Ondril Ondru Ullam
From Maayamani · 1964
- Lyricist
- Kuyilan
- Singers
- P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Lakshmikanth Piyarilal
- Details
- Maayamani1964
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Ondril ondru ullam ondriya pin | After our hearts merged into one, |
| Un uyirukkuyiraanen | I became the life of your very life. |
| Ondril ondru ullam ondriya pin | After our hearts merged into one, |
| Un uyirukkuyiraanen | I became the life of your very life. |
| Male | |
| Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan | What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing? |
| Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan | What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing? |
| Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan | What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing? |
| Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan | What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing? |
| Male | |
| Inaiyillaa en paingili | My matchless green parrot, |
| Un uyirukkuyiraanaen | I became the life of your very life. |
| Inaiyillaa en paingili | My matchless green parrot, |
| Un uyirukkuyiraanaen | I became the life of your very life. |
| Female | |
| Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan | What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing? |
| Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan | What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing? |
| Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan | What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing? |
| Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan | What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing? |
| Male | |
| Un kaadhal kangal andri ulagam veru kaanenae | Apart from your loving eyes, I see no other world. |
| Karumbhu maeni kandu kavinjan endru aanenae | Beholding your sweet form, I turned into a poet. |
| Female | |
| Niraindha un oliyil milirgindra madhi naanae | I am the moon that shines reflecting your abundant light. |
| Aan niraindha un oliyil milirgindra madhi naanae | Ah, I am the moon that shines reflecting your abundant light. |
| Hoo ooo ooo | Hoo ooo ooo |
| Male | |
| Ezhil nirai en maamani | My precious gem full of charm, |
| Un uyirukkuyiraanaen | I became the life of your very life. |
| Ezhil nirai en maamani | My precious gem full of charm, |
| Un uyirukkuyiraanaen | I became the life of your very life. |
| Female | |
| Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan | What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing? |
| Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan | What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing? |
| Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan | What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing? |
| Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan | What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing? |
| Female | |
| Ethanai jenmam ingu kaathirundhen | How many lifetimes have I waited here? |
| Engae endru thedi vazhi paarthirundhen | Searching where you were, watching the path for your arrival? |
| Vaenkuzhal maayanai pol nee vandhaai | You came like the enchanting Krishna with his bamboo flute, |
| Yengiya pennai anbaal serthu kondaai | And embraced this longing woman with divine affection. |
| Male | |
| Inimai paadal pola idhayameedhu nirainthaai nee | Like a melodious song, you filled my entire heart. |
| Orr inimai paadal pola idhayameedhu nirainthaai nee | Like a melodious song, you filled my entire heart. |
| Female :Hoo oo oo oo oo hooooo | Female : Hoo oo oo oo oo hooooo |
| Female | |
| Solli solli | By speaking sweet words over and over, |
| En aasaiyai nee thoondugindraayae | You ignite my deepest desires. |
| Solli solli | By speaking sweet words over and over, |
| En aasaiyai nee thoondugindraayae | You ignite my deepest desires. |
| Male :Inainthidum paadhai kandaachu | Male : The path that unites us has been found! |
| Female :Inainthidum paadhai kandaachu | Female : The path that unites us has been found! |
| Both :Inainthidum paadhai kandaachu | Both : The path that unites us has been found! |
| Inainthidum paadhai kandaachu | The path that unites us has been found! |
ஒன்றில் ஒன்று உள்ளம் ஒன்றிய பின்
உன் உயிர்குயிரானேன்
ஒன்றில் ஒன்று உள்ளம் ஒன்றிய பின்
உன் உயிர்குயிரானேன்
After our hearts merged into one,
I became the life of your very life.
After our hearts merged into one,
I became the life of your very life.
இதற்கென்ன பேறு செய்தேன் நான்
இதற்கென்ன பேறு செய்தேன் நான்
இதற்கென்ன பேறு செய்தேன் நான்
இதற்கென்ன பேறு செய்தேன் நான்
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
இணையில்லா என் பைங்கிளி
உன் உயிர்குயிரானேன்
இணையில்லா என் பைங்கிளி
உன் உயிர்குயிரானேன்
My matchless green parrot,
I became the life of your very life.
My matchless green parrot,
I became the life of your very life.
இதற்கென்ன பேறு செய்தேன் நான்
இதற்கென்ன பேறு செய்தேன் நான்
இதற்கென்ன பேறு செய்தேன் நான்
இதற்கென்ன பேறு செய்தேன் நான்
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
உன் காதல் கண்களன்றி உலகம் வேறு காணேனே
கரும்பு மேனி கண்டு கவிஞன் என்று ஆனேனே
Apart from your loving eyes, I see no other world.
Beholding your sweet form, I turned into a poet.
நிறைந்த உன் ஒளியில் மிளிர்கின்ற மதி நானே
ஆண் நிறைந்த உன் ஒளியில் மிளிர்கின்ற மதி நானே
ஹோ...ஓ...
I am the moon that shines reflecting your abundant light.
Ah, I am the moon that shines reflecting your abundant light.
Hoo ooo ooo
எழில் நிறை என் மாமணி
உன் உயிர்குயிரானேன்
எழில் நிறை என் மாமணி
உன் உயிர்குயிரானேன்
My precious gem full of charm,
I became the life of your very life.
My precious gem full of charm,
I became the life of your very life.
