Onnoda Nadandhaa
From Viduthalai Part 1 · 2023
- Lyricist
- Suga
- Singers
- Dhanush, Ananya Bhat
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Viduthalai Part 12023
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Onnoda nadandhaa kallana kaadu | If I walk with you, even a dense rocky forest |
| Onnoda nadandhaa kallana kaadu | If I walk with you, even a dense rocky forest |
| Poothadum poovanam aagidumae | Will turn into a blooming garden of flowers. |
| Female | |
| Nee pogum paadhai poonkalgalaalae | The path you tread upon, with floral stones, |
| Poonaana vazhiyai maridumae | Will transform into a golden path. |
| Male | |
| Onnoda nadandhaa kallana kaadu | If I walk with you, even a dense rocky forest |
| Poothadum poovanam aagidumae | Will turn into a blooming garden of flowers. |
| Nee pogum paadhai poonkalgalaalae | The path you tread upon, with floral stones, |
| Poonaana vazhiyai maridumae | Will transform into a golden path. |
| Female | |
| Raasave unaalae aagasam vidium | Oh my King, because of you, the sky dawns. |
| Lesaga en nenjam pookindrathae | Gently, my heart blooms. |
| Male | |
| Raasathi aagasam unnala vidium | Oh my Queen, because of you, the sky dawns. |
| Lesaga en nenjam pookindrathae | Gently, my heart blooms. |
| Female | |
| Solladha maayangal unnal nadakudhae | Unspoken magic happens because of you. |
| Male | |
| Onnoda nadandhaa kallana kaadu | If I walk with you, even a dense rocky forest |
| Poothadum poovanam aagidumae | Will turn into a blooming garden of flowers. |
| Female | |
| Kaathil varum puluthiyai pol | Like dust blowing in the wind, |
| Namma thoothugira ooru idhu | This town is one that slanders and vilifies us. |
| Thukkathila thuvandu irundha | If you lie down withered in sorrow, |
| Adhu thookivida nenaikaadhu | It will never think to lift you up. |
| Male | |
| Munneripoga muttukattai yedhu | What obstacle is there to move forward? |
| Pin thirumbi paakkadhae | Do not look back. |
| Onthunaiku naanthan | I am here for your support, |
| Enthunaikku neethaan | And you are here for my support. |
| Endrum idhu maaradhae | This bond will never change. |
| Male | |
| Nalvaaku oor sollum | The town will speak blessings of us, |
| Kaalam varum | That time will surely come. |
| Allal irulai virattum | Chasing away the darkness of distress, |
| Vidiyal varum | A new dawn will arrive. |
| Female | |
| Kallana kaadu onnoda nadandhaa | If I walk with you in this dense rocky forest, |
| Poothadum poovanam aagidumae | It will turn into a blooming garden of flowers. |
| Male | |
| Pooththadum poovanam aagidumae | It will turn into a blooming garden of flowers. |
| Female | |
| Aarariraro aarariraro | Aarariraro aarariraro |
| Aarariraro aarariraro | Aarariraro aarariraro |
| Aararirari rariraro | Aararirari rariraro |
| Aararirari rariraro | Aararirari rariraro |
| Female | |
| Yethi vecha deepam onnu | A lamp that was lit up, |
| Endha samigalum paakaliyae | No god has noticed it yet. |
| Sethu vecha kanavugala | The dreams gathered and cherished, |
| Niravethi vida yarumillaiyae | There is no one around to fulfill them. |
| Male | |
| Nikkadha kaalam neraaga oodum | Unstoppable time runs straight ahead, |
| Eppodhum maaradhu | It never changes. |
| Illarkum yettram endrenum kodukkum | It will surely uplift everyone someday, |
| Illamal pogadhu | It will never fail to do so. |
| Male | |
| Nambikkai kondarkku | For those who hold onto hope, |
| Naalai undu | There is a better tomorrow. |
| Nam vaazhvil endrendrum | In our lives, forever and ever, |
| Santhosam pongi varum | Happiness will overflow. |
| Female | |
| Kallana kaadu onnoda nadandhaa | If I walk with you in this dense rocky forest, |
| Pooththadum poovanam aagidumae | It will turn into a blooming garden of flowers. |
| Raasave unaalae aagasam vidium | Oh my King, because of you, the sky dawns. |
| Lesaga en nenjam pookindrathae | Gently, my heart blooms. |
| Male | |
| Raasathi aagasam unnala vidium | Oh my Queen, because of you, the sky dawns. |
| Lesaga en nenjam pookindrathae | Gently, my heart blooms. |
| Female | |
| Solladha maayangal unnal nadakuthae | Unspoken magic happens because of you. |
| Male | |
| Onnoda nadandhaa kallana kaadu | If I walk with you, even a dense rocky forest |
| Poothadum poovanam aagidumae | Will turn into a blooming garden of flowers. |
| Poothadum poovanam aagidumae | Will turn into a blooming garden of flowers. |
ஒன்னோட நடந்தா கல்லான காடு
ஒன்னோட நடந்தா கல்லான காடு
பூத்தாடும் பூவனம் ஆகிடுமே!
