Orr Kadhal Kanaa
From Farhana · 2022
- Lyricist
- Uma Devi
- Singers
- Adnan Sami, Goldie Sohel, Harini Ivaturi
- Music director
- Justin Prabhakaran
- Details
- Farhana2022
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Azhagazhagaai | Most beautifully |
| Female :Orr aalabanaa | A musical rendition |
| Male :Pudhuvidhamaai | In a novel way |
| Female :Orr aaradhanaa | A worshipful adoration |
| Male :Pagal iravaai | As day and night |
| Female :Orr theera kanaa | An unending dream |
| Male :Kanavalaiyaai | Like a web of dreams |
| Female :Orr aasai vinaa | A desire-filled question |
| Male | |
| Paravasamai | In ecstatic bliss |
| Female :Orr aalabanaa | A musical rendition |
| Male :Anuragam ketkuthae | Affection is heard calling |
| Female :Navarasamaai | Embodied in nine emotions |
| Ennai aala paarkuthae | It attempts to rule over me |
| Male :Tharai nilava | Is she an earthly moon? |
| Thagai ezhila | Adorned with exquisite grace? |
| Edhu ival ?… | What is she? |
| Male | |
| Orr kadhal kanaa | A dream of love |
| Orr kadhal kanaa | A dream of love |
| Orr kadhal kanaa | A dream of love |
| Orr kadhal kanaa | A dream of love |
| Male | |
| Iru manamum | Both our hearts |
| Female :Mazhai meedhu | Upon the rain |
| Nilavaaga olirgindradhae | Shine brightly like the moon |
| Male :Iravugalae | The nights themselves |
| Female :Azhagana kanavodu | With beautiful dreams |
| Pulargindradhae | Dawn into bright daylight |
| Male :Anudhinamum | Every single day |
| Female | |
| Azhaithaalae … | If she calls out... |
| Sandhathilae | Into the musical beat |
| Female :Nuzhaindhu | Entering inside |
| Male :Inbathilae | In pure joy |
| Female :Ezhundhu | Rising up |
| Male :Kural ezhudhum | As the voice writes |
| Female :Pagal muzhudhum | All through the day |
| Male | |
| Sirithaalae ….. | If she smiles... |
| Uchathilae | At the supreme zenith |
| Female :Thavazhum | Crawling across |
| Male :Natchathiram | A glowing star |
| Female :Malarndhu | Blossoming fully |
| Male :Mozhi punaiyum | Crafting poetic language |
| Female :Porul puriyum | Meaning unfolds itself |
| Male | |
| Tharaiyil irangi aadum | Descending to earth to dance |
| Female :Vaanim vannam undhan | The vivid colors of the sky in your |
| Anbil kanden | Love, I have witnessed |
| Male | |
| Valindhu nelindhu odum | Bending and curving as it flows |
| Female :Kaatin vellam | The wild forest torrent |
| Thannai thanae vellum | Conquers itself |
| Male | |
| Uyirai suruti podum | Enveloping the soul |
| Pesum pennae nee pennala | O speaking maiden, you are no ordinary woman |
| Pennana anangallava | Are you not a divine goddess in female form? |
| Male | |
| Mozhiyin surangam neeya | Are you a treasure mine of language? |
| Male | |
| Orr kadhal kanaa | A dream of love |
| Orr kadhal kanaa | A dream of love |
| Orr kadhal kanaa | A dream of love |
| Orr kadhal kanaa | A dream of love |
| Male | |
| Idhu varaiyum | Until this moment |
| Female :Thirakadha dhisaiyelaam | All unopened realms and directions |
| Thirakindradhe | Are opening wide |
| Male :Adimanamae | The innermost consciousness |
| Female :Agalaamal anugaamal | Neither departing nor drawing too near |
