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Lyrics & meaning

Oorariya Peredutha

From Sadhu · 1994

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. S. Chithra, Mano
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Sadhu1994

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Oorariya pereduthaThe girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
Veeramuthu ponnuThe golden girl Veeramuthu,
Unakkaaga samanjadhindhaHas matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
Vaazha ilam kannuA youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
Female
Oorariya pereduthaThe girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
Veeramuthu ponnuThe golden girl Veeramuthu,
Unakkaaga samanjadhindhaHas matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
Vaazha ilam kannuA youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
Female
Puriyaama odhungi ninnuStanding aloof without understanding,
Paduthuriyae paaduYou are tormenting me with hardship.
Iruvarukkum poruthamunnuThat both of us are a perfect match,
Ezhudhi vechaan yaeduFate has written in the sacred scrolls.
Female
Pasum paal mukkaniyaaLike cow's milk and the three sacred fruits,
Pudhu thaen sakkaraiyaaLike fresh honey and sugar,
Ila maan nikkudhaiyaaA young deer stands before you,
Idha paar vakkanaiyaaLook at this charming beauty!
Oru poovum vechu pottum vechuBy adorning flowers and applying a tilak,
Thaaliya katturiyaaWill you tie the sacred wedding knot?
Female
Oorariya pereduthaThe girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
Veeramuthu ponnuThe golden girl Veeramuthu,
Unakkaaga samanjadhindhaHas matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
Vaazha ilam kannuA youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
Female
Puriyaama odhungi ninnuStanding aloof without understanding,
Paduthuriyae paaduYou are tormenting me with hardship.
Iruvarukkum poruthamunnuThat both of us are a perfect match,
Ezhudhi vechaan yaeduFate has written in the sacred scrolls.
Female
Vaira maala polaLike a diamond necklace,
Unna kazhuthil maattanumI want to wear you around my neck.
Valaiyal pola azhagu kaiyilLike beautiful bangles,
Eduthu poottanumI want to place you on my hands.
Podava pola izhuthu pudichuLike a saree, pulled tight,
Iduppil suthanumI want to wrap around your waist.
Pullaiya pola pathu maasamLike a child, for ten months,
Madiyil thaanganumI want to carry you in my lap.
Female
Paatteduthu pakkam vandhaSinging a song and coming close,
Pavala kodiO tender coral vine!
Paatteduthu pakkam vandhaSinging a song and coming close,
Pavala kodiO tender coral vine!
Ada valachu puttaaAh, it has bent and ensnared,
Arjunana malliga chediThe jasmine plant around Arjuna!
Female
Ennatha solluven en kadhaiyaWhat can I say about my story,
Em manam vaevura sangadhiyaThe situation where my heart is burning with longing?
Andhiyil chandhiran suttuduchuEven the moon in the evening heat burned me,
Aarudhal sollu nee thottanachuGive me comfort by touching and embracing me.
Female
Oorariya pereduthaThe girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
Veeramuthu ponnuThe golden girl Veeramuthu,
Unakkaaga samanjadhindhaHas matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
Vaazha ilam kannuA youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
Female
Puriyaama odhungi ninnuStanding aloof without understanding,
Paduthuriyae paaduYou are tormenting me with hardship.
Iruvarukkum poruthamunnuThat both of us are a perfect match,
Ezhudhi vechaan yaeduFate has written in the sacred scrolls.
Male
Onakkum enakkumThinking you and I were not suited,
Sari padaama odhungi ninnenaeI stood away in reserve.
Edhukku indha lovvum kivvumWhy do we need this love and drama,
Eduthu sonnaenaeI voiced my doubts aloud.
Male
Nerungi nerungiDrawing nearer and nearer,
Unarchi naramba ezhuppi vittaayaeYou aroused my sensory nerves.
Ninaikka ninaikkaThe more I think about it,
Manasu muzhukka inikkum mittaayaeMy whole heart turns into sweet candy.
Male
Raathiriyil chandhiranumDoes even the moon in the night
KodhikkiradhaaBoil with heat?
Raathiriyil chandhiranumDoes even the moon in the night
KodhikkiradhaaBoil with heat?
Ravikkai ellaam eerathilaeIs my blouse soaking wet
MidhakkiradhaaAnd floating in sweat?
Male
Kolludhu kolludhu un nenappuThoughts of you are killing me, killing me,
Konjida solludhu un vanappuYour beauty asks me to caress you.
Vandhidu vandhidu senganiyaeCome, come, my ripe sweet fruit!
Vaattatha pokkuraen paingiliyaeI will remove your distress, my green parrot!
Male
Ooi oorariya peredutthaOh, the girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
Veeramuthu ponnuThe golden girl Veeramuthu,
Enakkaaga samanjadhindhaHas matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
Vaazha ilam kannuA youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
Female
Puriyaama odhungi ninnuStanding aloof without understanding,
Paduthuriyae paaduYou are tormenting me with hardship.
Iruvarukkum poruthamunnuThat both of us are a perfect match,
Ezhudhi vechaan yaeduFate has written in the sacred scrolls.
Male
Pasum paal mukkaniyaaIs it like cow's milk and the three fruits,
Pudhu thaen sakkaraiyaaOr fresh honey and sugar?
Female :Ila maan nikkudhaiyaaFemale: A young deer stands here,
Idha paar vakkanaiyaaLook at this charm and grace!
Male :Naan poovum vechu pottum vechuMale: Shall I adorn flowers and tilak,
Thaaliya kattattumaaAnd tie the sacred wedding thali?
Female
Oorariya pereduthaThe girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
Veeramuthu ponnuThe golden girl Veeramuthu,
Unakkaaga samanjadhindhaHas matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
Vaazha ilam kannuA youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
Male
Ada oorariya pereduthaAh, the girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
Veeramuthu ponnuThe golden girl Veeramuthu,
Enakkaaga samanjadhindhaHas matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
Vaazha ilam kannuA youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic folk duet from the film 'Sadhu' (1994) features playful banter and affectionate declarations between two lovers. The lyrics highlight the woman's beauty, comparing her to fine delicacies, sweet honey, and tender flora, while the man expresses his deep yearning to marry her and embrace her fully into his life. Through vivid folk metaphors, both lovers share their rising passion, romantic longing, and eventual acceptance that they are destined for each other by fate.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uwamai)

Vaira maala pola / Unna kazhuthil maattanum

Compares the beloved to a diamond necklace (Vaira maala pola), bangles (Valaiyal pola), and a child (Pullaiya pola) to illustrate deep intimacy and affection.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Pasum paal mukkaniyaa / Pudhu thaen sakkaraiyaa

Refers to the woman as 'mukkani' (three fruits), 'pudhu thaen' (fresh honey), and 'paingiliyae' (green parrot) to emphasize her sweetness and charm.

Repetition / Anaphora (Adukku Thodar)

Nerungi nerungi / Unarchi naramba ezhuppi vittaayae

Words like 'Nerungi nerungi', 'Ninaikka ninaikka', and 'Kolludhu kolludhu' are repeated for emphasis and poetic rhythm.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Vandhidu vandhidu senganiyae / Vaattatha pokkuraen paingiliyae

Matching initial sounds across lines or feet, such as 'Paatteduthu' and 'Pavala' or 'Vandhidu' and 'Vaattatha'.

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Trivia

The film 'Sadhu' (1994), directed by P. Vasu and starring Arjun and Raveena Tandon (with music by Ilaiyaraaja), features folk-style lyrical compositions by Vaali that draw heavily on traditional Tamil village metaphors and rhythmic phrasing.

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