Ondre Ondru Thaen Oorum
From Deivam Pesuma · 1972
- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Details
- Deivam Pesuma1972
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aahaaa…ohoo ooo | Aahaaa…ohoo ooo |
| Female :Hmm mmm hmm mmm | Female: Hmm mmm hmm mmm |
| Male | |
| Laa lalaa la lalalalalala aaaa aa | Laa lalaa la lalalalalala aaaa aa |
| Female :Than nan na thaanae | Female: Than nan na thaanae |
| Thaa nan na thaanae | Thaa nan na thaanae |
| Thaanae thaa nan na thaana | Thaanae thaa nan na thaana |
| Male | |
| Ondrae ondru thaen oorum vannam | Just one cheek, sweet as honey, |
| Uravodu thara vendum kannam | You must give it to me with intimate affection. |
| Ondrae ondru thaen oorum vannam | Just one cheek, sweet as honey, |
| Uravodu thara vendum kannam | You must give it to me with intimate affection. |
| Female | |
| Indrae ingae naan kaana vendum | I must see and experience it right here today, |
| Indrae ingae naan kaana vendum | I must see and experience it right here today, |
| Idhazhodu ezhudhungal konjam | Write a gentle mark upon my lips. |
| Male | |
| Ondrae ondru thaen oorum vannam | Just one cheek, sweet as honey, |
| Uravodu thara vendum kannam | You must give it to me with intimate affection. |
| Female | |
| Indrae ingae naan kaana vendum | I must see and experience it right here today, |
| Idhazhodu ezhudhungal konjam | Write a gentle mark upon my lips. |
| Male | |
| Nilavena mel aadai kaatrodu aada | As your upper garment sways in the wind like the bright moon, |
| Female :Aaa… | Female: Aaa… |
| Male :Kulavidum kaar koondhal poomaalai sooda | Male: Adorned with a flower garland on dark, flowing locks of hair, |
| Female :Aaa… | Female: Aaa… |
| Male | |
| Nilavena mel aadai kaatrodu aada | As your upper garment sways in the wind like the bright moon, |
| Kulavidum kaar koondhal poomaalai sooda | Adorned with a flower garland on dark, flowing locks of hair, |
| Female | |
| Pazhagiya kaiyodu kai ondru kooda | As familiar hands come together and unite, |
| Thazhuvena en nenjam un nenjai thaeda | Asking to be embraced, my heart searches for yours. |
| Male | |
| {Kaalai varumvaraiyil naadagamo | {Is this a romantic drama that lasts until morning arrives, |
| Female :Kaadhalanin madiyil aadidavoo} (2) | Female: To dance softly in the lap of my lover?} (2) |
| Male | |
| Ondrae ondru thaen oorum vannam | Just one cheek, sweet as honey, |
| Uravodu thara vendum kannam | You must give it to me with intimate affection. |
| Female | |
| Indrae ingae naan kaana vendum | I must see and experience it right here today, |
| Idhazhodu ezhudhungal konjam | Write a gentle mark upon my lips. |
| Male | |
| Karu vizhi sevvalli poovaaga maarum | Dark eyes transform into red water lilies, |
| Female :Hmm ..mm | Female: Hmm.. mm |
| Male :Kani idhazh ven mullai vannathai koorum | Male: Soft, fruit-like lips describe the hue of white jasmine, |
| Female :Hm humm | Female: Hm humm |
| Male | |
| Karu vizhi sevvalli poovaaga maarum | Dark eyes transform into red water lilies, |
| Kani idhazh ven mullai vannathai koorum | Soft, fruit-like lips describe the hue of white jasmine, |
| Female | |
| Amudhadhu thaen vandhu nenjathil oorum | Sweet nectar and honey well up in the heart, |
| Kanavodu thanthaalum ennaasai meerum | Even if granted in a dream, my desires overflow, |
| Male | |
| Aadivarum iravil pon ulagam | In the dancing night, a golden world appears, |
| Female :Naayaganin uravil en ulagam | Female: My world lies in the sweet relationship with my lover. |
| Male | |
| Ondrae ondru thaen oorum vannam | Just one cheek, sweet as honey, |
| Uravodu thara vendum kannam | You must give it to me with intimate affection. |
| Female | |
| Than nan na thaanae | Than nan na thaanae |
| Thaa nan na thaanae | Thaa nan na thaanae |
| Thaanae thaa nan na thaana | Thaanae thaa nan na thaana |
ஆஹா.....ஓஹோ ஓஒ
ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம் ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம்
Aahaaa…ohoo ooo
Female: Hmm mmm hmm mmm
லா லாலா ல லலலலல ஆஅ ஆ
தன் நன் ன தானே
தா நன் ன தானே
தானே தா நன் ன தான
Laa lalaa la lalalalalala aaaa aa
Female: Than nan na thaanae
Thaa nan na thaanae
Thaanae thaa nan na thaana
ஒன்றே ஒன்று தேன் ஊறும் வண்ணம்
உறவோடு தர வேண்டும் கன்னம்
ஒன்றே ஒன்று தேன் ஊறும் வண்ணம்
உறவோடு தர வேண்டும் கன்னம்
Just one cheek, sweet as honey,
You must give it to me with intimate affection.
