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Muzhuval

From Christian Album Song · 2018

Lyricist
John Jebaraj
Singers
John Jebaraj, Anuradha Sriram
Music director
David Selvam
Details
Christian Album Song2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Yeno yenoWhy, oh why?
Yen indha muzhuvalWhy this complete affection?
Yeno yenoWhy, oh why?
Yen indha muzhuvalWhy this complete affection?
Asathanaam enmelUpon me, an unholy and imperfect person,
Aasathi kondaHaving such deep love,
Asathuru-um um polaLike You, the peerless divine Master,
YevarumillaiThere is no one else.
Female
Asathanaam enmelUpon me, an unholy and imperfect person,
Aasathi kondaHaving such deep love,
Asathuru-um um polaLike You, the peerless divine Master,
YevarumillaiThere is no one else.
Male
Yeno yenindhaWhy, oh why is there
Asalai anbuSuch genuine, pure love?
Yeno enmeedhuWhy upon me,
Siluvai anbuIs this love of the cross?
Female
Yeno yenindhaWhy, oh why is there
Asalai anbuSuch genuine, pure love?
Yeno enmeedhuWhy upon me,
Siluvai anbuIs this love of the cross?
Female
Thavarugal kondenI made mistakes,
Nasinaigal kondenI carried flaws and brokenness,
Aanalum siluvaiyinYet at the cross,
Thalayazhi kandenI saw the supreme ocean of grace.
Female
Asadam endraeCalled worthless and inert,
Asattai kandenI experienced rejection from others,
Asaraa-um asarangalYet unwavering and steadfast support,
ThaangakkandenI found Him upholding me.
Female
Naan enna seidhen"What have you done for me?"
Endru ketkkum ulagilIn a world that constantly asks this,
Enakkaaga seidhittaDone purely for my sake,
Anbai kandenI witnessed true love.
Thaniyaa oru thagappaninOf a unique, loving Father,
Thatpam kandenI felt the tender warmth.
Female
Yeno…yenoWhy... why?
Yeno…yenoWhy... why?
YenoooWhy...?
Male
Thavarugal kondenI made mistakes,
Nasinaigal kondenI carried flaws and brokenness,
Aanalum siluvaiyinYet at the cross,
Thalayazhi kandenI saw the supreme ocean of grace.
Male
Asadam endraeCalled worthless and inert,
Asattai kandenI experienced rejection from others,
Asaraa-um asarangalYet unwavering and steadfast support,
ThaangakkandenI found Him upholding me.
Male
Naan enna seidhen"What have you done for me?"
Endru ketkkum ulagilIn a world that constantly asks this,
Enakkaaga seidhittaDone purely for my sake,
Anbai kandenI witnessed true love.
Thaniyaa oru thagappaninOf a unique, loving Father,
Thatpam kandenI felt the tender warmth.
Male
Yeno yenoWhy, oh why?
Yen indha muzhuvalWhy this complete affection?
Female : Yeno yenoFemale: Why, oh why?
Yen indha muzhuvalWhy this complete affection?
Male
Asathanaam enmelUpon me, an unholy and imperfect person,
Aasathi kondaHaving such deep love,
Asathuru-um um polaLike You, the peerless divine Master,
YevarumillaiThere is no one else.
Female
Asathanaam enmelUpon me, an unholy and imperfect person,
Aasathi kondaHaving such deep love,
Asathuru-um um polaLike You, the peerless divine Master,
YevarumillaiThere is no one else.
Male
Yeno yenindhaWhy, oh why is there
Asalai anbuSuch genuine, pure love?
Yeno enmeedhuWhy upon me,
Siluvai anbuIs this love of the cross?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This devotional Christian song composed and written by John Jebaraj reflects deeply on divine love and grace. The speaker wonders in awe why God bestows such genuine, unconditional, and redeeming love upon a flawed, unworthy person. While the material world judges people based on their achievements and utility, divine love offers acceptance, healing, and strength through the ultimate sacrifice of the cross. The lyrics use classical and poetic Tamil terminology to contrast human shortcomings with divine steadfastness. Through repeated questioning, the narrator expresses overwhelmed gratitude for a loving Father who upholds the broken when everyone else rejects them.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moni / Rhyme & Alliteration (Monai)

Asathanaam enmel / Aasathi konda / Asathuru-um um pola

Initial letter rhyming in Tamil poetic structure, seen in pairs like 'Asathanaam' / 'Aasathi' / 'Asathuru'.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Asadam endrae / Asattai kanden / Asaraa-um asarangal

The second consonant 'sa' repeats consistently across consecutive lines for rhythmic flow.

Contrast / Antithesis

Asattai kanden / Asaraa-um asarangal / Thaangakkanden

Contrasting world rejection ('Asattai kanden') with God's steadfast support ('Thaangakkanden').

Rhetorical Questioning

Yeno yenindha / Asalai anbu / Yeno enmeedhu / Siluvai anbu

Repeated use of 'Yeno' (Why) highlights deep humility and awe at divine grace.

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Trivia

Written by popular Tamil Christian worship leader and composer John Jebaraj, known for incorporating rich classical Tamil vocabulary (such as 'Asathanaam', 'Thalayazhi', and 'Thatpam') into modern Christian praise and worship music.

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