Ore Kana
From Guru (2007 Film) · 2007
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Details
- Guru (2007 Film)2007
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Orae kana en vaazhvilae | Just one dream in my life, |
| Athai nenjil vaiththirunthen | I had kept it hidden in my heart. |
| Kana meiyaagum naal varai | Until the day that dream comes true, |
| Uyir kaiyil vaiththuruppen | I will hold onto my very life. |
| Male | |
| Vaanae en melae saaindhaalumae | Even if the sky falls upon me, |
| Naan meendu kaattuven | I will bounce back and show my strength. |
| Nee ennai konjam konjinaal | If you love and pamper me just a little, |
| Nilaavai vaanguven | I will even fetch the moon for you. |
| Chorus | |
| {Orae kana en vaazhvilae | {Just one dream in my life, |
| Athai nenjil vaiththirunthen} (2) | I had kept it hidden in my heart} (2) |
| Kana meiyaagum naal varai | Until the day that dream comes true, |
| Uyir kaiyil vaiththuruppen | I will hold onto my very life. |
| Chorus | |
| Vaanae en melae saaindhaalumae | Even if the sky falls upon me, |
| Naan meendu kaattuven | I will bounce back and show my strength. |
| Nee ennai konjam konjinaal | If you love and pamper me just a little, |
| Nilaavai vaanguven | I will even fetch the moon for you. |
| Chorus | |
| Ahaaa..aaa..aaaa…aaa…aaa | Ahaaa..aaa..aaaa…aaa…aaa |
| Ahaa..aaaa..aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…. | Ahaa..aaaa..aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…. |
ஒரே கனா என்
வாழ்விலே அதை நெஞ்சில்
வைத்திருந்தேன் கனா
மெய்யாகும் நாள் வரை
உயிர் கையில் வைத்திருப்பேன்
Just one dream in my life,
I had kept it hidden in my heart.
Until the day that dream comes true,
I will hold onto my very life.
வானே என் மேலே
சாய்ந்தாலுமே நான் மீண்டு
காட்டுவேன் நீ என்னை
கொஞ்சம் கொஞ்சினால்
நிலாவை வாங்குவேன்
Even if the sky falls upon me,
I will bounce back and show my strength.
If you love and pamper me just a little,
I will even fetch the moon for you.
{ ஒரே கனா என்
வாழ்விலே அதை நெஞ்சில்
வைத்திருந்தேன் } (2)
கனா மெய்யாகும் நாள்
வரை உயிர் கையில்
வைத்திருப்பேன்
{Just one dream in my life,
I had kept it hidden in my heart} (2)
Until the day that dream comes true,
I will hold onto my very life.
வானே என் மேலே
சாய்ந்தாலுமே நான் மீண்டு
காட்டுவேன் நீ என்னை
கொஞ்சம் கொஞ்சினால்
நிலாவை வாங்குவேன்
Even if the sky falls upon me,
I will bounce back and show my strength.
If you love and pamper me just a little,
I will even fetch the moon for you.
ஆஹா ஆஆ ஆஆ
ஆஆ ஆஆ ஆஹா ஆஆ
ஆஆ ஆஆ ஆஆ ஆஆ
Ahaaa..aaa..aaaa…aaa…aaa
Ahaa..aaaa..aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa….
Orae kana en vaazhvilae
Just one dream in my life,
Athai nenjil vaiththirunthen
I had kept it hidden in my heart.
Kana meiyaagum naal varai
Until the day that dream comes true,
Uyir kaiyil vaiththuruppen
I will hold onto my very life.
Vaanae en melae saaindhaalumae
Even if the sky falls upon me,
Naan meendu kaattuven
I will bounce back and show my strength.
Nee ennai konjam konjinaal
If you love and pamper me just a little,
Nilaavai vaanguven
I will even fetch the moon for you.
{Orae kana en vaazhvilae
{Just one dream in my life,
Athai nenjil vaiththirunthen} (2)
I had kept it hidden in my heart} (2)
Kana meiyaagum naal varai
Until the day that dream comes true,
Uyir kaiyil vaiththuruppen
I will hold onto my very life.
Vaanae en melae saaindhaalumae
Even if the sky falls upon me,
Naan meendu kaattuven
I will bounce back and show my strength.
Nee ennai konjam konjinaal
If you love and pamper me just a little,
Nilaavai vaanguven
I will even fetch the moon for you.
Ahaaa..aaa..aaaa…aaa…aaa
Ahaaa..aaa..aaaa…aaa…aaa
Ahaa..aaaa..aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa….
Ahaa..aaaa..aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa….
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from Mani Ratnam's film 'Guru' encapsulates the protagonist's fierce ambition, unshakeable determination, and deep romantic devotion. The central theme revolves around holding on to a single lifelong dream despite all odds and keeping one's spirit alive until that dream becomes reality. The lyrics express resilience in the face of catastrophic challenges—metaphorically stated as even standing firm if the sky collapses. Simultaneously, it highlights how love and emotional support provide the ultimate fuel to achieve seemingly impossible feats, such as capturing the moon.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Vaanae en melae saaindhaalumae / Naan meendu kaattuven”
The lyrics use extreme exaggeration (the sky falling down) to emphasize the speaker's relentless determination and resilience.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Nee ennai konjam konjinaal / Nilaavai vaanguven”
Promising to buy or fetch the moon if loved a little is a classic hyperbolic metaphor expressing infinite capability inspired by affection.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Nee ennai konjam konjinaal / Nilaavai vaanguven”
Alliteration of the initial consonant sound 'N' ('Nee' / 'Nilaavai') across consecutive lines.
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Trivia
Although listed as Unknown in the context prompt, the song 'Orae Kana' from the Tamil dubbed version of 'Guru' (2007) was composed by A.R. Rahman, with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The Tamil rendition features vocals by A.R. Rahman, K.S. Chithra, Murtuza Khan, and Qadir Khan. It corresponds to the track 'Jaage Hain' in the original Hindi film album.
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