Ore Oru Kanpaarvai
From Nedunalvaadai · 2017
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Yazin Nizar, Purnima Krishnan
- Music director
- Jose Franklin
- Details
- Nedunalvaadai2017
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Orae oru kannpaarvai | Just a single glance from your eyes, |
| Orae oru mei theendal | Just a single physical touch, |
| Athai yenni | Thinking of that, |
| Uyirvaazhven anbae | I will live on, my beloved. |
| Male | |
| Orae oru kannpaarvai | Just a single glance from your eyes, |
| Orae oru mei theendal | Just a single physical touch, |
| Athai yenni | Thinking of that, |
| Uyirvaazhven anbae | I will live on, my beloved. |
| Female | |
| Pirivu illaadha kaadhal | Love without separation, |
| Athu suvargal illatha veedu | Is like a house without walls. |
| Indha uravum vazhga | May this relationship long live! |
| Pirivum vazhga | May separation long live too! |
| Valigal vazhgavae | May the pain long live! |
| Male | |
| Pirivu illaadha kaadhal | Love without separation, |
| Athu suvargal illatha veedu | Is like a house without walls. |
| Indha uravum vazhga | May this relationship long live! |
| Pirivum vazhga | May separation long live too! |
| Valigal vazhgavae | May the pain long live! |
| Female | |
| Orae oru kannpaarvai | Just a single glance from your eyes, |
| Orae oru mei theendal | Just a single physical touch, |
| Athai yenni | Thinking of that, |
| Uyirvaazhven anbae | I will live on, my beloved. |
| Female | |
| Mmm..mmm…mmm… | Mmm..mmm…mmm… |
| Male | |
| Veyyil kaayum sedigal thanae | Only plants parched in the sun |
| Mazhai thannai nesikkum | Truly cherish the rain. |
| Udal thaandum kaadhal thanae | Only love that transcends the body |
| Unmai anbai yaasikkum | Truly begs for genuine affection. |
| Female | |
| Oorai vittu ponal enna | What if you leave the town? |
| Ullam unnai poosikkum | My heart will still worship you. |
| Siragondru vendum endru | Wishing for a pair of wings, |
| Chinna ullam nesikkum | This little heart longs endlessly. |
| Male | |
| Un perai sollikondu | Whispering your name, |
| Uyirai naan killikondu | Pinching my own life away in pain, |
| Kaatrodu pesikkondu | Talking to the wind, |
| Vaazhven rasathi | I will live on, my queen. |
| Female | |
| Kanneerai moodikkondu | Hiding my tears, |
| Kanavodu paadikkondu | Singing along with dreams, |
| Kaatrodu thedikkondu | Searching in the wind, |
| Vaazhven kannaala… | I will live on, my darling... |
| Male | |
| Idaiveligalin veliyilae | In the expanse of distance between us, |
| Iru idhayangal eriyuthae | Two hearts are burning. |
| Female :Erivathilum sugamirukku | Female: There is pleasure even in burning, |
| Eriyum melugum oli veesum | A burning candle still sheds light. |
| Male | |
| Adi nammaikkandu | Oh, looking at us, |
| Kanner sinthi | Shedding tears, |
| Karainthae ponathu megam | The cloud dissolved away completely. |
| Female | |
| Mmm..mmm…mmm… | Mmm..mmm…mmm… |
| Male :Mmm…mmm…mmm… | Male: Mmm…mmm…mmm… |
| Female | |
| Orae oru kannpaarvai | Just a single glance from your eyes, |
| Orae oru mei theendal | Just a single physical touch, |
| Athai yenni | Thinking of that, |
| Uyirvaazhven anbae | I will live on, my beloved. |
| Male :Aaahaaaa…aaaa….. | Male: Aaahaaaa…aaaa….. |
| Female | |
| Entha pakkam | Whichever direction |
| Parkum podhum | I look into, |
| Anbae unthan bimbangal | My love, it is your reflection. |
