“Milirum Oliye” is a soulful track from the album “Gandhi Talks” that evokes a deep sense of hope and regeneration. The song combines haunting vocals by A.R. Rahman and Mohammad Aslam, whose harmonies wonderfully match the introspective mood. This Tamil melody stands out as a call to spiritual and social enlightenment.
Released: January 13, 2026
Milirum Oliye
A.R. Rahman | Mohammad Aslam • From “Gandhi Talks”
The lyrics to “Milirum Oliye” express a wish for a new dawn to remove the gloom of ignorance and apathy. Madrashe’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery, likening the light to a “golden flame” and a “blossoming flower.” “Won’t a new dawn rise again here?” expresses a strong desire for positive change and the restoration of lost values.
Idho Kalai ThoodhagiHere, like a message of dawn,
Milirum OliyeYou shimmering light.
Idho Thanga TheeyagiHere, like a golden flame,
Viriyum OliyeYou blossoming light.
Mudhal Poovai IdhamagaLike the first flower gently blooming,
Thirakkum OliyeYou are the light that opens.
Ula Pogum ParavaiLike a bird taking a stroll,
Thurathum OliyeYou are the light that pursues.
Idho Nenjil VegamHere in my heart, a quickening pace,
Serkkum OliyeYou are the light that gathers.
Idho Neenda RavinNow, may the long night’s
Irul Neengi PogaDarkness finally fade away.
Mun Kalai VidintheAs the early morning dawns,
Pagal Soozhndhu PogaAnd daylight surrounds us.
Edhum Kanal AgathuNothing becomes a burning ember,
Nam Innum NoghaSo we don’t have to suffer anymore.
Iruloda TholaintheLost in the darkness,
Namm Vizhi Moodi MoozhgaWe sink with our eyes closed.
Idho Mandhama ThookamaIs this a dullness, a slumber,
Bodhai ThanaOr some kind of trance?
Yedho Kalla Somberi AyiSomehow, we’ve become deceitfully lazy,
Mari NaamaThat’s what we’ve turned into.
Yugangal KadanthumThough ages have passed,
Kadalgal KadanthumAnd oceans have been crossed.
Buthan MuyandrumThough Buddha tried,
Pinn Gandhi MuyandrumAnd then Gandhi tried.
Kurudai Nadipporin Kannai ThirakkaTo open the eyes of those pretending to be blind,
Vazhi Yedhum Illamal Andam ThavikkaThe universe struggles, finding no way.
Iravin Irule IyalbanathameThe darkness of night has become our nature,
Nadu Ravil Thane Sudhanthiram KandomFor we found our freedom in the middle of the night.
Kanne Inge Ore Porvai PodhumMy dear, a single blanket is enough here,
Men Pattu Khadhi Kakki AdhenumWhether it’s soft silk, ‘khadi’ cotton, or khaki.
Thirai Pottu Adakki Adai KathirundhaWe’ve been waiting, suppressed behind a veil,
Ezhil Sooriyan Engum Kanome IndruBut the beautiful sun is nowhere to be seen today.
Tholaindhano Enna Nam Engu Endru ThedaHas he been lost? Should we search for where he is?
Ayarndhano Enna Nam En EluppaHas he grown weary? Why don’t we wake him?
Anaindhano Enna Nam Evvaru IrukkaHas he been extinguished? How can we just be?
Irandhano Enna Nam Enge ErikkaHas he died? Where should we cremate him?
Erindhal Konjam Velicham VaradhooIf he burns, won’t a little light emerge?
Ulagil Konjam Uyir MeendidadhoWon’t a few lives in this world be restored?
Puranangal Sollum Kadhaiyagi PonenI’ve become a tale told only in legends.
Pudhu Vidiyal Meendum Udhikadho InghuWon’t a new dawn rise again here?
Pudhu Vidiyal Meendum Udhikadho InghuWon’t a new dawn rise again here?
Oru Pudhu Vidiyal Meendum Udhikadho InghuWon’t a new dawn rise again here?
Oru Pudhu Vidiyal Meendum Udhikadho InghuWon’t a new dawn rise again here?
Idho Kalai ThoodhagiHere, like a message of dawn,
Milirum OliyeYou shimmering light.
Idho Thanga TheeyagiHere, like a golden flame,
Viriyum OliyeYou blossoming light.
Mudhal Poovai IdhamagaLike the first flower gently blooming,
Thirakkum OliyeYou are the light that opens.
Ula Pogum ParavaiLike a bird taking a stroll,
Thurathum OliyeYou are the light that pursues.
Idho Nenjil VegamHere in my heart, a quickening pace,
Serkkum OliyeYou are the light that gathers.
Idho Neenda RavinNow, may the long night’s
Irul Neengi PogaDarkness finally fade away.
Mun Kalai VidintheAs the early morning dawns,
Pagal Soozhndhu PogaAnd daylight surrounds us.
Edhum Kanal AgathuNothing becomes a burning ember,
Nam Innum NoghaSo we don’t have to suffer anymore.
Iruloda TholaintheLost in the darkness,
Namm Vizhi Moodi MoozhgaWe sink with our eyes closed.
A.R. Rahman’s brilliant composition creates a tranquil and uplifting tune that reinforces the song’s message of emancipation. While no visual elements are provided, the music alone creates a realistic picture of a journey from despair to enlightenment. The tune is a touching reminder of light’s eternal capacity to transcend even the darkest gloom.
