Ore Mugam Parkiren Female
From Amarakaviyam · 1981
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. P. Shailaja
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Amarakaviyam1981
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Selvamae….. | My precious treasure... |
| Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhum | I always see only one face, |
| Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhum | Even now, I hear only one voice. |
| Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhum | I always see only one face, |
| Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhum | Even now, I hear only one voice. |
| Female | |
| Andha kodaiyil megam vandhaalum | Even if clouds arrive in that hot summer, |
| Ilam vaadaiyil thendral vandhaalum | Even if gentle breezes blow in the cool wind, |
| Unnaithaanae nenaikkiren | It is only you that I think of. |
| Female | |
| En aasaiyin oonjalum neeyae | You are the swing of my desires, |
| Adhil aadidum kanavugal neeyae | You are the dreams that sway upon it, |
| Adhil thaanae vaazhgiren | And in that alone, I live my life. |
| Female | |
| Selvamae….. | My precious treasure... |
| Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhum | I always see only one face, |
| Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhum | Even now, I hear only one voice. |
| Female | |
| Nee paadum geetham nee thandha raagam | The song you sing, the melody you bestowed, |
| Nee sollum paadam en vaazhvil vaedham | The lesson you teach is the sacred scripture of my life. |
| Naal dhorumae aadhaaramae nee allavoo | Are you not my constant support every single day? |
| Naal aayiram aaraadhanai naan seiyavoo | Shall I offer my worship to you for thousands of days? |
| Female | |
| Selvamae….. | My precious treasure... |
| Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhum | I always see only one face, |
| Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhum | Even now, I hear only one voice. |
| Female | |
| Nee endhan vaanam naan angu neelam | You are my sky, and I am the blueness within it, |
| Nee endhan vaasal naan angu kolam | You are my threshold, and I am the decorative pattern drawn upon it. |
| Paalaaru naan thaen aaru nee poomandramae | I am a river of milk, and you are a river of honey in this flower-laden sanctuary; |
| Kaaanavittaal aaradhamma en nenjamae | If I do not see you, my heart will find no peace. |
| Female | |
| Selvamae….. | My precious treasure... |
| Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhum | I always see only one face, |
| Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhum | Even now, I hear only one voice. |
| Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhum | I always see only one face, |
| Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhum | Even now, I hear only one voice. |
செல்வமே ...................................
ஒரே முகம் பார்க்கிறேன் எப்போதும்
ஒரே குரல் கேட்கிறேன் இப்போதும்
ஒரே முகம் பார்க்கிறேன் எப்போதும்
ஒரே குரல் கேட்கிறேன் இப்போதும்
My precious treasure...
I always see only one face,
Even now, I hear only one voice.
I always see only one face,
Even now, I hear only one voice.
அந்த கோடையில் மேகம் வந்தாலும்
இளம் வாடையில் தென்றல் வந்தாலும்
உனைத்தானே நினைக்கிறேன்
Even if clouds arrive in that hot summer,
Even if gentle breezes blow in the cool wind,
It is only you that I think of.
என் ஆசையின் ஊஞ்சலும் நீயே
அதில் ஆடிடும் கனவுகள் நீயே
அதில்தானே வாழ்கிறேன்
You are the swing of my desires,
You are the dreams that sway upon it,
And in that alone, I live my life.
செல்வமே ...................................
ஒரே முகம் பார்க்கிறேன் எப்போதும்
ஒரே குரல் கேட்கிறேன் இப்போதும்
My precious treasure...
I always see only one face,
Even now, I hear only one voice.
நான் பாடும் கீதம் நீ தந்த ராகம்
நீ சொல்லும் பாடம் என் வாழ்வில் வேதம்
நாள்தோறுமே ஆதாரமே நீ அல்லவோ
நாலாயிரம் ஆராதனை நான் செய்யவோ
The song you sing, the melody you bestowed,
The lesson you teach is the sacred scripture of my life.
Are you not my constant support every single day?
Shall I offer my worship to you for thousands of days?
செல்வமே ...................................
ஒரே முகம் பார்க்கிறேன் எப்போதும்
ஒரே குரல் கேட்கிறேன் இப்போதும்
My precious treasure...
I always see only one face,
Even now, I hear only one voice.
நீ எந்தன் வானம் நான் அங்கு நீலம்
நீ எந்தன் வாசல் நான் அங்கு கோலம்
பாலாறு நான் தேனாறு நீ பூமன்றமே
காணாவிட்டால் ஆராதம்மா என் நெஞ்சமே
You are my sky, and I am the blueness within it,
You are my threshold, and I am the decorative pattern drawn upon it.
