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 kaattrum | In the same language, a small flower and the wind |
| Pesa koodum maalai velaiyil | Can converse together during the evening time |
| Orae keerththanam dhinam paadum penn manam | Singing the same holy hymn daily, a woman's heart |
| Sugamaanatho inneram devan devi sangamam | Is so blissful at this moment; a divine union of God and Goddess |
| Male | |
| Orae bhasaiyil siru poovum kaattrum | In the same language, a small flower and the wind |
| Pesa koodum maalai velaiyil | Can converse together during the evening time |
| Orae keerththanam dhinam paadum penn manam | Singing the same holy hymn daily, a woman's heart |
| Sugamaanatho inneram devan devi sangamam | Is so blissful at this moment; a divine union of God and Goddess |
| Male | |
| Anji anji velli megam vara | As silver clouds arrive timorously |
| Anthi veyyil alli maalaiyida | And the evening sun gathers to place a garland |
| Anji anji velli megam vara | As silver clouds arrive timorously |
| Anthi veyyil alli maalaiyida | And the evening sun gathers to place a garland |
| Female | |
| Andraadam kondaadum kalyaanamo | Is this a grand wedding celebrated every single day? |
| Aagaayam engaeyum vaipogamo | Is the entire sky hosting a grand festive event? |
| Andraadam kondaadum kalyaanamo | Is this a grand wedding celebrated every single day? |
| Aagaayam engaeyum vaipogamo | Is the entire sky hosting a grand festive event? |
| Male | |
| Thooralal panneerai thoova | As the light drizzle sprinkles rosewater |
| Malai saaralgal nall vaazhththu koora | And mountain breezes shower best wishes |
| Female : idhamaanatho inneram | Female : Is this moment so comforting and pleasant? |
| Kaanum yaavum moganam | Everything in sight appears so charming and enchanting |
| Male | |
| Orae bhasaiyil siru poovum kaattrum | In the same language, a small flower and the wind |
| Pesa koodum maalai velaiyil | Can converse together during the evening time |
| Orae keerththanam dhinam paadum penn manam | Singing the same holy hymn daily, a woman's heart |
| Sugamaanatho inneram dhevan devi sangamam | Is so blissful at this moment; a divine union of God and Goddess |
| Female | |
| Thottu thottu ennai thoonduvathaen | Why touch me repeatedly and tease me? |
| Kitta kitta vanthu venduvathaen | Why come so close and entice me? |
| Thottu thottu ennai thoonduvathaen | Why touch me repeatedly and tease me? |
| Kitta kitta vanthu venduvathaen | Why come so close and entice me? |
| Male | |
| Ammammaa en thevai yaeraalamthaan | Oh dear, my desires and needs are so many |
| Alli thaa un ullam thaaraalamthaan | Gather and give generously, for your heart is open |
| Ammammaa en thevai yaeraalamthaan | Oh dear, my desires and needs are so many |
| Alli thaa un ullam thaaraalamthaan | Gather and give generously, for your heart is open |
| Female | |
| Thaalaathu naan konda penmai | My womanhood carries a soothing lullaby |
| Idhu thalaivaazhai ilai pola menmai | It is as soft and fresh as a plantain leaf |
| Male :Medhuvaagavae un tholil | Male : Gently upon your shoulders |
| Aasai oonjal aadavo…. | May I swing in the cradle of desire?... |
| Male | |
| Orae bhasaiyil siru poovum kaattrum | In the same language, a small flower and the wind |
| Pesa koodum maalai velaiyil | Can converse together during the evening time |
| Orae keerththanam dhinam paadum penn manam | Singing the same holy hymn daily, a woman's heart |
| Sugamaanatho inneram dhevan devi sangamam | Is so blissful at this moment; a divine union of God and Goddess |
ஒரே பாஷையில் சிறு பூவும் காற்றும்
பேசக் கூடும் மாலை வேளையில்
ஒரே கீர்த்தனம் தினம் பாடும் பெண் மனம்
சுகமானதோ இந்நேரம் தேவன் தேவி சங்கமம்
In the same language, a small flower and the wind
Can converse together during the evening time
Singing the same holy hymn daily, a woman's heart
Is so blissful at this moment; a divine union of God and Goddess
ஒரே பாஷையில் சிறு பூவும் காற்றும்
பேசக் கூடும் மாலை வேளையில்
ஒரே கீர்த்தனம் தினம் பாடும் பெண் மனம்
சுகமானதோ இந்நேரம் தேவன் தேவி சங்கமம்
In the same language, a small flower and the wind
Can converse together during the evening time
Singing the same holy hymn daily, a woman's heart
Is so blissful at this moment; a divine union of God and Goddess
அஞ்சி அஞ்சி வெள்ளி மேகம் வர
அந்தி வெய்யில் அள்ளி மாலையிட
அஞ்சி அஞ்சி வெள்ளி மேகம் வர
அந்தி வெய்யில் அள்ளி மாலையிட
As silver clouds arrive timorously
And the evening sun gathers to place a garland
As silver clouds arrive timorously
And the evening sun gathers to place a garland
அன்றாடம் கொண்டாடும் கல்யாணமோ
ஆகாயம் எங்கேயும் வைபோகமோ
அன்றாடம் கொண்டாடும் கல்யாணமோ
ஆகாயம் எங்கேயும் வைபோகமோ
Is this a grand wedding celebrated every single day?
Is the entire sky hosting a grand festive event?
Is this a grand wedding celebrated every single day?
Is the entire sky hosting a grand festive event?
தூறல்கள் பன்னீரை தூவ
மலை சாரல்கள் நல் வாழ்த்து கூற
பெண் : இதமானதோ இந்நேரம்
காணும் யாவும் மோகனம்......
