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 peredutha | The girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town, |
| Veeramuthu ponnu | The golden girl Veeramuthu, |
| Unakkaaga samanjadhindha | Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden, |
| Vaazha ilam kannu | A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you. |
| Female | |
| Oorariya peredutha | The girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town, |
| Veeramuthu ponnu | The golden girl Veeramuthu, |
| Unakkaaga samanjadhindha | Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden, |
| Vaazha ilam kannu | A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you. |
| Female | |
| Puriyaama odhungi ninnu | Standing aloof without understanding, |
| Paduthuriyae paadu | You are tormenting me with hardship. |
| Iruvarukkum poruthamunnu | That both of us are a perfect match, |
| Ezhudhi vechaan yaedu | Fate has written in the sacred scrolls. |
| Female | |
| Pasum paal mukkaniyaa | Like cow's milk and the three sacred fruits, |
| Pudhu thaen sakkaraiyaa | Like fresh honey and sugar, |
| Ila maan nikkudhaiyaa | A young deer stands before you, |
| Idha paar vakkanaiyaa | Look at this charming beauty! |
| Oru poovum vechu pottum vechu | By adorning flowers and applying a tilak, |
| Thaaliya katturiyaa | Will you tie the sacred wedding knot? |
| Female | |
| Oorariya peredutha | The girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town, |
| Veeramuthu ponnu | The golden girl Veeramuthu, |
| Unakkaaga samanjadhindha | Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden, |
| Vaazha ilam kannu | A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you. |
| Female | |
| Puriyaama odhungi ninnu | Standing aloof without understanding, |
| Paduthuriyae paadu | You are tormenting me with hardship. |
| Iruvarukkum poruthamunnu | That both of us are a perfect match, |
| Ezhudhi vechaan yaedu | Fate has written in the sacred scrolls. |
| Female | |
| Vaira maala pola | Like a diamond necklace, |
| Unna kazhuthil maattanum | I want to wear you around my neck. |
| Valaiyal pola azhagu kaiyil | Like beautiful bangles, |
| Eduthu poottanum | I want to place you on my hands. |
| Podava pola izhuthu pudichu | Like a saree, pulled tight, |
| Iduppil suthanum | I want to wrap around your waist. |
| Pullaiya pola pathu maasam | Like a child, for ten months, |
| Madiyil thaanganum | I want to carry you in my lap. |
| Female | |
| Paatteduthu pakkam vandha | Singing a song and coming close, |
| Pavala kodi | O tender coral vine! |
| Paatteduthu pakkam vandha | Singing a song and coming close, |
| Pavala kodi | O tender coral vine! |
| Ada valachu puttaa | Ah, it has bent and ensnared, |
| Arjunana malliga chedi | The jasmine plant around Arjuna! |
| Female | |
| Ennatha solluven en kadhaiya | What can I say about my story, |
| Em manam vaevura sangadhiya | The situation where my heart is burning with longing? |
| Andhiyil chandhiran suttuduchu | Even the moon in the evening heat burned me, |
| Aarudhal sollu nee thottanachu | Give me comfort by touching and embracing me. |
| Female | |
| Oorariya peredutha | The girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town, |
| Veeramuthu ponnu | The golden girl Veeramuthu, |
| Unakkaaga samanjadhindha | Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden, |
| Vaazha ilam kannu | A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you. |
| Female | |
| Puriyaama odhungi ninnu | Standing aloof without understanding, |
| Paduthuriyae paadu | You are tormenting me with hardship. |
| Iruvarukkum poruthamunnu | That both of us are a perfect match, |
| Ezhudhi vechaan yaedu | Fate has written in the sacred scrolls. |
| Male | |
| Onakkum enakkum | Thinking you and I were not suited, |
| Sari padaama odhungi ninnenae | I stood away in reserve. |
| Edhukku indha lovvum kivvum | Why do we need this love and drama, |
| Eduthu sonnaenae | I voiced my doubts aloud. |
| Male | |
| Nerungi nerungi | Drawing nearer and nearer, |
| Unarchi naramba ezhuppi vittaayae | You aroused my sensory nerves. |
| Ninaikka ninaikka | The more I think about it, |
| Manasu muzhukka inikkum mittaayae | My whole heart turns into sweet candy. |
| Male | |
| Raathiriyil chandhiranum | Does even the moon in the night |
| Kodhikkiradhaa | Boil with heat? |
| Raathiriyil chandhiranum | Does even the moon in the night |
| Kodhikkiradhaa | Boil with heat? |
