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Lyrics & meaning

Ye Rasa

From Maamanithan · 2021

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singer
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Music directors
Yuvan Shankar Raja, Ilayaraja
Movie name
Maamanithan
Movie release year
2021
Lyrics added on
18 Apr 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ho oo oo oo oo
Nenachathonnu nenachathonnu
Nenachathonnu ho ho oo
Nenachathonnu nadanthathonnu
Ye rasa
Nee kettathonnu kedachathonnu
Ye rasa
Aadi odi alainchathenna
Ye rasa
Nee onnaithedi tholachathenna
Ye rasa
Vaazhkkai onnum baaram illa
Vaa laesa
Nambikkaiya vittu vidaatha
Vaa rasa
Thannambikkai onnae onnu
Podhaathaa
Un sogam theerum paadhai maarum
Vaa rasa
Nenachathonnu nadanthathonnu
Ye rasa
Nee kettathonnu kedachathonnu
Ye rasa
Hoo oo oo
Thannaala ethuvum inga
Maaraporathillai
Munnala neeyum ezhunthu
Vaa mella
Yaaraala aagumunnu
Malaichupoyi ninna
Unnaala edhuvum mudiyum
Vaa munna
Ellaarukkum neram varum
Nallaarukkum kaalam varum
Maatrangal thaan maaraathathu
Un Vaazhkkaiyum Kaimaaruthu
Appapppa deivamum kuttividum
Appothaan buthi varum
Ennangal unnidam sutham endraal
Vetri unnai sutri varum
Nenachathonnu nadanthathonnu
Ye rasa
Nee kettathonnu kedachathonnu
Ye rasa
Thaana raa aa ree raa naa naa naa…..
Ho oo oo oo oo
You thought of one thing, thought of one thing
You thought of one thing, ho ho oo
You thought of one thing, but something else happened
Oh my dear
You asked for one thing, but received another
Oh my dear
Why did you run around and wear yourself out?
Oh my dear
In searching for yourself, what did you end up losing?
Oh my dear
Life is not a burden at all
Come with a light heart
Don't lose hope
Come on, my dear
Isn't self-confidence alone
enough for you?
Your sorrow will end, your path will change
Come on, my dear
You thought of one thing, but something else happened
Oh my dear
You asked for one thing, but received another
Oh my dear
Ho oo oo
Nothing around here
is going to change on its own
Rise up and step forward,
come along slowly
If you stand frozen wondering
who could ever do it,
remember that you can do anything—
come forward!
Everyone gets their time
A good time will come for you too
Change is the only thing that never changes
Your life is taking a new turn too
At times, God will give you a little knock
Only then will wisdom dawn
If your intentions are pure,
success will come looking for you
You thought of one thing, but something else happened
Oh my dear
You asked for one thing, but received another
Oh my dear
Thaana ra aa ree ra naa naa naa…
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Ye Rasa' (also referred to as 'Nenachathonnu') from the film 'Maamanithan' is a comforting and motivational reflection on life's unexpected turns. When reality fails to match expectations and pursuing a dream leads to loss, the lyricist gently reminds the listener that life is not an unbearable burden. Through comforting words addressed tenderly as 'Rasa', the song emphasizes self-reliance, hope, and resilience.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Antithesis / Contrast

“Nenachathonnu nadanthathonnu”

Juxtaposes human expectation ('Nenachathu') with actual reality ('Nadanthathu') to describe life's unpredictable twists.

Paradox

“Maatrangal thaan maaraathathu”

Uses the timeless philosophical paradox that change ('Maatrangal') is the only constant ('maaraathathu').

Refrain / Endearment

“Ye rasa”

The affectionate term 'Ye rasa' ('Oh my dear king/son') is repeated throughout to create an empathetic, parental tone.

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Trivia

The soundtrack of 'Maamanithan' marks a rare and historic musical collaboration between the legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja and his son Yuvan Shankar Raja, who jointly composed the music for the film.

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