| Sudargindradhae | Glows like a steady flame |
| Male | |
| Kurunagaiyaal | With a subtle smile |
| Male | |
| Azhaithaalae….. | If she calls out... |
| Nenjathilae | Deep inside the heart |
| Female :Varaindha | Painted and drawn |
| Male :Pen sithiram | A portrait of a woman |
| Female :Iniya | Sweetly |
| Male :Idhazh thirakkum | When lips open |
| Female :Enai izhukum | Drawing me in |
| Male | |
| Azhaithaalae | If she calls out |
| Sithathilae | Within the soul |
| Female :Kalandhu | Blending together |
| Male :Vetkathilae | In shy bashfulness |
| Female :Midhandhu | Floating gently |
| Male :Isai pirakum | Music is born |
| Female :Uyir surakum | Life springs forth |
| Male | |
| Viralgal azhaika yengum | Fingers long for a tender call |
| Female :Maayam undhan sollil | Magic in your words |
| Endrum kanden | I have always seen |
| Male :Mazhaiyai parithu oottum | Gathering rain to nourish |
| Female :Vanambadi anbil ellai illai | A skylark whose love knows no bounds |
| Male | |
| Idaividamal odum | Running without pause |
| Kaalakannadi pennagi | The mirror of time embodied as a maiden |
| En veetil nindradudhae | Stands and dances inside my home |
| Male | |
| Thedum kangal neeya | Are you those searching eyes? |
| Male | |
| Orr kadhal kanaa | A dream of love |
| Orr kadhal kanaa | A dream of love |
| Orr kadhal kanaa | A dream of love |
| Orr kadhal kanaa | A dream of love |
அழகழகாய்
ஓர் ஆலாபனா
புதுவிதமாய்
ஓர் ஆராதனா
பகல் இரவாய்
ஓர் தீரா கனா
கனவாலையாய்
ஓர் ஆசை வினா
Most beautifully
A musical rendition
In a novel way
A worshipful adoration
As day and night
An unending dream
Like a web of dreams
A desire-filled question
பரவசமாய்
ஓர் ஆலாபனா
அனுராகம் கேட்குதே
நவரசமாய்
எனை ஆள பார்க்குதே
தரை நிலவா.. தகை எழிலா.
எது இவள்?
In ecstatic bliss
A musical rendition
Affection is heard calling
Embodied in nine emotions
It attempts to rule over me
Is she an earthly moon?
Adorned with exquisite grace?
What is she?
ஓர் காதல் கனா
ஓர் காதல் கனா
ஓர் காதல் கனா
ஓர் காதல் கனா
A dream of love
A dream of love
A dream of love
A dream of love
இரு மனமும்
மழை மீது
நிலவாக ஒளிர்கின்றதே
இரவுகளோ
அழகான கனவோடு
புலர்கின்றதே
Both our hearts
Upon the rain
Shine brightly like the moon
The nights themselves
With beautiful dreams
Dawn into bright daylight
Every single day
அனுதினமும்
If she calls out...
Into the musical beat
Entering inside
In pure joy
Rising up
As the voice writes
All through the day
அழைத்தாலே
சந்தத்திலே
நுழைந்து
இன்பத்திலே
எழுந்து
குரல் எழுதும்
பகல் முழுதும்
If she smiles...
At the supreme zenith
Crawling across
A glowing star
Blossoming fully
Crafting poetic language
Meaning unfolds itself
சிரித்தாலே
உச்சத்திலே
தவழும்
நட்சத்திரம்
மலர்ந்து
மொழி புனையும்
பொருள் புரியும்
Descending to earth to dance
The vivid colors of the sky in your
Love, I have witnessed
தரையில் இறங்கி ஆடும்
வானின் வண்ணம் உந்தன்
அன்பில் கண்டேன்
வலிந்து நெளிந்து ஓடும்
காட்டின் வெள்ளம்
தன்னை தானே வெல்லும்
Bending and curving as it flows
The wild forest torrent
Conquers itself
உயிரை சுருட்டி போடும்
பேசும் பெண்ணே நீ பெண்ணால
பெண்ணான அனங்கல்லவா
Enveloping the soul
O speaking maiden, you are no ordinary woman
Are you not a divine goddess in female form?
