Ondraai Ondraai
From Gouravam (2013) · 2013
- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Haricharan, Suchithra
- Music director
- Thaman S
- Details
- Gouravam (2013)2013
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Naam ondru chaerum naeram | When we come together as one |
| Pudhu shakthi vandhu chaerum | A new power will come to join us |
| Ini athanaiyum maarum | Everything will change from now on |
| Chorus | |
| Ondraai ondraai ondraai | Together, together, together |
| Naam chaerum indha naeram | At this time when we unite |
| Engal moochil perugum | Heat swells in our breath |
| Andha chootil intha boomi urugum | In that heat, this earth will melt |
| Unmai thatti kaetka vandhom | We came to demand the truth |
| Konjam mutti paarkka vandhom | We came to clash and test our strength |
| Male | |
| Nee engoo naan engoo | You were somewhere, I was somewhere |
| Ondraaga chindhithom andru | Back then, we thought as one |
| Thozhiyae en thozhanae… | My female friend, my male friend… |
| Male | |
| Nee engoo naan engoo | You were somewhere, I was somewhere |
| Kobathai chaemithom andru | Back then, we bottled up our anger |
| Thozhiyae en thozhanae… | My female friend, my male friend… |
| Male | |
| Ennangal ondraagi | Thoughts becoming one |
| Kobangal chaerndhaachu indru | Anger has united today |
| Thozhiyae en thozhanae | My female friend, my male friend |
| Female | |
| Ada pani pani thuliyellaam | Hey, even when all the drops of dew |
| Thirandidum podhum | Gather together |
| Alai urundidum podhum | Even when a wave rolls in |
| Adhil payan ondru yedhum illai | There is no real use in that |
| Malai ena ezhum | Rising like a mountain |
| Alai adithidum varai | Until a crashing wave strikes |
| Ak kallil cheidha | That heart made out of stone |
| Nenjam ondrum nagarvadhillai | Will not move at all |
| Female | |
| Ada thani thani porigalum | Hey, even when individual sparks |
| Inaindhidum podhum | Join together |
| Oli therindhidum podhum | Even when light becomes visible |
| Oru vazhi mattum kaattivittu | After showing just one path |
| Adangidumaa… | Will it settle down? |
| Hae anaindhidumaa.. | Hey, will it extinguish? |
| Oru theeppizhambaai naam | As a blazing fireball, we |
| Kilamba ondraavom…. | Will unite to rise up... |
| Chorus | |
| Ondraai ondraai ondraai | Together, together, together |
| Naam chaerum indha naeram | At this time when we unite |
| Engal moochil perugum | Heat swells in our breath |
| Andha chootil intha boomi urugum | In that heat, this earth will melt |
| Unmai thatti kaetka vandhom | We came to demand the truth |
| Konjam mutti paarkka vandhom | We came to clash and test our strength |
| Female | |
| ………………………….. | |
| Male | |
| Naam onnu serum naeram | The time when we unite as one |
| Oorukku ondrendraal | If something happens to our town |
| Naam enna cheivadhu endru | Wondering what we ought to do |
| Odinom andru odinom | We ran away back then, we ran away |
| Male | |
| Unmaikku pakkathil | Standing close to the truth |
| Tholodu thol nindru indru | Shoulder to shoulder today |
| Thaedinom badhil thaedinom | We searched, we searched for answers |
| Female | |
| Verum arattaikku payanbatta | Used merely for idle chatter |
| Inaiyathuth thalam | The social media internet platform |
| Indru puratchiyin kalam | Is now a battlefield of revolution today |
| Adhil vidhai ondru pottaal | If a single seed is sown there |
| Mulaithidum kaadu | A whole forest will sprout |
| Adhan paravalai paaru | Look at how wide it spreads |
| Idhaith thaduthida | To block and stop this |
| Oruvanum ingillai | There is no one here |
| Male | |
| Verum thiraiyarai kadarkarai | Confined to movie theaters and beaches |
