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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Deivam Thantha Poove (Female)

From Kannathil Muthamittal · 2002

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
P. Jayachandran, Chinmayi
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Movie name
Kannathil Muthamittal
Movie release year
2002
Lyrics added on
1 Nov 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{Nenjil jil jil jil
Kaathil dhil dhil dhil
Kannathil muthamittaal nee
Kannathil muthamittaal} (2)
{Oru deivam thantha poovae
Kannil thedal enna thaiyae} (2)
Vaazhvu thodangum idam nee thanae
Aahaaa….aaa….aaaa…..aaa….
Vaazhvu thodangum idam nee thanae
Vaanam mudiyum idam nee thaanae
Kaatrai pola nee vanthaiyae
Swasamaaga nee nindraaiyae
Maarbil oorum uyirae
Oru deivam thantha poovae
Kannil thedal enna thaiyae
{Nenjil jil jil jil
Kaathil dhil dhil dhil
Kannathil muthamittaal nee
Kannathil muthamittaal} (2)
Enathu sondham nee
Enathu pagaiyum nee
Kaadhal malarum nee
Karuvil mullum nee
Chella mazhaiyum nee
Chinna idiyum nee
Chella mazhaiyum nee
Chinna idiyum nee
Pirantha udalum nee
Piriyum uyirum nee
Pirantha udalum nee
Piriyum uyirum nee
Maranam eendra jananam nee
Oru deivam thantha poovae
Kannil thedal enna thaiyae
Nenjil jil jil jil
Kaathil dhil dhil dhil
Kannathil muthamittaal nee
Kannathil muthamittaal
A cool flutter in my heart,
A sweet beat in my ears,
If you kiss me on the cheek,
If you kiss me on the cheek.
O flower gifted by God,
What are your eyes searching for, my child?
You are where life begins...
Aaha... aaaa... aaaa...
You are where life begins,
You are where the sky ends.
You came like the breeze,
And stayed as my very breath.
O life welling up in my chest,
O flower gifted by God,
What are your eyes searching for, my child?
A cool flutter in my heart,
A sweet beat in my ears,
If you kiss me on the cheek,
If you kiss me on the cheek.
You are my own,
You are my enemy,
You are love's blooming flower,
You are a thorn in the womb,
You are a sweet, gentle rain,
You are a little strike of thunder,
You are a sweet, gentle rain,
You are a little strike of thunder,
You are the body that is born,
You are the soul departing,
You are the body that is born,
You are the soul departing,
You are the birth brought forth by death.
O flower gifted by God,
What are your eyes searching for, my child?
A cool flutter in my heart,
A sweet beat in my ears,
If you kiss me on the cheek,
If you kiss me on the cheek.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This soulful lullaby from Mani Ratnam's 'Kannathil Muthamittal' captures the bittersweet essence of parental love, adoption, and a child's search for identity. The speaker addresses their adopted daughter with tender reverence, calling her a divine gift while acknowledging the existential pain and curiosity that lingers in her searching eyes. The lyrics weave stark dualities—comparing the child to both sweet rain and sudden thunder, kin and foe, life and death. Ultimately, the song reflects how the child is the center of the parent's universe, bringing supreme joy alongside an aching awareness of her yearning to discover her origins.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Muran (Antithesis)

“Enathu sondham nee / Enathu pagaiyum nee”

Contrasts opposing ideas of 'sondham' (kin) and 'pagai' (foe) to show the emotional complexity the child brings into the parent's life.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Oru deivam thantha poovae”

Compares the adopted child directly to a precious flower gifted by God.

Simile (Uvamai Ani)

“Kaatrai pola nee vanthaiyae”

Uses 'pola' (like) to compare the sudden, gentle arrival of the child to a breeze.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Pirantha udalum nee / Piriyum uyirum nee”

Repetition of the initial 'Pi' sound in 'Pirantha' and 'Piriyum' adds melodic cadence to the poetic structure.

Oxymoron

“Maranam eendra jananam nee”

Pairs contradictory concepts—'Maranam' (death) giving birth to 'Jananam' (life/birth)—to express profound existential rebirth.

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Trivia

Though the provided metadata lists the composer and singer as unknown, the soundtrack was composed by A.R. Rahman, winning him the National Film Award for Best Music Direction. Lyricist Vairamuthu also won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics for this film. Furthermore, the female version of 'Oru Deivam Thantha Poove' marked the legendary debut of singer Chinmayi Sripaada in Tamil film music.

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