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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Tamizh Gnana

From Thanga Kalasam · 1988

Lyricist
London Gopal
Singers
K. J. Jesudass, K. S. Chitra
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Thanga Kalasam1988

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Kadhir unarum seval koovaAs the rooster crows sensing the sun's rays,
Kaaranamaam valaiyosaiThe sound of bangles becomes the reason,
Kannith thamizh kolamidum….mmm.Youthful Tamil draws morning kolam patterns... mmm.
Inisaiyae bhoopaalamSweet music itself becomes the morning raga Bhoopalam,
Male
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Male
Thamizh nyaanak kalaiyaana barathamBharatanatyam is the art of Tamil wisdom,
Thamizh nyaanak kalaiyaana barathamBharatanatyam is the art of Tamil wisdom,
Inba amizhthengal panpaadaThe blissful nectar of our cultural heritage,
Paava raaga thaala naattiyaA dance of expression, melody, and rhythm,
Male
Thamizh nyaanak kalaiyaana baratham…mmmBharatanatyam is the art of Tamil wisdom... mmm
Aa….aa….aa….aa….Aa....aa....aa....aa....
Male
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Male
Thamizh nyaanak kalaiyaana baratham…mmmBharatanatyam is the art of Tamil wisdom... mmm
Aa….aa….aa….aa….Aa....aa....aa....aa....
Female
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Female
Kadhak Engal kadhai paadum nadanamKathak is the dance that sings our story,
Maattru madhaththinarum magizhnthidumEven people of other faiths rejoice in it,
Isai kaana nalinam isai kaana nalinamA graceful movement to behold the music, a graceful movement to behold the music,
Isai kaana nalinam…..A graceful movement to behold the music.....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This poetic piece celebrates traditional Indian dance forms, particularly Bharatanatyam and Kathak, as expressions of divine art and cultural harmony. It opens with an evocative depiction of dawn where daily chores and ambient sounds naturally blend into classical music. The lyrics emphasize how Bharatanatyam integrates emotion, melody, and rhythm into a sacred art form, while Kathak unites people across different faiths through story-driven, graceful movements.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Inisaiyae bhoopaalam”

Sweet music is directly equated with Bhoopalam, the morning raga that welcomes the day.

Imagery (Kaatchi Inbam)

“Kadhir unarum seval koova / Kaaranamaam valaiyosai / Kannith thamizh kolamidum”

Paints a vivid picture of dawn with rooster crows, jingling bangles, and drawing kolam patterns.

Repetition (Pinvarunilai Ani)

“Isai kaana nalinam isai kaana nalinam”

Repetition of the phrase highlights the grace and visual harmony between music and motion.

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Trivia

Penned by lyricist London Gopal for the 1988 film 'Thanga Kalasam', the song uniquely bridges South Indian Bharatanatyam and North Indian Kathak while emphasizing secular appreciation of classical arts.

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