| Kannil yethum kolaarillai | There is no defect in my eyes, |
| Kanna ennai nambungal | My dear, please believe me. |
| Male | |
| Megam ethum sinthamal | Without any cloud spilling rain, |
| Mannil enna eerangal | How is the earth damp? |
| Kannae unnai kaanamal | My dear, without seeing you, |
| Kanneer seitha sarangal | These are garlands woven of tears. |
| Female | |
| Oor enna sonnaal enna | What if the town says anything? |
| Yaar enna sonnaal enna | What if anyone says anything? |
| Idhayathin aasai osai | The eager sound of the heart |
| Endrum nillathu | Will never stop. |
| Male | |
| Kaitheendal vendam pennae | I don't need physical touch, girl, |
| Kantheendal pothum kannae | Just a touch of your gaze is enough, my eyes. |
| Kalathin kadaisi varaiyil | Until the end of time, |
| Jeevan pogathu | This soul will not depart. |
| Female | |
| Unai oru murai kaanavae | Just to see you once, |
| Uyir muzhuvathum yenguthae | My entire soul yearns deeply. |
| Male :Nenjadiyil kaanugiren | Male: I see you in the depth of my heart, |
| Ninaivae ninaivae neengaathae | Oh memory, oh memory, do not leave! |
| Female | |
| Ada nenjae | Oh heart, |
| Unvasam aagiya pothu | When I became yours, |
| Ninaivum kanavum yethu. | What room is left for memories or dreams? |
| Female | |
| Mmm..mmm…mmm… | Mmm..mmm…mmm… |
| Male :Mmm…mmm…mmm… | Male: Mmm…mmm…mmm… |
ஒரே ஒரு கண் பார்வை
ஒரே ஒரு மெய் தீண்டல்
அதை எண்ணி
உயிர் வாழ்வேன் அன்பே
Just a single glance from your eyes,
Just a single physical touch,
Thinking of that,
I will live on, my beloved.
ஒரே ஒரு கண் பார்வை
ஒரே ஒரு மெய் தீண்டல்
அதை எண்ணி
உயிர் வாழ்வேன் அன்பே
Just a single glance from your eyes,
Just a single physical touch,
Thinking of that,
I will live on, my beloved.
பிரிவு இல்லாத காதல்
அது சுவர்கள் இல்லாத வீடு
இந்த உறவும் வாழ்க
பிரிவும் வாழ்க
வலிகள் வாழ்கவே
Love without separation,
Is like a house without walls.
May this relationship long live!
May separation long live too!
May the pain long live!
பிரிவு இல்லாத காதல்
அது சுவர்கள் இல்லாத வீடு
இந்த உறவும் வாழ்க
பிரிவும் வாழ்க
வலிகள் வாழ்கவே
Love without separation,
Is like a house without walls.
May this relationship long live!
May separation long live too!
May the pain long live!
ஒரே ஒரு கண் பார்வை
ஒரே ஒரு மெய் தீண்டல்
அதை எண்ணி
உயிர் வாழ்வேன் அன்பே
Just a single glance from your eyes,
Just a single physical touch,
Thinking of that,
I will live on, my beloved.
ம்ம் ...ம்ம்ம் ...ம்ம்ம்ம் ...
Mmm..mmm…mmm…
வெயிலில் காயும் செடிகள் தானே
மழை தன்னை நேசிக்கும்
உடல் தாண்டும் காதல் தானே
உண்மை அன்பை யாசிக்கும்
Only plants parched in the sun
Truly cherish the rain.
Only love that transcends the body
Truly begs for genuine affection.
ஊரை விட்டு போனால் என்ன
உள்ளம் உன்னை பூஜிக்கும்
சிறகொன்று வேண்டும் என்று
சின்ன உள்ளம் நேசிக்கும்
What if you leave the town?
My heart will still worship you.
Wishing for a pair of wings,
This little heart longs endlessly.
உன் பேரை சொல்லிக்கொண்டு
உயிரை நான் கிள்ளிகொண்டு
காற்றோடு பேசிக்கொண்டு
வாழ்வேன் ராசாத்தி
Whispering your name,
Pinching my own life away in pain,
Talking to the wind,
I will live on, my queen.
கண்ணீரை மூடிக்கொண்டு
கனவோடு பேசிக்கொண்டு
காற்றோடு தேடிக்கொண்டு
வாழ்வேன் கண்ணாலா
Hiding my tears,
Singing along with dreams,
Searching in the wind,
I will live on, my darling...
இடைவெளிகளின் வெளியிலே
இரு இதயங்கள் எரியுதே
எரிவதிலும் சுகமிருக்கு
எரியும் மெழுகும் ஒளி வீசும்
In the expanse of distance between us,
Two hearts are burning.
Female: There is pleasure even in burning,
A burning candle still sheds light.
