Tholvi Nilayena Ninaithaal
From Oomai Vizhigal · 1986
- Lyricist
- Aabavanan
- Singers
- P. B. Sreenivas, Aabhavanan
- Music director
- Manoj – Gyan
- Details
- Oomai Vizhigal1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Tholvi nilaiyena ninaithaal | If one thinks defeat is a permanent state, |
| Manidhan vaazhvai ninaikkalaama.. | Can one contemplate human life? |
| Tholvi nilaiyena ninaithaal | If one thinks defeat is a permanent state, |
| Manidhan vaazhvai ninaikkalaama… | Can one contemplate human life? |
| Vaazhvai sumaiyena ninaithu | Thinking of life as a burden, |
| Thaayin kanavai midhikkalaama… | Can one trample upon a mother's dream? |
| Male | |
| Urimai izhanthom | We lost our rights, |
| Udaimaiyum izhanthom | We lost our possessions too, |
| Unarvai izhakkalaama… | Should we lose our spirit? |
| Unarvai koduthu | Having given emotion, |
| Uyiraai valartha | Nurtured as life itself, |
| Kanavai marakkalaamaa…. | Can we forget that dream? |
| Male | |
| Tholvi nilaiyena nianaithaal | If one thinks defeat is a permanent state, |
| Manidhan vaazhvai ninaikkalaama… | Can one contemplate human life? |
| Male | |
| Vidiyalukkillai dhooram | Dawn is not far away, |
| Vidiyum manadhil innum yen baaram | Why is there still a burden in the heart that is about to awaken? |
| Un nenjam muzhuvathum veeram | Your heart is filled entirely with bravery, |
| Irunthum kannil innum yen eeram | Yet why is there still moisture in your eyes? |
| Male | |
| Urimai izhanthom | We lost our rights, |
| Udaimaiyum izhanthom | We lost our possessions too, |
| Unarvai izhakkalaama… | Should we lose our spirit? |
| Chorus :Unarvai koduthu | Chorus: Having given emotion, |
| Uyiraai valartha | Nurtured as life itself, |
| Kanavai marakkalaamaa…. | Can we forget that dream? |
| Chorus | |
| Vidiyalukkillai dhooram | Dawn is not far away, |
| Vidiyum manadhil innum yen baaram | Why is there still a burden in the heart that is about to awaken? |
| Un nenjam muzhuvathum veeram | Your heart is filled entirely with bravery, |
| Irunthum kannil innum yen eeram | Yet why is there still moisture in your eyes? |
| Male | |
| Yuddhangal thondrattum | Let wars arise, |
| Rathangal sindhattum | Let blood be spilled, |
| Paadhai maaralaama… | Should we change our path? |
| Rathathin veppathil | In the heat of blood, |
| Achangal vegattum | Let fears burn away, |
| Kolgai saagalaama…. | Should principles die? |
| Chorus | |
| Urimai izhanthom | We lost our rights, |
| Udaimaiyum izhanthom | We lost our possessions too, |
| Unarvai izhakkalaama… | Should we lose our spirit? |
| Unarvai koduthu | Having given emotion, |
| Uyiraai valartha | Nurtured as life itself, |
| Kanavai marakkalaamaa…. | Can we forget that dream? |
தோல்வி நிலையென நினைத்தால்
மனிதன் வாழ்வை நினைக்கலாமா....
தோல்வி நிலையென நினைத்தால்
மனிதன் வாழ்வை நினைக்கலாமா...
வாழ்வை சுமையென நினைத்து
தாயின் கனவை மிதிக்கலாமா....
If one thinks defeat is a permanent state,
Can one contemplate human life?
If one thinks defeat is a permanent state,
Can one contemplate human life?
Thinking of life as a burden,
Can one trample upon a mother's dream?
உரிமை இழந்தோம்
உடமையும் இழந்தோம்
உணர்வை இழக்கலாமா....
உணர்வை கொடுத்து
உயிராய் வளர்த்த
கனவை மறக்கலாமா......
We lost our rights,
We lost our possessions too,
Should we lose our spirit?
Having given emotion,
Nurtured as life itself,
Can we forget that dream?
தோல்வி நிலையென நினைத்தால்
மனிதன் வாழ்வை நினைக்கலாமா....
If one thinks defeat is a permanent state,
Can one contemplate human life?
விடியலுக்கில்லை தூரம்
விடியும் மனதில் இன்னும் ஏன் பாரம்
உன் நெஞ்சம் முழுவதும் வீரம்
இருந்தும் கண்ணில் இன்னும் ஏன் ஈரம்
Dawn is not far away,
Why is there still a burden in the heart that is about to awaken?
Your heart is filled entirely with bravery,
Yet why is there still moisture in your eyes?
உரிமை இழந்தோம்
உடமையும் இழந்தோம்
உணர்வை இழக்கலாமா.....
குழு :
உணர்வை கொடுத்து
உயிராய் வளர்த்த
கனவை மறக்கலாமா.....
We lost our rights,
We lost our possessions too,
Should we lose our spirit?
Chorus: Having given emotion,
Nurtured as life itself,
Can we forget that dream?
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
தோல்வி நிலையென நினைத்தால்....
மனிதன் வாழ்வை நினைக்கலாமா
வாழ்வை சுமையென நினைத்து
தாயின் கனவை மிதிக்கலாமா....
Dawn is not far away,
Why is there still a burden in the heart that is about to awaken?
Your heart is filled entirely with bravery,
Yet why is there still moisture in your eyes?
