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Lyrics & meaning

Nenjame Nenjame

From Maamannan · 2023

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singers
Vijay Yesudas, Shakthisree Gopalan
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Movie name
Maamannan
Movie release year
2023
Lyrics added on
17 Apr 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Nenjame nenjame
Konjiye solludhae aaa re roo
Thanjame thanjame
Sondhamai vandhadhae aaa rare roo
Nee anjile pinjile kanda kaayam
Sollave illaye munbu yaarum
Kenjiyo minjiyo nindra podhum
Anbu than vellume endha naalum
Oli engu pogum unai vandhu serum
Andha manjum panjum ondre endru
Nambi chella nanjum illaiyae
Nenjame nenjame
Konjiye solludhae aaa re roo
Thanjame thanjame
Sondhamai vandhadhae aaa rare roo
Nee anjile pinjile kanda kaayam
Sollave illaye munbu yaarum
Kenjiyo minjiyo nindra podhum
Anbu than vellume endha naalum
Oli engu pogum unai vandhu serum
Andha manjum panjum ondre endru
Nambi chella nanjum illaiyae
Nenjame nenjame
Konjiye solludhae aaa re roo
Thanjame thanjame
Sondhamai vandhadhae aaa rare roo
Kannoram kottum minnal
Asainthadum poovil
Uyir thenaai oora
Vetkam angum ingum
Rekkai kattudhae
Un vaasam thayaai thalai kootha
Manam pookkuthae
Netri mutham vaikkuthae
Thee pattrikonda kattukulle
Paadal neyee ohhoo
Nenjame nenjame
Konjiye solludhae aaa re roo
Thanjame thanjame
Sondhamai vandhadhae aaa rare roo
Indru thaan vinnilae paaigiren
Vennila veluchathil kaaigiren
Ennavoo ennilae
Vannamaai pongudhae
Hmm thullum pattile
Ezhum visai ennai mettuthae ohhoo
Nenjame nenjame
Pakkam nee vandhadhaal
Thikellam velli meenae
Nee thanjame thanjame
Unnai nee thandhadhaal
Mullellam mullai theanae
O heart, my dear heart,
Gently singing a lullaby, "Aa re roo,"
My refuge, my shelter,
Has become my very own, "Aa rare roo."
The wounds you endured in tender childhood,
No one ever spoke of them before.
Whether one begs humbly or stands proud,
Love alone will triumph, every single day.
Where else could the light go? It will come to you.
Believing that the mist and soft cotton are the same,
Walking ahead with trust, there is no poison.
O heart, my dear heart,
Gently singing a lullaby, "Aa re roo,"
My refuge, my shelter,
Has become my very own, "Aa rare roo."
The wounds you endured in tender childhood,
No one ever spoke of them before.
Whether one begs humbly or stands proud,
Love alone will triumph, every single day.
Where else could the light go? It will come to you.
Believing that the mist and soft cotton are the same,
Walking ahead with trust, there is no poison.
O heart, my dear heart,
Gently singing a lullaby, "Aa re roo,"
My refuge, my shelter,
Has become my very own, "Aa rare roo."
Lightning flashes in the corner of your eyes,
In a gently swaying flower,
As life wells up like sweet nectar,
Shyness here and there
Spreads its wings and takes flight.
As your scent caresses my hair like a mother,
My heart blossoms,
Planting a tender kiss upon the forehead.
Inside a forest catching fire,
You are the soothing song, oh.
O heart, my dear heart,
Gently singing a lullaby, "Aa re roo,"
My refuge, my shelter,
Has become my very own, "Aa rare roo."
Only today do I soar into the sky,
Basking in the gentle moonlight.
Something within me
Overflows with bright colors.
Mmm, in this leaping melody,
A rising surge sets me to music, oh.
O heart, my dear heart,
Because you came beside me,
Every direction shines like silver stars.
You are my refuge, my refuge,
Because you gave yourself to me,
Every thorn has turned into sweet jasmine nectar.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Nenjame Nenjame is a soulful lullaby-like romantic ballad from Mari Selvaraj's drama 'Maamannan'. The song articulates deep emotional healing, solace, and unconditional love between two individuals who have carried unseen childhood wounds and personal traumas. Through gentle imagery of maternal comfort, moonlight, blooming flowers, and light conquering darkness, the lyrics express how genuine affection acts as a balm that heals past hurts and transforms life's painful thorns into sweet honey.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Eukai / Rhyme (Second-letter Assonance / Ethirai)

“Nenjame nenjame / Thanjame thanjame”

The second consonant 'n' in 'Nenjame' and 'Thanjame' forms classic Tamil Ethirai, creating a harmonious and soothing rhythmic flow.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Thee pattrikonda kattukulle / Paadal neyee ohhoo”

The beloved is metaphorically described as a gentle song inside a burning forest, symbolizing hope, comfort, and peace amidst chaotic and painful circumstances.

Hyperbole / Metaphorical Transformation

“Mullellam mullai theanae”

Painful experiences and thorns ('mullu') are poetically described as turning into sweet honey from jasmine flowers ('mullai thean') due to the presence of love.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Nenjame nenjame... Thanjame thanjame”

The repetition of 'Nenjame' and 'Thanjame' emphasizes the emotional core of the heart seeking refuge.

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Trivia

Composed by A. R. Rahman with lyrics by Yugabharathi, 'Nenjame Nenjame' was praised for its retro melodic structure paired with modern production. The song visually explores the quiet bond between the characters played by Keerthy Suresh and Udhayanidhi Stalin, providing an emotional breathing space in a intensely political film.

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