Oru Osaiyindri Mounamaga
From Paritchaikku Neramachu · 1982
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Paritchaikku Neramachu1982
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Oru osaiyindri mounamaaga | Without making a sound, silently, |
| Uranguvathval manathu | Her mind slumbers. |
| Adhil iyakkam illai mayakkam illai | There is no movement in it, no illusion, |
| Amaithiyaana pozhuthu | It is a peaceful time. |
| Male | |
| Oru osaiyindri mounamaaga | Without making a sound, silently, |
| Uranguvathval manathu | Her mind slumbers. |
| Adhil iyakkam illai mayakkam illai | There is no movement in it, no illusion, |
| Amaithiyaana pozhuthu | It is a peaceful time. |
| Male | |
| Thayae indru saeyaanaal | Today, the mother has turned into a child, |
| Thannilai maranthaal | She has lost awareness of herself. |
| Thayae indru saeyaanaal | Today, the mother has turned into a child, |
| Thannilai maranthaal | She has lost awareness of herself. |
| Male | |
| Aval thalaivan ingu thaayaanaan | Her husband here has become a mother to her, |
| Thondugal seithaan | He has rendered selfless service. |
| Aval thalaivan ingu thaayaanaan | Her husband here has become a mother to her, |
| Thondugal seithaan | He has rendered selfless service. |
| Male | |
| Oru osaiyindri mounamaaga | Without making a sound, silently, |
| Uranguvathval manathu | Her mind slumbers. |
| Adhil iyakkam illai mayakkam illai | There is no movement in it, no illusion, |
| Amaithiyaana pozhuthu | It is a peaceful time. |
| Male | |
| Thaaram ennum aadharaam…mm | When the pillar of support called the wife… mm |
| Saainthidum neram | leans and falls down, |
| Adhai thaangum paaram perumpaaram | The massive burden of bearing that weight |
| Thalaivanai serum | Falls upon the husband. |
| Adhai thaangum paaram perumpaaram | The massive burden of bearing that weight |
| Thalaivanai serum | Falls upon the husband. |
| Male | |
| Ullam ennum neerodai | The stream called the heart |
| Kaainthathu ingae | Has dried up here. |
| Ini unarvil pongum alai osai | From now on, where can one hear |
| Ketpathu engae | The sound of surging waves of emotion? |
| Ini unarvil pongum alai osai | From now on, where can one hear |
| Ketpathu engae | The sound of surging waves of emotion? |
| Male | |
| Oru osaiyindri mounamaaga | Without making a sound, silently, |
| Uranguvathval manathu | Her mind slumbers. |
| Adhil iyakkam illai mayakkam illai | There is no movement in it, no illusion, |
| Amaithiyaana pozhuthu | It is a peaceful time. |
| Amaithiyaana pozhuthu | A peaceful time. |
ஒரு ஓசையின்றி மெளனமாக
உறங்குதவள் மனது
அதில் இயக்கம் இல்லை மயக்கம் இல்லை
அமைதியான பொழுது....
Without making a sound, silently,
Her mind slumbers.
There is no movement in it, no illusion,
It is a peaceful time.
ஒரு ஓசையின்றி மெளனமாக
உறங்குதவள் மனது
அதில் இயக்கம் இல்லை மயக்கம் இல்லை
அமைதியான பொழுது....
Without making a sound, silently,
Her mind slumbers.
There is no movement in it, no illusion,
It is a peaceful time.
தாயே இன்று சேயானாள்
தன்னிலை மறந்தாள்
தாயே இன்று சேயானாள்
தன்னிலை மறந்தாள்
Today, the mother has turned into a child,
She has lost awareness of herself.
Today, the mother has turned into a child,
She has lost awareness of herself.
அவள் தலைவன் இங்கு தாயானான்
தொண்டுகள் செய்தான்.....
அவள் தலைவன் இங்கு தாயானான்
தொண்டுகள் செய்தான்.....
Her husband here has become a mother to her,
He has rendered selfless service.
Her husband here has become a mother to her,
He has rendered selfless service.
ஒரு ஓசையின்றி மெளனமாக
உறங்குதவள் மனது
அதில் இயக்கம் இல்லை மயக்கம் இல்லை
அமைதியான பொழுது....
Without making a sound, silently,
Her mind slumbers.
There is no movement in it, no illusion,
It is a peaceful time.
தாரம் என்னும் ஆதாரம்....ம்ம்....
சாய்ந்திடும் நேரம்
அதை தாங்கும் பாரம் பெரும்பாரம்
தலைவனைச் சேரும்
அதை தாங்கும் பாரம் பெரும்பாரம்
தலைவனைச் சேரும்.....
When the pillar of support called the wife… mm
leans and falls down,
The massive burden of bearing that weight
Falls upon the husband.
The massive burden of bearing that weight
Falls upon the husband.