இதற்கென்ன பேறு செய்தேன் நான்
இதற்கென்ன பேறு செய்தேன் நான்
இதற்கென்ன பேறு செய்தேன் நான்
இதற்கென்ன பேறு செய்தேன் நான்
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
எத்தனை ஜென்மம் இங்கு காத்திருந்தேன்
எங்கே என்று தேடி வழிப் பார்த்திருந்தேன்
வேங்குழல் மாயனைப் போல் நீ வந்தாய்
ஏங்கிய பெண்ணை அன்பால் சேர்த்துக் கொண்டாய்
How many lifetimes have I waited here?
Searching where you were, watching the path for your arrival?
You came like the enchanting Krishna with his bamboo flute,
And embraced this longing woman with divine affection.
இனிமை பாடல் போல இதயமீது நிறைந்தாய் நீ
ஓர் இனிமை பாடல் போல இதயமீது நிறைந்தாய் நீ
ஹோ...ஓ...
Like a melodious song, you filled my entire heart.
Like a melodious song, you filled my entire heart.
Female : Hoo oo oo oo oo hooooo
சொல்லி சொல்லி என்
ஆசையை நீ தூண்டுகின்றாயே
சொல்லி சொல்லி என்
ஆசையை நீ தூண்டுகின்றாயே
By speaking sweet words over and over,
You ignite my deepest desires.
By speaking sweet words over and over,
You ignite my deepest desires.
Male : The path that unites us has been found!
Female : The path that unites us has been found!
Both : The path that unites us has been found!
The path that unites us has been found!
இணைந்திடும் பாதை கண்டாச்சு
இணைந்திடும் பாதை கண்டாச்சு
இருவர் :
இணைந்திடும் பாதை கண்டாச்சு
இணைந்திடும் பாதை கண்டாச்சு
Ondril ondru ullam ondriya pin
After our hearts merged into one,
Un uyirukkuyiraanen
I became the life of your very life.
Ondril ondru ullam ondriya pin
After our hearts merged into one,
Un uyirukkuyiraanen
I became the life of your very life.
Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
Inaiyillaa en paingili
My matchless green parrot,
Un uyirukkuyiraanaen
I became the life of your very life.
Inaiyillaa en paingili
My matchless green parrot,
Un uyirukkuyiraanaen
I became the life of your very life.
Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
Un kaadhal kangal andri ulagam veru kaanenae
Apart from your loving eyes, I see no other world.
Karumbhu maeni kandu kavinjan endru aanenae
Beholding your sweet form, I turned into a poet.
Niraindha un oliyil milirgindra madhi naanae
I am the moon that shines reflecting your abundant light.
Aan niraindha un oliyil milirgindra madhi naanae
Ah, I am the moon that shines reflecting your abundant light.
Hoo ooo ooo
Hoo ooo ooo
Ezhil nirai en maamani
My precious gem full of charm,
Un uyirukkuyiraanaen
I became the life of your very life.
Ezhil nirai en maamani
My precious gem full of charm,
Un uyirukkuyiraanaen
I became the life of your very life.
Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
Idharkku enna peru seidhen naan
What great virtuous deed did I perform for this blessing?
Ethanai jenmam ingu kaathirundhen
How many lifetimes have I waited here?
Engae endru thedi vazhi paarthirundhen
Searching where you were, watching the path for your arrival?
Vaenkuzhal maayanai pol nee vandhaai
You came like the enchanting Krishna with his bamboo flute,
Yengiya pennai anbaal serthu kondaai
And embraced this longing woman with divine affection.
Inimai paadal pola idhayameedhu nirainthaai nee
Like a melodious song, you filled my entire heart.
Orr inimai paadal pola idhayameedhu nirainthaai nee
Like a melodious song, you filled my entire heart.
Female :Hoo oo oo oo oo hooooo
Female : Hoo oo oo oo oo hooooo
Solli solli
By speaking sweet words over and over,
En aasaiyai nee thoondugindraayae
You ignite my deepest desires.
Solli solli
By speaking sweet words over and over,
En aasaiyai nee thoondugindraayae
You ignite my deepest desires.
Male :Inainthidum paadhai kandaachu
Male : The path that unites us has been found!
Female :Inainthidum paadhai kandaachu
Female : The path that unites us has been found!
Both :Inainthidum paadhai kandaachu
Both : The path that unites us has been found!
Inainthidum paadhai kandaachu
The path that unites us has been found!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic duet portrays two lovers expressing their ultimate devotion and profound spiritual connection after their hearts merge into one. They wonder what virtuous deeds from past lives brought them such divine love, as the female lover compares her partner to the enchanting flute-playing Lord Krishna who answered her lifelong search, while the male lover compares his partner to a guiding celestial presence that turned him into a poet.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Ondril ondru ullam ondriya pin”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'O' across the line creating rhythmic melody.
Simile (Upamai)
“Vaenkuzhal maayanai pol nee vandhaai”
Comparing the lover's arrival to the divine and captivating appearance of Lord Krishna with his flute using 'pol' (like).
Simile (Upamai)
“Inimai paadal pola idhayameedhu nirainthaai nee”
Comparing the way the lover fills the heart to a sweet melody using 'pola' (like).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Niraindha un oliyil milirgindra madhi naanae”
The speaker directly metaphorizes herself as a moon ('madhi') that glows solely because of the light radiated by her partner.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Solli solli / En aasaiyai nee thoondugindraayae”
Repetition of 'Solli solli' to emphasize the continuous nature of persuasive love talk.
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Trivia
Maayamani (1964) marked a rare foray for the acclaimed Hindi composer duo Laxmikant-Pyarelal into Tamil film music, blending classical Indian orchestration with rich Tamil lyrical poetry by Kuyilan.
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