Just one cheek, sweet as honey,
You must give it to me with intimate affection.
இன்றே இங்கேயே நான் காண வேண்டும்
இன்றே இங்கேயே நான் காண வேண்டும்
இதழோடு எழுதுங்கள் கொஞ்சம்
I must see and experience it right here today,
I must see and experience it right here today,
Write a gentle mark upon my lips.
ஒன்றே ஒன்று தேன் ஊறும் வண்ணம்
உறவோடு தர வேண்டும் கன்னம்
Just one cheek, sweet as honey,
You must give it to me with intimate affection.
இன்றே இங்கேயே நான் காண வேண்டும்
இதழோடு எழுதுங்கள் கொஞ்சம்
I must see and experience it right here today,
Write a gentle mark upon my lips.
நிலவென மேல் ஆடை காற்றோடு ஆட
ஆ.....
குலவிடும் கார் கூந்தல் பூமாலை சூட
ஆ.....
As your upper garment sways in the wind like the bright moon,
Female: Aaa…
Male: Adorned with a flower garland on dark, flowing locks of hair,
Female: Aaa…
நிலவென மேல் ஆடை காற்றோடு ஆட
குலவிடும் கார் கூந்தல் பூமாலை சூட
As your upper garment sways in the wind like the bright moon,
Adorned with a flower garland on dark, flowing locks of hair,
பழகிய கையோடு கை ஒன்று கூட
தழுவென என் நெஞ்சம் உன் நெஞ்சை தேட
As familiar hands come together and unite,
Asking to be embraced, my heart searches for yours.
{காலை வரும்வரையில் நாடகமோ
காதலனின் மடியில் ஆடிடவோ} (2)
{Is this a romantic drama that lasts until morning arrives,
Female: To dance softly in the lap of my lover?} (2)
ஒன்றே ஒன்று தேன் ஊறும் வண்ணம்
உறவோடு தர வேண்டும் கன்னம்
Just one cheek, sweet as honey,
You must give it to me with intimate affection.
இன்றே இங்கேயே நான் காண வேண்டும்
இதழோடு எழுதுங்கள் கொஞ்சம்
I must see and experience it right here today,
Write a gentle mark upon my lips.
கரு விழி செவ்வல்லி பூவாக மாறும்
ஹ்ம்ம்....ம்ம்
கனி இதழ் வெண்முல்லை வண்ணத்தை கூறும்
ஹ்ம்ம்....ம்ம்
Dark eyes transform into red water lilies,
Female: Hmm.. mm
Male: Soft, fruit-like lips describe the hue of white jasmine,
Female: Hm humm
கரு விழி செவ்வல்லி பூவாக மாறும்
கனி இதழ் வெண்முல்லை வண்ணத்தை கூறும்
Dark eyes transform into red water lilies,
Soft, fruit-like lips describe the hue of white jasmine,
அமுதது தேன் வந்து நெஞ்சத்தில் ஊறும்
கனவோடு தந்தாலும் என்னாசை மீறும்
Sweet nectar and honey well up in the heart,
Even if granted in a dream, my desires overflow,
ஆடிவரும் இரவில் பொன் உலகம்
பெண் : நாயகனின் உறவில் என் உலகம்
In the dancing night, a golden world appears,
Female: My world lies in the sweet relationship with my lover.