அட நம்மை கண்டு
கண்ணீர் சிந்தி
கரைந்தே போனது வானம்
Oh, looking at us,
Shedding tears,
The cloud dissolved away completely.
ம்ம் ...ம்ம்ம் ...ம்ம்ம்ம் ...
ம்ம் ...ம்ம்ம் ...ம்ம்ம்ம் ...
Mmm..mmm…mmm…
Male: Mmm…mmm…mmm…
ஒரே ஒரு கண் பார்வை
ஒரே ஒரு மெய் தீண்டல்
அதை எண்ணி
உயிர் வாழ்வேன் அன்பே
...........................
Just a single glance from your eyes,
Just a single physical touch,
Thinking of that,
I will live on, my beloved.
Male: Aaahaaaa…aaaa…..
எந்த பக்கம் பார்க்கும் போதும்
அன்பே உந்தன் பிம்பங்கள்
கண்ணில் ஏதும் கோளாறு இல்லை
கண்ணே என்னை நம்புங்கள்
Whichever direction
I look into,
My love, it is your reflection.
There is no defect in my eyes,
My dear, please believe me.
மேகம் ஏதும் சிந்தாமல்
மண்ணில் ஏது ஈரங்கள்
கண்ணே உன்னை காணாமல்
கண்ணீர் செய்த சாரங்கள்
Without any cloud spilling rain,
How is the earth damp?
My dear, without seeing you,
These are garlands woven of tears.
ஊர் என்ன சொன்னால் என்ன
யார் என்ன சொன்னால் என்ன
இதயத்தின் ஆசை ஓசை
என்றும் நில்லாது
What if the town says anything?
What if anyone says anything?
The eager sound of the heart
Will never stop.
கை தீண்டல் வேண்டாம் பெண்ணே
கண் தீண்டல் போதும் கண்ணே
காலத்தின் கடைசி வரையில்
ஜீவன் போகாது
I don't need physical touch, girl,
Just a touch of your gaze is enough, my eyes.
Until the end of time,
This soul will not depart.
உன்னை ஒரு முறை காணவே
உயிர் முழுவதும் ஏங்குதே
நெஞ்சடியில் காண்கிறேன்
நினைவே நினைவே நீங்காதே
Just to see you once,
My entire soul yearns deeply.
Male: I see you in the depth of my heart,
Oh memory, oh memory, do not leave!
அட நெஞ்சே உன் வசம்
ஆகிய போது
நினைவும் கனவும் ஏது
Oh heart,
When I became yours,
What room is left for memories or dreams?
ம்ம் ...ம்ம்ம் ...ம்ம்ம்ம் ...
ம்ம் ...ம்ம்ம் ...ம்ம்ம்ம் ...
Mmm..mmm…mmm…
Male: Mmm…mmm…mmm…
Orae oru kannpaarvai
Just a single glance from your eyes,
Orae oru mei theendal
Just a single physical touch,
Athai yenni
Thinking of that,
Uyirvaazhven anbae
I will live on, my beloved.
Orae oru kannpaarvai
Just a single glance from your eyes,
Orae oru mei theendal
Just a single physical touch,
Athai yenni
Thinking of that,
Uyirvaazhven anbae
I will live on, my beloved.
Pirivu illaadha kaadhal
Love without separation,
Athu suvargal illatha veedu
Is like a house without walls.
Indha uravum vazhga
May this relationship long live!
Pirivum vazhga
May separation long live too!
Valigal vazhgavae
May the pain long live!
Pirivu illaadha kaadhal
Love without separation,
Athu suvargal illatha veedu
Is like a house without walls.
Indha uravum vazhga
May this relationship long live!
Pirivum vazhga
May separation long live too!
Valigal vazhgavae
May the pain long live!
Orae oru kannpaarvai
Just a single glance from your eyes,
Orae oru mei theendal
Just a single physical touch,
Athai yenni
Thinking of that,
Uyirvaazhven anbae
I will live on, my beloved.
Mmm..mmm…mmm…
Mmm..mmm…mmm…
Veyyil kaayum sedigal thanae
Only plants parched in the sun
Mazhai thannai nesikkum
Truly cherish the rain.
Udal thaandum kaadhal thanae
Only love that transcends the body
Unmai anbai yaasikkum
Truly begs for genuine affection.
Oorai vittu ponal enna
What if you leave the town?
Ullam unnai poosikkum
My heart will still worship you.
