K.J. Yesudas and Chitra perform this romantic duet from Poovizhi Raja. Lyricist Piraisoodan and composer Yuvaraj create a dialogue between voices about persistent longing. The melody acts as an unanswered question about love’s origins.
Released: January 30, 2022
Oh Nenjodu Raagam
Chitra | K. J. Yesudas • From “Poovizhi Raja”
Oh Nenjodu Raagam Lyrics Translation – Poovizhi Raja Soundtrack
Piraisoodan’s lines describe physical reactions to absence. ‘You were within my eyelids, so I remained without blinking’ shows fixation. ‘My life struggles to see your face’ frames desire as survival.
Oo Nenjodu Ragam Yar ThanthoWho gave this melody to my heart?
Kann Moodum Pothum Yar Vanthatho OoEven when I close my eyes, who’s come to me?
Nee Seitha Kayam Un PaarvaiyatrumYour gaze heals the wound you’ve caused.
Nee Seitha Kayam Un PaarvaiyatrumYour gaze heals the wound you’ve caused.
Nerile Vanthalenna Oo Oo OoWhy don’t you appear before me?
Nerile VanthalennaWhy don’t you appear before me?
Oo Nenjodu Ragam Yar Thantho OoWho gave this melody to my heart?
Kann Moodum Pothum Yar Vanthatho OoEven when I close my eyes, who’s come to me?
Nee Seitha Kayam Un PaarvaiyatrumYour gaze heals the wound you’ve caused.
Nee Seitha Kayam Un PaarvaiyatrumYour gaze heals the wound you’ve caused.
Nerile Vanthalenna Oo Oo OoWhy don’t you appear before me?
Nerile VanthalennaWhy don’t you appear before me?
Ninaiththen Iniththai Manathil SiriththalI thought of you and it felt sweet; you smiled in my heart.
Adada Azhe Amuthai NirainthaiOh my, you filled me like beautiful nectar.
Imaikkul Irunthai ImakkathirunthenYou were inside my eyelids, so I stayed without blinking.
Iravum Pagalum Thaviyai ThaviththenI’ve been longing for you desperately, day and night.
Un Mugam Nan Kana Ennuyir PoradumMy very life struggles just to see your face.
Malarvanam Nee Vanthal Malai SoodumeThis flower garden will wear a garland if you come.
Oo Nenjodu Ragam Yar Thantho OoWho gave this melody to my heart?
Kann Moodum Pothum Yar Vanthatho OoEven when I close my eyes, who’s come to me?
Nee Seitha Kayam Un PaarvaiyatrumYour gaze heals the wound you’ve caused.
Nerile VanthalennaWhy don’t you appear before me?
Anbe Thaviththen Unnal IlaiththenMy love, I’ve suffered and grown thin because of you.
Uyire Uravai Unnaiye NinaiththenMy life, I thought of you as my only companion.
Malarth Then Malaiththen Ninaivil KaliththanI was amazed like nectar; I rejoiced in your memory.
Kanavo Nanavo Unaiththan AnaiththenWhether in a dream or reality, I’ve only embraced you.
Pudhu Sugam Nooraga Vasanthaththin TheragaLike a hundred new pleasures, like a chariot of spring.
Ival Manam Nee Vanthal Geedham PadumeHer heart will sing a song if you come.
Oo Nenjodu Ragam Yar ThanthoWho gave this melody to my heart?
Kann Moodum Pothum Yar Vanthatho OoEven when I close my eyes, who’s come to me?
Nee Seitha Kayam Un PaarvaiyatrumYour gaze heals the wound you’ve caused.
Nerile VanthalennaWhy don’t you appear before me?
Oh Nenjodu Raagam Music Video
Poovizhi Raja’s music examines love’s liminal state between memory and presence. Fans seeking Oh Nenjodu Raagam lyrics translation will find urgency in its plea for tangible connection over mental fantasy.