Manniley Eeramundu
From Jai Bhim · 2021
- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- Vaikom Vijayalakshmi
- Music director
- Sean Roldan
- Details
- Jai Bhim2021
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aa…aaa…aaa…aa….aa.. | Aa…aaa…aaa…aa….aa…. |
| Female | |
| Aa…aaa…aaa…aa….aa..(2) | Aa…aaa…aaa…aa….aa..(2) |
| Female | |
| Mannilae eeramundu | There is moisture in the earth, |
| Mulkaatil poovum undu | There are flowers even in a forest of thorns. |
| Nambinaal naalai undu | If you have faith, there is a tomorrow, |
| Kai thaanga jeevan undu | There are soul(s) to lend a supporting hand. |
| Female | |
| Engae ponaalum | Wherever you go, |
| Pon vaanam kannodu | The golden sky is before your eyes. |
| Ellai ingillai | There are no boundaries here, |
| Vaa kaalam nammodu | Come, time is on our side. |
| Female | |
| Mannilae eeramundu | There is moisture in the earth, |
| Mulkaatil poovum undu | There are flowers even in a forest of thorns. |
| Female | |
| Ullurudhi kaanbadhu dhaan | Only through inner strength, |
| Bhoomiyilae un uyaram | Is your true stature on earth measured. |
| Ennam seyal aagivittaal | If your thoughts transform into actions, |
| Ellaamae thedi varum | Everything will come searching for you. |
| Female | |
| Unmai vazhi nee nadanthae | Walking along the path of truth, |
| Povadhu dhaan vaazhvin aram | Is the true righteousness of life. |
| Anbin kodi yetri vaika | To hoist the flag of love, |
| Thunai serum kodi tharam | Crores of supportive hands will join. |
| Female | |
| Thedal illaadha | Without a quest, |
| Uyir undo sollammaa | Does a life truly exist? Tell me, dear. |
| Ellaam unnullae | Everything is within you, |
| Adhai thedu kannammaa | Search for it within, my dear. |
| Female | |
| Aa…aaa…aaa…aa….aa..(2) | Aa…aaa…aaa…aa….aa..(2) |
| Female | |
| Mannilae eeramundu | There is moisture in the earth, |
| Mulkaatil poovum undu | There are flowers even in a forest of thorns. |
| Nambinaal naalai undu | If you have faith, there is a tomorrow, |
| Kai thaanga jeevan undu | There are soul(s) to lend a supporting hand. |
| Female | |
| Engae ponaalum | Wherever you go, |
| Pon vaanam kannodu | The golden sky is before your eyes. |
| Ellai ingillai | There are no boundaries here, |
| Vaa kaalam nammodu | Come, time is on our side. |
| Female | |
| Mannilae eeramundu | There is moisture in the earth, |
| Mulkaatil poovum undu | There are flowers even in a forest of thorns. |
| Nambinaal naalai undu | If you have faith, there is a tomorrow, |
| Kai thaanga jeevan undu | There are soul(s) to lend a supporting hand. |
ஆ...ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஆ....
Aa…aaa…aaa…aa….aa….
ஆ...ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஆ....(2)
Aa…aaa…aaa…aa….aa..(2)
மண்ணிலே ஈரமுண்டு
முள்காட்டில் பூவும் உண்டு
நம்பினால் நாளை உண்டு
கை தாங்க ஜீவன் உண்டு
There is moisture in the earth,
There are flowers even in a forest of thorns.
If you have faith, there is a tomorrow,
There are soul(s) to lend a supporting hand.
எங்கே போனாலும்
பொன்வானம் கண்ணோடு
எல்லை இங்கில்லை வா
காலம் நம்மோடு
Wherever you go,
The golden sky is before your eyes.
There are no boundaries here,
Come, time is on our side.
மண்ணிலே ஈரமுண்டு
முள்காட்டில் பூவும் உண்டு
There is moisture in the earth,
There are flowers even in a forest of thorns.
உள்ளுறுதி காண்பது தான்
பூமியிலே உன் உயரம்
எண்ணம் செயல் ஆகிவிட்டால்
எல்லாமே தேடி வரும்
Only through inner strength,
Is your true stature on earth measured.
If your thoughts transform into actions,
Everything will come searching for you.
உண்மை வழி நீ நடந்தே
போவது தான் வாழ்வின் அறம்
அன்பின் கொடி ஏற்றி வைக்க
துணை சேரும் கோடி தரம்
Walking along the path of truth,
Is the true righteousness of life.
To hoist the flag of love,
Crores of supportive hands will join.
தேடல் இல்லாத
உயிர் உண்டோ சொல்லம்மா
எல்லாம் உன்னுள்ளே
அதை தேடு கண்ணம்மா
Without a quest,
Does a life truly exist? Tell me, dear.
Everything is within you,
Search for it within, my dear.