If I walk with you, even a dense rocky forest
If I walk with you, even a dense rocky forest
Will turn into a blooming garden of flowers.
நீ போகும் பாதை பூங்கால்களாலே
பொன்னான வழியாய் மாறிடுமே!
The path you tread upon, with floral stones,
Will transform into a golden path.
ஒன்னோட நடந்தா கல்லான காடு
பூத்தாடும் பூவனம் ஆகிடுமே!
நீ போகும் பாதை பூங்கால்களாலே
பொன்னான வழியாய் மாறிடுமே!
If I walk with you, even a dense rocky forest
Will turn into a blooming garden of flowers.
The path you tread upon, with floral stones,
Will transform into a golden path.
ராசாவே உன்னால ஆகாசம் விடியம்
லேசாக என் நெஞ்சம் பூக்கின்றதே!
Oh my King, because of you, the sky dawns.
Gently, my heart blooms.
ராசத்தி ஆகாசம் உன்னால விடியும்
லேசாக என் நெஞ்சம் பூக்கின்றதே!
Oh my Queen, because of you, the sky dawns.
Gently, my heart blooms.
சொல்லாத மாயங்கள் உன்னால் நடக்குதே
Unspoken magic happens because of you.
ஒன்னோட நடந்தா கல்லான காடு
பூத்தாடும் பூவனம் ஆகிடுமே!
If I walk with you, even a dense rocky forest
Will turn into a blooming garden of flowers.
காத்தில் வரும் புழுதியப்போல்
நம்ம தூத்துகிற ஊரு இது
துக்கத்தில துவண்டிருந்தா
அது தூக்கிவிட நெனைக்காது
Like dust blowing in the wind,
This town is one that slanders and vilifies us.
If you lie down withered in sorrow,
It will never think to lift you up.
முன்னேறிப்போக
முட்டுக்கட்டை ஏது
பின் திரும்பி பாக்காதே
ஒந்துணைக்கு நாந்தான்
எந்துணைக்கு நீதான்
என்றும் இது மாறாதே
What obstacle is there to move forward?
Do not look back.
I am here for your support,
And you are here for my support.
This bond will never change.
நல்வாக்கு ஊர் சொல்லும்
காலம் வரும்
அல்லல் இருளை விரட்டும்
விடியல் வரும்
The town will speak blessings of us,
That time will surely come.
Chasing away the darkness of distress,
A new dawn will arrive.
கல்லான காடு ஒன்னோட நடந்தா
பூத்தாடும் பூவனம் ஆகிடுமே
If I walk with you in this dense rocky forest,
It will turn into a blooming garden of flowers.
பூத்தாடும் பூவனம் ஆகிடுமே
It will turn into a blooming garden of flowers.
ஆராரிராரோ ஆராரிராரோ
ஆராரிராரோ ஆராரிராரோ
ஆராரிராரி ராரிராரோ
ஆராரிராரி ராரிராரோ
Aarariraro aarariraro
Aarariraro aarariraro
Aararirari rariraro
Aararirari rariraro
ஏத்தி வச்ச தீபமொண்ணு
எந்த சாமிகளும் பாக்கலியே
சேத்து வச்ச கனவுகள
நிறைவேத்தி விட யாருமில்லையே
A lamp that was lit up,
No god has noticed it yet.
