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Ooraana Oorukkulla

From Manam Kothi Paravai · 2012

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singer
Santosh Hariharan
Music director
D. Imman
Movie name
Manam Kothi Paravai
Movie release year
2012
Lyrics added on
26 Feb 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ooraana oorukulla unnapolae yaarumilla
Aana nee enna matum seravae illa
{ Konjam neram kooda othasaya vaazhavae illa } (2)
Ooraana oorukulla unnapolae yaarumilla
Aana nee enna matum theendavae illa
{ Unna uthu paatha kannu rendum thoongavae illa } (2)
Kaanama kaana vecha kannukulla theeya vecha
Aana nee enna matum paakavae illa
{ Konji naalu vaartha nalla pesi kekavae illa } (2)
{ Pesama pesavecha piriyathoda kannadicha …. } (2)
Aana nee enna matum pesavae illa
{ Manja thaali vaangi kooda serum aasaiyae illa } (2)
Ooraana oorukulla unnapolae yaarumilla
Aana nee enna matum seravae illa
Konjam neram kooda othasaya vaazhavae illa
Koovaama koova vecha kondaiyila poova vecha
Aana nee enna matum soodavae illa
{ Aiyo tholanju pona aala neeyum thedavae illa } (2)
{ Moodama moodi vecha munthanaiyil sethivecha … } (2)
Aana nee enna matum moodavae illa
{ Kalli kaadhaloda naan iruken maaravae illa } (2)
Ooraana ooraana ooraana oorukulla
Ooraana oorukulla unnapolae yaarumilla
Aana nee enna matum seravae illa
Aana na unna vanthu seruvaa pulla
{ Konjam neram kooda othasaya vaazhavae illa } (2)
{ Unna uthu paatha kannu rendum thoongavae illa } (2)
Konjam nogama kanna moodi thoongu maapila
In this entire town, there is no one like you.
Yet you never came to be with me.
We haven't lived together side by side, even for a moment.
In this entire town, there is no one like you.
Yet you haven't touched me at all.
These eyes that gazed at you haven't slept a wink.
You showed me unseen sights and lit a spark in my eyes.
Yet you never even looked at me.
You never shared a few sweet words or listened to me.
You made a silent one speak, winking with affection...
Yet you never spoke to me.
Don't you have the desire to buy a yellow thaali (sacred wedding thread) and unite with me?
In this entire town, there is no one like you.
Yet you never came to be with me.
We haven't lived together side by side, even for a moment.
You made me call out in joy, you tucked flowers in my hair bun.
Yet you never held me close as your own.
Oh, you never even searched for this lost soul!
Half-hiding secrets, you left a message in the corner of your sari...
Yet you never gathered me in your embrace.
O clever girl, I remain in love with you, completely unchanged.
In this town, in this town, in this whole wide town...
In this entire town, there is no one like you.
Yet you never came to be with me.
But I will surely come and make you mine, my girl!
We haven't lived together side by side, even for a moment.
These eyes that gazed at you haven't slept a wink.
Close your eyes without any heartache and sleep peacefully, my groom!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Ooraana Oorukulla' captures a deeply emotive folk-style expression of unrequited love, yearning, and romantic hope. The female protagonist laments that despite her beloved being the most exceptional person in the entire village, he has kept a distance—never touching her, speaking affectionate words, or marrying her with a sacred thread (thali). She describes the emotional turmoil of sleepless nights and unfulfilled intimacy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (Rhyming Refrain / Anaphora)

“Aana nee enna matum seravae illa / Aana nee enna matum theendavae illa”

The deliberate repetition of the suffix 'illa' (meaning 'not' or 'never') at the end of almost every line creates a melancholic rhythm accentuating unfulfilled desires.

Edhukai (Second-letter rhyme)

“Ooraana oorukulla / Aana nee enna matum”

The second letter consonant harmony 'ra' in the opening couplets builds melodic rhythm.

Metaphor / Visual Imagery

“Kaanama kaana vecha kannukulla theeya vecha”

'Kannukulla theeya vecha' (placing fire inside the eyes) metaphorically expresses intense, burning passion and sleepless longing.

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Trivia

'Ooraana Oorukulla' is a hit folk melody composed by D. Imman for the 2012 rural romantic comedy film 'Manam Kothi Paravai', starring Sivakarthikeyan and Athmiya Raj. The lyrics were penned by Yugabharathi.

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