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Lyrics & meaning

Oli Mazhaiyo

From Nedumi · 2023

Lyricist
Nandha Lakshman
Singers
Santosh Hariharan, Harhini Sayee
Music director
Jass JP
Movie name
Nedumi
Movie release year
2023
Lyrics added on
1 Feb 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oli mazhaiyo
Illai nizhal oliyo
Nam vaazhvil pudhithaai
Varugirathae
Anal nilavo
Illai kulir analo
Idhan arugil vazhnthida
Pidikirathae
Kalam kanium neramae
Kaanal kalaindhae pogumae
Kaagitha odam
Vandhu karaiyinil serumae
Aasai asandhu pogumae
Innal ilagi pogumae
Kurunagai pookalaai
Vazhivil kurumbugal ooruthae
Mezhugaai acham
Urugum velai
Kazhugaai ucham
Urasum velai
Kaalai oondri yeri naam
Povom vaaa…
Kanavu kadhavu
Thaanae thirakumae…
Kaalai oondri yeri naam
Povom vaaa…
Kanavu kadhavu
Thaanae thirakumae…
Karaium iravilae
Kaadhal manadhilae
Meendum thondriduthae
Vilagum naanangalae
Pagalai naan pidithen
Pathukida ninaithen
Ayyo pulambiyathae
Paavam iravugalae
Unnai paarthen
Oru viral korthen
Maarbin manam
Suvaithen
Idhazhai theendinen
Orugannam mayanginen
Ennil unnai unardhen
Oli mazhaiyo
Illai nizhal oliyo
Nam vaazhvil pudhithaai
Varugirathae
Anal nilavo
Illai kulir analo
Idhan arugil vazhnthida
Pidikirathae
Kalam kanium neramae
Kaanal kalainthae pogumae
Kaagitha odam
Vandhu karaiyinil serumae
Aasai asandhu pogumae
Innal ilagi pogumae
Kurunagai pookalaai
Vazhivil kurumbugal ooruthae
Mezhugaai acham
Urugum velai
Kazhugaai ucham
Urasum velai
Kaalai oondri yeri naam
Povom vaaa…
Kanavu kadhavu
Thaanae thirakumae…
Kaalai oondri yeri naam
Povom vaaa…
Kanavu kadhavu
Thaanae thirakumae…
Is it a shower of light,
or a glow in the shadows?
Anew into our lives,
it keeps arriving.
Is it a fiery moon,
or a cool flame?
Living close beside this,
I really love it.
When the time is right,
the mirage will fade away.
Even a paper boat
will safely reach the shore.
Desires will be astonished,
troubles will soften and fade.
Like smiling blossoms,
sweet mischief springs up in life.
As fear, like wax,
melts away,
and like an eagle, we brush
against the highest peaks.
Let us plant our feet and climb,
come, let us go...
The door of dreams
will open on its own...
Let us plant our feet and climb,
come, let us go...
The door of dreams
will open on its own...
In the fading night,
love in the heart
blooms once again.
As shyness slips away,
I caught hold of the day
and tried to hide it,
alas, they cried in despair,
the poor nights!
I looked at you,
I held your finger,
the scent of your chest
I gently breathed in.
I brushed your lips,
I was lost in your cheek,
I felt you within me.
Is it a shower of light,
or a glow in the shadows?
Anew into our lives,
it keeps arriving.
Is it a fiery moon,
or a cool flame?
Living close beside this,
I really love it.
When the time is right,
the mirage will fade away.
Even a paper boat
will safely reach the shore.
Desires will be astonished,
troubles will soften and fade.
Like smiling blossoms,
sweet mischief springs up in life.
As fear, like wax,
melts away,
and like an eagle, we brush
against the highest peaks.
Let us plant our feet and climb,
come, let us go...
The door of dreams
will open on its own...
Let us plant our feet and climb,
come, let us go...
The door of dreams
will open on its own...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song expresses a profound sense of hope, romantic warmth, and optimism about overcoming life's trials. The lyrics use vivid imagery of nature, light, and shadow to capture the transformative power of love and perseverance, reassuring that hardship and fear will melt away like wax while dreams unfold naturally.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Oxymoron / Muran (முரண்)

“Anal nilavo / Illai kulir analo”

Contradictory terms like 'Anal nilavo' (fiery moon) and 'kulir analo' (cool fire) are juxtaposed to express paradoxical emotional states.

Simile / Uvamai (உவமை)

“Mezhugaai acham”

Fear is compared to wax melting away ('Mezhugaai acham urugum velai').

Metaphor / Uruvagaimai (உருவகம்)

“Kurunagai pookalaai”

Hopes and gentle laughter are metaphorically described as blooming flowers ('Kurunagai pookalaai').

Alliteration / Monai (மோனை)

“Kalam kanium neramae”

Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across lines ('Kalam kanium', 'Kaanal kalaindhae', 'Kaagitha').

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Trivia

'Nedumi' is a 2023 Tamil drama film scored by composer Jass JP. The song 'Oli Mazhaiyo' stands out for its soothing acoustic palette and intimate lyrical framing by Nandha Lakshman.

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