Oodal Siru Minnal
From Sparisam · 1982
- Lyricist
- K. Ravi
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ravi
- Details
- Sparisam1982
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Oodal chiru minnal oli nillave vaadalama | A lovers' quarrel is like a brief flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it? |
| Oodal chiru minnal oli nillave vaadalama | A lovers' quarrel is like a brief flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it? |
| Kadhal vilayaatil kadhal vilayaatil | In the playful game of love, in the game of love... |
| Kaneer maalai soodalama | Should one wear a garland of tears? |
| Male | |
| Oodal chiru minnal oli nillave vaadalama | A lovers' quarrel is like a brief flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it? |
| Male | |
| Oodal chiru minnal | A lovers' quarrel is a brief flash of lightning... |
| Ahaa..ha…a….aah…a…..aaha….a….. | Ahaa..ha…a….aah…a…..aaha….a….. |
| Oodal chiru minnal oli nillave vaadalama | A lovers' quarrel is like a brief flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it? |
| Oodal chiru minnal oli nillave vaadalama | A lovers' quarrel is like a brief flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it? |
| Kadhal vilayaatil kadhal vilayaatil | In the playful game of love, in the game of love... |
| Kaneer maalai soodalaama | Should one wear a garland of tears? |
| Kadhal vilayaatil kanner maalai sudalama…. | In the playful game of love, should one wear a garland of tears? |
| Male | |
| Oodal…. chiru…minnal oli nillave vaadalama | A lovers' quarrel... is a brief... flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it? |
| Oodal….. chiru….. minnal oli nillave vaadalama | A lovers' quarrel... is a brief... flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it? |
| Kadhal vilayaatil kadhal vilayaatil | In the playful game of love, in the game of love... |
| Kanneer maalai soodalamaa | Should one wear a garland of tears? |
| Male | |
| Oodal….chiru…minnal oli nillave vaadalama | A lovers' quarrel... is a brief... flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it? |
ஊடல் சிறு மின்னல் ஒளி நிலவே வாடலாமா
ஊடல் சிறு மின்னல் ஒளி நிலவே வாடலாமா
காதல் விளையாட்டில் காதல் விளையாட்டில்
கண்ணீர் மாலை சூடலாமா
A lovers' quarrel is like a brief flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it?
A lovers' quarrel is like a brief flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it?
In the playful game of love, in the game of love...
Should one wear a garland of tears?
ஊடல் சிறு மின்னல் ஒளி நிலவே வாடலாமா
A lovers' quarrel is like a brief flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it?
ஊடல் சிறு மின்னல்
அஹ....ஹ...அ.....ஆஹ....அ.....ஆஹ....அ.....
ஊடல் சிறு மின்னல் ஒளி நிலவே வாடலாமா
ஊடல் சிறு மின்னல் ஒளி நிலவே வாடலாமா
காதல் விளையாட்டில் காதல் விளையாட்டில்
கண்ணீர் மாலை சூடலாமா
காதல் விளையாட்டில் கண்ணீர் மாலை சூடலாமா
A lovers' quarrel is a brief flash of lightning...
Ahaa..ha…a….aah…a…..aaha….a…..
A lovers' quarrel is like a brief flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it?
A lovers' quarrel is like a brief flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it?
In the playful game of love, in the game of love...
Should one wear a garland of tears?
In the playful game of love, should one wear a garland of tears?
ஊடல்... சிறு... மின்னல் ஒளி நிலவே வாடலாமா
ஊடல்... சிறு... மின்னல் ஒளி நிலவே வாடலாமா
காதல் விளையாட்டில் காதல் விளையாட்டில்
கண்ணீர் மாலை சூடலாமா
A lovers' quarrel... is a brief... flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it?
A lovers' quarrel... is a brief... flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it?
In the playful game of love, in the game of love...
Should one wear a garland of tears?
ஊடல் சிறு மின்னல் ஒளி நிலவே வாடலாமா
A lovers' quarrel... is a brief... flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it?
Oodal chiru minnal oli nillave vaadalama
A lovers' quarrel is like a brief flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it?
Oodal chiru minnal oli nillave vaadalama
A lovers' quarrel is like a brief flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it?
Kadhal vilayaatil kadhal vilayaatil
In the playful game of love, in the game of love...
Kaneer maalai soodalama
Should one wear a garland of tears?
Oodal chiru minnal oli nillave vaadalama
A lovers' quarrel is like a brief flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it?
Oodal chiru minnal
A lovers' quarrel is a brief flash of lightning...
Ahaa..ha…a….aah…a…..aaha….a…..
Ahaa..ha…a….aah…a…..aaha….a…..
Oodal chiru minnal oli nillave vaadalama
A lovers' quarrel is like a brief flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it?
Oodal chiru minnal oli nillave vaadalama
A lovers' quarrel is like a brief flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it?
Kadhal vilayaatil kadhal vilayaatil
In the playful game of love, in the game of love...
Kaneer maalai soodalaama
Should one wear a garland of tears?
Kadhal vilayaatil kanner maalai sudalama….
In the playful game of love, should one wear a garland of tears?
Oodal…. chiru…minnal oli nillave vaadalama
A lovers' quarrel... is a brief... flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it?
Oodal….. chiru….. minnal oli nillave vaadalama
A lovers' quarrel... is a brief... flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it?
Kadhal vilayaatil kadhal vilayaatil
In the playful game of love, in the game of love...
Kanneer maalai soodalamaa
Should one wear a garland of tears?
Oodal….chiru…minnal oli nillave vaadalama
A lovers' quarrel... is a brief... flash of lightning; oh moon-like beloved, should you wilt because of it?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song revolves around the traditional Tamil poetic concept of 'Oodal'—a temporary, playful friction or quarrel between romantic partners. The protagonist comforts his beloved, addressing her as 'Nillave' (moon-like beauty), explaining that their misunderstanding is as fleeting as a spark of lightning across the sky. He pleads with her not to be sorrowful or let tears ruin the sweet playfulness of their romance. Through gentle reassurance, the song highlights that love is a joyful game where brief moments of anger should not culminate in lasting grief or a 'garland of tears'. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's expressive vocals beautifully convey the warmth, tenderness, and comforting tone intended to win back the beloved's affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Oodal chiru minnal oli”
Compares a temporary lovers' quarrel ('oodal') directly to a fleeting flash of lightning ('chiru minnal'), emphasizing its short-lived nature.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaneer maalai soodalama”
Refers to continuous weeping as wearing a 'garland of tears' ('kanneer maalai'), vividly illustrating deep grief.
Apostrophe / Personification
“nillave vaadalama”
Addresses the beloved poetically as 'Nillave' (Oh Moon), attributing the delicate wilting of a flower to the moon.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Oodal chiru minnal oli nillave vaadalama”
The repetition of the initial 'O' sound in 'Oodal' and 'oli' creates a pleasing auditory harmony.
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Trivia
The film 'Sparisam' (1982) features music composed by the veteran composer Ravi (often known as Bombay Ravi in Malayalam cinema), who composed select rare soundtracks in Tamil. The lyrics were written by K. Ravi, and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's delicate vocal nuances elevate this melody into a memorable reflection on romantic 'Oodal' (lovers' tiff).
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