Oh Oligalin Thaaye
From Oh Sukumari · 2026
- Lyricist
- Murugan Manthiram
- Singer
- Geethu Nirmala
- Music director
- Bharath Manchiraju
- Details
- Oh Sukumari2026
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Oli tharum vinmeene meene | Oh star that bestows light, oh star |
| Oliye punnagai oli neeye | Oh light, you yourself are the glow of a smile |
| Nee vinveli thaandi | Crossing beyond outer space |
| Parandhe selvadhum engae | Where are you flying off to? |
| Female | |
| Oh un paadham thaanga | Oh, to hold and support your feet |
| Thannai virithidum boomi | The earth spreads itself out |
| Aanandhamae adhil kollumae | And finds sheer joy in doing so |
| Vaa thangame | Come, my precious gold |
| Female | |
| Oh oligalin thaaye | Oh mother of lights |
| Varaverppom | We shall welcome you |
| Vaa nee thaaye | Come, oh mother |
| Female | |
| Heyy eyyy eyyyyy …. | Heyy eyyy eyyyyy …. |
| Female | |
| Heyy eyyy eyyyyy …. | Heyy eyyy eyyyyy …. |
Oh star that bestows light, oh star
Oh light, you yourself are the glow of a smile
Crossing beyond outer space
Where are you flying off to?
Oh, to hold and support your feet
The earth spreads itself out
And finds sheer joy in doing so
Come, my precious gold
Oh mother of lights
We shall welcome you
Come, oh mother
Heyy eyyy eyyyyy ….
Heyy eyyy eyyyyy ….
Oli tharum vinmeene meene
Oh star that bestows light, oh star
Oliye punnagai oli neeye
Oh light, you yourself are the glow of a smile
Nee vinveli thaandi
Crossing beyond outer space
Parandhe selvadhum engae
Where are you flying off to?
Oh un paadham thaanga
Oh, to hold and support your feet
Thannai virithidum boomi
The earth spreads itself out
Aanandhamae adhil kollumae
And finds sheer joy in doing so
Vaa thangame
Come, my precious gold
Oh oligalin thaaye
Oh mother of lights
Varaverppom
We shall welcome you
Vaa nee thaaye
Come, oh mother
Heyy eyyy eyyyyy ….
Heyy eyyy eyyyyy ….
Heyy eyyy eyyyyy ….
Heyy eyyy eyyyyy ….
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a celestial and affectionate ode welcoming a beloved, radiant entity—personified as a star and the 'mother of lights'. The speaker marvels at her journey across outer space and poetically describes how the Earth itself eagerly spreads out to support her footsteps, deriving immense joy from her arrival. The tone is deeply welcoming, reverent, and celebratory. By addressing her as precious gold ('thangame') and a source of joy, the lyrics highlight the immense happiness, warmth, and light her presence brings to the world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Oli tharum vinmeene meene / Oliye punnagai oli neeye”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'O' across the opening lines creates a soft, melodic flow.
Metaphor
“Oli tharum vinmeene meene / Oh oligalin thaaye”
Addressing the beloved person as a star ('vinmeene') and the 'mother of lights' metaphorically highlights her radiant personality and guiding presence.
Personification
“Oh un paadham thaanga / Thannai virithidum boomi”
The Earth is personified as a conscious entity that joyfully spreads itself out to cradle and support her feet.
Ettugai / Repetition (Epanalepsis)
“Oli tharum vinmeene meene”
The word 'meene' is repeated at the end of the line for emotional emphasis and rhythmic cadence.
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Trivia
The track from 'Oh Sukumari' (2026) features music composed by Bharath Manchiraju, with evocative Tamil lyrics written by Murugan Manthiram and rendered by singer Geethu Nirmala.
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