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Ondre Ondru Thaen Oorum

From Deivam Pesuma · 1972

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Movie name
Deivam Pesuma
Movie release year
1972
Lyrics added on
11 Apr 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aahaaa…ohoo ooo
Female :Hmm mmm hmm mmm
Laa lalaa la lalalalalala aaaa aa
Female :Than nan na thaanae
Thaa nan na thaanae
Thaanae thaa nan na thaana
Ondrae ondru thaen oorum vannam
Uravodu thara vendum kannam
Ondrae ondru thaen oorum vannam
Uravodu thara vendum kannam
Indrae ingae naan kaana vendum
Indrae ingae naan kaana vendum
Idhazhodu ezhudhungal konjam
Ondrae ondru thaen oorum vannam
Uravodu thara vendum kannam
Indrae ingae naan kaana vendum
Idhazhodu ezhudhungal konjam
Nilavena mel aadai kaatrodu aada
Female :Aaa…
Male :Kulavidum kaar koondhal poomaalai sooda
Female :Aaa…
Nilavena mel aadai kaatrodu aada
Kulavidum kaar koondhal poomaalai sooda
Pazhagiya kaiyodu kai ondru kooda
Thazhuvena en nenjam un nenjai thaeda
{Kaalai varumvaraiyil naadagamo
Female :Kaadhalanin madiyil aadidavoo} (2)
Ondrae ondru thaen oorum vannam
Uravodu thara vendum kannam
Indrae ingae naan kaana vendum
Idhazhodu ezhudhungal konjam
Karu vizhi sevvalli poovaaga maarum
Female :Hmm ..mm
Male :Kani idhazh ven mullai vannathai koorum
Female :Hm humm
Karu vizhi sevvalli poovaaga maarum
Kani idhazh ven mullai vannathai koorum
Amudhadhu thaen vandhu nenjathil oorum
Kanavodu thanthaalum ennaasai meerum
Aadivarum iravil pon ulagam
Female :Naayaganin uravil en ulagam
Ondrae ondru thaen oorum vannam
Uravodu thara vendum kannam
Than nan na thaanae
Thaa nan na thaanae
Thaanae thaa nan na thaana
Aaha... oho oh...
Female: Mmm mmm, mmm mmm
La lala la lalalalala aaa ah
Female: Than nanna thaane
Thaa nanna thaane
Thaane thaa nanna thaana
Just one sweet kiss, flowing like honey,
you must lovingly offer your cheek.
Just one sweet kiss, flowing like honey,
you must lovingly offer your cheek.
Right here, right now, I want to experience it,
Right here, right now, I want to experience it,
write a little something with your lips!
Just one sweet kiss, flowing like honey,
you must lovingly offer your cheek.
Right here, right now, I want to experience it,
write a little something with your lips!
As your moonlight-like dress dances in the breeze,
Female: Aah...
Male: and your lovely dark hair wears a garland of flowers,
Female: Aah...
As your moonlight-like dress dances in the breeze,
and your lovely dark hair wears a garland of flowers,
as our familiar hands hold each other,
and my heart reaches out to hold yours close,
is this a playful romance until morning comes,
Female: to rest and dance upon my lover's lap?
Just one sweet kiss, flowing like honey,
you must lovingly offer your cheek.
Right here, right now, I want to experience it,
write a little something with your lips!
Your dark eyes will turn into red water lilies,
Female: Mmm... mm
Male: and your soft lips will show the beauty of white jasmine,
Female: Mmm hmm
Your dark eyes will turn into red water lilies,
and your soft lips will show the beauty of white jasmine,
sweet nectar will spring forth in the heart,
and even if shared in a dream, my longing will overflow!
In this dancing night, a golden world awakens,
Female: and in my beloved's embrace lies my entire world!
Just one sweet kiss, flowing like honey,
you must lovingly offer your cheek.
Than nanna thaane
Thaa nanna thaane
Thaane thaa nanna thaana
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a deeply passionate and romantic duet showcasing the playful affection and yearning between two lovers. They exchange poetic compliments, comparing physical intimacy and beauty to sweet natural elements like honey, red water lilies, and white jasmine flowers. The dialogue highlights their anticipation of spending an intimate night together where time stands still until morning. The emotional arc progresses from gentle romantic teasing to a deep expression of bliss, where the night transforms into a 'golden world' of love. The female singer expresses that her entire universe centers around her bond with her partner, making the song a celebratory hymn of romantic unity.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai Ani (Simile)

“Nilavena mel aadai kaatrodu aada”

Compares the upper garment swaying in the breeze to the serene brightness and movement of the moon ('Nilavena').

Uruvagani (Metaphor)

“Karu vizhi sevvalli poovaaga maarum”

Metaphorically describes dark eyes turning into bright red water lily blossoms ('sevvalli poovaaga').

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“aada / sooda / kooda / thaeda”

End-rhyming words used across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic melodic flow.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Ondrae ondru ... / Indrae ingae ...”

The second consonant 'ndr' (ன்ற) rhymes across these key opening lines.

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Trivia

Written by renowned lyricist and producer Panchu Arunachalam for the 1972 Tamil film 'Deivam Pesuma', starring Jaishankar and Jayachitra. Panchu Arunachalam was known for creating lyrics with seamless blend of classical Tamil imagery and simple, accessible language that resonated with mass audiences.

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