ஒன்றே ஒன்று தேன் ஊறும் வண்ணம்
உறவோடு தர வேண்டும் கன்னம்
Just one cheek, sweet as honey,
You must give it to me with intimate affection.
தன் நன் ன தானே
தா நன் ன தானே
தானே தா நன் ன தான
Than nan na thaanae
Thaa nan na thaanae
Thaanae thaa nan na thaana
Aahaaa…ohoo ooo
Aahaaa…ohoo ooo
Female :Hmm mmm hmm mmm
Female: Hmm mmm hmm mmm
Laa lalaa la lalalalalala aaaa aa
Laa lalaa la lalalalalala aaaa aa
Female :Than nan na thaanae
Female: Than nan na thaanae
Thaa nan na thaanae
Thaa nan na thaanae
Thaanae thaa nan na thaana
Thaanae thaa nan na thaana
Ondrae ondru thaen oorum vannam
Just one cheek, sweet as honey,
Uravodu thara vendum kannam
You must give it to me with intimate affection.
Ondrae ondru thaen oorum vannam
Just one cheek, sweet as honey,
Uravodu thara vendum kannam
You must give it to me with intimate affection.
Indrae ingae naan kaana vendum
I must see and experience it right here today,
Indrae ingae naan kaana vendum
I must see and experience it right here today,
Idhazhodu ezhudhungal konjam
Write a gentle mark upon my lips.
Ondrae ondru thaen oorum vannam
Just one cheek, sweet as honey,
Uravodu thara vendum kannam
You must give it to me with intimate affection.
Indrae ingae naan kaana vendum
I must see and experience it right here today,
Idhazhodu ezhudhungal konjam
Write a gentle mark upon my lips.
Nilavena mel aadai kaatrodu aada
As your upper garment sways in the wind like the bright moon,
Female :Aaa…
Female: Aaa…
Male :Kulavidum kaar koondhal poomaalai sooda
Male: Adorned with a flower garland on dark, flowing locks of hair,
Female :Aaa…
Female: Aaa…
Nilavena mel aadai kaatrodu aada
As your upper garment sways in the wind like the bright moon,
Kulavidum kaar koondhal poomaalai sooda
Adorned with a flower garland on dark, flowing locks of hair,
Pazhagiya kaiyodu kai ondru kooda
As familiar hands come together and unite,
Thazhuvena en nenjam un nenjai thaeda
Asking to be embraced, my heart searches for yours.
{Kaalai varumvaraiyil naadagamo
{Is this a romantic drama that lasts until morning arrives,
Female :Kaadhalanin madiyil aadidavoo} (2)
Female: To dance softly in the lap of my lover?} (2)
Ondrae ondru thaen oorum vannam
Just one cheek, sweet as honey,
Uravodu thara vendum kannam
You must give it to me with intimate affection.
Indrae ingae naan kaana vendum
I must see and experience it right here today,
Idhazhodu ezhudhungal konjam
Write a gentle mark upon my lips.
Karu vizhi sevvalli poovaaga maarum
Dark eyes transform into red water lilies,
Female :Hmm ..mm
Female: Hmm.. mm
Male :Kani idhazh ven mullai vannathai koorum
Male: Soft, fruit-like lips describe the hue of white jasmine,
Female :Hm humm
Female: Hm humm
Karu vizhi sevvalli poovaaga maarum
Dark eyes transform into red water lilies,
Kani idhazh ven mullai vannathai koorum
Soft, fruit-like lips describe the hue of white jasmine,
Amudhadhu thaen vandhu nenjathil oorum
Sweet nectar and honey well up in the heart,
Kanavodu thanthaalum ennaasai meerum
Even if granted in a dream, my desires overflow,
Aadivarum iravil pon ulagam
In the dancing night, a golden world appears,
Female :Naayaganin uravil en ulagam
Female: My world lies in the sweet relationship with my lover.
Ondrae ondru thaen oorum vannam
Just one cheek, sweet as honey,
Uravodu thara vendum kannam
You must give it to me with intimate affection.
Than nan na thaanae
Than nan na thaanae
Thaa nan na thaanae
Thaa nan na thaanae
Thaanae thaa nan na thaana
Thaanae thaa nan na thaana
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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