I am a river of milk, and you are a river of honey in this flower-laden sanctuary;
If I do not see you, my heart will find no peace.
செல்வமே ...................................
ஒரே முகம் பார்க்கிறேன் எப்போதும்
ஒரே குரல் கேட்கிறேன் இப்போதும்
ஒரே முகம் பார்க்கிறேன் எப்போதும்
ஒரே குரல் கேட்கிறேன் இப்போதும்
My precious treasure...
I always see only one face,
Even now, I hear only one voice.
I always see only one face,
Even now, I hear only one voice.
Selvamae…..
My precious treasure...
Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhum
I always see only one face,
Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhum
Even now, I hear only one voice.
Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhum
I always see only one face,
Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhum
Even now, I hear only one voice.
Andha kodaiyil megam vandhaalum
Even if clouds arrive in that hot summer,
Ilam vaadaiyil thendral vandhaalum
Even if gentle breezes blow in the cool wind,
Unnaithaanae nenaikkiren
It is only you that I think of.
En aasaiyin oonjalum neeyae
You are the swing of my desires,
Adhil aadidum kanavugal neeyae
You are the dreams that sway upon it,
Adhil thaanae vaazhgiren
And in that alone, I live my life.
Selvamae…..
My precious treasure...
Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhum
I always see only one face,
Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhum
Even now, I hear only one voice.
Nee paadum geetham nee thandha raagam
The song you sing, the melody you bestowed,
Nee sollum paadam en vaazhvil vaedham
The lesson you teach is the sacred scripture of my life.
Naal dhorumae aadhaaramae nee allavoo
Are you not my constant support every single day?
Naal aayiram aaraadhanai naan seiyavoo
Shall I offer my worship to you for thousands of days?
Selvamae…..
My precious treasure...
Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhum
I always see only one face,
Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhum
Even now, I hear only one voice.
Nee endhan vaanam naan angu neelam
You are my sky, and I am the blueness within it,
Nee endhan vaasal naan angu kolam
You are my threshold, and I am the decorative pattern drawn upon it.
Paalaaru naan thaen aaru nee poomandramae
I am a river of milk, and you are a river of honey in this flower-laden sanctuary;
Kaaanavittaal aaradhamma en nenjamae
If I do not see you, my heart will find no peace.
Selvamae…..
My precious treasure...
Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhum
I always see only one face,
Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhum
Even now, I hear only one voice.
Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhum
I always see only one face,
Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhum
Even now, I hear only one voice.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
"Orae Mugam Paarkkiren" from the movie Amarakaviyam (1981) is a deeply expressive love song filled with romantic devotion, warmth, and affectionate surrender. The singer conveys how her beloved occupies her mind completely—so much so that no matter the season or circumstance, she sees only his face and hears only his voice. Through vivid metaphors of nature, sacred rituals, and intertwined elements, the lyrics portray the beloved not just as a partner, but as a guiding scripture, foundation, and ultimate purpose of life. The emotional progression moves from gentle romantic reflection to high reverence, comparing their union to inseparable pairs such as the sky and its blue hue, or a doorway and its traditional floor art (Kolam). Lyricist Kannadasan elevates romantic love into a sacred act of worship, creating a timeless and deeply serene atmosphere.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition
“Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhum / Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhum”
The deliberate repetition of 'Orae' (only one) at the start of consecutive lines creates a rhythmic emphasis on the singular devotion and exclusivity of her love.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nee endhan vaanam naan angu neelam”
The lover is equated to the sky while the protagonist is the blueness within it, metaphorically representing complete togetherness and intrinsic unity.
Iyaipu (Rhyming end words)
“Nee paadum geetham nee thandha raagam / Nee sollum paadam en vaazhvil vaedham”
Rhyming pair words 'raagam' (melody) and 'vaedham' (scripture) at line endings produce a harmonious musical flow.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Nee endhan vaanam... / Nee endhan vaasal...”
The repetition of initial sounds in 'Nee endhan vaanam' and 'Nee endhan vaasal' provides structural and acoustic harmony across lines.
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Trivia
The song 'Orae Mugam Paarkkiren' from Amarakaviyam (1981) features music composed by M. S. Vishwanathan and lyrics penned by the legendary poet Kannadasan. Sung with remarkable delicacy by S. P. Shailaja (sister of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam), this track showcases Kannadasan's mastery in expressing profound philosophical devotion through romantic lyrical imagery.
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