Mel Isaiye
From Mr. Romeo · 1996
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Unni Menon, Swarnalatha
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Details
- Mr. Romeo1996
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Hmmm…mm…mm…. | Hmmm…mm…mm…. |
| Mmm…mm….mmm…mmm… | Mmm…mm….mmm…mmm… |
| Female | |
| {Mellisaiyae en | {Soft music, my |
| Idhayathin mellisaiyae | Heart's soft music, |
| En uravukku innisaiyae | Sweet music for my relationship, |
| En uyir thodum | Touching my soul, |
| Nallisaiyae} (2) | Good music} (2) |
| Male | |
| {Kannai konjam thirandhen | {I opened my eyes a little, |
| Kangalukkul vizhundhaai | You fell inside my eyes, |
| Enathu vizhigalai moodi konden | I closed my eyes, |
| Sinnanjiru kangalil | In my tiny little eyes, |
| Unnai chirai yeduthen} (2) | I imprisoned you} (2) |
| Female | |
| Mellisaiyae en | Soft music, my |
| Idhayathin mellisaiyae | Heart's soft music, |
| En uravukku innisaiyae | Sweet music for my relationship, |
| En uyir thodum | Touching my soul, |
| Nallisaiyae | Good music, |
| Male | |
| Ethanai iravu | How many nights |
| Unakkaaga vizhithirundhen | I stayed awake for you, |
| Urangamal thavithirundhen | Restless without sleep, |
| Vinmeengal erithurindhen | Counting/watching burning stars, |
| Female | |
| Ethanai nilavai | How many moons |
| Unakkaaga veruthirudhen | I hated for your sake, |
| Uyir sumandhu poruthirundhen | Carrying my life, I endured, |
| Unai kandu uyir thelindhen | Upon seeing you, my soul revived, |
| Male | |
| Nee oru padhi | You are one half, |
| Endrum | Forever, |
| Naan oru padhi | I am one half, |
| Kaadhal jothi | The light of love, |
| Female | |
| Ennavanae … | My beloved man… |
| Nilam kadal aanaalum | Even if the land becomes the sea, |
| Azhiyadhu intha bandham | This bond will never perish, |
| Male | |
| Kannai konjam thirandhen | I opened my eyes a little, |
| Kangalukkul vizhundhaai | You fell inside my eyes, |
| Enathu vizhigalai moodi konden | I closed my eyes, |
| Sinnanjiru kangalil | In my tiny little eyes, |
| Unnai chirai yeduthen | I imprisoned you, |
| Female | |
| Kannai konjam thirandhen | I opened my eyes a little, |
| Kangalukkul vizhundhaai | You fell inside my eyes, |
| Enathu vizhigalai moodi konden | I closed my eyes, |
| Sinnanjiru kangalil | In my tiny little eyes, |
| Unnai chirai yeduthen | I imprisoned you, |
| Female | |
| Manmadha vidhaiyai | The seed of Cupid, |
| Manathodu vidhaithadhu yaar | Who sowed it in the heart? |
| Mazhai oottri valarthadhu yaar | Who poured rain and grew it? |
| Malar kaadu parithadhu yaar | Who plucked the forest of flowers? |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal theeyai | The fire of love, |
| Nei kondu valarthadhu yaar | Who fed it with ghee? |
| Kai kondu maraithadhu yaar | Who hid it with their hands? |
| Athai vandhu anaippathu yaar | Who will come to extinguish it? |
| Female | |
| Aayiram kaalam | For a thousand ages, |
| Vazhum | It will live, |
| Kaadhalum vazhum | Love will live too, |
| Aayul neelum | Lifespan will extend, |
| Male | |
| Pennazhagae … | O beautiful woman… |
| Mannum vinnum ponaalum | Even if the earth and sky perish, |
| Maaradhu intha sondham | This bond will never change, |
| Female | |
| Kannai konjam thirandhen | I opened my eyes a little, |
| Kangalukkul vizhundhaai | You fell inside my eyes, |
| Enathu vizhigalai moodi konden | I closed my eyes, |
| Sinnanjiru kangalil | In my tiny little eyes, |
| Unnai chirai yeduthen | I imprisoned you, |
| Male | |
| Kannai konjam thirandhen | I opened my eyes a little, |
| Kangalukkul vizhundhaai | You fell inside my eyes, |
| Enathu vizhigalai moodi konden | I closed my eyes, |
| Sinnanjiru kangalil | In my tiny little eyes, |
| Unnai chirai yeduthen | I imprisoned you, |
| Female | |
| Hmmm…mm…mm…. | Hmmm…mm…mm…. |
| Mmm…mm….mmm…mmm… | Mmm…mm….mmm…mmm… |
ஹ்ம்ம்..ம்ம்...ம்ம்ம்...
ம்ம்ம்...ம்ம்...ம்ம்ம்....ம்ம்ம்...
Hmmm…mm…mm….
