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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

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From Label · 2023

Lyricist
Sam C. S
Singer
Kapil Kapilan
Music director
Sam C. S
Details
Label2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Yea madhiyeOh my beloved intellect!
Manasa padicha neeYou who read my heart and mind,
Naan tholaiyaAs I was losing myself,
Badhila kedacha neeYou were found as the answer.
Male
Enil sangamikira kaataaru neeyaaAre you the wild river that merges into me?
Vattamittu enai saaithaaye neeyaAre you the one who circled around and swept me off my feet?
Enil santhamigira paadal vari neeyaAre you the song line that fills me with rhythm?
Enai vedanakida maanai vandhaayaDid you come like a deer to be hunted by me?
Male
Unapakkum kaalamellamAll the time I gaze at you,
Pookum naalamellamAll the days that blossom,
Adiye arive neeyum vaayendiOh girl, my wisdom, do come to me!
Jenmam thaayendi vinji pooyendiGive me life, surpass all limits!
Vaa ulagam neeCome, you are my world!
Male
Maaradhe payanam avalum paathaAn unyielding journey, she is the path itself.
Theerathe kanavum onna sendhaUnending dreams came together as one.
Theeyadhe nelava nelave vandheLike an unquenchable light, she arrived as the moon.
Oyaadhe anba kadalaa ava thandaaDid she bestow unceasing love like an ocean?
Male
Thoorigaiyana penna neeAre you a woman crafted like a painter's brush?
Enai thookilidum kavi jenna neeAre you a poetic incarnation that completely captivates me?
Nermaraiyaare vinna neeAre you a sky flowing like a positive river?
Enai thooliyidum thamizh panna neeAre you a Tamil musical melody that lulls me in a cradle?
Male
Yea madhiyeOh my beloved intellect!
Manasa padicha neeYou who read my heart and mind,
Naan tholaiyaAs I was losing myself,
Badhila kedacha neeYou were found as the answer.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Yea Madhiye is a soulful romantic track from the 2023 web series Label, composed and written by Sam C.S. and rendered by Kapil Kapilan. The song serves as a poetic ode to a beloved who intimately understands the protagonist's inner world. She is portrayed as a guiding force, a wild river, a soothing Tamil melody, and a source of wisdom that completes his existence. Throughout the track, the lyricist uses rich metaphors connecting nature, art, and music to articulate the depth of emotional connection between the lovers. The recurring imagery of the moon, ocean of love, and artistic creation emphasizes her transformative and elevating presence in his life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Enil sangamikira kaataaru neeyaa

The beloved is directly compared to various poetic elements such as a wild river ('kaataaru'), a paintbrush ('Thoorigaiyana penna'), and a Tamil melody ('thamizh panna').

Imagery

Oyaadhe anba kadalaa ava thandaa

Creates vivid visual and emotional imagery of blooming days, an unceasing ocean of love, and an unquenchable moon.

Rhyme and Assonance (Edhugai / Monai)

Thoorigaiyana penna nee / Enai thookilidum kavi jenna nee

Rhythmic phonetic matching across line endings and initial sounds, such as 'Thoorigaiyana' and 'Enai thookilidum'.

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Trivia

Yea Madhiye featured in the Disney+ Hotstar legal drama series 'Label', directed by Arunraja Kamaraj and starring Jai. Composed and written by Sam C.S., the song gained widespread popularity on social media platforms for its romantic lyrics and Kapil Kapilan's melodious rendition.

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