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Oorellam Un Paattuthaan Male

From Oorellam Un Paattu · 1991

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Oorellam Un Paattu
Movie release year
1991
Lyrics added on
27 Jul 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Oorellaam un paattu thaan
Ullathai meettudhu
Naalellaam un paarvai thaan
Inbathai koottudhu
Neeyallaal dheivam ver yaedhu
Neeyenai chaerum naal yedhu oo ho
Oorellaam un paattu thaan
Ullathai meettudhu
Naalellaam un paarvai thaan
Inbathai koottudhu
Un peyar ucharikkum
Ullam nithamum thathalikkum
Ingu nee illaadhu vaazhvil yaedhu
Vaenir kaalam thaan
En manam un vasamae
Kannil endrum un soppanamae
Vizhi kaanum kaatchi yaavum undhan
Vanna kolam thaan
Aalam vizhudhugal polae
Aadum ninaivugal kodi
Aadum ninaivugal naalum
Paadum unadharul thaedi
Indha pirappilum endha pirappilum
Endhan uyir unai chaerum
Oorellaam un paattu thaan
Ullathai meettudhu
Naalellaam un paarvai thaan
Inbathai koottudhu
Sendradhu kan urakkam
Nenjil nindradhu un mayakkam
Ingu oivadhaedhu thaeivadhaedhu
Undhan nyaabagam
Unnidam solvadharkku
Ennam ondralla noorirukku
Adhai neeyum ketka naanum solla
Yedhu vaasagam
Paadha chuvadugal pogum
Paadhai arindhingu naanum
Kooda varugindra podhum
Kooda maruppadho neeyum
Ulla kadhavinai mella thirandhingu
Nenjil idam thara vendum
Oorellaam un paattu thaan
Ullathai meettudhu
Naalellaam un paarvai thaan
Inbathai koottudhu
Neeyallaal dheivam ver yaedhu
Neeyenai chaerum naal yedhu oo ho
Oorellaam un paattu thaan
Ullathai meettudhu
Naalellaam un paarvai thaan
Inbathai koottudhu
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All across the town, it is your song
that strums the strings of my heart.
All through the day, it is your gaze
that fills me with joy.
Who else is my god, if not you?
Which day will you come and join me? Oh ho...
All across the town, it is your song
that strums the strings of my heart.
All through the day, it is your gaze
that fills me with joy.
Calling out your name,
my heart aches and longs every day.
Without you here, how can there ever be
the warmth of spring in my life?
My heart is completely in your hold,
and your dream is always in my eyes.
Every sight my eyes behold
is only your colorful form.
Like the hanging roots of a banyan tree,
countless memories gently sway.
Day after day, these swaying memories
sing, seeking your grace.
In this lifetime and in every birth to come,
my soul will unite with yours.
All across the town, it is your song
that strums the strings of my heart.
All through the day, it is your gaze
that fills me with joy.
Sleep has vanished from my eyes,
and the spell of you lingers in my heart.
How could they ever rest or fade away,
these memories of you?
To tell you what I feel,
I have not just one thought, but a hundred.
For you to listen and for me to say it,
where can I find the words?
Knowing the path
where your footprints lead,
even when I walk alongside you,
why do you refuse to be with me?
Gently open the door to your heart
and give me a place inside.
All across the town, it is your song
that strums the strings of my heart.
All through the day, it is your gaze
that fills me with joy.
Who else is my god, if not you?
Which day will you come and join me? Oh ho...
All across the town, it is your song
that strums the strings of my heart.
All through the day, it is your gaze
that fills me with joy.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Oorellaam Un Paattu Thaan' is a deeply emotional romantic track expressing unwavering love, devotion, and longing. The singer describes how the beloved's presence and music pervade every aspect of their existence and surroundings. Without the beloved, life feels barren like a harsh summer, whereas their thoughts paint life in vibrant, beautiful colors.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai Ani)

“Aalam vizhudhugal polae / Aadum ninaivugal kodi”

Compares the endless, swaying memories of the beloved to the cascading aerial roots of a banyan tree ('Aalam vizhudhugal').

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Un peyar ucharikkum / Ullam nithamum thathalikkum”

The lines end with rhyming verbs ('ucharikkum' and 'thathalikkum'), creating a smooth rhythmic flow.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Paadha chuvadugal pogum / Paadhai arindhingu naanum”

Repetition of the initial sound 'Paa' ('Paadha' / 'Paadhai') adds melodic structure to the lyrics.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Neeyallaal dheivam ver yaedhu”

Metaphorically equates the beloved to a divine deity ('dheivam'), showing absolute adoration.

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Trivia

Though listed without composer credits in the context, 'Oorellam Un Paattu' (1991) features a classic soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. Lyricist Vaali penned this memorable track, which highlights how music serves as a spiritual bridge connecting lovers across lifetimes.

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