Santhosh Venky’s ‘Cheli Mohame’ from the album ‘Shantala’ captures a desperate longing for reunion. Lyricist A.R.P. Jayaram frames separation as existential collapse, intensified by Vishal Chandrashekhar’s swelling strings.
Released: November 19, 2023
Cheli Mohame
Santhosh Venky • From “Shantala”
Cheli Mohame Lyrics Translation Santhosh Venky | Shantala
Jayaram describes the moment apart as ‘life leaving the body,’ then shifts to breath returning upon reunion. Santhosh Venky’s vocals escalate from hollow despair to swelling relief.
En Penmaiyil Mugam KaanaTo see your face within my soul,
Thedi Thirinthen ThirinthenI wandered and wandered, searching for you.
Enai Neengiyae Nee Ponadhengu SolTell me, where’ve you gone after leaving me?
Vaazhumo En UyireWill my life even survive?
Unnai Pirindha NodiyilaeThe very moment I was parted from you,
Uyirum Piriyum Manasae ManasaeMy life feels like it’s leaving me, oh my heart.
Unnai Edhiril PaarthapinnaeNow that I’ve seen you standing before me,
Swaasam Moochu VaruthaeMy breath’s finally returning to me.
O ManasaeOh, my heart.
En Penmaiyil Mugam KaanaTo see your face within my soul,
Thedi Thirinthen ThirinthenI wandered and wandered, searching for you.
Enai Neengiyae Nee Ponadhengu SolTell me, where’ve you gone after leaving me?
Vaazhumo En UyireWill my life even survive?
Kodi Marantha Kuru MalaraaiLike a tiny flower the vine’s forgotten,
Indha Idhayam Thavikkum MugiyaeThis heart of mine suffers, my dear ‘bud’.
Un Jathiyum NaanaeI’m the ‘rhythmic beat’ to your life,
Sadhirattam Thaane Sagiyae SagiyaeAnd we’re the ‘traditional dance’ itself, my dear.
Arugilae Neeyum IrukkiraaiYou’re right here beside me,
Udhirntha En Uyir NeelavaeSo my fallen life can continue once more.
Kalai Devan Sernthathae BandhamaeOur bond was formed by the God of Art,
Idhu En Pudhu JenmamaeThis is truly my new birth.
Manam Ondrenavae InaiyaveAs our hearts join together as one,
Endrum Nee En ThunaiviyaeYou’ll always be my partner.
Piramanam IdugindrenI’m making a sacred vow to you,
Kaadhal Pranayam ThodargindrenI’ll keep this ‘breath of love’ alive forever.
En Penmaiyil Mugam KaanaTo see your face within my soul,
Thedi Thirinthen ThirinthenI wandered and wandered, searching for you.
Enai Neengiyae Nee Ponadhengu SolTell me, where’ve you gone after leaving me?
Vaazhumo En UyireWill my life even survive?
Cheli Mohame Music Video
Existential dependence anchors the ‘Cheli Mohame’ lyrics meaning, with reunion framed as rebirth. Vishal Chandrashekhar’s composition mirrors this journey from fragility to wholeness.