| Ena irundhomae | We used to waste away |
| Engal porul marandhomae | Forgetting our true purpose |
| Engal thiram enna niram enna | What our talent is, what our hue is |
| Thelivadaindhom | We finally gained clarity |
| Indru kadal kadaindhom | Today we churned the ocean |
| Ada kidaippadhu | Hey, whatever we get |
| Ennavendru kaanbomae…. | Let us see what it is... |
| Chorus | |
| Ondraai ondraai ondraai | Together, together, together |
| Naam chaerum indha naeram | At this time when we unite |
| Engal moochil perugum | Heat swells in our breath |
| Andha chootil intha boomi urugum | In that heat, this earth will melt |
| Unmai thatti kaetka vandhom | We came to demand the truth |
| Konjam mutti paarkka vandhom | We came to clash and test our strength |
| Chorus | |
| Ondraai ondraai ondraai | Together, together, together |
| Naam chaerum indha naeram | At this time when we unite |
| Engal moochil perugum | Heat swells in our breath |
| Andha chootil intha boomi urugum | In that heat, this earth will melt |
| Unmai thatti kaetka vandhom | We came to demand the truth |
| Konjam mutti paarkka vandhom | We came to clash and test our strength |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………… | |
நாம் ஒன்று சேரும் நேரம்
புது சக்தி வந்து சேரும்
இனி அத்தனையும் மாறும்
When we come together as one
A new power will come to join us
Everything will change from now on
ஒன்றாய் ஒன்றாய் ஒன்றாய்
நாம் சேரும் இந்த நேரம்
எங்கள் மூச்சில் பெருகும்
அந்தச் சூட்டில் இந்த பூமி உருகும்
உண்மை தட்டிக் கேட்க வந்தோம்
கொஞ்சம் முட்டிப் பார்க்க வந்தோம்
Together, together, together
At this time when we unite
Heat swells in our breath
In that heat, this earth will melt
We came to demand the truth
We came to clash and test our strength
நீ எங்கோ நான் எங்கோ
ஒன்றாக சிந்தித்தோம் அன்று
தோழியே என் தோழனே
You were somewhere, I was somewhere
Back then, we thought as one
My female friend, my male friend…
நீ எங்கோ நான் எங்கோ
கோபத்தை சேமித்தோம் அன்று
தோழியே என் தோழனே....
You were somewhere, I was somewhere
Back then, we bottled up our anger
My female friend, my male friend…
நீ எங்கோ நான் எங்கோ
கோபத்தை சேமித்தோம் அன்று
தோழியே என் தோழனே....
Thoughts becoming one
Anger has united today
My female friend, my male friend
எண்ணங்கள் ஒன்றாகி
கோபங்கள் சேர்ந்தாச்சு இன்று
தோழியே என் தோழனே
Hey, even when all the drops of dew
Gather together
Even when a wave rolls in
There is no real use in that
Rising like a mountain
Until a crashing wave strikes
That heart made out of stone
Will not move at all
அட பனிப் பனித் துளியெல்லாம்
திரண்டிடும் போதும்
அலை உருண்டிடும் போதும்
அதில் பயன் ஒன்று ஏதும் இல்லை
மலை என எழும்
அலை அடித்திடும் வரை
அக்கல்லில் செய்த
நெஞ்சம் ஒன்றும் நகர்வதில்லை
Hey, even when individual sparks
Join together
Even when light becomes visible
After showing just one path
Will it settle down?
Hey, will it extinguish?
As a blazing fireball, we
Will unite to rise up...
அட தனித் தனிப் பொறிகளும்
இணைந்திடும் போதும்
ஒளி தெரிந்திடும் போதும்
ஒரு வழி மட்டும் காட்டிவிட்டு
அடங்கிடுமா....
ஹே அணைந்திடுமா....
ஒரு தீப்பிழம்பாய் நாம்
கிளம்ப ஒன்றாவோம்....
Together, together, together
At this time when we unite
Heat swells in our breath
In that heat, this earth will melt
We came to demand the truth
We came to clash and test our strength
ஒன்றாய் ஒன்றாய் ஒன்றாய்
நாம் சேரும் இந்த நேரம்
எங்கள் மூச்சில் பெருகும்
அந்தச் சூட்டில் இந்த பூமி உருகும்
உண்மை தட்டிக் கேட்க வந்தோம்
கொஞ்சம் முட்டிப் பார்க்க வந்தோம்
ஒன்றாய் ஒன்றாய் ஒன்றாய்
நாம் சேரும் இந்த நேரம்
எங்கள் மூச்சில் பெருகும்
அந்தச் சூட்டில் இந்த பூமி உருகும்
உண்மை தட்டிக் கேட்க வந்தோம்
கொஞ்சம் முட்டிப் பார்க்க வந்தோம்
The time when we unite as one
If something happens to our town
Wondering what we ought to do
We ran away back then, we ran away
..........................
