Vijay Yesudas performs “Onnu Thotte Annu Thotte” for the album Jawanum Mullappoovum. The lyrics are by B K Harinarayanan with music from 4 Musics. The song begins by likening a loved one to a “Thottavadi,” a sensitive plant placed deep inside the soul.
Onnu Thotte Annu Thotte
Vijay Yesudas • From “Jawanum Mullappoovum”
Lyricist
B K Harinarayanan
Composer
4 Musics
Jawanum Mullappoovum’s Onnu Thotte Annu Thotte Lyrics Translation
The verses develop this pledge of careful protection. One line promises to guard this person like a treasure, ensuring their eyes never become wet with tears. The difficult month of ‘Aashaadham’ is shown fading away, replaced by the auspicious ‘Aavani’. This change signals an end to a period of solitude.
Onnu Thotte Annu ThotteFrom the first touch, from that day forward,
Thottavadi NinneYou, the sensitive plant,
Ente Ullinte Ullile Muttathu NatteI planted in the courtyard deep within my soul.
Chaare KaathirunneI’ve waited here, right by your side.
Onnu Nanayanayi Mazhamoham PeyyumHoping for a rain to fall and drench you,
Thanneer Thevi Melle VidaranayiGently sprinkling water for you to blossom.
Idanenjum Vevum Venneer ThooviMy own burning heart offers its warmth,
The song moves from a fragile beginning to a full commitment of care. It uses images of nurturing a plant and the passing seasons to track how this bond strengthens. The meaning of the ‘Onnu Thotte Annu Thotte’ lyrics centers on a promise of patient and complete devotion.