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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
AzhagazhagaaiMost beautifully
Female :Orr aalabanaaA musical rendition
Male :PudhuvidhamaaiIn a novel way
Female :Orr aaradhanaaA worshipful adoration
Male :Pagal iravaaiAs day and night
Female :Orr theera kanaaAn unending dream
Male :KanavalaiyaaiLike a web of dreams
Female :Orr aasai vinaaA desire-filled question
Male
ParavasamaiIn ecstatic bliss
Female :Orr aalabanaaA musical rendition
Male :Anuragam ketkuthaeAffection is heard calling
Female :NavarasamaaiEmbodied in nine emotions
Ennai aala paarkuthaeIt attempts to rule over me
Male :Tharai nilavaIs she an earthly moon?
Thagai ezhilaAdorned with exquisite grace?
Edhu ival ?…What is she?
Male
Orr kadhal kanaaA dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaaA dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaaA dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaaA dream of love
Male
Iru manamumBoth our hearts
Female :Mazhai meedhuUpon the rain
Nilavaaga olirgindradhaeShine brightly like the moon
Male :IravugalaeThe nights themselves
Female :Azhagana kanavoduWith beautiful dreams
PulargindradhaeDawn into bright daylight
Male :AnudhinamumEvery single day
Female
Azhaithaalae …If she calls out...
SandhathilaeInto the musical beat
Female :NuzhaindhuEntering inside
Male :InbathilaeIn pure joy
Female :EzhundhuRising up
Male :Kural ezhudhumAs the voice writes
Female :Pagal muzhudhumAll through the day
Male
Sirithaalae …..If she smiles...
UchathilaeAt the supreme zenith
Female :ThavazhumCrawling across
Male :NatchathiramA glowing star
Female :MalarndhuBlossoming fully
Male :Mozhi punaiyumCrafting poetic language
Female :Porul puriyumMeaning unfolds itself
Male
Tharaiyil irangi aadumDescending to earth to dance
Female :Vaanim vannam undhanThe vivid colors of the sky in your
Anbil kandenLove, I have witnessed
Male
Valindhu nelindhu odumBending and curving as it flows
Female :Kaatin vellamThe wild forest torrent
Thannai thanae vellumConquers itself
Male
Uyirai suruti podumEnveloping the soul
Pesum pennae nee pennalaO speaking maiden, you are no ordinary woman
Pennana anangallavaAre you not a divine goddess in female form?
Male
Mozhiyin surangam neeyaAre you a treasure mine of language?
Male
Orr kadhal kanaaA dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaaA dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaaA dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaaA dream of love
Male
Idhu varaiyumUntil this moment
Female :Thirakadha dhisaiyelaamAll unopened realms and directions
ThirakindradheAre opening wide
Male :AdimanamaeThe innermost consciousness
Female :Agalaamal anugaamalNeither departing nor drawing too near
SudargindradhaeGlows like a steady flame
Male
KurunagaiyaalWith a subtle smile
Male
Azhaithaalae…..If she calls out...
NenjathilaeDeep inside the heart
Female :VaraindhaPainted and drawn
Male :Pen sithiramA portrait of a woman
Female :IniyaSweetly
Male :Idhazh thirakkumWhen lips open
Female :Enai izhukumDrawing me in
Male
AzhaithaalaeIf she calls out
SithathilaeWithin the soul
Female :KalandhuBlending together
Male :VetkathilaeIn shy bashfulness
Female :MidhandhuFloating gently
Male :Isai pirakumMusic is born
Female :Uyir surakumLife springs forth
Male
Viralgal azhaika yengumFingers long for a tender call
Female :Maayam undhan sollilMagic in your words
Endrum kandenI have always seen
Male :Mazhaiyai parithu oottumGathering rain to nourish
Female :Vanambadi anbil ellai illaiA skylark whose love knows no bounds
Male
Idaividamal odumRunning without pause
Kaalakannadi pennagiThe mirror of time embodied as a maiden
En veetil nindradudhaeStands and dances inside my home
Male
Thedum kangal neeyaAre you those searching eyes?
Male
Orr kadhal kanaaA dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaaA dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaaA dream of love
Orr kadhal kanaaA 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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