Standing close to the truth
Shoulder to shoulder today
We searched, we searched for answers
உண்மை தட்டிக் கேட்க வந்தோம்
கொஞ்சம் முட்டிப் பார்க்க வந்தோம்
நாம் ஒன்று சேரும் நேரம்
புது சக்தி வந்து சேரும்
Used merely for idle chatter
The social media internet platform
Is now a battlefield of revolution today
If a single seed is sown there
A whole forest will sprout
Look at how wide it spreads
To block and stop this
There is no one here
உண்மை தட்டிக் கேட்க வந்தோம்
கொஞ்சம் முட்டிப் பார்க்க வந்தோம்
நாம் ஒன்று சேரும் நேரம்
புது சக்தி வந்து சேரும்
Confined to movie theaters and beaches
We used to waste away
Forgetting our true purpose
What our talent is, what our hue is
We finally gained clarity
Today we churned the ocean
Hey, whatever we get
Let us see what it is...
நாம் ஒன்று சேரும் நேரம்
புது சக்தி வந்து சேரும்
ஊருக்கு ஒன்றென்றால்
நாம் என்ன செய்வது என்று
ஓடினோம் அன்று ஓடினோம்
Together, together, together
At this time when we unite
Heat swells in our breath
In that heat, this earth will melt
We came to demand the truth
We came to clash and test our strength
உண்மைக்குப் பக்கத்தில்
தோளோடு தோள் நின்று இன்று
தேடினோம் பதில் தேடினோம்
Together, together, together
At this time when we unite
Heat swells in our breath
In that heat, this earth will melt
We came to demand the truth
We came to clash and test our strength
வெறும் அரட்டைக்குப் பயன்பட்ட
இணையத்துத் தளம்
இன்று புரட்சியின் களம்
அதில் விதை ஒன்று போட்டால்
முளைத்திடும் காடு
அதன் பரவலைப் பாரு
இதைத் தடுத்திட
ஒருவனும் இங்கில்லை
வெறும் திரையறை கடற்கரை
என இருந்தோமே
எங்கள் பொருள் மறந்தோமே
எங்கள் திறம் என்ன நிறம் என்ன
தெளிவடைந்தோம்
இன்று கடல் கடைந்தோம்
அட கிடைப்பது
என்னவென்று காண்போமே....
ஒன்றாய் ஒன்றாய் ஒன்றாய்
நாம் சேரும் இந்த நேரம்
எங்கள் மூச்சில் பெருகும்
அந்தச் சூட்டில் இந்த பூமி உருகும்
உண்மை தட்டிக் கேட்க வந்தோம்
கொஞ்சம் முட்டிப் பார்க்க வந்தோம்
ஒன்றாய் ஒன்றாய் ஒன்றாய்
நாம் சேரும் இந்த நேரம்
எங்கள் மூச்சில் பெருகும்
அந்தச் சூட்டில் இந்த பூமி உருகும்
உண்மை தட்டிக் கேட்க வந்தோம்
கொஞ்சம் முட்டிப் பார்க்க வந்தோம்
....................................
நாம் ஒன்று சேரும் நேரம் ...
Naam ondru chaerum naeram
When we come together as one
Pudhu shakthi vandhu chaerum
A new power will come to join us
Ini athanaiyum maarum
Everything will change from now on
Ondraai ondraai ondraai
Together, together, together
Naam chaerum indha naeram
At this time when we unite
Engal moochil perugum
Heat swells in our breath
Andha chootil intha boomi urugum
In that heat, this earth will melt
Unmai thatti kaetka vandhom
We came to demand the truth
Konjam mutti paarkka vandhom
We came to clash and test our strength
Nee engoo naan engoo
You were somewhere, I was somewhere
Ondraaga chindhithom andru
Back then, we thought as one
Thozhiyae en thozhanae…
My female friend, my male friend…
Nee engoo naan engoo
You were somewhere, I was somewhere
Kobathai chaemithom andru
Back then, we bottled up our anger
Thozhiyae en thozhanae…
My female friend, my male friend…
Ennangal ondraagi
Thoughts becoming one
Kobangal chaerndhaachu indru
Anger has united today
Thozhiyae en thozhanae
My female friend, my male friend
Ada pani pani thuliyellaam
Hey, even when all the drops of dew
Thirandidum podhum
Gather together
Alai urundidum podhum
Even when a wave rolls in
Adhil payan ondru yedhum illai
There is no real use in that
Malai ena ezhum
Rising like a mountain
Alai adithidum varai
Until a crashing wave strikes
Ak kallil cheidha
That heart made out of stone
Nenjam ondrum nagarvadhillai
Will not move at all
Ada thani thani porigalum
Hey, even when individual sparks
Inaindhidum podhum
Join together
Oli therindhidum podhum
Even when light becomes visible
Oru vazhi mattum kaattivittu
After showing just one path
Adangidumaa…
Will it settle down?
