- Lyricist
- Mohan Rajan
- Singer
- Karthik
- Music directors
- Prashant Pillai, Tao Issaro
- Movie name
- David
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 1 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
‘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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