The dreams gathered and cherished,
There is no one around to fulfill them.
நிக்காத காலம் நேராக ஓடும்
எப்போதும் மாறாது
இல்லார்க்கும் ஏற்றம் என்றேனும் கொடுக்கும்
இல்லாமல் போகாது
Unstoppable time runs straight ahead,
It never changes.
It will surely uplift everyone someday,
It will never fail to do so.
நம்பிக்கை கொண்டார்க்கு
நாளை உண்டு
நம் வாழ்வில் என்றென்றும்
சந்தோஷம் பொங்கி வரும்
For those who hold onto hope,
There is a better tomorrow.
In our lives, forever and ever,
Happiness will overflow.
கல்லான காடு ஒன்னோட நடந்தா
பூத்தாடும் பூவனம் ஆகிடுமே
ராசாவே உன்னால ஆகாசம் விடியம்
லேசாக என் நெஞ்சம் பூக்கின்றதே
If I walk with you in this dense rocky forest,
It will turn into a blooming garden of flowers.
Oh my King, because of you, the sky dawns.
Gently, my heart blooms.
ராசத்தி ஆகாசம் உன்னால விடியும்
லேசாக என் நெஞ்சம் பூக்கின்றதே
Oh my Queen, because of you, the sky dawns.
Gently, my heart blooms.
சொல்லாத மாயங்கள் உன்னால் நடக்குதே
Unspoken magic happens because of you.
ஒன்னோட நடந்தா கல்லான காடு
பூத்தாடும் பூவனம் ஆகிடுமே
பூத்தாடும் பூவனம் ஆகிடுமே
If I walk with you, even a dense rocky forest
Will turn into a blooming garden of flowers.
Will turn into a blooming garden of flowers.
Onnoda nadandhaa kallana kaadu
If I walk with you, even a dense rocky forest
Onnoda nadandhaa kallana kaadu
If I walk with you, even a dense rocky forest
Poothadum poovanam aagidumae
Will turn into a blooming garden of flowers.
Nee pogum paadhai poonkalgalaalae
The path you tread upon, with floral stones,
Poonaana vazhiyai maridumae
Will transform into a golden path.
Onnoda nadandhaa kallana kaadu
If I walk with you, even a dense rocky forest
Poothadum poovanam aagidumae
Will turn into a blooming garden of flowers.
Nee pogum paadhai poonkalgalaalae
The path you tread upon, with floral stones,
Poonaana vazhiyai maridumae
Will transform into a golden path.
Raasave unaalae aagasam vidium
Oh my King, because of you, the sky dawns.
Lesaga en nenjam pookindrathae
Gently, my heart blooms.
Raasathi aagasam unnala vidium
Oh my Queen, because of you, the sky dawns.
Lesaga en nenjam pookindrathae
Gently, my heart blooms.
Solladha maayangal unnal nadakudhae
Unspoken magic happens because of you.
Onnoda nadandhaa kallana kaadu
If I walk with you, even a dense rocky forest
Poothadum poovanam aagidumae
Will turn into a blooming garden of flowers.
Kaathil varum puluthiyai pol
Like dust blowing in the wind,
Namma thoothugira ooru idhu
This town is one that slanders and vilifies us.
Thukkathila thuvandu irundha
If you lie down withered in sorrow,
Adhu thookivida nenaikaadhu
It will never think to lift you up.
Munneripoga muttukattai yedhu
What obstacle is there to move forward?
Pin thirumbi paakkadhae
Do not look back.
Onthunaiku naanthan
I am here for your support,
Enthunaikku neethaan
And you are here for my support.
Endrum idhu maaradhae
This bond will never change.
Nalvaaku oor sollum
The town will speak blessings of us,
Kaalam varum
That time will surely come.
Allal irulai virattum
Chasing away the darkness of distress,
Vidiyal varum
A new dawn will arrive.