Mmm…mm….mmm…mmm…
{மெல்லிசையே என் இதயத்தின்
மெல்லிசையே
என் உறவுக்கு இன்னிசையே
என் உயிர் தொடும்
நல்லிசையே} (2)
{Soft music, my
Heart's soft music,
Sweet music for my relationship,
Touching my soul,
Good music} (2)
{கண்ணை கொஞ்சம் திறந்தேன்
கண்களுக்குள் விழுந்தாய்
எனது விழிகளை மூடி கொண்டேன்
சின்னஞ்சிறு கண்களில்
உன்னை சிறை எடுத்தேன்} (2)
{I opened my eyes a little,
You fell inside my eyes,
I closed my eyes,
In my tiny little eyes,
I imprisoned you} (2)
மெல்லிசையே என்
இதயத்தின் மெல்லிசையே
என் உறவுக்கு இன்னிசையே
என் உயிர் தொடும்
நல்லிசையே
Soft music, my
Heart's soft music,
Sweet music for my relationship,
Touching my soul,
Good music,
எத்தனை இரவு
உனக்காக விழித்திருந்தேன்
உறங்காமல் தவித்திருந்தேன்
விண்மீன்கள் எரித்திரிந்தேன்
How many nights
I stayed awake for you,
Restless without sleep,
Counting/watching burning stars,
எத்தனை நிலவை
உனக்காக வெறுத்திருந்தேன்
உயிர் சுமந்து பொறுத்திருந்தேன்
உன்னை கண்டு உயிர் தெளிந்தேன்
How many moons
I hated for your sake,
Carrying my life, I endured,
Upon seeing you, my soul revived,
நீ ஒரு பாதி
என்றும்
நான் ஒரு பாதி
காதல் ஜோதி
You are one half,
Forever,
I am one half,
The light of love,
என்னவனே...
நிலம் கடல் ஆனாலும்
அழியாது இந்த பந்தம்
My beloved man…
Even if the land becomes the sea,
This bond will never perish,
கண்ணை கொஞ்சம் திறந்தேன்
கண்களுக்குள் விழுந்தாய்
எனது விழிகளை மூடி கொண்டேன்
சின்னஞ்சிறு கண்களில்
உன்னை சிறை எடுத்தேன்
I opened my eyes a little,
You fell inside my eyes,
I closed my eyes,
In my tiny little eyes,
I imprisoned you,
கண்ணை கொஞ்சம் திறந்தேன்
கண்களுக்குள் விழுந்தாய்
எனது விழிகளை மூடி கொண்டேன்
சின்னஞ்சிறு கண்களில்
உன்னை சிறை எடுத்தேன்
I opened my eyes a little,
You fell inside my eyes,
I closed my eyes,
In my tiny little eyes,
I imprisoned you,
மன்மத விதையை
மனதோடு விதைத்தது யார்
மழை ஊற்றி வளர்த்தது யார்
மலர் காடு பறித்தது யார்
The seed of Cupid,
Who sowed it in the heart?
Who poured rain and grew it?
Who plucked the forest of flowers?
காதல் தீயை
நெய் கொண்டு வளர்த்தது யார்
கை கொண்டு மறைத்தது யார்
அதை வந்து அணைப்பது யார்
The fire of love,
Who fed it with ghee?
Who hid it with their hands?
Who will come to extinguish it?
ஆயிரம் காலம்
வாழும்
காதலும் வாழும்
ஆயுள் நீளும்
For a thousand ages,
It will live,
Love will live too,
Lifespan will extend,
பெண்ணழகே....
மண்ணும் விண்ணும் போனாலும்
மாறாது இந்த சொந்தம்
O beautiful woman…
Even if the earth and sky perish,
This bond will never change,
கண்ணை கொஞ்சம் திறந்தேன்
கண்களுக்குள் விழுந்தாய்
எனது விழிகளை மூடி கொண்டேன்
சின்னஞ்சிறு கண்களில்
உன்னை சிறை எடுத்தேன்
I opened my eyes a little,
You fell inside my eyes,
I closed my eyes,
In my tiny little eyes,
I imprisoned you,
கண்ணை கொஞ்சம் திறந்தேன்
கண்களுக்குள் விழுந்தாய்
எனது விழிகளை மூடி கொண்டேன்
சின்னஞ்சிறு கண்களில்
உன்னை சிறை எடுத்தேன்
I opened my eyes a little,
You fell inside my eyes,
I closed my eyes,
In my tiny little eyes,
I imprisoned you,
ஹ்ம்ம்.. ம்ம்...ம்ம்...
ம்ம்ம்...ம்ம்...ம்ம்ம்...ம்ம்ம்
Hmmm…mm…mm….
Mmm…mm….mmm…mmm…
Hmmm…mm…mm….
Hmmm…mm…mm….