| Ravikkai ellaam eerathilae | Is my blouse soaking wet |
| Midhakkiradhaa | And floating in sweat? |
| Male | |
| Kolludhu kolludhu un nenappu | Thoughts of you are killing me, killing me, |
| Konjida solludhu un vanappu | Your beauty asks me to caress you. |
| Vandhidu vandhidu senganiyae | Come, come, my ripe sweet fruit! |
| Vaattatha pokkuraen paingiliyae | I will remove your distress, my green parrot! |
| Male | |
| Ooi oorariya pereduttha | Oh, the girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town, |
| Veeramuthu ponnu | The golden girl Veeramuthu, |
| Enakkaaga samanjadhindha | Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden, |
| Vaazha ilam kannu | A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you. |
| Female | |
| Puriyaama odhungi ninnu | Standing aloof without understanding, |
| Paduthuriyae paadu | You are tormenting me with hardship. |
| Iruvarukkum poruthamunnu | That both of us are a perfect match, |
| Ezhudhi vechaan yaedu | Fate has written in the sacred scrolls. |
| Male | |
| Pasum paal mukkaniyaa | Is it like cow's milk and the three fruits, |
| Pudhu thaen sakkaraiyaa | Or fresh honey and sugar? |
| Female :Ila maan nikkudhaiyaa | Female: A young deer stands here, |
| Idha paar vakkanaiyaa | Look at this charm and grace! |
| Male :Naan poovum vechu pottum vechu | Male: Shall I adorn flowers and tilak, |
| Thaaliya kattattumaa | And tie the sacred wedding thali? |
| Female | |
| Oorariya peredutha | The girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town, |
| Veeramuthu ponnu | The golden girl Veeramuthu, |
| Unakkaaga samanjadhindha | Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden, |
| Vaazha ilam kannu | A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you. |
| Male | |
| Ada oorariya peredutha | Ah, the girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town, |
| Veeramuthu ponnu | The golden girl Veeramuthu, |
| Enakkaaga samanjadhindha | Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden, |
| Vaazha ilam kannu | A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you. |
ஊரறிய பேரெடுத்த
வீரமுத்து பொண்ணு
உனக்காக சமஞ்சதிந்த
வாழ இளம் கண்ணு
The girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
The golden girl Veeramuthu,
Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
ஊரறிய பேரெடுத்த
வீரமுத்து பொண்ணு
உனக்காக சமஞ்சதிந்த
வாழ இளம் கண்ணு
The girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
The golden girl Veeramuthu,
Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
புரியாம ஒதுங்கி நின்னு
படுத்துறியே பாடு
இருவருக்கும் பொருத்தமுன்னு
எழுதி வெச்சான் ஏடு
Standing aloof without understanding,
You are tormenting me with hardship.
That both of us are a perfect match,
Fate has written in the sacred scrolls.
பசும் பால் முக்கனியா
புது தேன் சக்கரையா
இளமான் நிக்குதையா
இத பார் வக்கனையா
ஒரு பூவும் வெச்சு பொட்டும் வெச்சு
தாலிய கட்டுறியா
Like cow's milk and the three sacred fruits,
Like fresh honey and sugar,
A young deer stands before you,
Look at this charming beauty!
By adorning flowers and applying a tilak,
Will you tie the sacred wedding knot?
ஊரறிய பேரெடுத்த
வீரமுத்து பொண்ணு
உனக்காக சமஞ்சதிந்த
வாழ இளம் கண்ணு
The girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
The golden girl Veeramuthu,
Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
புரியாம ஒதுங்கி நின்னு
படுத்துறியே பாடு
இருவருக்கும் பொருத்தமுன்னு
எழுதி வெச்சான் ஏடு
Standing aloof without understanding,
You are tormenting me with hardship.
That both of us are a perfect match,
Fate has written in the sacred scrolls.
வைர மாலை போல
உன்ன கழுத்தில் மாட்டனும்
வளையல் போல அழகு கையில்
எடுத்து பூட்டனும்
பொடவை இழுத்து புடிச்சு
இடுப்பில் சுத்தணும்
புள்ளைய போல பத்து மாசம்
மடியில் தாங்கனும்
Like a diamond necklace,
I want to wear you around my neck.
Like beautiful bangles,
I want to place you on my hands.
Like a saree, pulled tight,
I want to wrap around your waist.
Like a child, for ten months,
I want to carry you in my lap.
பாட்டெடுத்து பக்கம் வந்தா
பவள கொடி
பாட்டெடுத்து பக்கம் வந்தா
பவள கொடி
அட வளைச்சு புட்டா
அர்ஜூனன மல்லிக செடி
Singing a song and coming close,
O tender coral vine!
Singing a song and coming close,
O tender coral vine!
Ah, it has bent and ensnared,
The jasmine plant around Arjuna!
என்னத்தை சொல்லுவேன் என் கதைய
எம் மனம் வேவுற சங்கதிய
அந்தியில் சந்திரன் சுட்டுச்சு
ஆறுதல் சொல்லி நீ தொட்டனைச்சு
What can I say about my story,
The situation where my heart is burning with longing?
