Orae Oru Piravi
From Perazhagan · 2004
- Lyricist
- Snehan
- Singer
- Hariharan
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Details
- Perazhagan2004
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Orae oru piravi kandom | We have been granted only one lifetime, |
| Athil kurai vendaamae | Let there be no shortcomings or regrets in it. |
| Namakkul ulla aasaigal nooru | There are a hundred desires within us, |
| Mudintha varayil vaazhvomae | Let us live life to the fullest extent possible. |
| Male | |
| Kanavu kaanum vaazhkai | A life spent merely dreaming, |
| Iniyum vendaam nijangalae malarum | Is needed no more, as reality will bloom now. |
| Kangal vandha pinnae | Once she receives her eyesight, |
| Kaadhal nenjam eppadi unarum | How will her loving heart awaken? |
| Male | |
| Orae oru piravi kandom | We have been granted only one lifetime, |
| Athil kurai vendaamae | Let there be no shortcomings or regrets in it. |
| Namakkul ulla aasaigal nooru | There are a hundred desires within us, |
| Mudintha varayil vaazhvomae | Let us live life to the fullest extent possible. |
| Male | |
| Manam pola thaan | Just as her heart desires, |
| Aval vaazhavae | For her to live happily, |
| Dhinam thorumae ivan yenguvaan | He yearns and longs every single day. |
| Aval aasaigal nijam aaghumo | Will her dreams come true? |
| Ivan aasaigal kanavaaghumo | Will his own desires remain just a dream? |
| Male | |
| Bhoomi pola oivindri | Without rest, just like the rotating Earth, |
| Sutri sutri vaaranae | He keeps wandering relentlessly. |
| Saami ellaam thedi thedi | Searching for every deity, |
| Udhavi kettu poraanae | He goes around pleading for help. |
| Indha vellai manithan thaan | Will this pure-hearted man, |
| Vidiyal kaanbaano naalai | Witness a new dawn tomorrow? |
| Male | |
| Orae oru piravi kandom | We have been granted only one lifetime, |
| Athil kurai vendaamae | Let there be no shortcomings or regrets in it. |
| Namakkul ulla aasaigal nooru | There are a hundred desires within us, |
| Mudintha varayil vaazhvomae | Let us live life to the fullest extent possible. |
| Male | |
| Kanavu kaanum vaazhkai | A life spent merely dreaming, |
| Iniyum vendaam nijangalae malarum | Is needed no more, as reality will bloom now. |
| Kangal vandha pinnae | Once she receives her eyesight, |
| Kaadhal nenjam eppadi unarum | How will her loving heart awaken? |
| Male | |
| Orae oru piravi kandom | We have been granted only one lifetime, |
| Athil kurai vendaamae | Let there be no shortcomings or regrets in it. |
| Namakkul ulla aasaigal nooru | There are a hundred desires within us, |
| Mudintha varayil vaazhvomae | Let us live life to the fullest extent possible. |
ஒரே ஒரு பிறவி கண்டோம்
அதில் குறை வேண்டாமே
நமக்குள் உள்ள ஆசைகள் நூறு
முடிந்த வரையில் வாழ்வோமே
We have been granted only one lifetime,
Let there be no shortcomings or regrets in it.
There are a hundred desires within us,
Let us live life to the fullest extent possible.
கனவு கானும் வாழ்க்கை
இனியும் வேண்டாம் நிஜங்களே மலரும்
கண்கள் வந்த பின்னே
காதல் நெஞ்சம் எப்படி உணரும்
A life spent merely dreaming,
Is needed no more, as reality will bloom now.
Once she receives her eyesight,
How will her loving heart awaken?
ஒரே ஒரு பிறவி கண்டோம்
அதில் குறை வேண்டாமே
நமக்குள் உள்ள ஆசைகள் நூறு
முடிந்த வரையில் வாழ்வோமே
We have been granted only one lifetime,
Let there be no shortcomings or regrets in it.
There are a hundred desires within us,
Let us live life to the fullest extent possible.
மனம் போலதான் அவள் வாழவே
தினம்தோறும் இவன் ஏங்குவான்
அவள் ஆசைகள் நிஜம் ஆகுமோ
இவன் ஆசைகள் கனவாகுமோ
Just as her heart desires,
For her to live happily,
He yearns and longs every single day.
Will her dreams come true?
Will his own desires remain just a dream?
பூமி போல ஓய்வின்றி
சுற்றி சுற்றி வாரனே
சாமியெல்லாம் தேடி தேடி
உதவி கேட்டு போரானே
இந்த வெள்ளை மனிதன் தான்
விடியல் காண்பானோ நாளை
Without rest, just like the rotating Earth,
He keeps wandering relentlessly.
Searching for every deity,
He goes around pleading for help.
Will this pure-hearted man,
Witness a new dawn tomorrow?
ஒரே ஒரு பிறவி கண்டோம்
அதில் குறை வேண்டாமே
நமக்குள் உள்ள ஆசைகள் நூறு
முடிந்த வரையில் வாழ்வோமே
We have been granted only one lifetime,
Let there be no shortcomings or regrets in it.
