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Lyrics & meaning

Oli Veesum

From Saamaniyan · 2024

Lyricist
Isaignani Ilayaraja
Singer
Karthik
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Saamaniyan
Movie release year
2024
Lyrics added on
13 Aug 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oli veesum ethirkaala vazhvin vaibogam
Indru thodanguthe
Ingu inaiyum oru jodi kiligal magizhvodu
Siragai virikuthe
Iniya naatham muzhanguthu
Pala puthiya geetham vazhanguthu
Kanavil kanda vazhvu palithathu
Oli veesum ethirkaala vazhvin vaibogam
Indru thodanguthe
Ingu inaiyum oru jodi kiligal magizhvodu
Siragai virikuthe
Siragai virikuthe
Ilamaikallam ponanathendru
Naam unardhu kolum neram
Kanavil kandu ethirpaathathillai
Adhai anubavikkum kaalam
Irandu idhayam ondraai
Anbilae kalanthathe
Anbu kadalil muzhgi
Muthu mani eduthathe
Iruvarum oruvare
Pudhu uyirondru pirakume
Iruvarum oruvare
Pudhu uyirondru pirakume
Ingu vandhathu inidhu
Varuvadhu inidhu anbe
Kanavu kanda vazhvu palithadhu
Oli veesum ethirkaala vazhvin vaibogam
Indru thodanguthe
Ingu inaiyum oru jodi kiligal magizhvodu
Siragai virikuthe
Siragai virikuthe
Thaayaga pogum thangame
Seerana engal selvame
Thaayaga pogum thangame
Seerana engal selvame
Pen endru sonaal
Uyir kakkum annai
Aval thaane ellorukkum
Thaayenum deivam kovilume
Thaayana engal thangame
Seerana engal selvame
Kannana kanne kanmaniyae
En muthe vanthayae
Ponaana ponne poomalare
Siru nilave kula vilake
Adi mel adivaithu
Nee thavazhkindra pothu
En nenjil thenamutham
Surakindrathe
En maarbil un kaalgal
Udhaikindra pothu
Ennulil vaanamuthu
Vazhigindrathe
Kannana kanne kanmaniyae
En muthe vanthayae
The celebration of a radiant future
begins today.
A pair of lovebirds uniting here, joyfully
spreads its wings.
Sweet music resonates,
offering many a new song.
The life seen in dreams has come true.
The celebration of a radiant future
begins today.
A pair of lovebirds uniting here, joyfully
spreads its wings.
Spreads its wings.
That the days of youth are truly golden,
this is the moment we realize.
Never did we expect it even in our dreams,
yet here is the time to live it.
Two hearts as one
have united in love.
Diving into the ocean of love,
they have found a precious pearl.
The two are now one,
and a new life will be born.
The two are now one,
and a new life will be born.
What we have received is sweet,
and what is yet to come is sweet too, my love.
The life dreamed of has come true.
The celebration of a radiant future
begins today.
A pair of lovebirds uniting here, joyfully
spreads its wings.
Spreads its wings.
My precious darling, about to become a mother,
our blessed, graceful treasure,
My precious darling, about to become a mother,
our blessed, graceful treasure,
When we speak of a woman,
she is a mother protecting life.
Is she not, to everyone,
a living goddess and a temple called mother?
Our precious darling who has become a mother,
our blessed, graceful treasure,
My dearest darling, apple of my eye,
my precious pearl, you have arrived.
My golden treasure, gentle flower,
little moon, guiding light of our home,
As step by step
you crawl along,
sweet nectar of honey
overflows in my heart.
When your tiny feet
kick against my chest,
divine sweetness
pours inside me.
My dearest darling, apple of my eye,
my precious pearl, you have arrived.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Oli veesum ethirkaala vazhvin vaibogam from the film Saamaniyan (2024) is a soulful celebration of family, love, and the joy of welcoming new life. Sung expressively by Karthik with music and lyrics composed by Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja, the track depicts a couple coming together and embarking on a glorious journey toward parenthood. It beautifully captures the transition of young love into marital bliss and the divine stage of motherhood, expressing gratitude for fulfilled dreams. The song further shifts its tone to express deep parental affection towards a newborn child. Describing the mother as a protective temple and the baby as a light of the lineage, the lyrics evoke tender imagery of a child crawling and kicking softly against the parent's chest. Ultimately, the song celebrates the supreme bliss of family bonding and the sacred continuation of life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Ingu inaiyum oru jodi kiligal magizhvodu”

Compares the couple coming together in love to a pair of lovebirds spreading their wings.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Anbu kadalil muzhgi / Muthu mani eduthathe”

Compares love to a deep ocean and the arrival/joy of a child to retrieving precious pearls.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Kannana kanne kanmaniyae”

Repetition of the initial 'k' sound creates melodic alliteration and affectionate rhythm.

Hyperbole / Sensory Imagery

“En maarbil un kaalgal udhaikindra pothu / Ennulil vaanamuthu vazhigindrathe”

Uses vivid sensory imagery of heavenly nectar overflowing from the chest when the infant kicks to convey intense parental ecstasy.

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Trivia

Saamaniyan (2024) marks the high-profile comeback film for veteran actor Ramarajan in a lead role after a long sabbatical. The film features music composed entirely by Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja, who also penned the lyrics for this song, bringing back his iconic poetic touch paired with vocalist Karthik's smooth rendition.

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