Oh Meri Kwabidha
From Burqa · 2023
- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singers
- Abdul Shaikh, R. Sivatmikha
- Music director
- R. Sivatmikha
- Details
- Burqa2023
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ethanai ethanai | How many, how many |
| Varthaigal undu…aanalum | words exist... yet, |
| Sollidium velaiyil | when the time comes to speak them, |
| Thorpadhu dhanae! anbae! | they fail, don't they! My love! |
| Male | |
| Neeyae en saaral mazhiyo! | Are you my gentle drizzling rain? |
| Veyilo! | Or the warm sunlight? |
| Vaai pesum vinmeen thiralo | A talking cluster of stars? |
| Oyaamal koovum kuyilo | A cuckoo bird singing tirelessly? |
| Uyirin iravo pagalo | Is it the night or day of my soul? |
| Thaai vaasam veesum | A shadow that wafts |
| Nizhalo oh… | a comforting motherly fragrance? Oh... |
| Male | |
| Ethanai ethanai | How many, how many |
| Varthaigal undu.. aanalum | words exist... yet, |
| Sollidium velaiyil | when the time comes to speak them, |
| Thorpadhu dhanae! anbae! | they fail, don't they! My love! |
| Male | |
| Soorai kaatrilae sudarae | Oh flame amidst the stormy wind, |
| Sogam neekiyae thodudhae | touching me while removing my sorrow. |
| Nesa ootrilae nilamae | Oh land nurtured by a spring of affection, |
| Vazhum aasaiyai nadudhae | it plants the desire to live. |
எத்தனை எத்தனை
வார்த்தைகள் உண்டு
ஆனாலும் சொல்லிடும் வேளையில்
தோற்பது தானே! அன்பே!
How many, how many
words exist... yet,
when the time comes to speak them,
they fail, don't they! My love!
பெண் குழு :
ஓ மேரி குவாபிதா
ஓ மேரி குவாபிதா
ஓ மேரி குவாபிதா
Are you my gentle drizzling rain?
Or the warm sunlight?
A talking cluster of stars?
A cuckoo bird singing tirelessly?
Is it the night or day of my soul?
A shadow that wafts
a comforting motherly fragrance? Oh...
நீயே என் சாரல் மழையோ! வெயிலோ!
வாய் பேசும் விண்மீன் திரளோ
ஓயாமல் கூவும் குயிலோ
உயிரின் இரவோ பகலோ
தாய் வாசம் வீசும்
நிழலோ ஓ…
How many, how many
words exist... yet,
when the time comes to speak them,
they fail, don't they! My love!
பெண் குழு :
{ஓ மேரி குவாபிதா
குவாபிதா} (3)
Oh flame amidst the stormy wind,
touching me while removing my sorrow.
Oh land nurtured by a spring of affection,
it plants the desire to live.
எத்தனை எத்தனை
வார்த்தைகள் உண்டு
ஆனாலும் சொல்லிடும் வேளையில்
தோற்பது தானே! அன்பே!
பெண் குழு :
ஓ மேரி குவாபிதா
ஓ மேரி குவாபிதா
ஓ மேரி குவாபிதா
சூறை காற்றிலே சுடரே
சோகம் நீக்கியே தொடுதே
நேச ஊற்றிலே நிலமே
வாழும் ஆசையை நாடுதே
பெண் குழு :
{ஓ மேரி குவாபிதா
ஆண் : ஹா ....} (2)
ஓ மேரி குவாபிதா
பெண் குழு :
ஓ மேரி குவாபிதா
ஓ மேரி குவாபிதா
ஓ மேரி குவாபிதா
Ethanai ethanai
How many, how many
Varthaigal undu…aanalum
words exist... yet,
Sollidium velaiyil
when the time comes to speak them,
Thorpadhu dhanae! anbae!
they fail, don't they! My love!
Neeyae en saaral mazhiyo!
Are you my gentle drizzling rain?
Veyilo!
Or the warm sunlight?
Vaai pesum vinmeen thiralo
A talking cluster of stars?
Oyaamal koovum kuyilo
A cuckoo bird singing tirelessly?
Uyirin iravo pagalo
Is it the night or day of my soul?
Thaai vaasam veesum
A shadow that wafts
Nizhalo oh…
a comforting motherly fragrance? Oh...
Ethanai ethanai
How many, how many
Varthaigal undu.. aanalum
words exist... yet,
Sollidium velaiyil
when the time comes to speak them,
Thorpadhu dhanae! anbae!
they fail, don't they! My love!
Soorai kaatrilae sudarae
Oh flame amidst the stormy wind,
Sogam neekiyae thodudhae
touching me while removing my sorrow.
Nesa ootrilae nilamae
Oh land nurtured by a spring of affection,
Vazhum aasaiyai nadudhae
it plants the desire to live.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the film 'Burqa' (2023) expresses a deep, ethereal, and healing connection between two souls. The protagonist reflects on the inadequacy of language, noting how words always seem to fall short when attempting to articulate true love and gratitude. The beloved is described through nature imagery—a gentle rain, warm sunshine, a cluster of talking stars, and a comforting shadow carrying a motherly warmth. Ultimately, the lyrics highlight how this emotional bond serves as a sanctuary. Even amidst the stormy winds of life's grief, the beloved acts as a steady flame that touches the heart, dispels sadness, and instills a renewed desire to live and embrace life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Neeyae en saaral mazhiyo! / Veyilo! / Vaai pesum vinmeen thiralo / Oyaamal koovum kuyilo / Uyirin iravo pagalo / Nizhalo oh…”
Multiple consecutive lines end with the '-o' sound ('mazhiyo', 'Veyilo', 'thiralo', 'kuyilo', 'pagalo', 'Nizhalo'), creating a rhythmic musical flow.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Soorai kaatrilae sudarae / Sogam neekiyae thodudhae”
The 'So' sound repeats at the start of both lines ('Soorai' and 'Sogam'), demonstrating traditional Tamil Monai.
Muran (Antithesis)
“Uyirin iravo pagalo”
'Iravo' (night) and 'pagalo' (day) are contrasting antonyms placed together to emphasize completeness and duality.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vaai pesum vinmeen thiralo”
Compares the beloved directly to a 'talking cluster of stars', conveying an otherworldly and magical presence.
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Trivia
'Burqa' (2023) is a critically acclaimed Tamil drama film directed by Sarjun KM, starring Kalaiyarasan and Mirnaa Menon. The film deals with sensitive themes of grief, human connection, and religious traditions across a single night's conversation. The score and songs were composed by R. Sivatmikha, who also sang this evocative track alongside Abdul Shaikh, with lyrics penned by veteran lyricist Yugabharathi.
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