S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela sing ‘Manathile Oru Paattu Female’ from the album Dhayam Onnu. Gangai Amaran writes the lyrics, while Ilayaraja composes the tune. The song is a heartfelt tribute to motherhood, wrapped in the morning ‘Bhoopalam’ raga.
Released: November 24, 2021
Manathile Oru Paattu Female
P.Susheela | S.P. Balasubrahmanyam • From “Dhayam Onnu”
Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Composer
Ilayaraja
Dhayam Onnu’s Manathile Oru Paattu Female Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Gangai Amaran describes a song born in the heart, with rain and clouds joining to bless the melody. The poet mentions a ‘garland made of songs,’ a metaphor for the endless love and devotion to a mother. The lyricist captures the purity of joy through this melody.
Manadhile Oru PattuA song is born inside my heart,
Mazhai Varum Adhai Kettuand the rain comes down to hear it.
Manadhile Oru PattuA song is born inside my heart,
Mazhai Varum Adhai Kettuand the rain comes down to hear it.
Idhu Bhoopalam Pudhu AlolamIt’s a morning ‘Bhoopalam’ raga, a gentle new lullaby,
Vizhi Poovum Malarum Kalai Neramand your eyes, like flowers, will open with the dawn.
Manadhile Oru PattuA song is born inside my heart,
Mazhai Varum Adhai Kettuand the rain comes down to hear it.
Kodai Neer Megham KoodumThe summer clouds will gather close,
Kodi Sangeetham Padumand sing a million melodies.
Parvai Neeyendru ThedumMy gaze will search, looking only for you,
Pasam Nenjodu Moodumwhile this love envelops my heart.
Ikavinjan PadathaA poem that this poet never wrote,
Kavidhai Neeyethat is exactly what you are.
Mozhiyil KooradhaA truth that can’t be told with words,
Enadhu Thaye 2is what you are, my own mother.
Idhu Oru Suga RagamThis is a melody of pure joy,
Idhil Varum Pala Bavamand so many feelings arise from it.
Padikkiren PadikkirenI sing it over and over again,
Mazhai Megam Kudaand even the clouds filled with rain,
Vazhthu Koorumcall out their blessings for you.
Manadhile Oru PattuA song is born inside my heart,
Mazhai Varum Adhai Kettuand the rain comes down to hear it.
Neeyum Noorandu VazhaMay you live for a hundred years,
Neram Ponnaga Maraand may your days turn into gold.
Nanum Pamalai PodaI’ll weave you a garland made of songs,
Tholil Nan Vanthu Soodaand come to place it on your shoulders.
Enathu RagangalAll of my own melodies,
Ezhuthum Vedhambecome the sacred text I write.
Pudhiya DhagangalA brand new kind of thirst,
Vizhiyil Oorum 2is welling up within my eyes.
Ezhundhu VaArise now, come forward,
Ilam Poove Isaiyile Azhaithenemy young flower, I’ve called to you with music.
Inimaigal ThodarkadhaiOur sweetness is a story that never ends,
Ini Sogam Yedhu Serum Podhuso what sorrow could ever reach us when we’re one?
Manadhile Oru PattuA song is born inside my heart,
Mazhai Varum Adhai Kettuand the rain comes down to hear it.
Idhu Bhoopalam Pudhu AlolamIt’s a morning ‘Bhoopalam’ raga, a gentle new lullaby,
Vizhi Poovum Malarum Kalai Neramand your eyes, like flowers, will open with the dawn.
Manadhile Oru PattuA song is born inside my heart,
Mazhai Varum Adhai Kettuand the rain comes down to hear it.
What does ‘Manathile Oru Paattu Female’ mean? The lyrics express a mother’s love and blessings. S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela deliver this Tamil classic with timeless warmth.
