Oru Deivam Thantha Poove (Female)
From Kannathil Muthamittal · 2002
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- P. Jayachandran, Chinmayi
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Details
- Kannathil Muthamittal2002
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| {Nenjil jil jil jil | A cool sensation in the heart |
| Kaathil dhil dhil dhil | A soft flutter in the ear |
| Kannathil muthamittaal nee | If you plant a kiss on the cheek |
| Kannathil muthamittaal} (2) | If you plant a kiss on the cheek |
| Female | |
| {Oru deivam thantha poovae | Oh flower bestowed by God |
| Kannil thedal enna thaiyae} (2) | Why is there a search in your eyes, my child? |
| Female | |
| Vaazhvu thodangum idam nee thanae | You are the place where life begins |
| Aahaaa….aaa….aaaa…..aaa…. | Aahaaa….aaa….aaaa…..aaa…. |
| Vaazhvu thodangum idam nee thanae | You are the place where life begins |
| Vaanam mudiyum idam nee thaanae | You are the place where the sky ends |
| Kaatrai pola nee vanthaiyae | You came like the gentle breeze |
| Swasamaaga nee nindraaiyae | You became the very air I breathe |
| Maarbil oorum uyirae | Oh life force welling up in my chest |
| Female | |
| Oru deivam thantha poovae | Oh flower bestowed by God |
| Kannil thedal enna thaiyae | Why is there a search in your eyes, my child? |
| Male | |
| {Nenjil jil jil jil | A cool sensation in the heart |
| Kaathil dhil dhil dhil | A soft flutter in the ear |
| Kannathil muthamittaal nee | If you plant a kiss on the cheek |
| Kannathil muthamittaal} (2) | If you plant a kiss on the cheek |
| Female | |
| Enathu sondham nee | You are my dearest relation |
| Enathu pagaiyum nee | You are also my foe |
| Kaadhal malarum nee | You are the flower of love blooming |
| Karuvil mullum nee | You are a thorn in the womb |
| Female | |
| Chella mazhaiyum nee | You are a sweet shower of rain |
| Chinna idiyum nee | You are a little strike of thunder |
| Chella mazhaiyum nee | You are a sweet shower of rain |
| Chinna idiyum nee | You are a little strike of thunder |
| Female | |
| Pirantha udalum nee | You are the body that was born |
| Piriyum uyirum nee | You are the soul that departs |
| Pirantha udalum nee | You are the body that was born |
| Piriyum uyirum nee | You are the soul that departs |
| Maranam eendra jananam nee | You are the rebirth birthed by death |
| Female | |
| Oru deivam thantha poovae | Oh flower bestowed by God |
| Kannil thedal enna thaiyae | Why is there a search in your eyes, my child? |
| Male | |
| Nenjil jil jil jil | A cool sensation in the heart |
| Kaathil dhil dhil dhil | A soft flutter in the ear |
| Kannathil muthamittaal nee | If you plant a kiss on the cheek |
| Kannathil muthamittaal | If you plant a kiss on the cheek |
{நெஞ்சில் ஜில் ஜில் ஜில் ஜில்
காதில் தில் தில் தில் தில்
கன்னத்தில் முத்தமிட்டால் நீ
கன்னத்தில் முத்தமிட்டால்} (2)
A cool sensation in the heart
A soft flutter in the ear
If you plant a kiss on the cheek
If you plant a kiss on the cheek
{ஒரு தெய்வம் தந்த பூவே
கண்ணில் தேடல் என்ன தாயே} (2)
Oh flower bestowed by God
Why is there a search in your eyes, my child?
வாழ்வு தொடங்கும் இடம் நீதானே...
ஆஹா ...ஆஆஆ...ஆஆஆ.....
வாழ்வு தொடங்கும் இடம் நீதானே
வானம் முடியுமிடம் நீதானே
காற்றைப் போல நீ வந்தாயே
சுவாசமாக நீ நின்றாயே
மார்பில் ஊறும் உயிரே
You are the place where life begins
Aahaaa….aaa….aaaa…..aaa….
You are the place where life begins
You are the place where the sky ends
You came like the gentle breeze
You became the very air I breathe
Oh life force welling up in my chest
ஒரு தெய்வம் தந்த பூவே
கண்ணில் தேடல் என்ன தாயே
Oh flower bestowed by God
Why is there a search in your eyes, my child?