Kallana kaadu onnoda nadandhaa
If I walk with you in this dense rocky forest,
Poothadum poovanam aagidumae
It will turn into a blooming garden of flowers.
Pooththadum poovanam aagidumae
It will turn into a blooming garden of flowers.
Aarariraro aarariraro
Aarariraro aarariraro
Aarariraro aarariraro
Aarariraro aarariraro
Aararirari rariraro
Aararirari rariraro
Aararirari rariraro
Aararirari rariraro
Yethi vecha deepam onnu
A lamp that was lit up,
Endha samigalum paakaliyae
No god has noticed it yet.
Sethu vecha kanavugala
The dreams gathered and cherished,
Niravethi vida yarumillaiyae
There is no one around to fulfill them.
Nikkadha kaalam neraaga oodum
Unstoppable time runs straight ahead,
Eppodhum maaradhu
It never changes.
Illarkum yettram endrenum kodukkum
It will surely uplift everyone someday,
Illamal pogadhu
It will never fail to do so.
Nambikkai kondarkku
For those who hold onto hope,
Naalai undu
There is a better tomorrow.
Nam vaazhvil endrendrum
In our lives, forever and ever,
Santhosam pongi varum
Happiness will overflow.
Kallana kaadu onnoda nadandhaa
If I walk with you in this dense rocky forest,
Pooththadum poovanam aagidumae
It will turn into a blooming garden of flowers.
Raasave unaalae aagasam vidium
Oh my King, because of you, the sky dawns.
Lesaga en nenjam pookindrathae
Gently, my heart blooms.
Raasathi aagasam unnala vidium
Oh my Queen, because of you, the sky dawns.
Lesaga en nenjam pookindrathae
Gently, my heart blooms.
Solladha maayangal unnal nadakuthae
Unspoken magic happens because of you.
Onnoda nadandhaa kallana kaadu
If I walk with you, even a dense rocky forest
Poothadum poovanam aagidumae
Will turn into a blooming garden of flowers.
Poothadum poovanam aagidumae
Will turn into a blooming garden of flowers.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Onnoda Nadandhaa' from Viduthalai Part 1 is a deeply moving romantic folk ballad that explores love, hope, and resilience amidst adversity. Set against a rugged, unforgiving terrain and societal harshness, the song expresses how mutual affection and togetherness can transform life's grueling struggles (symbolized by a 'kallana kaadu' or dense, rocky forest) into joy and peace (a blooming garden). The couple reassures each other that despite societal slander and spiritual/existential despair, their bond remains an unwavering anchor. Narratively, the song moves from personal warmth to collective hope. It acknowledges present suffering—unfulfilled dreams and neglected prayers—yet firmly asserts that time brings justice and upliftment to those who maintain faith. Sung with soulful tenderness by Dhanush and Ananya Bhat to Maestro Ilaiyaraaja's rustic orchestration, the track encapsulates the comforting power of companionship in a hostile world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Onnoda nadandhaa kallana kaadu / Poothadum poovanam aagidumae”
Comparing the harsh, difficult realities of life ('dense rocky forest') directly to a flourishing, pleasant experience ('blooming garden') brought about by love and togetherness.
Simile (Upamai)
“Kaathil varum puluthiyai pol / Namma thoothugira ooru idhu”
Comparing the townspeople's quickness to gossip and slander to dust blown effortlessly in the wind.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Yethi vecha deepam onnu / Sethu vecha kanavugala”
The second letter 'th' (த்) rhymes between 'Yethi' and 'Sethu', creating rhythmic harmony.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Onthunaiku naanthan / Enthunaikku neethaan”
Assonance/Monai effect across lines emphasizing mutual support ('Onthunaiku' and 'Enthunaikku').
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Trivia
'Onnoda Nadandhaa' marked another successful collaboration between Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and actor-singer Dhanush, who had previously sung under Ilaiyaraaja's direction in films like 'Maari 2' and 'Shamitabh'. The song was critically acclaimed for combining Ilaiyaraaja's signature rustic melodic structure with lyricist Suga's grounded, poetic Tamil lines, perfectly capturing the gritty emotional context of Vetrimaaran's period drama film 'Viduthalai Part 1'.
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