Even the moon in the evening heat burned me,
Give me comfort by touching and embracing me.
ஊரறிய பேரெடுத்த
வீரமுத்து பொண்ணு
உனக்காக சமஞ்சதிந்த
வாழ இளம் கண்ணு
The girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
The golden girl Veeramuthu,
Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
புரியாம ஒதுங்கி நின்னு
படுத்துறியே பாடு
இருவருக்கும் பொருத்தமுன்னு
எழுதி வெச்சான் ஏடு
Standing aloof without understanding,
You are tormenting me with hardship.
That both of us are a perfect match,
Fate has written in the sacred scrolls.
ஒனக்கும் எனக்கும்
சரி படாம ஒதுங்கி நின்னேனே
எதுக்கு இந்த லவ்வும் கிவ்வும்
எடுத்து சொன்னானே
Thinking you and I were not suited,
I stood away in reserve.
Why do we need this love and drama,
I voiced my doubts aloud.
நெருங்கி நெருங்கி
உணர்ச்சி நரம்ப எழுப்பி விட்டாயே
நினைக்க நினைக்க
மனசு முழுக்க இனிக்கும் மிட்டாயே
Drawing nearer and nearer,
You aroused my sensory nerves.
The more I think about it,
My whole heart turns into sweet candy.
ராத்திரியில் சந்திரனும்
கொதிக்கிறதா
ராத்திரியில் சந்திரனும்
கொதிக்கிறதா
ரவிக்கை எல்லாம் ஈரத்திலே
மிதக்கிறதே
Does even the moon in the night
Boil with heat?
Does even the moon in the night
Boil with heat?
Is my blouse soaking wet
And floating in sweat?
கொல்லுது கொல்லுது உன் நினைப்பு
கொஞ்சிட சொல்லுது உன் வனப்பு
வந்திடு வந்திடு செங்கனியே
வாட்டத்த போக்குறேன் பைங்கிளியே
Thoughts of you are killing me, killing me,
Your beauty asks me to caress you.
Come, come, my ripe sweet fruit!
I will remove your distress, my green parrot!
ஓய் ஊரறிய பேரெடுத்த
வீரமுத்து பொண்ணு
உனக்காக சமஞ்சதிந்த
வாழ இளம் கண்ணு
Oh, the girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
The golden girl Veeramuthu,
Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
பெண்
: புரியாம ஒதுங்கி நின்னு
படுத்துறியே பாடு
இருவருக்கும் பொருத்தமுன்னு
எழுதி வெச்சான் ஏடு
Standing aloof without understanding,
You are tormenting me with hardship.
That both of us are a perfect match,
Fate has written in the sacred scrolls.
பசும் பால் முக்கனியா
புது தேன் சக்கரையா
இளமான் நிக்குதையா
இத பார் வக்கனையா
ஒரு பூவும் வெச்சு பொட்டும் வெச்சு
தாலிய கட்டுறியா
Is it like cow's milk and the three fruits,
Or fresh honey and sugar?
Female: A young deer stands here,
Look at this charm and grace!
Male: Shall I adorn flowers and tilak,
And tie the sacred wedding thali?
ஊரறிய பேரெடுத்த
வீரமுத்து பொண்ணு
உனக்காக சமஞ்சதிந்த
வாழ இளம் கண்ணு
The girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
The golden girl Veeramuthu,
Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
ஊரறிய பேரெடுத்த
வீரமுத்து பொண்ணு
உனக்காக சமஞ்சதிந்த
வாழ இளம் கண்ணு
Ah, the girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
The golden girl Veeramuthu,
Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
Oorariya peredutha
The girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
Veeramuthu ponnu
The golden girl Veeramuthu,
Unakkaaga samanjadhindha
Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
Vaazha ilam kannu
A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
Oorariya peredutha
The girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
Veeramuthu ponnu
The golden girl Veeramuthu,
Unakkaaga samanjadhindha
Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
Vaazha ilam kannu
A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
Puriyaama odhungi ninnu
Standing aloof without understanding,
Paduthuriyae paadu
You are tormenting me with hardship.
Iruvarukkum poruthamunnu
That both of us are a perfect match,
Ezhudhi vechaan yaedu
Fate has written in the sacred scrolls.
Pasum paal mukkaniyaa
Like cow's milk and the three sacred fruits,
Pudhu thaen sakkaraiyaa
Like fresh honey and sugar,
Ila maan nikkudhaiyaa
A young deer stands before you,
Idha paar vakkanaiyaa
Look at this charming beauty!
Oru poovum vechu pottum vechu
By adorning flowers and applying a tilak,
Thaaliya katturiyaa
Will you tie the sacred wedding knot?
