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Lyrics & meaning

Oh Maya

From Iru Mugan · 2016

Lyricist
Thamarai
Singers
Ramya NSK, Ranina Reddy, N. C Karunya
Music director
Harris Jayaraj
Movie name
Iru Mugan
Movie release year
2016
Lyrics added on
3 Dec 2016

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Haiyo nenjile.. aadum oonjale
Innaal vaazhvile.. adada dadaaa
Aahaa vaanile.. paadhai yerudhe
Paniyai maarudhe.. adada dadaaa
Kannum kannume.. pesum nerame
Vaarthai enbathe
Inimel baarame
Otti kollave
Vaa en pakkame
Pakkam enbathum
Inge dhoorame
Ezhezhu piravigal unai thodarnthu vanthen
Yenadi en thedalai ariyamal ponaai
Vaan meedhu enai unakena minukiyavan
Yenadi en minminiyai paarkamal ponaai
Oh maya megam neeya
Ohh oh maya mogam theeya
Kanne kaadhali.. kaadhal maarvali
Kaayam aavadhal.. kannai thaalthu nee
Muththam neeyadi.. saththam naanadi
Naanam vanthathaal.. nagarum vaanmathi
Unnai enniye.. naatkal ponadhe
Oodal seivathe.. …ulagam aanathe
Kaalam kooduthe.. kaigal seruthe
Kaigal servathe.. kanavai thondruthe
Unnaale pala iravugal urakkam illai
Paadhiyile kan vizhithu unai thedi paarthen..ohh..hoh
Indrodu en thanimaigal mudinthu vidum
Oh naan vizhithaal nee irupaai enai alli serpen
Oh maya megam neeya
Ohh oh maya mogam theeya
Vaanin neelame.. kadalin aalame
Kaatrin seelame.. kaadhal aagume
Naanum neeyume.. vaazhum vaazhvile
Kaalam thaandiyum.. kadhal neelume
Naanum maarinen.. neethaan karanam
Ketpen en varam.. viralil modhiram
Ennai unnidam.. thanthen sethanum
Aadum en manam.. ada innum anantham
Un veetil ini enakoru arai irukkum
Naan irukkum naal varaikkum athil neeyum irupaai
Un tholil malar kodi indru padarnthirukkum
Nee thelikkum neerinukum …
Oh aaha megam neeya
Ohh oh aaha mogam theeya
Oh maya megam neeya
Ohh oh maya mogam theeya
Oh, a swing sways in my heart,
in my life today... oh, what a sweet thrill!
Aha, a path climbs into the sky,
turning into mist... oh, what a sweet thrill!
When our eyes speak to each other,
even a single word
becomes a burden from now on.
To hold me close,
come by my side.
Yet even being this close,
feels too far away here.
For seven lifetimes, I followed you,
why did you leave without knowing my search for you?
I was the one who sparkled in the sky just for you,
why did you leave without noticing my little spark?
Oh, are you a magical cloud?
Oh, is this magical desire a fire?
My darling love, love is an ache in the chest,
as it wounds me, lower your gaze.
You are the kiss, and I am the sound,
feeling shy, the moon in the sky drifts away.
Just thinking of you, the days slipped by,
our playful lovers' quarrels became my whole world.
The right time has come, our hands unite,
and holding hands feels like a dream.
Because of you, I had no sleep for many nights,
waking up midway, I searched around for you... oh ho...
Starting today, my loneliness will come to an end,
oh, when I wake up you will be there, and I will hold you close.
Oh, are you a magical cloud?
Oh, is this magical desire a fire?
Like the vastness of the sky, the depth of the sea,
and the gentle nature of the breeze, love endures.
In this life that you and I share,
even beyond time, our love will go on.
I too have changed, and you are the reason,
I will ask for my blessing: a ring on your finger.
I gave my very soul over to you,
my heart dances, oh, in endless joy.
In your home, from now on, there will be a room for me,
and for as long as I live, you will be there with me.
A flowering vine will spread across your shoulder today,
to the drops of water you sprinkle...
Oh aha, are you a cloud?
Oh oh aha, is desire a fire?
Oh, are you a magical cloud?
Oh, is this magical desire a fire?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song expresses the deep romantic longing, passion, and emotional transcendence experienced by lovers who feel destined to be together across lifetimes. The lyrics vividly describe how love renders spoken words obsolete, transforming silent gazes into deep communication and turning solitude into overwhelming joy. Through metaphors of nature, clouds, and fireflies, the track captures the dreamlike sensation of falling in love and the comfort of finding a lifelong companion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Muththam neeyadi.. saththam naanadi

The lyricist compares the beloved to the kiss itself and the speaker to the sound of it, highlighting their intrinsic, inseparable connection.

Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings)

Vaanin neelame.. kadalin aalame / Kaatrin seelame.. kaadhal aagume

The repetitive 'ame' suffix ending at the end of consecutive rhythmic phrases creates a musical cadence.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Naanam vanthathaal.. nagarum vaanmathi

The repetition of the 'Na' sound ('Naanam', 'nagarum') at the beginning of words creates internal rhythm.

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