Oonjal Manam
From Laththi · 2022
- Lyricist
- Karthik Netha
- Singers
- Yuvan Shankar Raja, Ranjith Govind, Shweta Mohan
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Details
- Laththi2022
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Oonjal manam aadidum neram | When the mind swings like a cradle |
| Manadhoram | In the corner of the heart |
| Mudhal kaadhal thondrum | First love blossoms |
| Ullangaiyil unnai vaiththu thaangum | To hold and support you gently in the palm of my hand |
| Varam vendum | I need a boon |
| Adhu ondrae podhum | That alone is enough |
| Female | |
| Thalatta kaadhal vandhaal | If love comes to sing a lullaby |
| Kaayam yaavum aaradho | Won't all the wounds heal? |
| Peasaamal marbil thoongidava | Shall I sleep silently on your chest? |
| Mounathai mounam sendru | As silence approaches silence |
| Ottu ketkum inneram | And eavesdrops at this moment |
| Mogathin ootril moozhgidalam | We can immerse ourselves in the spring of desire |
| Female | |
| Oonjal manam aadidum neram | When the mind swings like a cradle |
| Manadhoram | In the corner of the heart |
| Mudhal kaadhal thondrum | First love blossoms |
| Ullangaiyil unnai vaiththu thaangum | To hold and support you gently in the palm of my hand |
| Varam vendum | I need a boon |
| Adhu ondrae podhum | That alone is enough |
| Female | |
| Edhu aanal enna | No matter what happens |
| Unnai vittu thara maatten | I will not give you up |
| Siru kannil vaiththu | Keeping you in my small eyes |
| Kannil vaiththu | Keeping you in my eyes |
| Kaaththu kidappen | I will stay protecting you |
| Female | |
| Ada kaalam vandhu | Oh, when time comes |
| Unai kaayam seiyum podhu | And inflicts wounds on you |
| En kaadhal ennum maayam | The magic called my love |
| Thanthu thetriduven | I will offer and comfort you |
| Female | |
| Vayathanal kooda | Even with advancing age |
| Unnai vittu thalli sella maatten | I will not move away from you |
| Konja solli konja solli | Asking to be pampered and coaxed |
| Pooththiruppen | I will stay bloomed |
| Female | |
| Palanooru kadhai pesa enni | Intending to share hundreds of stories |
| Anbu mugam yendhi | Holding a face full of love |
| Kaadhoram moochil | With a whisper near your ear |
| Kaadhal uraippen | I will speak of love |
| Male | |
| Pennae pennae pennae | Oh woman, woman, woman |
| Peranbin thoodhae | O messenger of vast love |
| Nee ennum dhooram varai | As far as your existence extends |
| Naanum nadappen | I too shall walk |
| Male | |
| Anbae anbae anbae | Oh beloved, beloved, beloved |
| Nee ulla vaazhvil | In a life where you are present |
| Thotraalum meendum meendum | Even if I face defeat again and again |
| Naanae jayippen | I will ultimately win |
| Female | |
| Thalatta kaadhal vandhaal | If love comes to sing a lullaby |
| Kaayam yaavum aaradho | Won't all the wounds heal? |
| Pesaamal maarbil thoongidava | Shall I sleep silently on your chest? |
| Mounathai mounam sendru | As silence approaches silence |
| Ottu ketkum inneram | And eavesdrops at this moment |
| Mogaththin ootril moozhgidalaam | We can immerse ourselves in the spring of desire |
ஊஞ்சல் மனம் ஆடிடும் நேரம்
மனதோரம்
முதல் காதல் தோன்றும்
உள்ளங்கையில் உன்னை வைத்து தாங்கும்
வரம் வேண்டும்
அது ஒன்றே போதும்
When the mind swings like a cradle
In the corner of the heart
First love blossoms
To hold and support you gently in the palm of my hand
I need a boon
That alone is enough
தாலாட்ட காதல் வந்தால்
காயம் யாவும் ஆறாதோ
பேசாமல் மார்பில் தூங்கிடவா
If love comes to sing a lullaby
Won't all the wounds heal?
Shall I sleep silently on your chest?
As silence approaches silence
And eavesdrops at this moment
We can immerse ourselves in the spring of desire
மெளனத்தை மெளனம் சென்று
ஒட்டு கேட்கும் இந்நேரம்
மோகத்தின் ஊற்றில் மூழ்கிடலாம்
When the mind swings like a cradle
In the corner of the heart
First love blossoms
To hold and support you gently in the palm of my hand
I need a boon
That alone is enough
ஊஞ்சல் மனம் ஆடிடும் நேரம்
மனதோரம்
முதல் காதல் தோன்றும்
உள்ளங்கையில் உன்னை வைத்து தாங்கும்
வரம் வேண்டும் அது ஒன்றே போதும்
No matter what happens
I will not give you up
Keeping you in my small eyes
Keeping you in my eyes
I will stay protecting you
எது ஆனால் என்ன
உன்னை விட்டு தர மாட்டேன்
சிறு கண்ணில் வைத்து
கண்ணில் வைத்து
காத்து கிடப்பேன்
Oh, when time comes
And inflicts wounds on you
The magic called my love
I will offer and comfort you
அட காலம் வந்து
உனை காயம் செய்யும் போது
என் காதல் என்னும் மாயம் தந்து
தேற்றிடுவேன்
Even with advancing age
I will not move away from you
Asking to be pampered and coaxed
I will stay bloomed
வயதானால் கூட உன்னை விட்டு
தள்ளி செல்ல மாட்டேன்
கொஞ்ச சொல்லி
கொஞ்ச சொல்லி பூத்திருப்பேன்
Intending to share hundreds of stories
Holding a face full of love
With a whisper near your ear
I will speak of love
பலநூறு கதை பேச எண்ணி
அன்பு முகம் ஏந்தி
காதோரம் மூச்சில்
காதல் உரைப்பேன்
Oh woman, woman, woman
O messenger of vast love
As far as your existence extends
I too shall walk
பெண்ணே பெண்ணே பெண்ணே
பேரன்பின் தூதே
நீ என்னும் தூரம் வரை
நானும் நடப்பேன்
Oh beloved, beloved, beloved
In a life where you are present
Even if I face defeat again and again
I will ultimately win
அன்பே அன்பே அன்பே
நீ உள்ள வாழ்வில்
தோற்றாலும் மீண்டும் மீண்டும்
நானே ஜெயிப்பேன்
If love comes to sing a lullaby
Won't all the wounds heal?