{நெஞ்சில் ஜில் ஜில் ஜில் ஜில்
காதில் தில் தில் தில் தில்
கன்னத்தில் முத்தமிட்டால் நீ
கன்னத்தில் முத்தமிட்டால்} (2)
A cool sensation in the heart
A soft flutter in the ear
If you plant a kiss on the cheek
If you plant a kiss on the cheek
எனது சொந்தம் நீ
எனது பகையும் நீ
காதல் மலரும் நீ
கருவில் முள்ளும் நீ
You are my dearest relation
You are also my foe
You are the flower of love blooming
You are a thorn in the womb
செல்ல மழையும் நீ
சின்ன இடியும் நீ
செல்ல மழையும் நீ
சின்ன இடியும் நீ
You are a sweet shower of rain
You are a little strike of thunder
You are a sweet shower of rain
You are a little strike of thunder
பிறந்த உடலும் நீ
பிரியும் உயிரும் நீ
பிறந்த உடலும் நீ
பிரியும் உயிரும் நீ
மரணம் ஈன்ற ஜனனம் நீ
You are the body that was born
You are the soul that departs
You are the body that was born
You are the soul that departs
You are the rebirth birthed by death
ஒரு தெய்வம் தந்த பூவே
கண்ணில் தேடல் என்ன தாயே
Oh flower bestowed by God
Why is there a search in your eyes, my child?
நெஞ்சில் ஜில் ஜில் ஜில் ஜில்
காதில் தில் தில் தில் தில்
கன்னத்தில் முத்தமிட்டால் நீ
கன்னத்தில் முத்தமிட்டால்
A cool sensation in the heart
A soft flutter in the ear
If you plant a kiss on the cheek
If you plant a kiss on the cheek
{Nenjil jil jil jil
A cool sensation in the heart
Kaathil dhil dhil dhil
A soft flutter in the ear
Kannathil muthamittaal nee
If you plant a kiss on the cheek
Kannathil muthamittaal} (2)
If you plant a kiss on the cheek
{Oru deivam thantha poovae
Oh flower bestowed by God
Kannil thedal enna thaiyae} (2)
Why is there a search in your eyes, my child?
Vaazhvu thodangum idam nee thanae
You are the place where life begins
Aahaaa….aaa….aaaa…..aaa….
Aahaaa….aaa….aaaa…..aaa….
Vaazhvu thodangum idam nee thanae
You are the place where life begins
Vaanam mudiyum idam nee thaanae
You are the place where the sky ends
Kaatrai pola nee vanthaiyae
You came like the gentle breeze
Swasamaaga nee nindraaiyae
You became the very air I breathe
Maarbil oorum uyirae
Oh life force welling up in my chest
Oru deivam thantha poovae
Oh flower bestowed by God
Kannil thedal enna thaiyae
Why is there a search in your eyes, my child?
{Nenjil jil jil jil
A cool sensation in the heart
Kaathil dhil dhil dhil
A soft flutter in the ear
Kannathil muthamittaal nee
If you plant a kiss on the cheek
Kannathil muthamittaal} (2)
If you plant a kiss on the cheek
Enathu sondham nee
You are my dearest relation
Enathu pagaiyum nee
You are also my foe
Kaadhal malarum nee
You are the flower of love blooming
Karuvil mullum nee
You are a thorn in the womb
Chella mazhaiyum nee
You are a sweet shower of rain
Chinna idiyum nee
You are a little strike of thunder
Chella mazhaiyum nee
You are a sweet shower of rain
Chinna idiyum nee
You are a little strike of thunder
Pirantha udalum nee
You are the body that was born
Piriyum uyirum nee
You are the soul that departs
Pirantha udalum nee
You are the body that was born
Piriyum uyirum nee
You are the soul that departs
Maranam eendra jananam nee
You are the rebirth birthed by death
Oru deivam thantha poovae
Oh flower bestowed by God
Kannil thedal enna thaiyae
Why is there a search in your eyes, my child?
Nenjil jil jil jil
A cool sensation in the heart
Kaathil dhil dhil dhil
A soft flutter in the ear
Kannathil muthamittaal nee
If you plant a kiss on the cheek
Kannathil muthamittaal
If you plant a kiss on the cheek
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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