P. Susheela delivers ‘Isai Arase’ from the album ‘Mathar Kula Manickam.’ Lyricist A. Maruthakasi and composer S. Rajeswara Rao frame her voice as a devotional tribute to a musical master.
Isai Arase
P. Susheela • From “Mathar Kula Manickam”
Mathar Kula Manickam’s Isai Arase Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Maruthakasi addresses the musician as ‘King of Music’ and ‘Treasure of Arts.’ The singer describes fingers blending with a yaazh, creating a sight that stirs perpetual happiness.
Isai Arase KalanidhiyeOh King of Music, you’re a treasure of the arts.
Isai Arase KalanidhiyeOh King of Music, you’re a treasure of the arts.
Mei Inbamadhae Tharum Kaadhal JodhiyaeYou’re the light of love that brings me true bliss.
Isai Arase KalanidhiyeOh King of Music, you’re a treasure of the arts.
Kanimozhi DhinamaeWith sweet words every day,
Pesiyun ManamaeYour heart speaks to me.
Kanimozhi DhinamaeWith such gentle speech daily,
Pesiyun ManamaeYour soul reaches out to mine.
Inimaiyum KaanavaeTo experience this sweetness,
Thunai PurivenaeI’ll always be by your side.
Isai Arase KalanidhiyeOh King of Music, you’re a treasure of the arts.
Kanivudan Unadhu RoobamadhaeYour tender and graceful form,
Kanivudan Unadhu RoobamadhaeYour kind and beautiful presence,
En Kangalil Nadanam AadidudhaeIt’s dancing right before my eyes.
Kaaviya Thalaivaa Viraladhu Yaazhilae AeOh hero of epics, as your fingers move on the ‘yaazh’, a traditional harp,
Kaaviya Thalaivaa Viraladhu YaazhilaeOh legendary leader, as your fingers blend with the ‘yaazh’,
Kalandhidum Kaatchiyil Sadhaa ManadhuMy mind constantly wanders in this sight of you merging with art,
Ulaa Varudhu Sugam PerudhuAnd it finds such great happiness.
Isai Arase KalanidhiyeOh King of Music, you’re a treasure of the arts.
Mei Inbamadhae Tharum Kaadhal JodhiyaeYou’re the light of love that brings me true bliss.
Isai Arase KalanidhiyeOh King of Music, you’re a treasure of the arts.
Isai Arase Music Video
Devotional admiration drives the ‘Isai Arase’ lyrics in English, translating reverence for artistic mastery into melodic worship. Susheela’s performance embodies this musical tribute.