விடியலுக்கில்லை தூரம்
விடியும் மனதில் இன்னும் ஏன் பாரம்
உன் நெஞ்சம் முழுவதும் வீரம்
இருந்தும் கண்ணில் இன்னும் ஏன் ஈரம்
Let wars arise,
Let blood be spilled,
Should we change our path?
In the heat of blood,
Let fears burn away,
Should principles die?
யுத்தங்கள் தோன்றட்டும்
ரத்தங்கள் சிந்தட்டும்
பாதை மாறலாமா...
ரத்தத்தின் வெப்பத்தில்
அச்சங்கள் வேகட்டும்
கொள்கை சாகலாமா.....
We lost our rights,
We lost our possessions too,
Should we lose our spirit?
Having given emotion,
Nurtured as life itself,
Can we forget that dream?
உரிமை இழந்தோம்
உடமையும் இழந்தோம்
உணர்வை இழக்கலாமா....
உணர்வை கொடுத்து
உயிராய் வளர்த்த
கனவை மறக்கலாமா...
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
யுத்தங்கள் தோன்றட்டும்
ரத்தங்கள் சிந்தட்டும்
பாதை மாறலாமா.....
ரத்தத்தின் வெப்பத்தில்
அச்சங்கள் வேகட்டும்
கொள்கை சாகலாமா....
Tholvi nilaiyena ninaithaal
If one thinks defeat is a permanent state,
Manidhan vaazhvai ninaikkalaama..
Can one contemplate human life?
Tholvi nilaiyena ninaithaal
If one thinks defeat is a permanent state,
Manidhan vaazhvai ninaikkalaama…
Can one contemplate human life?
Vaazhvai sumaiyena ninaithu
Thinking of life as a burden,
Thaayin kanavai midhikkalaama…
Can one trample upon a mother's dream?
Urimai izhanthom
We lost our rights,
Udaimaiyum izhanthom
We lost our possessions too,
Unarvai izhakkalaama…
Should we lose our spirit?
Unarvai koduthu
Having given emotion,
Uyiraai valartha
Nurtured as life itself,
Kanavai marakkalaamaa….
Can we forget that dream?
Tholvi nilaiyena nianaithaal
If one thinks defeat is a permanent state,
Manidhan vaazhvai ninaikkalaama…
Can one contemplate human life?
Vidiyalukkillai dhooram
Dawn is not far away,
Vidiyum manadhil innum yen baaram
Why is there still a burden in the heart that is about to awaken?
Un nenjam muzhuvathum veeram
Your heart is filled entirely with bravery,
Irunthum kannil innum yen eeram
Yet why is there still moisture in your eyes?
Urimai izhanthom
We lost our rights,
Udaimaiyum izhanthom
We lost our possessions too,
Unarvai izhakkalaama…
Should we lose our spirit?
Chorus :Unarvai koduthu
Chorus: Having given emotion,
Uyiraai valartha
Nurtured as life itself,
Kanavai marakkalaamaa….
Can we forget that dream?
Vidiyalukkillai dhooram
Dawn is not far away,
Vidiyum manadhil innum yen baaram
Why is there still a burden in the heart that is about to awaken?
Un nenjam muzhuvathum veeram
Your heart is filled entirely with bravery,
Irunthum kannil innum yen eeram
Yet why is there still moisture in your eyes?
Yuddhangal thondrattum
Let wars arise,
Rathangal sindhattum
Let blood be spilled,
Paadhai maaralaama…
Should we change our path?
Rathathin veppathil
In the heat of blood,
Achangal vegattum
Let fears burn away,
Kolgai saagalaama….
Should principles die?
Urimai izhanthom
We lost our rights,
Udaimaiyum izhanthom
We lost our possessions too,
Unarvai izhakkalaama…
Should we lose our spirit?
Unarvai koduthu
Having given emotion,
Uyiraai valartha
Nurtured as life itself,
Kanavai marakkalaamaa….
Can we forget that dream?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Tholvi Nilaiyena Ninaithaal from the film Oomai Vizhigal (1986) is a high-spirited motivational anthem urging perseverance in the face of extreme adversity. The lyrics argue that defeat is merely a temporary state and should never lead a person to abandon life, dignity, or motherly dreams. Even if material wealth and rights are stripped away, one must never surrender their inner spirit, self-respect, or core principles.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Urimai izhanthom / Udaimaiyum izhanthom / Unarvai izhakkalaama…”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'U' in consecutive lines ('Urimai', 'Udaimaiyum', 'Unarvai') creates an emphatic rhythm.
Edhukai (Second Letter Assonance)
“Yuddhangal thondrattum / Rathangal sindhattum”
Matching of the second consonant sound across lines to build melodic consistency.
Metaphor
“Vidiyalukkillai dhooram”
'Vidiyal' (Dawn) is used as a metaphor for liberation, relief, and the end of dark struggles.
Rhetorical Questioning
“Vaazhvai sumaiyena ninaithu / Thaayin kanavai midhikkalaama…”
The lyricist repeatedly uses rhetorical questions ending in '-aama' to provoke deep reflection and moral awakening.
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Trivia
Oomai Vizhigal (1986) was a pathbreaking thriller created by film institute students, directed by Aravindraj and written/produced by Aabavanan. The music was composed by the duo Manoj-Gyan along with Aabavanan. Sung by the veteran legend P. B. Sreenivas, this song remains an iconic motivational track in Tamil popular culture, often quoted in speeches and inspiring literature.
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