ஆ...ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஆ....(2)
Aa…aaa…aaa…aa….aa..(2)
மண்ணிலே ஈரமுண்டு
முள்காட்டில் பூவும் உண்டு
நம்பினால் நாளை உண்டு
கை தாங்க ஜீவன் உண்டு
There is moisture in the earth,
There are flowers even in a forest of thorns.
If you have faith, there is a tomorrow,
There are soul(s) to lend a supporting hand.
எங்கே போனாலும்
பொன்வானம் கண்ணோடு
எல்லை இங்கில்லை
வா காலம் நம்மோடு
Wherever you go,
The golden sky is before your eyes.
There are no boundaries here,
Come, time is on our side.
மண்ணிலே ஈரம் உண்டு
முள்காட்டில் பூவும் உண்டு
நம்பினால் நாளை உண்டு
கை தாங்க ஜீவன் உண்டு
There is moisture in the earth,
There are flowers even in a forest of thorns.
If you have faith, there is a tomorrow,
There are soul(s) to lend a supporting hand.
Aa…aaa…aaa…aa….aa..
Aa…aaa…aaa…aa….aa….
Aa…aaa…aaa…aa….aa..(2)
Aa…aaa…aaa…aa….aa..(2)
Mannilae eeramundu
There is moisture in the earth,
Mulkaatil poovum undu
There are flowers even in a forest of thorns.
Nambinaal naalai undu
If you have faith, there is a tomorrow,
Kai thaanga jeevan undu
There are soul(s) to lend a supporting hand.
Engae ponaalum
Wherever you go,
Pon vaanam kannodu
The golden sky is before your eyes.
Ellai ingillai
There are no boundaries here,
Vaa kaalam nammodu
Come, time is on our side.
Mannilae eeramundu
There is moisture in the earth,
Mulkaatil poovum undu
There are flowers even in a forest of thorns.
Ullurudhi kaanbadhu dhaan
Only through inner strength,
Bhoomiyilae un uyaram
Is your true stature on earth measured.
Ennam seyal aagivittaal
If your thoughts transform into actions,
Ellaamae thedi varum
Everything will come searching for you.
Unmai vazhi nee nadanthae
Walking along the path of truth,
Povadhu dhaan vaazhvin aram
Is the true righteousness of life.
Anbin kodi yetri vaika
To hoist the flag of love,
Thunai serum kodi tharam
Crores of supportive hands will join.
Thedal illaadha
Without a quest,
Uyir undo sollammaa
Does a life truly exist? Tell me, dear.
Ellaam unnullae
Everything is within you,
Adhai thedu kannammaa
Search for it within, my dear.
Aa…aaa…aaa…aa….aa..(2)
Aa…aaa…aaa…aa….aa..(2)
Mannilae eeramundu
There is moisture in the earth,
Mulkaatil poovum undu
There are flowers even in a forest of thorns.
Nambinaal naalai undu
If you have faith, there is a tomorrow,
Kai thaanga jeevan undu
There are soul(s) to lend a supporting hand.
Engae ponaalum
Wherever you go,
Pon vaanam kannodu
The golden sky is before your eyes.
Ellai ingillai
There are no boundaries here,
Vaa kaalam nammodu
Come, time is on our side.
Mannilae eeramundu
There is moisture in the earth,
Mulkaatil poovum undu
There are flowers even in a forest of thorns.
Nambinaal naalai undu
If you have faith, there is a tomorrow,
Kai thaanga jeevan undu
There are soul(s) to lend a supporting hand.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Mannilae Eeramundu from the film Jai Bhim is an uplifting, soul-stirring song about resilience, dignity, and hope in the face of deep adversity. The lyrics reassure the listener that compassion and potential exist even in the harshest environments, just as moisture remains beneath dry earth and flowers bloom amidst thorns. It serves as an anthem of empowerment, encouraging self-belief and action over despair. The song highlights that true greatness comes from inner strength and unwavering adherence to truth and righteousness (Aram). It emphasizes that when one takes a stand for truth and love, solidarity and support will inevitably follow. Ultimately, it urges the individual to look within for strength, as the power to create a better tomorrow lies in one's own determination and purpose.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Mulkaatil poovum undu”
'Mulkaatil poovum undu' (flowers in a thorn forest) serves as a metaphor for finding hope, beauty, and justice in oppressive or hostile conditions.
Mohnai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Mannilae eeramundu / Mulkaatil poovum undu”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('M' sound in 'Mannilae' and 'Mulkaatil') across adjacent lines.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Mannilae eeramundu ... Kai thaanga jeevan undu”
Rhyming ends of lines using 'undu' ('eeramundu', 'poovum undu', 'naalai undu', 'jeevan undu').
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Trivia
Sung by the renowned classical and playback singer Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, who is visually impaired, the song carries profound emotional resonance given the film's central theme of marginalized communities fighting for justice and human rights.
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