Mmm…mm….mmm…mmm…
Mmm…mm….mmm…mmm…
{Mellisaiyae en
{Soft music, my
Idhayathin mellisaiyae
Heart's soft music,
En uravukku innisaiyae
Sweet music for my relationship,
En uyir thodum
Touching my soul,
Nallisaiyae} (2)
Good music} (2)
{Kannai konjam thirandhen
{I opened my eyes a little,
Kangalukkul vizhundhaai
You fell inside my eyes,
Enathu vizhigalai moodi konden
I closed my eyes,
Sinnanjiru kangalil
In my tiny little eyes,
Unnai chirai yeduthen} (2)
I imprisoned you} (2)
Mellisaiyae en
Soft music, my
Idhayathin mellisaiyae
Heart's soft music,
En uravukku innisaiyae
Sweet music for my relationship,
En uyir thodum
Touching my soul,
Nallisaiyae
Good music,
Ethanai iravu
How many nights
Unakkaaga vizhithirundhen
I stayed awake for you,
Urangamal thavithirundhen
Restless without sleep,
Vinmeengal erithurindhen
Counting/watching burning stars,
Ethanai nilavai
How many moons
Unakkaaga veruthirudhen
I hated for your sake,
Uyir sumandhu poruthirundhen
Carrying my life, I endured,
Unai kandu uyir thelindhen
Upon seeing you, my soul revived,
Nee oru padhi
You are one half,
Endrum
Forever,
Naan oru padhi
I am one half,
Kaadhal jothi
The light of love,
Ennavanae …
My beloved man…
Nilam kadal aanaalum
Even if the land becomes the sea,
Azhiyadhu intha bandham
This bond will never perish,
Kannai konjam thirandhen
I opened my eyes a little,
Kangalukkul vizhundhaai
You fell inside my eyes,
Enathu vizhigalai moodi konden
I closed my eyes,
Sinnanjiru kangalil
In my tiny little eyes,
Unnai chirai yeduthen
I imprisoned you,
Kannai konjam thirandhen
I opened my eyes a little,
Kangalukkul vizhundhaai
You fell inside my eyes,
Enathu vizhigalai moodi konden
I closed my eyes,
Sinnanjiru kangalil
In my tiny little eyes,
Unnai chirai yeduthen
I imprisoned you,
Manmadha vidhaiyai
The seed of Cupid,
Manathodu vidhaithadhu yaar
Who sowed it in the heart?
Mazhai oottri valarthadhu yaar
Who poured rain and grew it?
Malar kaadu parithadhu yaar
Who plucked the forest of flowers?
Kaadhal theeyai
The fire of love,
Nei kondu valarthadhu yaar
Who fed it with ghee?
Kai kondu maraithadhu yaar
Who hid it with their hands?
Athai vandhu anaippathu yaar
Who will come to extinguish it?
Aayiram kaalam
For a thousand ages,
Vazhum
It will live,
Kaadhalum vazhum
Love will live too,
Aayul neelum
Lifespan will extend,
Pennazhagae …
O beautiful woman…
Mannum vinnum ponaalum
Even if the earth and sky perish,
Maaradhu intha sondham
This bond will never change,
Kannai konjam thirandhen
I opened my eyes a little,
Kangalukkul vizhundhaai
You fell inside my eyes,
Enathu vizhigalai moodi konden
I closed my eyes,
Sinnanjiru kangalil
In my tiny little eyes,
Unnai chirai yeduthen
I imprisoned you,
Kannai konjam thirandhen
I opened my eyes a little,
Kangalukkul vizhundhaai
You fell inside my eyes,
Enathu vizhigalai moodi konden
I closed my eyes,
Sinnanjiru kangalil
In my tiny little eyes,
Unnai chirai yeduthen
I imprisoned you,
Hmmm…mm…mm….
Hmmm…mm…mm….
Mmm…mm….mmm…mmm…
Mmm…mm….mmm…mmm…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Mellisaye from Mr. Romeo is a soulful romantic duet where the lovers describe each other as the melody of their lives. The lyrics convey the deep emotional connection, longing during sleepless nights, and the immortal nature of their love that transcends physical changes in the world. The imagery portrays capturing the beloved in one's eyes and holding them forever as a treasured prisoner of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Mellisaiyae en / Idhayathin mellisaiyae”
Comparing the beloved directly to soft music ('Mellisaiyae') that touches the soul.
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“En uravukku innisaiyae / En uyir thodum / Nallisaiyae”
Rhyming line endings using musical terms ending in '-isaiyae' (Mellisaiyae, innisaiyae, Nallisaiyae).
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Sinnanjiru kangalil / Unnai chirai yeduthen”
Exaggerating the concept of capturing the beloved inside one's tiny eyes by closing them.
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Trivia
Although listed with unknown credits in the query, 'Mellisaye' is composed by Academy Award winner A. R. Rahman for the 1996 film 'Mr. Romeo' starring Prabhu Deva, Shilpa Shetty, and Madhoo. The song was sung by Unni Menon and Sujatha Mohan, with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu.
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