There are a hundred desires within us,
Let us live life to the fullest extent possible.
கனவு கானும் வாழ்க்கை
இனியும் வேண்டாம் நிஜங்களே மலரும்
கண்கள் வந்த பின்னே
காதல் நெஞ்சம் எப்படி உணரும்
A life spent merely dreaming,
Is needed no more, as reality will bloom now.
Once she receives her eyesight,
How will her loving heart awaken?
ஒரே ஒரு பிறவி கண்டோம்
அதில் குறை வேண்டாமே
நமக்குள் உள்ள ஆசைகள் நூறு
முடிந்த வரையில் வாழ்வோமே
We have been granted only one lifetime,
Let there be no shortcomings or regrets in it.
There are a hundred desires within us,
Let us live life to the fullest extent possible.
Orae oru piravi kandom
We have been granted only one lifetime,
Athil kurai vendaamae
Let there be no shortcomings or regrets in it.
Namakkul ulla aasaigal nooru
There are a hundred desires within us,
Mudintha varayil vaazhvomae
Let us live life to the fullest extent possible.
Kanavu kaanum vaazhkai
A life spent merely dreaming,
Iniyum vendaam nijangalae malarum
Is needed no more, as reality will bloom now.
Kangal vandha pinnae
Once she receives her eyesight,
Kaadhal nenjam eppadi unarum
How will her loving heart awaken?
Orae oru piravi kandom
We have been granted only one lifetime,
Athil kurai vendaamae
Let there be no shortcomings or regrets in it.
Namakkul ulla aasaigal nooru
There are a hundred desires within us,
Mudintha varayil vaazhvomae
Let us live life to the fullest extent possible.
Manam pola thaan
Just as her heart desires,
Aval vaazhavae
For her to live happily,
Dhinam thorumae ivan yenguvaan
He yearns and longs every single day.
Aval aasaigal nijam aaghumo
Will her dreams come true?
Ivan aasaigal kanavaaghumo
Will his own desires remain just a dream?
Bhoomi pola oivindri
Without rest, just like the rotating Earth,
Sutri sutri vaaranae
He keeps wandering relentlessly.
Saami ellaam thedi thedi
Searching for every deity,
Udhavi kettu poraanae
He goes around pleading for help.
Indha vellai manithan thaan
Will this pure-hearted man,
Vidiyal kaanbaano naalai
Witness a new dawn tomorrow?
Orae oru piravi kandom
We have been granted only one lifetime,
Athil kurai vendaamae
Let there be no shortcomings or regrets in it.
Namakkul ulla aasaigal nooru
There are a hundred desires within us,
Mudintha varayil vaazhvomae
Let us live life to the fullest extent possible.
Kanavu kaanum vaazhkai
A life spent merely dreaming,
Iniyum vendaam nijangalae malarum
Is needed no more, as reality will bloom now.
Kangal vandha pinnae
Once she receives her eyesight,
Kaadhal nenjam eppadi unarum
How will her loving heart awaken?
Orae oru piravi kandom
We have been granted only one lifetime,
Athil kurai vendaamae
Let there be no shortcomings or regrets in it.
Namakkul ulla aasaigal nooru
There are a hundred desires within us,
Mudintha varayil vaazhvomae
Let us live life to the fullest extent possible.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from 'Perazhagan' (2004) carries a deeply philosophical and emotional tone, centered around the core message that human life is short and precious, so one must make the most of it despite physical imperfections or life's hardships. The narrative follows Chinna, a physically challenged man with a hunchback, who selflessly strives to help a visually impaired woman, Priya, gain her eyesight. The emotional arc captures the beauty of selfless sacrifice alongside the protagonist's subtle vulnerability and fear. While he endlessly prays and seeks divine help so she can see the world, a poignant question lingers in the background: once her sight returns, will her love remain, or will his own feelings remain an unfulfilled dream? Through its poetic verses, the song celebrates pure love, optimism, and unyielding hope.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uwamai Ani)
“Bhoomi pola oivindri”
Compares the protagonist's relentless, unceasing efforts to help his loved one with the continuous rotation of the Earth ('Bhoomi pola').
Metaphor
“Indha vellai manithan thaan”
Uses 'vellai manithan' (white/pure man) as a metaphor for a person with an innocent, selfless, and pure heart.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Aval aasaigal nijam aaghumo / Ivan aasaigal kanavaaghumo”
The lines end with rhyming words ('nijam aaghumo' / 'kanavaaghumo'), contrasting her wishes coming true against his dreams turning into illusions.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kanavu kaanum vaazhkai”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound in 'Kanavu' and 'kaanum' adds rhythmic harmony to the line.
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Trivia
In 'Perazhagan' (2004), actor Suriya played a dual role—one as Karthik and the other as Chinna, a hunchbacked youth. His compelling performance as Chinna earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil. The music for the film was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, and the album was widely praised for blending folk beats, melodies, and deeply emotive tracks like this one.
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