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Lyrics & meaning

Ore Jeevan Female

From Naane Varuven · 1992

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Naane Varuven1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hoo oo oo oooHoo oo oo ooo
Haa aaa aaa aaaHaa aaa aaa aaa
Ore jeevan ondrae ullamOne single life, one single heart
Vaaraai kanna…oh..oooCome to me, my beloved... oh... ooo
Ore jeevan ondrae ullamOne single life, one single heart
Vaaraai kanna…Come to me, my beloved...
Orae poovil ondrae thendral..Only one breeze for a single flower..
Vaaraai kanna… ae…aeCome to me, my beloved... ae... ae
Female
Ore jeevan ondrae ullamOne single life, one single heart
Vaaraai kanna…oh..oooCome to me, my beloved... oh... ooo
Ore jeevan ondrae ullamOne single life, one single heart
Vaaraai kanna…Come to me, my beloved...
Orae poovil ondrae thendral..Only one breeze for a single flower..
Vaaraai kanna… ae…aeCome to me, my beloved... ae... ae
Female
Ore jeevan ondrae ullamOne single life, one single heart
Vaaraai kanna…Come to me, my beloved...
Ore jeevan ondrae ullamOne single life, one single heart
Vaaraai kanna…Come to me, my beloved...
Female
Endrum oru penninAlways in a woman's
Ullathil oru kaadhal thaanHeart, there is only one true love
Adhu maaradhu maaradhu endrumIt never changes, never changes, ever
Endrum oru penninAlways in a woman's
Ullathil oru kaadhal thaanHeart, there is only one true love
Adhu maaradhu maaradhu endrumIt never changes, never changes, ever
Female
Ore jeevan ondrae ullamOne single life, one single heart
Vaaraai kanna…Come to me, my beloved...
Ore jeevan ondrae ullamOne single life, one single heart
Vaaraai kanna…Come to me, my beloved...
Female
Ennai yaarendru ariyaamalWithout knowing who I am
Nee paarkkiraaiYou look at me
Un manathodu nianithaaleIf you reflect deep within your heart
KaanbaaiYou will realize
Female
Idhu un meedhu thaabam kondaThat this maiden yearns for you
Penn paavaiayeThis young maiden
Ini neeyindri vaazhadhu kannaCannot live without you anymore, my beloved
En mannanaeOh my king
Female
Ore koyil ondrae deivamThere is only one temple, only one deity
Ver illaiaye…ye ye ye yeThere is no other... ye ye ye ye
Female
Ore jeevan ondrae ullamOne single life, one single heart
Vaaraai kanna…Come to me, my beloved...
Ore jeevan ondrae ullamOne single life, one single heart
Vaaraai kanna…Come to me, my beloved...
Female
Andru naan konda sabathangalThe vows I took back then
Nijam aagavaeHave come true
Indru manam konduToday, with a joyful heart
Nadamaadi vandhenI came dancing
Female
Andru naan konda sabathangalThe vows I took back then
Nijam aagavaeHave come true
Indru manam konduToday, with a joyful heart
Nadamaadi vandhenI came dancing
Female
Ini pirivindri uravukkuFor our relationship to remain without separation
Vazhi kaanavaeTo find a way
Nenjil unai thedSearching for you in my heart
Odoodi vandhenI came running
En kannaneOh my beloved
Female
Ore jeevan ondrae ullamOne single life, one single heart
Vaaraai kanna…Come to me, my beloved...
Ore jeevan ondrae ullamOne single life, one single heart
Vaaraai kanna…Come to me, my beloved...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Ore Jeevan Ondre Ullam' from the movie Naane Varuven (1992) is a deeply emotional and melodic song centered on theme of eternal love and spiritual devotion. The protagonist calls out to her beloved, declaring that a woman's heart experiences true love only once, and that bond remains immortal and unchanging. She invokes beautiful imagery such as a flower having only one gentle breeze and a shrine having only one deity, symbolizing her undivided devotion to her partner. Narratively, the song reflects past vows coming to fruition as she reunites with her beloved. Despite obstacles or temporary loss of memory/recognition on his part, her conviction remains unwavering. Rendered masterfully by K. S. Chithra, the song captures both a haunting longing and a celebratory devotion rooted in destiny.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagakani)

Ore koyil ondrae deivam

Compares her singular devotion to her lover to having only one deity in a single temple.

Ethugai (Second letter rhyming)

Andru naan konda sabathangal / Indru manam kondu

The second letter 'nd' (ண்ட்) matches across the consecutive stanzas ('Andru' and 'Indru').

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for emphasis)

Adhu maaradhu maaradhu endrum

The word 'maaradhu' (will not change) is repeated sequentially to emphasize the permanence of true love.

Imagery / Analogy

Orae poovil ondrae thendral

Uses natural imagery of a single breeze kissing a single flower to represent exclusivity in romantic devotion.

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Trivia

Naane Varuven (1992) is a spiritual sequel/thematic follow-up to the 1979 classic serpent-revenge blockbuster 'Neeya?'. The film was directed by actress Sripriya, who also starred in both movies. The song 'Ore Jeevan Ondre Ullam' became one of the defining melodies of K. S. Chithra's collaboration with music directors Shankar-Ganesh in the early 1990s, showcasing her impressive vocal range and emotional depth suited for supernatural thriller themes.

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