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Lyrics & meaning

Nenjodu Sogam

From Rooban · 2024

Lyricist
Ayyappan
Singer
Sai Saran
Music director
Aravindbabu
Movie name
Rooban
Movie release year
2024
Lyrics added on
13 Aug 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Nenjodu sogam yaar thantha saabam
Thaangathu en ullam manikandane
Nenjodu sogam yaar thantha saabam
Thaangathu en ullam manikandane
Thaangathu en ullam manikandane
Unakkana poojai nan seiya vendum
Vazhi enna nee sollu manikandane
Vazhi enna nee sollu manikandane
Nei deepame naan yetrinen
Un paadhame naan potrinen
Tharuvai varame vera enna naan venda
Nenjodu sogam yaar thantha saabam
Thaangathu en ullam manikandane
Thaangathu en ullam manikandane
Pizhai enna seithen en deivame
Kurai enna kandaai manikandane
Unai andri aaruthal enakethaiya
Ulagaalum oru saami nee thanaiya
Aadharam nee than aanandham nee than
Vera enna nan solla koodum
Ini vera enna nan solla koodum
En jeevan nee than
Sangeetham nee than
Manam undhan malar paadham naadum
En manam undhan malar paadham naadum
Eerelu ulagam un paadham vanangum
Thaai ullam unakku undu manikandane
Thaai ullam unakku undu manikandane
Raajathi raajan nee thane ayyan
Nenjodu vaipene manikandane
Unai nenjodu vaipene manikandane
Unai enniye nan vaazhuven
Oru kodiye nalam kaanuven
Saranam saranam saasthave arul tharanum
Eerelu ulagam un paadham vanangum
Thaai ullam unakku undu manikandane
Thaai ullam unakku undu manikandane
There is sorrow in my heart, whose curse is this?
My heart cannot bear it, O Manikandane!
There is sorrow in my heart, whose curse is this?
My heart cannot bear it, O Manikandane!
My heart cannot bear it, O Manikandane!
I want to offer my prayers to you,
Show me the way, O Manikandane!
Show me the way, O Manikandane!
I lit a sacred ghee lamp,
I worshipped at your feet,
Grant me your blessing, what else should I ask for?
There is sorrow in my heart, whose curse is this?
My heart cannot bear it, O Manikandane!
My heart cannot bear it, O Manikandane!
What mistake did I make, my God?
What fault did you find in me, Manikandane?
Without you, who else can comfort me?
You are the one God who rules the world!
You are my support, you are my joy,
What more can I possibly say?
What more can I say from now on?
You are my very life,
You are my music,
My heart yearns for your flower-like feet,
My heart yearns for your flower-like feet.
All the fourteen worlds bow at your feet,
You have a mother's caring heart, Manikandane!
You have a mother's caring heart, Manikandane!
You are the King of Kings, my Lord,
I will hold you close to my heart, Manikandane!
I will hold you close to my heart, Manikandane!
I will live thinking only of you,
I will find countless blessings.
I surrender to you, Lord Sastha, grant me your grace!
All the fourteen worlds bow at your feet,
You have a mother's caring heart, Manikandane!
You have a mother's caring heart, Manikandane!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Nenjodu Sogam from the movie Rooban (2024) is a emotional devotional Tamil song dedicated to Lord Ayyappan (Manikandan). The singer pours out deep pain and sorrow, asking what sin was committed to deserve such suffering. Seeking solace, the devotee surrenders completely at the feet of Manikandan, offering prayers and lighting lamps while pleading for divine direction and grace. The song emphasizes the divine motherly affection of Lord Ayyappan, who reigns over all fourteen realms yet treats every devotee with gentle compassion. By taking refuge in Sastha, the devotee finds hope, peace, and spiritual fulfillment amidst grief.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Assonance / Alliteration)

“Aadharam nee than aanandham nee than”

Repetition of initial vowel sound 'Aa' in adjacent words creating melodic harmony.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Thaai ullam unakku undu manikandane”

Describing the deity's feet as 'malar paadham' (flower-like lotus feet) and attributing a 'thaai ullam' (mother's heart) to Lord Manikandan.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Saranam saranam saasthave arul tharanum”

Repetition of 'Saranam' to emphasize absolute surrender to Lord Sastha.

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Trivia

This devotional track is featured in the 2024 film Rooban, composed by Aravindbabu with lyrics penned by Ayyappan and rendered by singer Sai Saran.

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