As the light drizzle sprinkles rosewater
And mountain breezes shower best wishes
Female : Is this moment so comforting and pleasant?
Everything in sight appears so charming and enchanting
ஒரே பாஷையில் சிறு பூவும் காற்றும்
பேசக் கூடும் மாலை வேளையில்
ஒரே கீர்த்தனம் தினம் பாடும் பெண் மனம்
சுகமானதோ இந்நேரம் தேவன் தேவி சங்கமம்
In the same language, a small flower and the wind
Can converse together during the evening time
Singing the same holy hymn daily, a woman's heart
Is so blissful at this moment; a divine union of God and Goddess
தொட்டு தொட்டு என்னை தூண்டுவதேன்
கிட்ட கிட்ட வந்து வேண்டுவதேன்
தொட்டு தொட்டு என்னை தூண்டுவதேன்
கிட்ட கிட்ட வந்து வேண்டுவதேன்
Why touch me repeatedly and tease me?
Why come so close and entice me?
Why touch me repeatedly and tease me?
Why come so close and entice me?
அம்மம்மா என் தேவை ஏராளம்தான்
அள்ளித் தா உன் உள்ளம் தாராளம்தான்
அம்மம்மா என் தேவை ஏராளம்தான்
அள்ளித் தா உன் உள்ளம் தாராளம்தான்
Oh dear, my desires and needs are so many
Gather and give generously, for your heart is open
Oh dear, my desires and needs are so many
Gather and give generously, for your heart is open
தாளாது நான் கொண்ட பெண்மை
இது தலைவாழை இலைப் போல மென்மை
மெதுவாகவே உன் தோளில்
ஆசை ஊஞ்சல் ஆடவோ.......
My womanhood carries a soothing lullaby
It is as soft and fresh as a plantain leaf
Male : Gently upon your shoulders
May I swing in the cradle of desire?...
ஒரே பாஷையில் சிறு பூவும் காற்றும்
பேசக் கூடும் மாலை வேளையில்
ஒரே கீர்த்தனம் தினம் பாடும் பெண் மனம்
சுகமானதோ இந்நேரம் தேவன் தேவி சங்கமம்
In the same language, a small flower and the wind
Can converse together during the evening time
Singing the same holy hymn daily, a woman's heart
Is so blissful at this moment; a divine union of God and Goddess
Orae bhasaiyil siru poovum kaattrum
In the same language, a small flower and the wind
Pesa koodum maalai velaiyil
Can converse together during the evening time
Orae keerththanam dhinam paadum penn manam
Singing the same holy hymn daily, a woman's heart
Sugamaanatho inneram devan devi sangamam
Is so blissful at this moment; a divine union of God and Goddess
Orae bhasaiyil siru poovum kaattrum
In the same language, a small flower and the wind
Pesa koodum maalai velaiyil
Can converse together during the evening time
Orae keerththanam dhinam paadum penn manam
Singing the same holy hymn daily, a woman's heart
Sugamaanatho inneram devan devi sangamam
Is so blissful at this moment; a divine union of God and Goddess
Anji anji velli megam vara
As silver clouds arrive timorously
Anthi veyyil alli maalaiyida
And the evening sun gathers to place a garland
Anji anji velli megam vara
As silver clouds arrive timorously
Anthi veyyil alli maalaiyida
And the evening sun gathers to place a garland
Andraadam kondaadum kalyaanamo
Is this a grand wedding celebrated every single day?
Aagaayam engaeyum vaipogamo
Is the entire sky hosting a grand festive event?
Andraadam kondaadum kalyaanamo
Is this a grand wedding celebrated every single day?
Aagaayam engaeyum vaipogamo
Is the entire sky hosting a grand festive event?
Thooralal panneerai thoova
As the light drizzle sprinkles rosewater
Malai saaralgal nall vaazhththu koora
And mountain breezes shower best wishes
Female : idhamaanatho inneram
Female : Is this moment so comforting and pleasant?
Kaanum yaavum moganam
Everything in sight appears so charming and enchanting
Orae bhasaiyil siru poovum kaattrum
In the same language, a small flower and the wind
Pesa koodum maalai velaiyil
Can converse together during the evening time
Orae keerththanam dhinam paadum penn manam
Singing the same holy hymn daily, a woman's heart
Sugamaanatho inneram dhevan devi sangamam
Is so blissful at this moment; a divine union of God and Goddess
Thottu thottu ennai thoonduvathaen
Why touch me repeatedly and tease me?
Kitta kitta vanthu venduvathaen
Why come so close and entice me?
Thottu thottu ennai thoonduvathaen
Why touch me repeatedly and tease me?
Kitta kitta vanthu venduvathaen
Why come so close and entice me?
Ammammaa en thevai yaeraalamthaan
Oh dear, my desires and needs are so many
Alli thaa un ullam thaaraalamthaan
Gather and give generously, for your heart is open
Ammammaa en thevai yaeraalamthaan
Oh dear, my desires and needs are so many
Alli thaa un ullam thaaraalamthaan
Gather and give generously, for your heart is open
Thaalaathu naan konda penmai
My womanhood carries a soothing lullaby
Idhu thalaivaazhai ilai pola menmai
It is as soft and fresh as a plantain leaf
Male :Medhuvaagavae un tholil
Male : Gently upon your shoulders
Aasai oonjal aadavo….
May I swing in the cradle of desire?...
Orae bhasaiyil siru poovum kaattrum
In the same language, a small flower and the wind
Pesa koodum maalai velaiyil
Can converse together during the evening time
Orae keerththanam dhinam paadum penn manam
Singing the same holy hymn daily, a woman's heart
Sugamaanatho inneram dhevan devi sangamam
Is 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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