A.R. Rahman and Arivu create intense urgency in ‘Manna Maamanna’ from the Maamannan album. Arivu’s raw vocals and revolutionary lyrics drive this primal call for change. Rahman’s composition builds rhythmic tension around the central chant demanding collective awakening.
Released: June 1, 2023
Manna Maamanna
A.R. Rahman | Arivu • From “Maamannan”
Manna Maamanna Lyrics Translation (from “Maamannan”)
Arivu describes a sound rising ‘from charred ashes everywhere’ that gains wings for flight. His lyrics reject obedience – ‘My heart accepts no fear’ confronts oppressive forces directly. The repeated question ‘Do you hear my voice?’ anchors the track’s defiant tone.
Oosa Oosa OosaThe sound, the sound, the sound.
Kekkutha En BaasaDo you hear my voice?
Oosa Oosa OosaThe sound, the sound, the sound.
Kekkutha En BaasaDo you hear my voice?
Enakkulle Oru OosaThere’s a sound rising within me.
Therakkuthe Pudhu VaasaIt’s opening a new gateway.
Naan Pazhasellam Thooki VeesaAs I cast away everything from the past.
Kekkutha En BaasaDo you hear my voice?
Enakkulle Oru OosaThere’s a sound rising within me.
Therakkuthe Pudhu VaasaIt’s opening a new gateway.
Naan Pazhasellam Thooki VeesaAs I cast away everything from the past.
Kekkutha En BaasaDo you hear my voice?
Oosa Oosa OosaThe sound, the sound, the sound.
Kekkutha En BaasaDo you hear my voice?
Oosa Oosa OosaThe sound, the sound, the sound.
Enathu Ural IdamFrom my grinding mortar,
Nilai Nitham Tharum OosaComes the sound that gives daily sustenance.
Kadal Mazhai KadanthidumIt crosses the oceans and the rains,
Adangidaa OosaThis untamable sound.
Yaarukkum KetkaathuIt won’t obey anyone.
En Kaathil Olam NikkaathuThe wailing in my ears won’t cease.
Oorettum PaakkaathuIt won’t look for the town’s approval.
En Ullam Acham ErkaathuMy heart accepts no fear.
Karukinindra Sambal EngumFrom the charred ashes everywhere,
Siragadikkum OosaThe sound takes flight on new wings.
Kadanrhu Vantha Paathai EngumAll along the path I’ve crossed,
Ezhunthu Nirkkum OosaThe sound rises and stands tall.
Nathiyitta Valaigal YaavumLike fish cutting through the nets
Meenarukkum OosaCast into the river, this sound severs boundaries.
Naai Ethirthu Pei EthirthuDefying dogs, defying demons,
Naan Kuraikkum OosaIs the sound of my defiant roar.
Pisakidathu Mella Kaathil VanthuWithout failing, it comes slowly to the ear,
Munnar PesaTo speak of what lies ahead.
Iravai Thondi VanthaDigging through the night,
Oliyai Kandu Kangal KoosaThe eyes dazzle at the sight of the light.
Adiyin Oosai VanthuThe sound of footsteps arrives,
Idhayamengum Vazhiyai PesaSpeaking the way to the whole heart.
VazhumasaTo live and thrive,
En Vinmeenathu Paathai KaattaMy star appears to show the path.
Oosa Oosa OosaThe sound, the sound, the sound.
Kekkutha En BaasaDo you hear my voice?
Oosa Oosa OosaThe sound, the sound, the sound.
Kekkutha En BaasaDo you hear my voice?
Iravin OosaThe sound of the night,
Athu Poochi OosaIs the sound of the insects.
Pagalin OosaThe sound of the day,
Athu Veyilin OosaIs the sound of the heat.
Vaanin OosaThe sound of the sky,
Athu Paravai OosaIs the sound of the birds.
Vazhiyin OosaThe sound of the path,
Athu ParaiyoosaIs the beat of the ‘Parai’ drum.
Oosa Oosa OosaThe sound, the sound, the sound.
OosaThe sound.
Kekkutha En BaasaDo you hear my voice?
BaasaMy voice.
Oosa Oosa OosaThe sound, the sound, the sound.
Kekkutha En BaasaDo you hear my voice?
Pazhaya Ennam TholaiyaFor the old thoughts to perish,
Pudhiya Vannam VaraiyaFor new colors to be painted,
Enathu Kannethirae MannathiridaFor the earth to tremble before my eyes,
Mannan ViraiyaFor the King to rush forth,
Kodi Vaanum AriyaFor the billion skies to know,
Uriya Nenjam EriyaFor the rightful heart to ignite,
Thagida Thathoom Tha Thathoom(Rhythmic chant of battle)
Thaga Yutham ThodaraFor the righteous war to continue.
Iruvizhi Erigira Siru PoriThe small spark burning in my two eyes,
Vedipada Karunira KaramathuIs ready to explode in my black hand.
Kanavinai AdainthidaTo achieve the dream,
Kathavugal ThiranthidaFor the doors to swing open,
Marupadi PiranthidaTo be born again,
Ethu Nadakkuthu Ena NadakkuthuWhatever happens, let it happen.
Ena Puriyuthu Vazhi TheriyuthuI understand now, the path is clear.
Enakkul Oru KuralA voice within me,
Ezhumbida ThunaivaruvaanWill rise to support me;
MaamannanThe Great King.
Yeh MannaOh, King.
Yeh MannaOh, King.
MaamannaGreat King.
MaamannaGreat King.
Yeh MannaOh, King.
Yeh MannaOh, King.
MaamannaGreat King.
MaamannaGreat King.
Yeh MannaOh, King.
Yeh MannaOh, King.
MaamannaGreat King.
MaamannaGreat King.
Yeh MannaOh, King.
Yeh MannaOh, King.
MaamannaGreat King.
MaamannaGreat King.
Enakkulle Oru OosaThere’s a sound rising within me.
Therakkuthe Pudhu VaasaIt’s opening a new gateway.
Naan Pazhasellam Thooki VeesaAs I cast away everything from the past.
Kekkutha En BaasaDo you hear my voice?
Enakkulle Oru OosaThere’s a sound rising within me.
Therakkuthe Pudhu VaasaIt’s opening a new gateway.
Naan Pazhasellam Thooki VeesaAs I cast away everything from the past.
Kekkutha En BaasaDo you hear my voice?
Manna Maamanna Music Video
Arivu’s Tamil lyrics translation for ‘Manna Maamanna’ maps a journey from personal struggle to mass defiance. The Maamannan album documents how discarded histories fuel new revolutions. Listeners seeking the complete lyrics in English will find declarations against silence and fear.