My version of the great Tamil poet Bharathiyar's famous poem 'Manadhil Urudhi Vendum' - at Liv Night Club, Washington DC - January 2013...
Background Music - Weekend Away - Thierry David;
Song - Manadhil Urudhi Vendum - Lyrics by Subramanya Bharathiyar, Music by Arvind Venugopal;
Lyrics:
manathil uruthi vendum
vaakkinile inimai vendum
ninaivu nalladhu vendum
nerunggina porul kai pada vendum
kanavu mei pada vendum
kai vasamaavadhu viraivil vendum
Dhanamum inbamum vendum
tharaniyile perumai vendum
kan thirandhida vendum
kaariyathil uruthi vendum
pen viduthalai vendum
periya kadavul kaakka vendum
mann payanura vendum
vaanagam inggu thenpada vendum
unmai nindrida vendum
Om Om Om
Translation:
Let there be a strong heart/min
Let words be sweet
Let memories be good
Get things that are at reach
Let dreams come true
Get things in grasp soon
Let there be money and happiness
Let there be peace in the world
Let the eyes be open
Let there be strength at work
Let there be independence - for women
Let the Big God save us
Let the earth be useful
Let the whole universe be visible
Let the truth prevail
Om Om Om