Siragondru vendum endru
Wishing for a pair of wings,
Chinna ullam nesikkum
This little heart longs endlessly.
Un perai sollikondu
Whispering your name,
Uyirai naan killikondu
Pinching my own life away in pain,
Kaatrodu pesikkondu
Talking to the wind,
Vaazhven rasathi
I will live on, my queen.
Kanneerai moodikkondu
Hiding my tears,
Kanavodu paadikkondu
Singing along with dreams,
Kaatrodu thedikkondu
Searching in the wind,
Vaazhven kannaala…
I will live on, my darling...
Idaiveligalin veliyilae
In the expanse of distance between us,
Iru idhayangal eriyuthae
Two hearts are burning.
Female :Erivathilum sugamirukku
Female: There is pleasure even in burning,
Eriyum melugum oli veesum
A burning candle still sheds light.
Adi nammaikkandu
Oh, looking at us,
Kanner sinthi
Shedding tears,
Karainthae ponathu megam
The cloud dissolved away completely.
Mmm..mmm…mmm…
Mmm..mmm…mmm…
Male :Mmm…mmm…mmm…
Male: Mmm…mmm…mmm…
Orae oru kannpaarvai
Just a single glance from your eyes,
Orae oru mei theendal
Just a single physical touch,
Athai yenni
Thinking of that,
Uyirvaazhven anbae
I will live on, my beloved.
Male :Aaahaaaa…aaaa…..
Male: Aaahaaaa…aaaa…..
Entha pakkam
Whichever direction
Parkum podhum
I look into,
Anbae unthan bimbangal
My love, it is your reflection.
Kannil yethum kolaarillai
There is no defect in my eyes,
Kanna ennai nambungal
My dear, please believe me.
Megam ethum sinthamal
Without any cloud spilling rain,
Mannil enna eerangal
How is the earth damp?
Kannae unnai kaanamal
My dear, without seeing you,
Kanneer seitha sarangal
These are garlands woven of tears.
Oor enna sonnaal enna
What if the town says anything?
Yaar enna sonnaal enna
What if anyone says anything?
Idhayathin aasai osai
The eager sound of the heart
Endrum nillathu
Will never stop.
Kaitheendal vendam pennae
I don't need physical touch, girl,
Kantheendal pothum kannae
Just a touch of your gaze is enough, my eyes.
Kalathin kadaisi varaiyil
Until the end of time,
Jeevan pogathu
This soul will not depart.
Unai oru murai kaanavae
Just to see you once,
Uyir muzhuvathum yenguthae
My entire soul yearns deeply.
Male :Nenjadiyil kaanugiren
Male: I see you in the depth of my heart,
Ninaivae ninaivae neengaathae
Oh memory, oh memory, do not leave!
Ada nenjae
Oh heart,
Unvasam aagiya pothu
When I became yours,
Ninaivum kanavum yethu.
What room is left for memories or dreams?
Mmm..mmm…mmm…
Mmm..mmm…mmm…
Male :Mmm…mmm…mmm…
Male: Mmm…mmm…mmm…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Orae Oru Kannpaarvai' from Nedunalvaadai explores the poignant beauty and bittersweet nature of love tested by separation. The lovers express that a single fleeting glance or tender touch is enough sustenance to keep their spirits alive despite physical distance. They reflect on how pain and longing give love its true depth, famously observing that love without separation is akin to a house without walls.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile / Analogy
“Pirivu illaadha kaadhal / Athu suvargal illatha veedu”
Compares love without separation to a house without walls, illustrating that hardship and boundaries define and strengthen love.
Metaphor
“Eriyum melugum oli veesum”
Metaphorically compares burning with emotional longing to a burning candle, which continues to illuminate even as it melts away.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Un perai sollikondu / Uyirai naan killikondu / Kaatrodu pesikkondu”
Uses the repeating end suffix '-kondu' across consecutive lines to establish rhythmic harmony.
Muran (Antithesis)
“Kaitheendal vendam pennae / Kantheendal pothum kannae”
Contrasts physical touch ('Kaitheendal') with visual touch ('Kantheendal'), prioritizing spiritual connection over physical contact.
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Trivia
The film 'Nedunalvaadai' takes its title from the classical Sangam literature poem 'Nedunalvaadai' by Nakkeerar, which revolves around the theme of long separation and yearning between lovers during the cold winter season. The film's soundtrack was composed by Jose Franklin, with lyrics written by legendary lyricist Vairamuthu.
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