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Oorariya Peredutha

From Sadhu · 1994

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. S. Chithra, Mano
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Sadhu
Movie release year
1994
Lyrics added on
16 Jun 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oorariya peredutha
Veeramuthu ponnu
Unakkaaga samanjadhindha
Vaazha ilam kannu
Oorariya peredutha
Veeramuthu ponnu
Unakkaaga samanjadhindha
Vaazha ilam kannu
Puriyaama odhungi ninnu
Paduthuriyae paadu
Iruvarukkum poruthamunnu
Ezhudhi vechaan yaedu
Pasum paal mukkaniyaa
Pudhu thaen sakkaraiyaa
Ila maan nikkudhaiyaa
Idha paar vakkanaiyaa
Oru poovum vechu pottum vechu
Thaaliya katturiyaa
Oorariya peredutha
Veeramuthu ponnu
Unakkaaga samanjadhindha
Vaazha ilam kannu
Puriyaama odhungi ninnu
Paduthuriyae paadu
Iruvarukkum poruthamunnu
Ezhudhi vechaan yaedu
Vaira maala pola
Unna kazhuthil maattanum
Valaiyal pola azhagu kaiyil
Eduthu poottanum
Podava pola izhuthu pudichu
Iduppil suthanum
Pullaiya pola pathu maasam
Madiyil thaanganum
Paatteduthu pakkam vandha
Pavala kodi
Paatteduthu pakkam vandha
Pavala kodi
Ada valachu puttaa
Arjunana malliga chedi
Ennatha solluven en kadhaiya
Em manam vaevura sangadhiya
Andhiyil chandhiran suttuduchu
Aarudhal sollu nee thottanachu
Oorariya peredutha
Veeramuthu ponnu
Unakkaaga samanjadhindha
Vaazha ilam kannu
Puriyaama odhungi ninnu
Paduthuriyae paadu
Iruvarukkum poruthamunnu
Ezhudhi vechaan yaedu
Onakkum enakkum
Sari padaama odhungi ninnenae
Edhukku indha lovvum kivvum
Eduthu sonnaenae
Nerungi nerungi
Unarchi naramba ezhuppi vittaayae
Ninaikka ninaikka
Manasu muzhukka inikkum mittaayae
Raathiriyil chandhiranum
Kodhikkiradhaa
Raathiriyil chandhiranum
Kodhikkiradhaa
Ravikkai ellaam eerathilae
Midhakkiradhaa
Kolludhu kolludhu un nenappu
Konjida solludhu un vanappu
Vandhidu vandhidu senganiyae
Vaattatha pokkuraen paingiliyae
Ooi oorariya pereduttha
Veeramuthu ponnu
Enakkaaga samanjadhindha
Vaazha ilam kannu
Puriyaama odhungi ninnu
Paduthuriyae paadu
Iruvarukkum poruthamunnu
Ezhudhi vechaan yaedu
Pasum paal mukkaniyaa
Pudhu thaen sakkaraiyaa
Female :Ila maan nikkudhaiyaa
Idha paar vakkanaiyaa
Male :Naan poovum vechu pottum vechu
Thaaliya kattattumaa
Oorariya peredutha
Veeramuthu ponnu
Unakkaaga samanjadhindha
Vaazha ilam kannu
Ada oorariya peredutha
Veeramuthu ponnu
Enakkaaga samanjadhindha
Vaazha ilam kannu
Known to all the town,
the daughter of Veeramuthu!
She blossomed into a woman just for you,
this tender young shoot.
Known to all the town,
the daughter of Veeramuthu!
She blossomed into a woman just for you,
this tender young shoot.
Standing apart without understanding,
why do you trouble me so?
That we are a perfect match,
was written in our destiny!
Is she like fresh milk and the three sweet fruits?
Like fresh honey and sugar?
A young deer stands before you—
just look at her graceful charm!
Adorning me with flowers and a bindi,
will you tie the sacred wedding knot?
Known to all the town,
the daughter of Veeramuthu!
She blossomed into a woman just for you,
this tender young shoot.
Standing apart without understanding,
why do you trouble me so?
That we are a perfect match,
was written in our destiny!
Like a diamond necklace,
I want to wear you around my neck.
Like bangles on beautiful wrists,
I want to clasp you tight.
Like a saree drawn close,
I want to wrap you around my waist.
Like a child for ten months,
I want to cradle you in my lap.
Singing a song and stepping close,
this coral vine...
Singing a song and stepping close,
this coral vine...
Ah, she has captured
this Arjuna, like a flowering jasmine creeper!
What can I say about my state?
About how my heart is burning inside!
The evening moon has scorched me,
hold me close and soothe my pain!
Known to all the town,
the daughter of Veeramuthu!
She blossomed into a woman just for you,
this tender young shoot.
Standing apart without understanding,
why do you trouble me so?
That we are a perfect match,
was written in our destiny!
Thinking you and I
would never match, I kept my distance.
"Why all this love and romance?"
I reasoned with you.
Yet coming closer and closer,
you stirred awake every single feeling!
The more I think of you,
my entire heart turns sweet like candy!
Does even the moon in the night sky
boil with heat?
Does even the moon in the night sky
boil with heat?
Is your blouse drenched,
floating in your sweat?
Thoughts of you are driving me wild!
Your beauty tempts me to hold you close!
Come to me, my sweet ripe fruit!
I will ease your longing, my sweet parrot!
Ooh, known to all the town,
the daughter of Veeramuthu!
She blossomed into a woman just for me,
this tender young shoot.
Standing apart without understanding,
why did I trouble you so?
That we are a perfect match,
was written in our destiny!
Is she like fresh milk and the three sweet fruits?
Like fresh honey and sugar?
Female: A young deer stands before you—
just look at her graceful charm!
Male: Adorning you with flowers and a bindi,
shall I tie the sacred wedding knot?
Known to all the town,
the daughter of Veeramuthu!
She blossomed into a woman just for you,
this tender young shoot.
Ah, known to all the town,
the daughter of Veeramuthu!
She blossomed into a woman just for me,
this tender young shoot.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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