எதனில் தொலைந்தால்… நீயே வருவாய்…?
About “Malargal Ketten” Song
“Malargal Ketten” from the film OK Kanmani (2015), directed by Mani Ratnam and produced by Mani Ratnam and Suhasini Mani Ratnam, is composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by Vairamuthu and sung by K. S. Chithra.
The song’s tone is a blend of serene devotion, aching yearning, and reverent gratitude. And has the recurring motif of seeking and finding underscores a deeper yearning for reunion and the sustaining presence of love. While celebrating the past joy and comfort brought by the beloved, each verse closes with a question—wondering what trials the speaker must face to be reunited. This questioning adds an undercurrent of longing, suggesting that love is not merely a cherished memory but an active pursuit. Emotionally, the piece resonates as both a prayer and a love-letter, where being lost holds the secret hope of being found again. The melody and words together create an intimate emotional journey that is at once personal and universal.
I sought just one floret,
and you let a whole paradise bloom in my hands.
I asked for a sip,
and you poured the divine elixir of life.
And now—what else could I seek,
when your heart is mine to keep?
I wandered astray in the forest,
and you became the path beneath my feet.
I was swallowed by the dark,
and you rose as my flame.
Tell me—where must I lose myself
for you to appear once more?
I slipped into the depths,
and you lifted me to the highest peak.
I was lost in the swelling waters,
and you placed me gently on the shore.
Tell me—where should I lose my way
to find myself in your embrace again?
மலர்கள் கேட்டேன்…
Caseta Caelum 