மொழியின் சுரங்கம் நீயா
Are you a treasure mine of language?
ஓர் காதல் கனா
ஓர் காதல் கனா
ஓர் காதல் கனா
ஓர் காதல் கனா
A dream of love
A dream of love
A dream of love
A dream of love
இது வரையும்
திறக்காத திசையெல்லாம்
திறக்கின்றதே
அடிமனமே
அகலாமல் அணுகாமல்
சுடர்கின்றதே
Until this moment
All unopened realms and directions
Are opening wide
The innermost consciousness
Neither departing nor drawing too near
Glows like a steady flame
குருநகையால்
With a subtle smile
அழைத்தாளே
நெஞ்சத்திலே
வரைந்த
பெண் சித்திரம்
இனிய
இதழ் திறக்கும்
எனை இழுக்கும்
If she calls out...
Deep inside the heart
Painted and drawn
A portrait of a woman
Sweetly
When lips open
Drawing me in
அழைத்தாலே
சித்தத்திலே
கலந்து
வெட்கத்திலே
மிதந்து
இசை பிறக்கும்
உயிர் சுரக்கும்
If she calls out
Within the soul
Blending together
In shy bashfulness
Floating gently
Music is born
Life springs forth
விரல்கள் அழைக்க ஏங்கும்
மாயம் உந்தன் சொல்லில்
என்றும் கண்டேன்
மழையை பறித்து ஊட்டும்
வானம்பாடி அன்பில் எல்லை இல்லை
Fingers long for a tender call
Magic in your words
I have always seen
Gathering rain to nourish
A skylark whose love knows no bounds
இடைவிடாமல் ஓடும்
காலக்கண்ணாடி பெண்ணாகி
என் வீட்டில் நின்றாடுதோ
Running without pause
The mirror of time embodied as a maiden
Stands and dances inside my home
தேடும் கண்கள் நீயா
Are you those searching eyes?
ஓர் காதல் கனா
ஓர் காதல் கனா
ஓர் காதல் கனா
ஓர் காதல் கனா
A dream of love
A dream of love
A dream of love
A dream of love
Azhagazhagaai
Most beautifully
Female :Orr aalabanaa
A musical rendition
Male :Pudhuvidhamaai
In a novel way
Female :Orr aaradhanaa
A worshipful adoration
Male :Pagal iravaai
As day and night
Female :Orr theera kanaa
An unending dream
Male :Kanavalaiyaai
Like a web of dreams
Female :Orr aasai vinaa
A desire-filled question
Paravasamai
In ecstatic bliss
Female :Orr aalabanaa
A musical rendition
Male :Anuragam ketkuthae
Affection is heard calling
Female :Navarasamaai
Embodied in nine emotions
Ennai aala paarkuthae
It attempts to rule over me
Male :Tharai nilava
Is she an earthly moon?
Thagai ezhila
Adorned with exquisite grace?
Edhu ival ?…
What is she?
Orr kadhal kanaa
A dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaa
A dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaa
A dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaa
A dream of love
Iru manamum
Both our hearts
Female :Mazhai meedhu
Upon the rain
Nilavaaga olirgindradhae
Shine brightly like the moon
Male :Iravugalae
The nights themselves
Female :Azhagana kanavodu
With beautiful dreams
Pulargindradhae
Dawn into bright daylight
Male :Anudhinamum
Every single day
Azhaithaalae …
If she calls out...
Sandhathilae
Into the musical beat
Female :Nuzhaindhu
Entering inside
Male :Inbathilae
In pure joy
Female :Ezhundhu
Rising up
Male :Kural ezhudhum
As the voice writes
Female :Pagal muzhudhum
All through the day
Sirithaalae …..
If she smiles...