Shall I sleep silently on your chest?
As silence approaches silence
And eavesdrops at this moment
We can immerse ourselves in the spring of desire
தாலாட்ட காதல் வந்தால்
காயம் யாவும் ஆறாதோ
பேசாமல் மார்பில் தூங்கிடவா
மெளனத்தை மெளனம் சென்று
ஒட்டு கேட்கும் இந்நேரம்
மோகத்தின் ஊற்றில் மூழ்கிடலாம்
Oonjal manam aadidum neram
When the mind swings like a cradle
Manadhoram
In the corner of the heart
Mudhal kaadhal thondrum
First love blossoms
Ullangaiyil unnai vaiththu thaangum
To hold and support you gently in the palm of my hand
Varam vendum
I need a boon
Adhu ondrae podhum
That alone is enough
Thalatta kaadhal vandhaal
If love comes to sing a lullaby
Kaayam yaavum aaradho
Won't all the wounds heal?
Peasaamal marbil thoongidava
Shall I sleep silently on your chest?
Mounathai mounam sendru
As silence approaches silence
Ottu ketkum inneram
And eavesdrops at this moment
Mogathin ootril moozhgidalam
We can immerse ourselves in the spring of desire
Oonjal manam aadidum neram
When the mind swings like a cradle
Manadhoram
In the corner of the heart
Mudhal kaadhal thondrum
First love blossoms
Ullangaiyil unnai vaiththu thaangum
To hold and support you gently in the palm of my hand
Varam vendum
I need a boon
Adhu ondrae podhum
That alone is enough
Edhu aanal enna
No matter what happens
Unnai vittu thara maatten
I will not give you up
Siru kannil vaiththu
Keeping you in my small eyes
Kannil vaiththu
Keeping you in my eyes
Kaaththu kidappen
I will stay protecting you
Ada kaalam vandhu
Oh, when time comes
Unai kaayam seiyum podhu
And inflicts wounds on you
En kaadhal ennum maayam
The magic called my love
Thanthu thetriduven
I will offer and comfort you
Vayathanal kooda
Even with advancing age
Unnai vittu thalli sella maatten
I will not move away from you
Konja solli konja solli
Asking to be pampered and coaxed
Pooththiruppen
I will stay bloomed
Palanooru kadhai pesa enni
Intending to share hundreds of stories
Anbu mugam yendhi
Holding a face full of love
Kaadhoram moochil
With a whisper near your ear
Kaadhal uraippen
I will speak of love
Pennae pennae pennae
Oh woman, woman, woman
Peranbin thoodhae
O messenger of vast love
Nee ennum dhooram varai
As far as your existence extends
Naanum nadappen
I too shall walk
Anbae anbae anbae
Oh beloved, beloved, beloved
Nee ulla vaazhvil
In a life where you are present
Thotraalum meendum meendum
Even if I face defeat again and again
Naanae jayippen
I will ultimately win
Thalatta kaadhal vandhaal
If love comes to sing a lullaby
Kaayam yaavum aaradho
Won't all the wounds heal?
Pesaamal maarbil thoongidava
Shall I sleep silently on your chest?
Mounathai mounam sendru
As silence approaches silence
Ottu ketkum inneram
And eavesdrops at this moment
Mogaththin ootril moozhgidalaam
We can immerse ourselves in the spring of desire
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song is a deeply comforting and soulful romantic track that conveys eternal commitment, emotional healing, and serene intimacy. The lyrics express how true love acts as a balm capable of healing all life's wounds and providing a quiet sanctuary on a loved one's chest. The protagonist promises to protect their partner through the passage of time, old age, and hardship, viewing love as a powerful magic that turns defeat into victory. Filled with tender imagery like whispering secrets into ears, holding someone tenderly in one's palm, and sharing silence, the song highlights a devotion that transcends mere romance into a lifelong emotional anchor. It portrays a tranquil bond where presence alone brings total fulfillment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Mogathin ootril moozhgidalam”
Describing deep romantic desire as a spring or fountain ('ootru') in which the lovers can submerge themselves.
Personification
“Mounathai mounam sendru ottu ketkum inneram”
Attributing human behavior (eavesdropping) to silence, where silence itself approaches another silence to listen softly.
Metaphor
“Oonjal manam aadidum neram”
Comparing the fluctuating feelings of the human mind to a swinging cradle ('oonjal').
Ethugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Pennae pennae pennae / Peranbin thoodhae”
The second consonant 'n' or 'r' sound harmonizes between lines in traditional Tamil poetic meter structure.
Repetition / Anaphora
“Konja solli konja solli”
Repeating words to emphasize the gentle rhythm of pampering and affectionate affection.
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Trivia
Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the action-thriller movie 'Laththi' (2022) starring Vishal, this track serves as a soothing melodic relief within the tense narrative of the film. Lyricist Karthik Netha, known for his evocative poetic style in songs like 'Anbae Peranbae', collaborated with Yuvan to craft deeply comforting lyrics that emphasize tender emotional security.
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