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Lyrics & meaning

Kadalaoram Oru Ooru

From Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum · 2009

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. P. B. Charan
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum2009

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Lae ullae lae ullae laeLae ullae lae ullae lae
Ullae lae ullae laeUllae lae ullae lae
Male
Kadaloram oru ooruThere is a village by the seashore
Oru ooril oru thoppuIn that village, there is a grove
Oru thoppil oru poovuIn that grove, there is a flower
Oru poovil oru vanduOn that flower, there is a beetle
Male
Mudhal mudhalFor the very first time
Vandondru theendiyadhumAs a beetle touched it
Viral patta poo veyarthathoDid the flower sweat when touched by fingers?
Thoda thodaAs it is touched continuously
Mogangal thoondiyadhumAs passions are ignited
Chuda chuda thean vaarththadhoDid it pour hot, sweet honey?
Male
Medhuvaa medhuvaa anusariGently, gently adjust and yield
Idhamaa padhamaa anubaviComfortably and softly experience it
Edhu en viruppam kodu koduGive me whatever my desire is
Irukkum naanam vidu viduLet go of your lingering shyness
Male
Lae ullae laeLae ullae lae
Lae ullae laeLae ullae lae
Male
Kannangalai kattuHold the cheeks close
Kai ezhuththu pottida vendumA seal must be placed by hands
Eera udhadugalaalWith wet, tender lips
Pallupadum lesaaAs teeth touch ever so lightly
Kelippechu kettida nerumMocking words might be heard
Orr uravugalaalFrom various town relatives
Male
Pattan pottenI buttoned up my shirt
Senja thavaru idhuThis was a mistake made
Yaaru nammaWho is there to stop us
Ingu thadukkiradhuHere right now?
Osai kettkaamal muththam vaikkavoShall I steal a kiss without making a sound?
Male
Irundhum etharkku idaiyilaEven so, why is there a gap between us?
Irukkai meiyum idaiyilaBoth our bodies are close together
Idaithaan enakkor noolagamHer waist is a library to me
Vazhangum kavidhai vaasagamOffering lines of poetry
Male
Lae ullae laeLae ullae lae
Lae ullae laeLae ullae lae
Male
O… pallikkooda snehamOh... schooltime friendship
Palliyarai paaivarai pogumExtends all the way to the marital bed
Yogam namakkirukkuWe are blessed with such good fortune
Kattukkalai pottuBreaking past all restrictions
Nattuvacha veligal thaandiCrossing the fences built around us
Kaadhal jeyichirukkuLove has emerged victorious
Male
Pulli vaikka indhaTo place the starting dot
Boomi unduThis earth exists
Kolam poda andhaTo complete the beautiful design
Saami unduThat God exists
Inagae nee indri naanum illaiyaeHere, without you, I do not exist
Male
Kaatha irukka moochulaRemaining as the air in my breath
Muzhiyaai irukka pechulaRemaining as the sight in my speech
Thuniyaai iruppen idaiyilaI will be the garment at your waist
Thunaiyaai iruppen nadaiyilaI will be the companion in your journey
Male
Kadaloram oru ooruThere is a village by the seashore
Oru ooril oru thoppuIn that village, there is a grove
Oru thoppil oru poovuIn that grove, there is a flower
Oru poovil oru vanduOn that flower, there is a beetle
Male
Mudhal mudhalFor the very first time
Vandondru theendiyadhumAs a beetle touched it
Viral patta poo veyarthathoDid the flower sweat when touched by fingers?
Thoda thodaAs it is touched continuously
Mogangal thoondiyadhumAs passions are ignited
Chuda chuda thean vaarththadhoDid it pour hot, sweet honey?
Male
Medhuvaa medhuvaa anusariGently, gently adjust and yield
Idhamaa padhamaa anubaviComfortably and softly experience it
Edhu en viruppam kodu koduGive me whatever my desire is
Irukkum naanam vidu viduLet go of your lingering shyness
Male
Ullallae laeUllallae lae
Ullallae laeUllallae lae
Ullallae laeUllallae lae
Ullallae lae lae..ae…Ullallae lae lae..ae…
Ullallae lae lae…Ullallae lae lae…
Ullallae lae lae…..Ullallae lae lae…..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum' (2009) is a soulful romantic duet lyricized by legendary writer Vaali and composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The song portrays the blossoming of innocent childhood affection into deep, passionate adult love. Using nested metaphors from nature—a village by the sea leading to a grove, a flower, and a honeybee—the lyrics poetically describe the awakenings of intimacy and desire between the two lovers. The lyrics move seamlessly between playful romance and romantic commitment. The lovers reflect on how their schooltime friendship successfully transcended social barriers and family restrictions. Celebrating their bond, they describe their togetherness as a divine destiny, expressing an eternal willingness to be each other's breath, companion, and life support.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Kadaloram oru ooru / Oru ooril oru thoppu / Oru thoppil oru poovu / Oru poovil oru vandu

Nested spatial metaphors linking the sea, village, grove, flower, and beetle to represent the delicate focus of affection and intimacy.

Alliteration & Rhythm (Monai)

Medhuvaa medhuvaa anusari / Idhamaa padhamaa anubavi

Rhythmic repetition of sounds creates a playful, hypnotic cadence matching the romantic mood.

Rhyme (Etukai)

Pulli vaikka indha / Boomi undu / Kolam poda andha / Saami undu

Second-letter rhyming ('ll' sounds) creates poetic harmony across adjacent couplets.

Sensory Imagery

Eera udhadugalaal / Pallupadum lesaa

Evokes tactile and sensory feelings of intimacy through delicate physical descriptions.

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Trivia

Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the 2009 film 'Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum' (produced by SPB Charan), this track features lyrics by Vaali. The song is celebrated for its lush acoustic melody and smooth blend of traditional Tamil lyricism with contemporary rhythm.

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