Uchathilae
At the supreme zenith
Female :Thavazhum
Crawling across
Male :Natchathiram
A glowing star
Female :Malarndhu
Blossoming fully
Male :Mozhi punaiyum
Crafting poetic language
Female :Porul puriyum
Meaning unfolds itself
Tharaiyil irangi aadum
Descending to earth to dance
Female :Vaanim vannam undhan
The vivid colors of the sky in your
Anbil kanden
Love, I have witnessed
Valindhu nelindhu odum
Bending and curving as it flows
Female :Kaatin vellam
The wild forest torrent
Thannai thanae vellum
Conquers itself
Uyirai suruti podum
Enveloping the soul
Pesum pennae nee pennala
O speaking maiden, you are no ordinary woman
Pennana anangallava
Are you not a divine goddess in female form?
Mozhiyin surangam neeya
Are you a treasure mine of language?
Orr kadhal kanaa
A dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaa
A dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaa
A dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaa
A dream of love
Idhu varaiyum
Until this moment
Female :Thirakadha dhisaiyelaam
All unopened realms and directions
Thirakindradhe
Are opening wide
Male :Adimanamae
The innermost consciousness
Female :Agalaamal anugaamal
Neither departing nor drawing too near
Sudargindradhae
Glows like a steady flame
Kurunagaiyaal
With a subtle smile
Azhaithaalae…..
If she calls out...
Nenjathilae
Deep inside the heart
Female :Varaindha
Painted and drawn
Male :Pen sithiram
A portrait of a woman
Female :Iniya
Sweetly
Male :Idhazh thirakkum
When lips open
Female :Enai izhukum
Drawing me in
Azhaithaalae
If she calls out
Sithathilae
Within the soul
Female :Kalandhu
Blending together
Male :Vetkathilae
In shy bashfulness
Female :Midhandhu
Floating gently
Male :Isai pirakum
Music is born
Female :Uyir surakum
Life springs forth
Viralgal azhaika yengum
Fingers long for a tender call
Female :Maayam undhan sollil
Magic in your words
Endrum kanden
I have always seen
Male :Mazhaiyai parithu oottum
Gathering rain to nourish
Female :Vanambadi anbil ellai illai
A skylark whose love knows no bounds
Idaividamal odum
Running without pause
Kaalakannadi pennagi
The mirror of time embodied as a maiden
En veetil nindradudhae
Stands and dances inside my home
Thedum kangal neeya
Are you those searching eyes?
Orr kadhal kanaa
A dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaa
A dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaa
A dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaa
A dream of love
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Orr Kadhal Kanaa' from the film 'Farhana' is a poetic and soul-stirring romantic track that captures the ethereal essence of love, connection, and emotional awakening. The song unfolds as a conversation between two souls mesmerized by each other, where love is described as a magical blend of musical notes, dreams, and natural elements. The lyrics elevate the beloved to a divine status—a treasure mine of language, a dancing star descended to earth, and a embodiment of time itself.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Mozhiyin surangam neeya”
Compares the beloved directly to a 'mine of language' (surangam), symbolizing her deep expressiveness and poetic presence.
Iyaipu (Rhyming End-words)
“Orr kadhal kanaa”
The line 'Orr kadhal kanaa' repeats at the end of stanzas, creating a rhythmic refrain and emotional anchor throughout the track.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Azhagazhagaai / Pudhuvidhamaai”
The second consonant sound 'zha' in 'Azhagazhagaai' matches with 'dhu' in 'Pudhuvidhamaai' following traditional Tamil poetic meter structures.
Personification
“Iravugalae azhagana kanavodu pulargindradhae”
Nights are personified as dawning into morning accompanied by beautiful dreams.
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Trivia
'Orr Kadhal Kanaa' marks a memorable Tamil playback appearance by popular singer Adnan Sami, who collaborated with composer Justin Prabhakaran for the thriller drama film *Farhana* (2022), starring Aishwarya Rajesh. The lyrics were written by celebrated lyricist Uma Devi.
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