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Lyrics & meaning

Ore Mugam Parkiren Male

From Amarakaviyam · 1981

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
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SelvamaeOh my precious treasure!
Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhumI see only one face, always.
Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhumI hear only one voice, even now.
Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhumI see only one face, always.
Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhumI hear only one voice, even now.
Male
Andha kodaiyil megam vandhaalumEven if clouds gather in that summer,
Ilam vaadaiyil thendral vandhaalumEven if a gentle breeze arrives in the chilly breeze,
Unnaithaanae nenaikkirenIt is only you that I think of.
Male
SelvamaeOh my precious treasure!
Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhumI see only one face, always.
Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhumI hear only one voice, even now.
Male
Nee paadum geetham nee thandha ragamYou are the song sung, you are the melody given,
Nee sollum paadam en vaazhvil vaedhamThe lesson you teach is the sacred scripture of my life.
Naal dhorumae aadhaaramae nee allavooAre you not my foundation every single day?
Naal aayiram aaraadhanai naan seiyavooShall I perform a thousand days of worship for you?
Male
SelvamaeOh my precious treasure!
Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhumI see only one face, always.
Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhumI hear only one voice, even now.
Male
Nee endhan vaanam naan angu neelamYou are my sky, and I am the blueness within it.
Nee endhan vaasal naan angu kolamYou are my threshold, and I am the decorative artwork there.
Paalaaru naan thaen aaru nee poomandramaeI am a river of milk, you are a river of honey in this floral arena!
Kaaanavittaal aaradhammaa en nenjamaeIf I do not see you, my heart will never find peace.
Male
SelvamaeOh my precious treasure!
Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhumI see only one face, always.
Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhumI hear only one voice, even now.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Selvamae Orae Mugam Paarkkiren' is an expression of deep, unconditional affection and singular devotion toward a loved one. The singer addresses their beloved as 'Selvamae' (precious treasure) and proclaims that regardless of seasonal changes or atmospheric distractions—whether summer rain clouds or cool northern breezes—their mind remains steadfastly focused on that one face and voice.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Orae mugam paarkkiren eppodhum / Orae kural ketkkiren ippodhum

Repetition of the initial word 'Orae' across consecutive lines creates rhythmic symmetry.

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Nee endhan vaanam naan angu neelam

Directly compares the relationship to the sky and its blue color, symbolizing an inseparable element of identity.

Complementary Imagery

Nee endhan vaasal naan angu kolam

Pairs 'vaasal' (doorstep) with 'kolam' (decorative powder art), emphasizing how one completes the aesthetic and spiritual beauty of the other.

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Trivia

Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this track features the rich vocal performance of T. M. Soundararajan (TMS). The collaboration between MSV, Kannadasan, and TMS is considered one of the defining classic trinities of Tamil cinema history, known for bringing poetic lyricism and classical melody together.

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