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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Mazhaye Mazhaye Male

From June R · 2006

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Hariharan
Music director
Sharreth
Details
June R2006

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Rim jim Rim jim Rim jim rim jim Rim jim rim jim Rim jim rim jim Rim jim rim jim Rim jim rim jim Rim jim rim jimPitter-patter sound of the falling rain cascades gently.
Male
Mazhaiyae mazhaiyae Neerin thiraiyae Vaanam thelikkumChorus :Vaanam thelikkumMale :Kavidhai thuliyaeChorus :Kavidhai thuliyaeMale :Megathin sirippoliyae Neela vaanamae… Oru thariyilaamal neerin noolil Mazhai enum saelai neidhadhae Indha neerin paalam Vaanam mannai inaikiradhae Iyarkai azhagae… rim jimOh rain, curtain of water, a drop of poetry sprinkled by the blue sky and the laughing sound of clouds.
Male
Mazhaiyae mazhaiyae Neerin thiraiyaeWithout a loom, it wove a saree named rain using threads of water.
Male
Bhoomi dhegamae Adhil..vizhum…mazhai…thuli Indha ulagin jeevanaagumae Nenjam engum Nambikkai pookal thondrumThis bridge of water connects the sky and the earth, oh true beauty of nature!
Male
Varanda paalaigalae Aagum solaigalae Vaanam thandha dhaanam indha Mazhai neer dhaanae Rim jim rim jim rim jim rim jimThe earth is a living body, and the raindrop falling on it becomes the soul of this world.
Male
Mazhaiyae mazhaiyaeFlowers of hope blossom in every heart, as dry deserts transform into lush green groves.
Male
…………………………………This rainwater is indeed the generous gift bestowed by the sky.
Male
Aadai thaandiyae Udal…manam…uyir…thodum Indha mazhayin neenda kaigalae Mazhai thodum Mannukum vaasam thondrumReaching beyond mere clothing, the long hands of the rain touch the body, mind, and soul.
Male
Nadhiyum kulikkindradhae Nanaiya vaa endradhae Paartha inbam paadhi inbam Nanaiven naanae Rim jim rim jim rim jim rim jimThe soil touched by rain releases its sweet aroma; even the river bathes and beckons us to get drenched.
Male
Mazhaiyae mazhaiyae Neerin thiraiyae Vaanam thelikkumChorus :Vaanam thelikkumMale :Kavidhai thuliyaeChorus :Kavidhai thuliyaeMale :Megathin sirippoliyae Neela vaanamae… Oru thariyilaamal neerin noolil Mazhai enum saelai neidhadhae Indha neerin paalam Vaanam mannai inaikiradhae Iyarkai azhagae… rim jimBeholding the rain brings only half the joy, so I shall drench myself completely.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Mazhaiyae Mazhaiyae from the movie June R is a poetic ode to rain, celebrating its beauty, revitalizing power, and spiritual connection with nature and humanity. Written by Na. Muthukumar, the song paints rain as a weaver of watery sarees, a bridge connecting heaven and earth, and a divine gift that brings dry deserts back to life. Through evocative imagery, the song portrays rain as a sensory experience that touches the body, mind, and soul, filling human hearts with fresh hope.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Oru thariyilaamal neerin noolil Mazhai enum saelai neidhadhae

Compares falling rainwater to a saree delicately woven from water threads without a physical loom.

Personification

Megathin sirippoliyae / Indha mazhayin neenda kaigalae

Attributes human traits such as laughter to clouds and long touching hands to rain.

Onomatopoeia (Oli-kurippu)

Rim jim Rim jim Rim jim

Uses rhythmic sound words 'Rim jim' to mimic the audible pitter-patter of rainfall.

Rhyme & Contrast (Edhugai / Muran)

Varanda paalaigalae Aagum solaigalae

Contrasts dry deserts ('paalaigalae') turning into fertile groves ('solaigalae') using natural end-rhyme.

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Trivia

The song was composed by Malayalam music maestro Sharreth for the Tamil film June R (2006). The movie starred Jyothika, Saritha, and Khushbu, and featured lyrics written by the legendary late lyricist Na. Muthukumar.

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