Ilaiyaraaja’s composition for the 2022 album ‘Clap’ pairs with Palani Bharathi’s Tamil lyrics addressing self-imposed limitations. Their collaboration creates a motivational push against hesitation through direct questions.
Released: March 10, 2022
Manadhai En Moodinaai
Ilaiyaraaja | Palani Bharathi • From “Clap”
Manadhai En Moodinaai Lyrics Meaning Ilaiyaraaja | Palani Bharathi | Clap
Pazhani Bharathi challenges listeners with natural parallels: fish swim and birds fly without instruction. The lyricist declares ‘Life will be as your thoughts are’ to emphasize mental determination over external guidance.
Manadhai Yen Moodinai NeeWhy have you closed your heart?
Thirandhu Vei SelvameOpen it, my treasure.
Ullam Urudhi KondaleIf your heart is firm,
Ulagam Un Kaiyilethe world is in your hands.
Vazhvu UnakagaveLife is just for you,
Pookum Kalam Idhuthis is the time to blossom.
Sorvu VendamadaDon’t be weary,
Chinna Paruvam Idhuthis is your youth.
Sirumeen Neendhi PogaFor the small fish to swim,
Solli Thandhargaladid anyone teach them?
Kuyilgal Parandhu SellaFor the cuckoos to fly away,
Padam Sonnargaladid anyone give them lessons?
Manadhai Yen Moodinai NeeWhy have you closed your heart?
Thirandhu Vei SelvameOpen it, my treasure.
Manadhai Yen Moodinai NeeWhy have you closed your heart?
Thirandhu Vei SelvameOpen it, my treasure.
Padhaigal Pottu ThanaIt’s only after paving their paths,
Megangal Vanil Pogumthat clouds travel across the sky.
Vidhigalai Than Vagutha PinbuIt’s only after setting their course,
Thenaga Thendral Veesumthat the southern breeze blows.
Malarum Malar VanathileIn a blooming garden of flowers,
Oru Sila Sedigal Poothalumeven if only a few plants blossom,
Pothidum Malargale Pookumit’s the fragrant flowers that bloom.
Pootha Malar Pola Nee VaCome like a flower that has bloomed,
Malarndhu Manam Veesa Vacome and spread your fragrance.
Aruvi Pola Kuruvi PolaLike a waterfall, like a sparrow,
Manathu Marattumelet your heart be transformed.
Manadhai Yen Moodinai NeeWhy have you closed your heart?
Thirandhu Vei SelvameOpen it, my treasure.
Ullam Urudhi KondaleIf your heart is firm,
Ulagam Un Kaiyilethe world is in your hands.
Thoongathe Thoongum VizhigalDon’t fall asleep, for sleeping eyes,
Parkathe Pudhiya Vidiyalwon’t see the new dawn.
Ennam Pol Vazhvu IrukkumLife will be just as you think,
Enni Par Sakthi Pirakkumjust think, and power will be born.
Thayin Madi PolaveJust like a mother’s lap,
Unakkoru Thandhai Tholunduyou have a father’s shoulder.
Vetri Varum Ullam ThalaradheVictory will come, don’t let your heart falter.
Virudhum Poo MalaiyumAwards and flower garlands,
Thozhil Thannal Vizhumwill naturally fall on your shoulders.
Vetri Tholvi Ellai IllaVictory and defeat aren’t the limits,
Odi Konde Irujust keep on running.
Manadhai Yen Moodinai NeeWhy have you closed your heart?
Thirandhu Vei SelvameOpen it, my treasure.
Ullam Urudhi KondaleIf your heart is firm,
Ulagam Un Kaiyilethe world is in your hands.
Vazhvu UnakagaveLife is just for you,
Pookum Kalam Idhuthis is the time to blossom.
Sorvu VendamadaDon’t be weary,
Chinna Paruvam Idhuthis is your youth.
Sirumeen Neendhi PogaFor the small fish to swim,
Solli Thandhargaladid anyone teach them?
Kuyilgal Parandhu SellaFor the cuckoos to fly away,
Padam Sonnargaladid anyone give them lessons?
Manadhai Yen Moodinai NeeWhy have you closed your heart?
Thirandhu Vei SelvameOpen it, my treasure.
Manadhai Yen Moodinai NeeWhy have you closed your heart?
Thirandhu Vei SelvameOpen it, my treasure.
Manadhai En Moodinaai Music Video
Persistent action defines the Manadhai En Moodinaai lyrics meaning, framing youth as growth time without fatigue. Ilaiyaraaja’s arrangement reinforces urgency through rhythmic insistence.