me?
Why is my heart pounding so hard?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a deeply emotional, semi-classical expression of reverence, spiritual awakening, and gratitude toward a musical master or divine figure referred to as the 'God of Music.' The protagonist feels overwhelmed and ecstatic upon being summoned by her guru, describing physical and emotional sensations like her static hands swaying, her heart taking flight like the wind, and unseen visions appearing before her eyes. The lyrics strongly emphasize moral values, declaring that righteousness always prevails and that failing to express gratitude makes one unfilial or unworthy. Overwhelmed by awe, she expresses a desire to build a statue for her mentor and lay her head at his feet in ultimate surrender, agreeing wholeheartedly to dedicate herself to singing.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Aadaatha kaigal asaigindrathe / Anantha paarvai sirikkindrathae / Kaanaatha kaatchi therigindrathae / Kaattraagi nenjam parakkindrathae

The repetitive suffix '-gindrathe' creates a rhythmic end-rhyme scheme across consecutive lines, enhancing melodic flow.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Isaiyin dheivam azhaiththathenna / Idhayam kidanthu thudiththathenna

Matching initial vowel sounds in 'Isaiyin' and 'Idhayam' create an internal acoustic harmony.

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagaimai)

Kaattraagi nenjam parakkindrathae

Comparing the heart to the wind ('Kaattraagi nenjam parakkindrathae') metaphorically conveys lightness, freedom, and emotional euphoria.

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Trivia

Featured in the 1986 film 'Maragatha Veenai', this track showcases S. Janaki's celebrated vocal versatility in handling intricate semi-classical compositions. The musical arrangement by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja seamlessly blends classical Carnatic undertones with orchestration to match Vairamuthu's devotion-laced lyrics.

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