உள்ளம் என்னும் நீரோடை
காய்ந்தது இங்கே
இனி உணர்வில் பொங்கும் அலை ஓசை
கேட்பது எங்கே
இனி உணர்வில் பொங்கும் அலை ஓசை
கேட்பது எங்கே
The stream called the heart
Has dried up here.
From now on, where can one hear
The sound of surging waves of emotion?
From now on, where can one hear
The sound of surging waves of emotion?
ஒரு ஓசையின்றி மெளனமாக
உறங்குதவள் மனது
அதில் இயக்கம் இல்லை மயக்கம் இல்லை
அமைதியான பொழுது.......
அமைதியான பொழுது.....
Without making a sound, silently,
Her mind slumbers.
There is no movement in it, no illusion,
It is a peaceful time.
A peaceful time.
Oru osaiyindri mounamaaga
Without making a sound, silently,
Uranguvathval manathu
Her mind slumbers.
Adhil iyakkam illai mayakkam illai
There is no movement in it, no illusion,
Amaithiyaana pozhuthu
It is a peaceful time.
Oru osaiyindri mounamaaga
Without making a sound, silently,
Uranguvathval manathu
Her mind slumbers.
Adhil iyakkam illai mayakkam illai
There is no movement in it, no illusion,
Amaithiyaana pozhuthu
It is a peaceful time.
Thayae indru saeyaanaal
Today, the mother has turned into a child,
Thannilai maranthaal
She has lost awareness of herself.
Thayae indru saeyaanaal
Today, the mother has turned into a child,
Thannilai maranthaal
She has lost awareness of herself.
Aval thalaivan ingu thaayaanaan
Her husband here has become a mother to her,
Thondugal seithaan
He has rendered selfless service.
Aval thalaivan ingu thaayaanaan
Her husband here has become a mother to her,
Thondugal seithaan
He has rendered selfless service.
Oru osaiyindri mounamaaga
Without making a sound, silently,
Uranguvathval manathu
Her mind slumbers.
Adhil iyakkam illai mayakkam illai
There is no movement in it, no illusion,
Amaithiyaana pozhuthu
It is a peaceful time.
Thaaram ennum aadharaam…mm
When the pillar of support called the wife… mm
Saainthidum neram
leans and falls down,
Adhai thaangum paaram perumpaaram
The massive burden of bearing that weight
Thalaivanai serum
Falls upon the husband.
Adhai thaangum paaram perumpaaram
The massive burden of bearing that weight
Thalaivanai serum
Falls upon the husband.
Ullam ennum neerodai
The stream called the heart
Kaainthathu ingae
Has dried up here.
Ini unarvil pongum alai osai
From now on, where can one hear
Ketpathu engae
The sound of surging waves of emotion?
Ini unarvil pongum alai osai
From now on, where can one hear
Ketpathu engae
The sound of surging waves of emotion?
Oru osaiyindri mounamaaga
Without making a sound, silently,
Uranguvathval manathu
Her mind slumbers.
Adhil iyakkam illai mayakkam illai
There is no movement in it, no illusion,
Amaithiyaana pozhuthu
It is a peaceful time.
Amaithiyaana pozhuthu
A peaceful time.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poignant song depicts a tragic state of mind and health involving a woman who has lost her mental awareness or consciousness. Her mind lies still and silent, devoid of thought, motion, or desire. In a touching role reversal, the mother has become like an innocent child needing tender care, while her husband steps into the maternal role to look after her with devotion and sorrow. The lyrics reflect on how the wife, once the firm foundation of the household, has now collapsed under life's strains, leaving the heavy burden on the husband's shoulders. The stream of her feelings has dried up, leaving behind an agonizing quietness. Through lush metaphors and somber tone, the song explores unconditional love, duty, and deep tragedy in marriage.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ullam ennum neerodai”
The human heart/mind is metaphorically compared to a flowing stream ('neerodai') that has now dried up.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Thaaram ennum aadharaam”
The wife ('thaaram') is directly compared to the structural foundation/support ('aadharaam') of the family.
Role Reversal / Contrast (Muran / Anthesis)
“Thayae indru saeyaanaal ... Aval thalaivan ingu thaayaanaan”
Presents a stark contrast where the mother becomes the child ('saey') and the husband ('thalaivan') becomes the mother ('thaay') to care for her.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Oru osaiyindri mounamaaga / Uranguvathval manathu”
The repetition of the initial vowel sounds ('O-' / 'U-') creates a rhythmic auditory harmony.
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Trivia
'Paritchaikku Neramachu' (1982) is a drama film directed by Muktha Srinivasan, based on a popular stage play written by Cho Ramaswamy. The song features a deeply expressive vocal performance by P. Jayachandran, set to music by Mellisai Mannar M. S. Viswanathan with evocative lyricism by Vaali.
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