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Lyrics & meaning

Oorellam Un Paattuthaan Male

From Oorellam Un Paattu · 1991

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Oorellam Un Paattu1991

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
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Male
Oorellaam un paattu thaanThroughout the town, it is only your song echoing
Ullathai meettudhuPlucking the strings of my heart
Naalellaam un paarvai thaanAll day long, it is only your gaze
Inbathai koottudhuMultiplying my joy
Neeyallaal dheivam ver yaedhuOther than you, who else is my deity?
Neeyenai chaerum naal yedhu oo hoWhen will be the day you unite with me? Oh ho...
Male
Oorellaam un paattu thaanThroughout the town, it is only your song echoing
Ullathai meettudhuPlucking the strings of my heart
Naalellaam un paarvai thaanAll day long, it is only your gaze
Inbathai koottudhuMultiplying my joy
Male
Un peyar ucharikkumAs it utters your name
Ullam nithamum thathalikkumMy heart flutters every single day
Ingu nee illaadhu vaazhvil yaedhuWithout you here, what else is in life?
Vaenir kaalam thaanIt is merely a harsh summer season
Male
En manam un vasamaeMy mind is entirely under your spell
Kannil endrum un soppanamaeIn my eyes, it is always your dream
Vizhi kaanum kaatchi yaavum undhanEvery sight my eyes behold
Vanna kolam thaanIs only your vibrant colorful pattern
Male
Aalam vizhudhugal polaeLike the aerial roots of a banyan tree
Aadum ninaivugal kodiThere are millions of swaying memories
Aadum ninaivugal naalumEvery day, these swaying memories
Paadum unadharul thaediSing in search of your divine grace
Indha pirappilum endha pirappilumIn this birth, or in any birth to come
Endhan uyir unai chaerumMy soul will surely join yours
Male
Oorellaam un paattu thaanThroughout the town, it is only your song echoing
Ullathai meettudhuPlucking the strings of my heart
Naalellaam un paarvai thaanAll day long, it is only your gaze
Inbathai koottudhuMultiplying my joy
Male
Sendradhu kan urakkamSleep has vanished from my eyes
Nenjil nindradhu un mayakkamYour enchantment lingers in my heart
Ingu oivadhaedhu thaeivadhaedhuWhat ever fades or ever diminishes here?
Undhan nyaabagamIt is your memory
Male
Unnidam solvadharkkuTo express to you
Ennam ondralla noorirukkuMy thoughts are not just one, but a hundred
Adhai neeyum ketka naanum sollaFor you to listen and for me to say
Yedhu vaasagamWhere is the suitable expression?
Male
Paadha chuvadugal pogumAlong the path where footsteps lead
Paadhai arindhingu naanumKnowing the direction, I too walk
Kooda varugindra podhumEven when I try to walk alongside you
Kooda maruppadho neeyumDo you refuse to walk with me?
Ulla kadhavinai mella thirandhinguGently open the inner door of your heart now
Nenjil idam thara vendumAnd grant a space for me in your soul
Male
Oorellaam un paattu thaanThroughout the town, it is only your song echoing
Ullathai meettudhuPlucking the strings of my heart
Naalellaam un paarvai thaanAll day long, it is only your gaze
Inbathai koottudhuMultiplying my joy
Neeyallaal dheivam ver yaedhuOther than you, who else is my deity?
Neeyenai chaerum naal yedhu oo hoWhen will be the day you unite with me? Oh ho...
Male
Oorellaam un paattu thaanThroughout the town, it is only your song echoing
Ullathai meettudhuPlucking the strings of my heart
Naalellaam un paarvai thaanAll day long, it is only your gaze
Inbathai koottudhuMultiplying my joy

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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