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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Oh Maname

From David · 2013

Lyricist
Mohan Rajan
Singer
Karthik
Music directors
Prashant Pillai, Tao Issaro
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Oh manamaeOh my heart
Oh manamaeOh my heart
Oh manamaeOh my heart
Theeyai theenduTouch the fire
Male
Oh ranamaeOh my wound
Oh ranamaeOh my wound
Oh ranamaeOh my wound
Valiyai thaanduCross beyond the pain
Male
Yutham enbathil ratham enbathuIn war, shedding blood
Dharmam thaanadaIs righteousness itself, my friend
Kaayam maarinal nyayam maaridumWhen wounds heal, justice changes
Udanae thodangadaStart immediately, my friend
Male
Vettai thodangida vetkai theernthidaFor the hunt to begin and cravings to end
Vegam kolladaPick up the speed, my friend
Maayam purinthathum vaazhkai kasanthidumOnce the illusion is realized, life turns bitter
Unmai thaanadaThat is the truth, my friend
Male
Oh manamaeOh my heart
Oh manamaeOh my heart
Oh manamaeOh my heart
Theeyai theenduTouch the fire
Male
Oh ranamaeOh my wound
Oh ranamaeOh my wound
Oh ranamaeOh my wound
Valiyai thaanduCross beyond the pain
Male
Paavam endru ethuvum illaiThere is no such thing as a sin
Paadhai maaradaChange your path, my friend
Nyayam dharmam ellam ingaeJustice and righteousness here
Santhai poruladaAre mere market commodities, my friend
Male
Ulagam unnai vanangida neeyumFor the world to bow down to you
Koobam kolladaEmbrace your anger, my friend
Peiyum deivamum manitha unadhuBoth the devil and God, oh human
Bayamae thaanadaAre born merely out of your fear
Male
Hey..Hey..
Paadhai maarum podhu nenjilWhen your path changes, in your heart
Acham thevai illaiThere is no need for fear
Oru vannam marutha pothuWhen one rejected the established order
Angae buddhan thondrinaaraeIt was right there that the Buddha emerged
Chorus
…………………………………….
Male
Oh manamaeOh my heart
Oh manamaeOh my heart
Oh manamaeOh my heart
Theeyai theenduTouch the fire
Male
Oh ranamaeOh my wound
Oh ranamaeOh my wound
Oh ranamaeOh my wound
Valiyai thaanduCross beyond the pain

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

‘Oh Maname’ is an intense, dark, and philosophical rock track from the film 'David' that explores inner angst, revenge, and the harsh realities of existence. The song urges the mind to step into the fire of suffering and overcome pain through decisive action rather than passive endurance. It challenges conventional morality, positing that concepts like justice, sin, and virtue are merely societal commodities traded for convenience. The lyricist urges the protagonist to discard fear and channel rage to gain power over a brutal world. By asserting that gods and demons are fabrications of human fear, the song advocates for self-transformation. Citing the Buddha's emergence after rejecting established norms, the lyrics emphasize that true liberation and enlightenment come when one fearlessly steps off the conventional path.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Assonance/Second Letter Rhyme)

Oh manamae / Oh ranamae

The second letter 'na' (ன) in 'manamae' and 'ranamae' rhymes across these contrasting refrains.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Dharmam thaanada / Udanae thodangada / Vegam kollada / Unmai thaanada

Lines end with the colloquial suffix '-ada', creating a rhythmic and assertive cadence.

Monai (Alliteration)

Vettai thodangida vetkai theernthida

Repetition of the initial 'Ve' sound in 'Vettai' and 'vetkai'.

Metaphor

Nyayam dharmam ellam ingae santhai porulada

Justice and righteousness are metaphorically described as commercial items sold in a market.

Allusion

Oru vannam marutha pothu angae buddhan thondrinaarae

Refers historically and philosophically to Prince Siddhartha giving up worldly comforts and norms to attain Buddhahood.

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Trivia

'David' (2013) is a portmanteau action drama film directed by Bejoy Nambiar, featuring an ensemble soundtrack created by multiple artists including Prashant Pillai, Anirudh Ravichander, and Mikey McCleary. 'Oh Maname' serves as a crucial emotional backdrop representing dark internal conflicts, written with sharp existential lyrics by Mohan Rajan.

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