Oorariya peredutha
The girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
Veeramuthu ponnu
The golden girl Veeramuthu,
Unakkaaga samanjadhindha
Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
Vaazha ilam kannu
A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
Puriyaama odhungi ninnu
Standing aloof without understanding,
Paduthuriyae paadu
You are tormenting me with hardship.
Iruvarukkum poruthamunnu
That both of us are a perfect match,
Ezhudhi vechaan yaedu
Fate has written in the sacred scrolls.
Vaira maala pola
Like a diamond necklace,
Unna kazhuthil maattanum
I want to wear you around my neck.
Valaiyal pola azhagu kaiyil
Like beautiful bangles,
Eduthu poottanum
I want to place you on my hands.
Podava pola izhuthu pudichu
Like a saree, pulled tight,
Iduppil suthanum
I want to wrap around your waist.
Pullaiya pola pathu maasam
Like a child, for ten months,
Madiyil thaanganum
I want to carry you in my lap.
Paatteduthu pakkam vandha
Singing a song and coming close,
Pavala kodi
O tender coral vine!
Paatteduthu pakkam vandha
Singing a song and coming close,
Pavala kodi
O tender coral vine!
Ada valachu puttaa
Ah, it has bent and ensnared,
Arjunana malliga chedi
The jasmine plant around Arjuna!
Ennatha solluven en kadhaiya
What can I say about my story,
Em manam vaevura sangadhiya
The situation where my heart is burning with longing?
Andhiyil chandhiran suttuduchu
Even the moon in the evening heat burned me,
Aarudhal sollu nee thottanachu
Give me comfort by touching and embracing me.
Oorariya peredutha
The girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
Veeramuthu ponnu
The golden girl Veeramuthu,
Unakkaaga samanjadhindha
Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
Vaazha ilam kannu
A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
Puriyaama odhungi ninnu
Standing aloof without understanding,
Paduthuriyae paadu
You are tormenting me with hardship.
Iruvarukkum poruthamunnu
That both of us are a perfect match,
Ezhudhi vechaan yaedu
Fate has written in the sacred scrolls.
Onakkum enakkum
Thinking you and I were not suited,
Sari padaama odhungi ninnenae
I stood away in reserve.
Edhukku indha lovvum kivvum
Why do we need this love and drama,
Eduthu sonnaenae
I voiced my doubts aloud.
Nerungi nerungi
Drawing nearer and nearer,
Unarchi naramba ezhuppi vittaayae
You aroused my sensory nerves.
Ninaikka ninaikka
The more I think about it,
Manasu muzhukka inikkum mittaayae
My whole heart turns into sweet candy.
Raathiriyil chandhiranum
Does even the moon in the night
Kodhikkiradhaa
Boil with heat?
Raathiriyil chandhiranum
Does even the moon in the night
Kodhikkiradhaa
Boil with heat?
Ravikkai ellaam eerathilae
Is my blouse soaking wet
Midhakkiradhaa
And floating in sweat?
Kolludhu kolludhu un nenappu
Thoughts of you are killing me, killing me,
Konjida solludhu un vanappu
Your beauty asks me to caress you.
Vandhidu vandhidu senganiyae
Come, come, my ripe sweet fruit!
Vaattatha pokkuraen paingiliyae
I will remove your distress, my green parrot!
Ooi oorariya pereduttha
Oh, the girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
Veeramuthu ponnu
The golden girl Veeramuthu,
Enakkaaga samanjadhindha
Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
Vaazha ilam kannu
A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
Puriyaama odhungi ninnu
Standing aloof without understanding,
Paduthuriyae paadu
You are tormenting me with hardship.
Iruvarukkum poruthamunnu
That both of us are a perfect match,
Ezhudhi vechaan yaedu
Fate has written in the sacred scrolls.
Pasum paal mukkaniyaa
Is it like cow's milk and the three fruits,
Pudhu thaen sakkaraiyaa
Or fresh honey and sugar?
Female :Ila maan nikkudhaiyaa
Female: A young deer stands here,
Idha paar vakkanaiyaa
Look at this charm and grace!
Male :Naan poovum vechu pottum vechu
Male: Shall I adorn flowers and tilak,
Thaaliya kattattumaa
And tie the sacred wedding thali?
Oorariya peredutha
The girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
Veeramuthu ponnu
The golden girl Veeramuthu,
Unakkaaga samanjadhindha
Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
Vaazha ilam kannu
A youthful banana-shoot-like girl just for you.
Ada oorariya peredutha
Ah, the girl named Veeramuthu, famous throughout the town,
Veeramuthu ponnu
The golden girl Veeramuthu,
Enakkaaga samanjadhindha
Has matured and blossomed into a young tender maiden,
Vaazha ilam kannu
A 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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