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Lyrics & meaning

Orey Murai

From E · 2006

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
Sangeetha Rajeswaran, Sukhwinder Singh
Music director
Srikanth Deva
Details
E2006

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Orae murai orae muraiJust once, just once
Thappu seiyalaam.. thappu seiyalaamWe can commit a mistake.. commit a mistake
Thappa thappaa senjaaIf we commit mistakes repeatedly
Kaththu seiyalaamWe can turn it into an art
Nallaa kaththu seiyalaamWe can turn it into a fine art
Male
Orae murai orae muraiJust once, just once
Poiya sollalaam..poiya sollalaamWe can tell a lie.. tell a lie
O…..poiyya numba veikka dhinamOh... to make people believe a lie every day
Poigal sollalaam..pala poigal sollalaamWe can tell lies.. tell many lies
Male
Kaimaaththum emmaththumA temporary loan and deceit
Orae vagaithaanAre of the very same kind
Thiruppa thanthaal kaimaaththuIf returned, it is just a temporary loan
O….tharaavittaal emmaththuOh... if not returned, it is deceit
Thiruppi thanthaal kaimaaththuIf returned, it is just a temporary loan
Ooohooo…tharaavittaal emmaththuOhooo... if not returned, it is deceit
Hoo.. hooo…Hoo.. hooo…
Male
Orae murai orae muraiJust once, just once
Thappu seiyalaam.. thappu seiyalaamWe can commit a mistake.. commit a mistake
Thappa thappaa senjaaIf we commit mistakes repeatedly
Kaththu seiyalaamWe can turn it into an art
Nallaa kaththu seiyalaamWe can turn it into a fine art
Chorus
Salomiyaa…salomiyaaa…Salomiya... Salomiya...
Salomiyaa sala sala salaSalomiya sala sala sala
Salomiyaa…salomiyaaa…Salomiya... Salomiya...
Salomiyaa salomiyaa re..Salomiya Salomiya re..
Female
Thappu thappa kelluListen to things incorrectly
Thappu thappa vazhuLive life making mistakes
Ah thappugala thaandiAh, going beyond all mistakes
Ungha veeda paaruLook at your own home
Male
Thappu oru vedhamA mistake is a scripture in itself
Adhu kaththu tharum paadamIt teaches us a lesson
Thanniyila e nnaWhat can a boat do
Enna seiyum odamOn top of water?
Female
Aadhamum aevaalumBecause Adam and Eve
Thappu senjathaalaCommitted a mistake long ago
Aaadathan vanthathudaaClothes came into existence, my friend
Nammudalu melaOver our human bodies
Male
Athu pola thappaLike that, don't commit
Seiyadhae ippaA mistake now
Aadaigalai thooki eriThrow away those clothes
Venam kuppaWe don't need garbage
Female
Orae murai orae muraiJust once, just once
Thappu seiyalaam.. thappu seiyalaamWe can commit a mistake.. commit a mistake
Thappa thappaa senjaaIf we commit mistakes repeatedly
Kaththu seiyalaamWe can turn it into an art
Nallaa kaththu seiyalaamWe can turn it into a fine art
Male
Vaan megham kudaIs even the sky cloud
Aan pillai thaanaA male child?
Mazhaiyaal unnaThrough the rain, it
ThodukindrathaeIs touching you
Female
Thooralgal unduThere are light drizzles
Saaralgal unduThere are rain sprays
Aanaal dhegamBut the body
SudugindrathaeIs burning with heat
Male
Thee mooti kulir kaayaTo light a fire and warm oneself
Theekuchchi thaanA matchstick is needed
Theekuchchi ilaatiIf not a matchstick,
Mookuththi thaanA spark from a nose-ring will do
Female
Avasthai vazhgaLong live agony!
Aasai vazhgaLong live desire!
Idhayam thirudumStealing the heart,
Kaadhal vazhga…Long live love!
Male
Kangal vazhgaLong live the eyes!
Kanavum vazhgaLong live dreams!
Kaatril midhakumFloating in the air,
Ilamai vazhgaa…Long live youth!
Female
Orae murai orae muraiJust once, just once
Thappu seiyalaam..We can commit a mistake..
Male & Female :Ama thappu seiyalaamMale & Female: Yes, we can commit a mistake
Female
Thappa thappaa senjaaIf we commit mistakes repeatedly
Kaththu seiyalaamWe can turn it into an art
Male & Female :Nallaa kaththu seiyalaamMale & Female: We can turn it into a fine art
Female
Orae murai orae muraiJust once, just once
Poiya sollalaam..poiya sollalaamWe can tell a lie.. tell a lie
O…..poiyya numba veikka dhinamOh... to make a lie believed every day
Poigal sollalaam.We can tell lies.
Male & Female :Pala poigal sollalaamMale & Female: We can tell many lies
Female
Kaimaaththum emmaththumA temporary loan and deceit
Orae vagaithaanaeAre of the very same kind, aren't they!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Orae Murai Orae Murai' from the movie 'E' (2006) is a high-energy, playful dance track with a philosophical yet cheeky commentary on human flaws, mistakes, and romance. The lyrics rationalize committing mistakes and telling lies, cheekily framing human errors as a form of art that brings experience and wisdom. By referencing the biblical story of Adam and Eve, the song playfully argues that human vulnerability and mistakes are ancient and natural. As the song progresses into its second half, it shifts into a passionate celebration of youth, desire, and physical chemistry between lovers. It invokes nature, rain, and heat as metaphors for youthful passion, urging one to embrace emotions, love, and life without inhibition. Overall, it serves as a lighthearted anthem celebrating the imperfections of human nature, passion, and love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Kaimaaththum emmaththum / Orae vagaithaan

In 'Kaimaaththum' and 'emmaththum', the second consonant sound 'i'/'m' creates an Ethugai rhythmic rhyme.

Monai (First Letter Alliteration)

Thappu thappa kellu / Thappu thappa vazhu

The initial sound 'Th' repeats across consecutive lines ('Thappu'), creating a strong Monai cadence.

Metaphor / Allusion

Aadhamum aevaalum / Thappu senjathaala

The lyricist references the biblical story of Adam and Eve to metaphorically justify human flaws and mistakes.

Anaphora / Refrain

Avasthai vazhga / Aasai vazhga ... Kaadhal vazhga

The word 'vazhga' (long live) is repeatedly used across consecutive lines to emphasize celebration of life and emotions.

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Trivia

The movie 'E' (2006) was directed by S. P. Jananathan and stars Jiiva and Nayanthara. The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, known for his upbeat and folk-infused commercial numbers. This particular song stands out as an energetic club/dance track featuring modern rhythms combined with playful, colloquial Tamil lyrics.

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