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O Nenje Nenje

From Mugavari · 2000

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Hariharan, Swarnalatha
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Mugavari
Movie release year
2000
Lyrics added on
11 Jan 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thae thath thae thath thae
Thae thath thae thath thae
Thae thath thae thath thae
{Kitha kitha thath
Thara theera thara
Kitha kitha thath
Thara theera thara} (2)
{Oh nenjae nenjae ..
Ra ra ra ra oh nenja nenjae} (2)
Nee vellai chandira veedhiyil
Ulaap pogiraai
Nee natchathirangalil vaazhavae
Kanaa kaanngiraai
Nenjae nee vinnai
Suttri parandhaalum
Un kaalai mannil oondri
Nil nil nil nil
Anbae anbae un dhukkathai vittu
Vinnai thottu un perai nilavil vettu…
Thath tha thath tha
Thath thara thara rara
Thath tha thath tha
Thath thara thara thaara
{Thath thara ree ree raa
Thath thara ree ree raa
Thath thara ree ree tharaa rae} (2)
Heyyy…yeee…
Kaatrellam inikkumpadi kannaala
Kaadhukkul paattupadi
En kaalam nadakkattumae
En dhevaa un maarbil saaindhapadi
Oru paarvai siru vaarthai
Endhan uyirukku kavasamadi
Irandhaalum uyiroottum
Undhan viralgalin sparisamadi
Naan sollum sollai kelaai
Naalaiiku neeyae velvaai
Sangeetha naadhangalukku
Vedham sollvaai vedham sollvaai
Pennae pennae un ottrai sollukku
Ponnum muththum naan kotti thara vendum
Anbae anbae un anbu soll vendum
Innum sollu en ratham oora vendum
O nenjae nenjae…
Ra ra ra ra oo nenjae nenjae…
College college
Akka endha college
October november
Endha maasam marriage
Heart-oda beat-u ellam
Love love love love
Sandharpam amaindhu vittal
Pennpoovae
Sangeedham maatri vaippen
Kaalangal kaniyum varai pesaamal
Kaatrukku isaiamaippen
Kalangaadhae mayangaadhae
Un kanavukku thunai iruppen
Indha boomi udaindhaalum
Unnai ullankaiyil yendhi parappen
En nenjil saaithukkolven
Idhayathin osai kelu
En nenjil ottichellum
Paattukkettu mettu podu
Poovae poovae
Un moochchae sangeetham
Saththam sindhum
Un muthamkooda naadham
Vaazhvin dheepam
Adi needhaan eppodhum
Endrum podhum
Nee sollum sollae vedham
O nenjae nenjae…
Ra ra ra ra oo nenjae nenjae…
O nenjae nenjae…
Ra ra ra ra oo nenjae nenjae…
Nee vellai chandira veedhiyil
Ulaap pogiraai
Nee natchathirangalil vaazhavae
Kanaa kaanngiraai
Nenjae nee vinnai
Suttri parandhaalum
Un kaalai mannil oondri
Nil nil nil nil
Dhe thadh dhe thadh dhe
Dhe thadh dhe thadh dhe
Dhe thadh dhe thadh dhe
Ghida ghida thadh
Thara theera thara
Ghida ghida thadh
Thara theera thara
Oh my heart, my heart...
Ra ra ra ra, oh my heart, my heart...
You are strolling
along the white streets of the moon,
and you dream
of living among the stars.
My heart, even if you
fly all around the sky,
plant your feet firmly on the ground
and stand, stand, stand, stand!
My love, leave your sorrow behind,
touch the sky and carve your name on the moon...
Thadh tha thadh tha
Thadh thara thara rara
Thadh tha thadh tha
Thadh thara thara thaara
Thadh thara ree ree raa
Thadh thara ree ree raa
Thadh thara ree ree tharaa re
Hey... yee...
Sing with your eyes so sweetly that the breeze turns sweet,
sing a song into my ears.
Let my whole life pass by,
my love, leaning upon your chest.
A single glance, a gentle word from you
is armor for my soul.
It can bring me back to life even if I die—
the gentle touch of your fingers.
Listen to what I say:
tomorrow, you will surely win!
For the sacred sounds of music,
you will write the scriptures, you will write the scriptures!
My girl, for just a single word from you,
I want to shower you with gold and pearls.
My love, I need your words of affection;
speak more, let the blood rush warmly through my veins.
Oh my heart, my heart...
Ra ra ra ra, oh my heart, my heart...
College, college,
sister, which college?
October, November,
which month is the wedding?
Every beat of the heart says,
'Love, love, love, love!'
When the right chance arrives,
my flower of a girl,
I will transform music itself.
Until the right time ripens, quietly,
I will compose tunes for the breeze.
Do not worry, do not lose heart,
I will stand beside your dreams.
Even if this earth shatters,
I will carry you in my palm and fly.
Lean against my chest,
and listen to the sound of my heart.
Listen to the song resonating in my chest,
and compose a melody for it.
Oh flower, my flower,
your breath itself is music.
Even the gentle sound
of your kiss is a melody.
The guiding light of my life
is always you, my girl.
For all time, it is enough—
every word you speak is sacred truth.
Oh my heart, my heart...
Ra ra ra ra, oh my heart, my heart...
Oh my heart, my heart...
Ra ra ra ra, oh my heart, my heart...
You are strolling
along the white streets of the moon,
and you dream
of living among the stars.
My heart, even if you
fly all around the sky,
plant your feet firmly on the ground
and stand, stand, stand, stand!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Oh Nenjae Nenjae' from the movie Mugavari (2000) is an uplifting and romantic song that balances grand artistic ambition with emotional grounding. The protagonist, an aspiring music composer, dares to dream high among the stars, yet reminds his heart to remain grounded on earth while striving for excellence. Concurrently, the lyrics express deep romantic devotion, where the beloved's presence, touch, and words serve as both an armor of strength and the ultimate musical inspiration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Oru paarvai siru vaarthai Endhan uyirukku kavasamadi (Lines 32-33) शिविर Focus: A single glance and small word from the beloved are equated to an armor protecting life. शिविर Explanation: The lover compares his beloved's gentle expressions to a protective armor ('kavasam'), emphasizing her comforting emotional strength.

Apostrophe

Nenjae nee vinnai Suttri parandhaalum (Lines 14-15) शिविर Focus: Direct address to one's own heart. शिविर Explanation: The singer directly addresses his heart ('Nenjae') as if it were a separate living entity capable of soaring through the skies.

Metaphor

Un moochchae sangeetham (Line 66) शिविर Focus: Breath as music. शिविर Explanation: The heroine's breath itself is metaphorically described as pure music, connecting her physical presence with his artistic devotion.

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Trivia

In Mugavari (2000), Ajith Kumar plays a dedicated struggling music composer. Deva's soundtrack for the film was critically acclaimed, and this track effectively captures the film's core theme of pursuing musical excellence while remaining grounded.

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