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Indha Boomiyilae

From Senthamizh Paattu · 1992

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Mano
Music directors
M. S. Vishwanathan, Ilayaraja
Movie name
Senthamizh Paattu
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
23 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oho oho ho ho
Oho oho ho ho
hoo ooo ooo oo hoo oo hooo ooo
Indha boomiyilae ennai padaithu vittu
Vilaiyadum aandava
Patta paadugalae ingu podhum endru
Unai naalum vendavaa
Ennai ketta ennai padaithaai
Nellai kettaa mannil vidhaithaai
Ennathaan gnyaayamoo
Unnai yaar thaan ketpadhu
Enna thaan maayamoo
Engu naan povadhuu
Indha boomiyilae ennai padaithu vittu
Vilaiyadum aandava
Yaarukkum thandhai ingu neeyena
Unai saandroor thozhudhaalum
Yaar undhan thandhai endru kettadhum
Iraivaa soll endha naalum
Thagappan yaaro yaar arivaaro
Unmaiyil naanum unnai polae
Iraivan neeyum padaitha jeevan
Ethanai thaano ennai polae
Nee thaanae paava patta
Jenmam thandhadhu
Yaaraalae maanam ketta
Thunbam vandhathu
Naal dhoorum naan vaada
Ennathaan gnyaayamoo
Enna thaan maayamoo
Indha boomiyilae ennai padaithu vittu
Vilaiyadum aandava
Verukku neerai thandha megathai
Vizhaiyum poo ariyaadhu
Aanaalum poovukkulla vaasathai
Pazhikkum oor kedaiyaathu
Nadanthu pona nigalchi yaavum
Marmangal aanaal enna needhi
Ulladhai neeyum ulagam ariya
Sollidum naal dhaan endha thaedhi
Naan ingae thendral polae
Vaazha koodaatha
Thaen oorum odam polae oda koodaatha
En devaa neeyae sol
Ennathaan gnyaayamoo
Enna thaan maayamoo
Indha boomiyilae ennai padaithu vittu
Vilaiyadum aandava
Patta paadugalae ingu podhum endru
Unai naalum vendavaa
Ennai ketta ennai padaithaai
Nellai kettaa mannil vidhaithaai
Ennathaan gnyaayamoo
Unnai yaar thaan ketpadhu
Enna thaan maayamoo
Engu naan povadhuu
Oho oho ho ho
Oho oho ho ho
Ho oh oh oo ho oo ho oh
After creating me on this earth,
O God who plays with my life!
Saying that the hardships I endured here are enough,
should I pray to You every day?
Did You ask me before creating me?
Did anyone ask the seed before sowing it in the soil?
What kind of justice is this?
Who can ever question You?
What kind of mystery is this?
Where am I supposed to go?
After creating me on this earth,
O God who plays with my life!
Though the wise worship You,
saying You are the father to everyone here,
if asked, "Who is your father?",
tell me, O God, at any time:
who knows who my father is?
In truth, I am just like You!
Among all the lives You, the Lord, have created,
how many are there just like me?
Was it not You who gave me
this miserable birth?
Because of whom did this humiliating
suffering come upon me?
While I wither away day after day,
what kind of justice is this?
What kind of mystery is this?
After creating me on this earth,
O God who plays with my life!
The blossoming flower does not know
the cloud that gave water to its roots;
yet, there is no town that would despise
the sweet fragrance within that flower!
If everything that happened in the past
remains a mystery, what justice is that?
What is the day and date when You will reveal
the truth for the whole world to know?
Can I not live here freely,
just like the gentle breeze?
Can I not glide smoothly like a boat on sweet waters?
My God, You tell me!
What kind of justice is this?
What kind of mystery is this?
After creating me on this earth,
O God who plays with my life!
Saying that the hardships I endured here are enough,
should I pray to You every day?
Did You ask me before creating me?
Did anyone ask the seed before sowing it in the soil?
What kind of justice is this?
Who can ever question You?
What kind of mystery is this?
Where am I supposed to go?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song expresses profound existential angst and philosophical inquiry directed at the divine. The protagonist questions the purpose of his creation, his identity, and his unknown parentage while confronting the societal stigma and hardship he faces. Drawing powerful parallels to nature—such as seeds sown without consent or flowers unaware of the rain clouds that nourished their roots—the lyrics question divine justice and divine accountability. Through poetic anguish, the protagonist appeals to God to reveal the truth about his origin so he may live with dignity, comparing his yearning for freedom to a gentle breeze or a sweet flowing stream. Ultimately, Vaali's lyrics capture the deep yearning of a troubled soul seeking truth and peace in an uncaring world.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)

“Ennai ketta ennai padaithaai / Nellai kettaa mannil vidhaithaai”

The second consonant 'n' (ன) rhymes between 'Ennai' and 'Nellai', creating a strong Tamil rhythmic harmony.

Uvamai (Simile)

“Naan ingae thendral polae / Thaen oorum odam polae oda koodaatha”

The protagonist compares his desired peaceful existence to the gentle breeze (thendral) and a sweet flowing stream (thaen oorum odam).

Rhetorical Questioning

“Ennathaan gnyaayamoo / Unnai yaar thaan ketpadhu”

Vaali uses repeated rhetorical questions ('Ennathaan gnyaayamoo', 'Unnai yaar thaan ketpadhu') to highlight the powerlessness of humanity against divine play.

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Trivia

Senthamizh Paattu (1992) features a rare musical score collaborated on by legendary composers M. S. Viswanathan and Ilaiyaraaja, directed by P. Vasu and starring Prabhu.

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