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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Iyalodu Isaipole Song Lyircs

From Raja Desingu · 1960

Lyricist
Ambikapathi
Singers
C. S. Jayaraman, Bhanumathi
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Raja Desingu1960

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Iyalodu isai polae…ae…..ae….ae….Just like prose and music coming together...
Ezhil maevum solaiyilae…ae…In the lush, beautiful garden...
Inai illaa jadhai serndhadhae…An incomparable pair joined hands...
Aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…haa….aa…aa…aa…(Vocalizations)
Female
Puyal maevum alai polae…ae…ae….ae…Like waves surging in a storm...
Pongidum kaadhalaraal… hahaaBecause of the overflowing lovers...
Poraamai kolla naerndhadhae…Even nature came to feel envy...
Aa… aa… aa…(Vocalizations)
Female
Vanamaevum raaja kumaaraO prince who resides in the forest,
Valar jothiyae sukumaaraO handsome one, shining like a growing light,
Vanamaevum raaja kumaaraO prince who resides in the forest,
Valar jothiyae sukumaaraO handsome one, shining like a growing light,
Male
Manamoganaa sukumaaraaO mind-captivating, handsome one,
Manamoganaa sukumaaraaO mind-captivating, handsome one,
Maravaen unnai ezhil dheeraaI will never forget you, brave and beautiful one,
Maravaen unnai ezhil dheeraaI will never forget you, brave and beautiful one.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic piece from Raja Desingu expresses deep adoration and emotional unison between lovers. The lyricist compares their union to the timeless harmony of Tamil literature (Iyal) and music (Isai) coming together in a serene garden. Their passionate love swells like stormy waves, evoking envy even from the surrounding world. The second half serves as a romantic ode to the prince, praising his radiant handsomeness, courage, and captivating presence, ending with a pledge of eternal remembrance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Iyalodu isai polae…ae…..ae….ae….

Compares the seamless union of the couple to the harmony between Tamil literature (Iyal) and music (Isai).

Upamai (Simile)

Puyal maevum alai polae…ae…ae….ae…

Compares the rising surge of love to tempestuous ocean waves.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Vanamaevum raaja kumaara / Valar jothiyae sukumaara

Repetition of the 'Va' sound across consecutive lines ('Vanamaevum', 'Valar').

Repetition for Rhyme and Emphasis

Manamoganaa sukumaaraa

Repetition of key epithets ('Sukumaara', 'Ezhil dheeraa') to emphasize beauty and valour musically.

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Trivia

Raja Desingu (1960) is a historical action film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, based on the legendary story of Raja Tej Singh of Gingee.

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