Hae anaindhidumaa..
Hey, will it extinguish?
Oru theeppizhambaai naam
As a blazing fireball, we
Kilamba ondraavom….
Will unite to rise up...
Ondraai ondraai ondraai
Together, together, together
Naam chaerum indha naeram
At this time when we unite
Engal moochil perugum
Heat swells in our breath
Andha chootil intha boomi urugum
In that heat, this earth will melt
Unmai thatti kaetka vandhom
We came to demand the truth
Konjam mutti paarkka vandhom
We came to clash and test our strength
…………………………..
Naam onnu serum naeram
The time when we unite as one
Oorukku ondrendraal
If something happens to our town
Naam enna cheivadhu endru
Wondering what we ought to do
Odinom andru odinom
We ran away back then, we ran away
Unmaikku pakkathil
Standing close to the truth
Tholodu thol nindru indru
Shoulder to shoulder today
Thaedinom badhil thaedinom
We searched, we searched for answers
Verum arattaikku payanbatta
Used merely for idle chatter
Inaiyathuth thalam
The social media internet platform
Indru puratchiyin kalam
Is now a battlefield of revolution today
Adhil vidhai ondru pottaal
If a single seed is sown there
Mulaithidum kaadu
A whole forest will sprout
Adhan paravalai paaru
Look at how wide it spreads
Idhaith thaduthida
To block and stop this
Oruvanum ingillai
There is no one here
Verum thiraiyarai kadarkarai
Confined to movie theaters and beaches
Ena irundhomae
We used to waste away
Engal porul marandhomae
Forgetting our true purpose
Engal thiram enna niram enna
What our talent is, what our hue is
Thelivadaindhom
We finally gained clarity
Indru kadal kadaindhom
Today we churned the ocean
Ada kidaippadhu
Hey, whatever we get
Ennavendru kaanbomae….
Let us see what it is...
Ondraai ondraai ondraai
Together, together, together
Naam chaerum indha naeram
At this time when we unite
Engal moochil perugum
Heat swells in our breath
Andha chootil intha boomi urugum
In that heat, this earth will melt
Unmai thatti kaetka vandhom
We came to demand the truth
Konjam mutti paarkka vandhom
We came to clash and test our strength
Ondraai ondraai ondraai
Together, together, together
Naam chaerum indha naeram
At this time when we unite
Engal moochil perugum
Heat swells in our breath
Andha chootil intha boomi urugum
In that heat, this earth will melt
Unmai thatti kaetka vandhom
We came to demand the truth
Konjam mutti paarkka vandhom
We came to clash and test our strength
………………………
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a youth anthem centered on unity, social awakening, and mass movement against corruption and injustice. The lyrics highlight a powerful transformation: young individuals who were once scattered, passive, and using digital platforms for mere chatter have now channeled their collective anger into a unified force. By standing shoulder-to-shoulder, the youth harness the power of social media to organize, spread truth, and break down rigid, corrupt social structures ('hearts made of stone'). The song emphasizes that a single spark or seed of thought on the internet can grow into a forest-fire revolution capable of demanding accountability and driving societal reform.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Engal moochil perugum / Andha chootil intha boomi urugum”
The second letter 'n' (ங் in Engal / ண் in Andha) creates an internal rhythmic rhyme between the two consecutive lines.
Metaphor
“Verum arattaikku payanbatta inaiyathuth thalam indru puratchiyin kalam”
The internet platform, previously used for idle chat, is directly compared to a battlefield of revolution.
Simile (Upamai Ani)
“Malai ena ezhum alai adithidum varai”
The rising ocean wave is explicitly compared to a mountain ('malai ena') using 'ena' as a comparative marker.
Imagery
“Oru theeppizhambaai naam kilamba ondraavom”
Creates vivid visual imagery of a unified group rising like a blazing ball of fire.
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Trivia
The song is composed by S. Thaman for the 2013 bilingual social-drama film 'Gouravam', directed by Radha Mohan and starring Allu Sirish and Yami Gautam. The movie tackles the heavy theme of honor killings in rural society. Lyricist Madhan Karky penned the lyrics, capturing the transition of urban youth using social media tools to fight real-world social evils.
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