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Lyrics & meaning

Oorenna Pesum

From Pattathu Rani · 1967

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
T. K. Ramamoorthy
Movie name
Pattathu Rani
Movie release year
1967
Lyrics added on
9 Jan 2026

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oorenna pesum madhippenna aagum
Unmaiyai sonnaal un manam nogum
Udai alangaaram idaikkoru baaram
Uravukkum enakkum vegu vegu dhooram
Oorenna pesum madhippenna aagum
Urimaiyai tahndhaal manam angu vaazhum
Udai alangaaram idaikkenna baaram
Un karam thaangum enakkadhu podhum
Koondhalil podum mallaigai kolam
Kaanbathanaalr yaarukku laabam
Female :Kaadhalin paarvai poomazhai thoovum
Kanniyar vaazhvil ver enna vendum
Naanama kobama ngyayama kooramma
Female :Aasaithaan poguma pesinaal theerumaa
Oorenna pesum madhippenna aagum
Unmaiyai sonnaal un manam nogum
Female :Udai alangaaram idaikkenna baaram
Un karam thaangum enakkadhu podhum
Vel vizhi meedhu kelvigal yaenoo
Vendiyadhellaam naan tharuvaeno
Female :Paal pazham yendhi naan varum bodhu
Paadame maarum thoonga vidathu
Naanama kobama ngyayama kooramma
Female :Aasaithaan poguma pesinaal theerumaa
Oorenna pesum madhippenna aagum
Unmaiyai sonnaal un manam nogum
Female :Udai alangaaram idaikkenna baaram
Un karam thaangum enakkadhu podhum
What will the town say, and what will become of my reputation?
If I tell you the truth, your heart will be hurt.
These clothes and jewels are only a burden to your waist.
Romance and I are very, very far apart.
What does the town's talk or reputation matter?
If you give me a place in your life, my heart will thrive there.
How could these clothes and jewels be a burden to my waist?
Your arms will hold me, and that is all I need.
The pattern of jasmine woven into your hair,
Who really gains anything just from looking at it?
A look of love showers a rain of flowers,
What more could a young woman need in life?
Is this shyness or anger? Tell me, is this fair?
Will longing ever fade? Can words alone satisfy it?
What will the town say, and what will become of my reputation?
If I tell you the truth, your heart will be hurt.
How could these clothes and jewels be a burden to my waist?
Your arms will hold me, and that is all I need.
Why are there doubts in those spear-sharp eyes?
Will I really be able to give you everything you desire?
When I come to you carrying milk and fruit,
All your lessons will change, and it will keep you from sleep.
Is this shyness or anger? Tell me, is this fair?
Will longing ever fade? Can words alone satisfy it?
What will the town say, and what will become of my reputation?
If I tell you the truth, your heart will be hurt.
How could these clothes and jewels be a burden to my waist?
Your arms will hold me, and that is all I need.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic duet depicts a playful yet romantic exchange between lovers. The male lead expresses hesitation, worrying about social perceptions, modest decorum, and the distance between them, while playfully questioning her coy shyness. In response, the female lead lovingly reassures him, dismissing concerns of burden or societal judgment as long as they have each other's support and love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Alliteration)

“Oorenna pesum madhippenna aagum”

Initial letter rhyme with 'U' across lines ('Oorenna', 'Unmaiyai', 'Udai', 'Uravukkum').

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Vel vizhi meedhu kelvigal yaenoo”

'Vel vizhi' compares sharp, beautiful eyes to a spear (vel).

Visual Imagery

“Koondhalil podum mallaigai kolam”

'Mallaigai kolam' creates a vivid picture of jasmine flowers woven intricately like a kolam pattern in her hair.

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Trivia

This famous romantic composition highlights the wordplay of Kannadasan, contrasting male apprehension with gentle female affection, showcasing classic 1960s Tamil cinema playfulness.

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