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Lyrics & meaning

Ithayame Oh

From Sadhu · 1994

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Sadhu
Movie release year
1994
Lyrics added on
10 Jun 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Idhayamae… idhayamae…
Ezhundhu vaa yen mayakkamae…
Edhaiyum thaangidum idhayam allavaa
Ezhundhu vaa
Udhaya velli pol oliyai veesida
Ezhundhu vaa
Un unarvugal meendum
Ingu thirumbida vendum
Uyir kaadhali ival paadidum
Kural ketkkudhaa
Idhayamae..ooo… idhayamae…
Ezhundhu vaa yen mayakkamae…
Edhaiyum thaangidum idhayam allavaa
Ezhundhu vaa
Udhaya velli pol oliyai veesida
Ezhundhu vaa
Un unarvugal meendum
Ingu thirumbida vendum
Uyir kaadhali ival paadidum
Kural ketkkudhaa
Idhayamae..ooo… idhayamae…
Ezhundhu vaa yen mayakkamae…
Manikkanakkaaga
Mazhai adithaalum
Malai enna sarindhidumaa
Suzhal suzhalaaga puyal adithaalum
Nilavenna anaindhidumaa
Kadum veyil kodai
Kodhithhirundhaalum
Kadal thanni kuraindhidumaa
Adukkadukkaaga thuyar vilaindhaalum
Aan manam thalarndhidumaa
Imaigalai thirandhingu paarthidu
Idhayathil valimaiyai saerthidu
Evan vandhu unai ingu veezhthuvaan
Edhiriyum thalai thanai thaazhthuvaan
Siraiyil irukkumaa kaatru
Silirthu ezhundhu nee kaattu
Sutta podhum thangam vegumaa
Veththu saambal endru aagumaa
Ezhundhu vaa
Idhayamae..ooo… idhayamae…
Un unarvugal meendum
Ingu thirumbida vendum
Uyir kaadhali ival paadidum
Kural ketkkudhaa…aaa…
Idhayamae..ooo… idhayamae…
Thani maramaaga
Tharaiyinil saaya
Naan unai vida maatten
Udal nalam aagum
Varaiyinil naalum
Unavinai thoda maatten
Vithithavan neeyum
Vari puli pola
Marubadi ezha vendum
Ezhundhadhai paartthu aanandha thodu
Naan konjam azha vendum
Ninaithadhai mudippadhu
Pen manam
Nambikkai niraindhadhu en manam
Muyarchigal palan tharum naal varum
Mana sumai viraivinil theerndhidum
Pudhiya madal vidum poovaa
Pudhiya unarvudan nee vaa
Vetri maalai undhan tholilae
Vandhu serum indha naalilae
Ezhundhu vaa
Idhayamae..ooo… idhayamae…
Ezhundhu vaa yen mayakkamae…
Edhaiyum thaangidum idhayam allavaa
Ezhundhu vaa
Udhaya velli pol oliyai veesida
Ezhundhu vaa
Un unarvugal meendum
Ingu thirumbida vendum
Uyir kaadhali ival paadidum
Kural ketkkudhaa
Idhayamae..ooo… idhayamae…
Ezhundhu vaa yen mayakkamae…
Oh heart... oh my heart...
Wake up and rise, why are you unconscious?
Isn't yours a heart that can bear anything?
Wake up and rise!
To shine bright like the morning star,
wake up and rise!
Your senses must
return to you once again.
Your beloved who sings this song—
can you hear her voice?
Oh heart... oh... my heart...
Wake up and rise, why are you unconscious?
Isn't yours a heart that can bear anything?
Wake up and rise!
To shine bright like the morning star,
wake up and rise!
Your senses must
return to you once again.
Your beloved who sings this song—
can you hear her voice?
Oh heart... oh... my heart...
Wake up and rise, why are you unconscious?
Even if it pours with rain
for hours on end,
will a mountain ever crumble?
Even if a storm blows in raging whirlwinds,
will the moon ever be extinguished?
Even if the scorching summer heat
burns and boils,
will the waters of the ocean dry up?
Even if sorrows pile up one after another,
will a strong man's courage falter?
Open your eyes and look here!
Gather courage inside your heart!
Who could ever defeat you here?
Even your enemy will bow his head!
Can the wind ever be imprisoned?
Rise with power and show the world!
Even in blazing fire, does gold ever burn away?
Will it ever turn to worthless ashes?
Wake up and rise!
Oh heart... oh... my heart...
Your senses must
return to you once again.
Your beloved who sings this song—
can you hear her voice...?
Oh heart... oh... my heart...
Like a lonely tree
crashing to the ground,
I will never let you fall!
Until your health
is fully restored,
I will not touch a bite of food!
Destined for greatness,
like a striped tiger,
you must rise again!
Seeing you get up, with tears of joy,
I want to weep a little!
A woman's mind achieves
whatever she resolves to do;
my heart is filled with hope!
The day our efforts bear fruit will arrive!
The burdens of your mind will soon be gone!
Like a flower opening new petals,
come back with fresh spirit!
The garland of victory upon your shoulders
will rest this very day!
Wake up and rise!
Oh heart... oh my heart...
Wake up and rise, why are you unconscious?
Isn't yours a heart that can bear anything?
Wake up and rise!
To shine bright like the morning star,
wake up and rise!
Your senses must
return to you once again.
Your beloved who sings this song—
can you hear her voice?
Oh heart... oh... my heart...
Wake up and rise, why are you unconscious?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This poignant song 'Idhayamae Idhayamae' from the movie Sadhu (1994) is an emotional plea from a loving woman trying to revive her lover from a state of unconsciousness or deep despair. She calls upon his inner strength, reminding him that true strength lies within to overcome any calamity, just as a mountain stands firm against heavy rain and gold retains its purity even when subjected to fire. In the second half, she pledges her absolute devotion by vowing to fast until he recovers. She urges him to rise like a fierce tiger and promises that victory will be his. Through rich metaphorical imagery and unwavering faith, she strives to awaken his spirit and bring him back to consciousness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Udhaya velli pol oliyai veesida

Compares the hero's revival to the radiance of the morning star ('Udhaya velli pol oliyai veesida').

Metaphor / Rhetorical Imagery

Mazhai adithaalum / Malai enna sarindhidumaa

Uses nature metaphors (rain on a mountain, wind blowing, ocean water) to emphasize resilience against adversity.

Rhyme / Monotony (Edhukai)

Siraiyil irukkumaa kaatru / Silirthu ezhundhu nee kaattu

Second letter rhyming in consecutive lines (Siraiyil / Silirthu, Sutta / Veththu).

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Trivia

The film 'Saadhu' (1994) starred Arjun Sarja and Raveena Tandon in lead roles, directed by P. Vasu, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

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