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Lyrics & meaning

Ore Bashaiyil

From Erimalai · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. J. Jesudass, S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Erimalai1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Orae bhasaiyil siru poovum kaattrumIn the same language, a small flower and the wind
Pesa koodum maalai velaiyilCan converse together during the evening time
Orae keerththanam dhinam paadum penn manamSinging the same holy hymn daily, a woman's heart
Sugamaanatho inneram devan devi sangamamIs so blissful at this moment; a divine union of God and Goddess
Male
Orae bhasaiyil siru poovum kaattrumIn the same language, a small flower and the wind
Pesa koodum maalai velaiyilCan converse together during the evening time
Orae keerththanam dhinam paadum penn manamSinging the same holy hymn daily, a woman's heart
Sugamaanatho inneram devan devi sangamamIs so blissful at this moment; a divine union of God and Goddess
Male
Anji anji velli megam varaAs silver clouds arrive timorously
Anthi veyyil alli maalaiyidaAnd the evening sun gathers to place a garland
Anji anji velli megam varaAs silver clouds arrive timorously
Anthi veyyil alli maalaiyidaAnd the evening sun gathers to place a garland
Female
Andraadam kondaadum kalyaanamoIs this a grand wedding celebrated every single day?
Aagaayam engaeyum vaipogamoIs the entire sky hosting a grand festive event?
Andraadam kondaadum kalyaanamoIs this a grand wedding celebrated every single day?
Aagaayam engaeyum vaipogamoIs the entire sky hosting a grand festive event?
Male
Thooralal panneerai thoovaAs the light drizzle sprinkles rosewater
Malai saaralgal nall vaazhththu kooraAnd mountain breezes shower best wishes
Female : idhamaanatho inneramFemale : Is this moment so comforting and pleasant?
Kaanum yaavum moganamEverything in sight appears so charming and enchanting
Male
Orae bhasaiyil siru poovum kaattrumIn the same language, a small flower and the wind
Pesa koodum maalai velaiyilCan converse together during the evening time
Orae keerththanam dhinam paadum penn manamSinging the same holy hymn daily, a woman's heart
Sugamaanatho inneram dhevan devi sangamamIs so blissful at this moment; a divine union of God and Goddess
Female
Thottu thottu ennai thoonduvathaenWhy touch me repeatedly and tease me?
Kitta kitta vanthu venduvathaenWhy come so close and entice me?
Thottu thottu ennai thoonduvathaenWhy touch me repeatedly and tease me?
Kitta kitta vanthu venduvathaenWhy come so close and entice me?
Male
Ammammaa en thevai yaeraalamthaanOh dear, my desires and needs are so many
Alli thaa un ullam thaaraalamthaanGather and give generously, for your heart is open
Ammammaa en thevai yaeraalamthaanOh dear, my desires and needs are so many
Alli thaa un ullam thaaraalamthaanGather and give generously, for your heart is open
Female
Thaalaathu naan konda penmaiMy womanhood carries a soothing lullaby
Idhu thalaivaazhai ilai pola menmaiIt is as soft and fresh as a plantain leaf
Male :Medhuvaagavae un tholilMale : Gently upon your shoulders
Aasai oonjal aadavo….May I swing in the cradle of desire?...
Male
Orae bhasaiyil siru poovum kaattrumIn the same language, a small flower and the wind
Pesa koodum maalai velaiyilCan converse together during the evening time
Orae keerththanam dhinam paadum penn manamSinging the same holy hymn daily, a woman's heart
Sugamaanatho inneram dhevan devi sangamamIs so blissful at this moment; a divine union of God and Goddess

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Orae Bhasaiyil' from the movie Erimalai (1985) is a poetic romantic duet written by Vaali. It celebrates the deep emotional and spiritual connection between two lovers by drawing beautiful parallels with nature. The lyrics describe how a simple flower and the evening breeze converse in a shared silent language, framing the lovers' intimacy as a daily heavenly wedding celebrated across the vast canvas of the sky, with rain sprinkles acting as rosewater.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai Ani)

Idhu thalaivaazhai ilai pola menmai

The softness and tenderness of womanhood is directly compared to a fresh plantain leaf using the comparative word 'pola'.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Sugamaanatho inneram devan devi sangamam

The intimate romantic union of the human lovers is metaphorically elevated to a sacred union between God and Goddess ('devan devi sangamam').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Aasai oonjal aadavo

Desire is metaphorically phrased as a swing ('aasai oonjal').

Adukku Thodar (Repetition)

Thottu thottu ennai thoonduvathaen / Kitta kitta vanthu venduvathaen

Words like 'Thottu thottu' (touching repeatedly) and 'Kitta kitta' (coming closer) are repeated for rhythmic emphasis and emotional intensity.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Anji anji velli megam vara / Anthi veyyil alli maalaiyida

The initial vowel sound 'A' ('Anji', 'Anthi', 'Alli') creates alliteration and melody in the verse.

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Trivia

Written by the legendary lyricist Vaali for the 1985 film 'Erimalai', this song highlights Vaali's mastery in blending classical Tamil poetic imagery—such as equating nature's elements like rain and clouds to traditional wedding rituals—with passionate romantic expressions.

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