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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Brundhavanathinil

From Gangai Karai Paattu · 1995

Lyricist
Kalidasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra
Music director
Deva
Details
Gangai Karai Paattu1995

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Harae raamaaHare Rama
Harae raamrama harae kirishnaaHare Rama Rama Hare Krishna
Harae ramaramaHare Rama Rama
Harae krishnaa krishnaa harae raamaHare Krishna Krishna Hare Rama
Male
Oru birunthaavanathinilIn a Vrindavan,
Nandhakumaranin kuzhalosaiThe sound of Lord Krishna's flute,
Adhu vanththum vanthathuAs soon as it resonated,
Kadhali kaigalil valaiyosaiCame the jingle of bangles on the beloved's hands.
Male
Oru birunthaavanathinilIn a Vrindavan,
Nandhakumaranin kuzhalosaiThe sound of Lord Krishna's flute,
Chorus :KuzhalosaiChorus: Sound of the flute
Male :Adhu vanththum vanthathuMale: As soon as it resonated,
Kadhali kaigalil valaiyosaiCame the jingle of bangles on the beloved's hands.
Chorus :ValaiyosaiChorus: Jingle of bangles
Male
Kadhalin raagamae ketkuthaa mogamaeOh melody of love, can you hear the longing passion?
Kadhalin raagamae ketkuthaa mogamaeOh melody of love, can you hear the longing passion?
KanmaniMy precious one...
Female :EnnaFemale: What is it?
Male :Aadal paadal koodum naeramMale: It is the time for dance and song to join together,
Vaanam poothoovumThe sky will shower blossoms.
Female :Mmmhuum..Female: Mmmhuum...
Male
Oru birunthaavanathinilIn a Vrindavan,
Nandhakumaranin kuzhalosaiThe sound of Lord Krishna's flute,
Chorus :KuzhalosaiChorus: Sound of the flute
Male :Adhu vanththum vanthathuMale: As soon as it resonated,
Kadhali kaigalil valaiyosaiCame the jingle of bangles on the beloved's hands.
Chorus :ValaiyosaiChorus: Jingle of bangles
Female
Maalai sendhooramThe evening vermilion color,
Paavai kannoramAt the corner of the maiden's eyes,
Kaadhil santhosamJoy filled in the ears,
Oonjal pol aadalam oodivaa kanmaniLet us swing like a cradle, come running my beloved!
Male
Saelai sendoduAlong with the red saree,
Vaazhvai kondaadumCelebrating this life,
Yogam en yogamaeWhat a great fortune my fortune is!
Oonjal pol aadalam oodivaa kanmaniLet us swing like a cradle, come running my beloved!
Female
Ilamaiyin kanavu valargindra pozhuthuAs the dreams of youth grow and bloom,
Idhu oru kaarkaalamThis is the rainy season of romance.
Male :Idhazhkalai viriththu madhuraththai theliththuMale: Unfurling the petals and sprinkling sweetness,
Siriththathu pookkolamThe floral carpet smiled.
Female
Allum kai meedhu mullai panthaagaUpon the hands at night, like a ball of jasmine,
Aadum en thaegamaeMy body sways gracefully.
Female
Oru birunthaavanathinilIn a Vrindavan,
Nandhakumaranin kuzhalosaiThe sound of Lord Krishna's flute,
Chorus :KuzhalosaiChorus: Sound of the flute
Female :Adhu vanththum vanthathuFemale: As soon as it resonated,
Kadhali kaigalil valaiyosaiCame the jingle of bangles on the beloved's hands.
Chorus :ValaiyosaiChorus: Jingle of bangles
Male
Kalam kondaadumThe time celebrates
Kadhal sangeethamThe music of love,
Vaazhvin ulaasamaeThe delight of life!
Devarum moovarumdevi mun saranamaeEven the Gods and the Holy Trinity bow before the Goddess.
Female
Poojai illamalWithout any ritual worship,
Bodhai manthaaramAn intoxicating fragrance
Poovil undaanathaeWas born in the flower.
Kangalil saamaram kondathae penninamWomanhood holds a royal fan in her eyes.
Male
Idaiyinil thodangiStarting from the waist,
Idhazhgalil vazhiyumOverflowing onto the lips,
Ilamaiyai rusikattumaaShall I taste this youthfulness?
Female :Thadaigalai odhukkiFemale: Setting aside all obstacles,
Thalaivanin madiyilOn my beloved's lap,
Thanimaiyai rasikattumaShall I relish this sweet solitude?
Male
Ponnae ponnaagiBecoming pure gold,
Minnal undaakkiCreating flashes of lightning,
Unnai mayakattumaaShall I entrance and mesmerize you?
Male
Oru birunthaavanathinilIn a Vrindavan,
Nandhakumaranin kuzhalosaiThe sound of Lord Krishna's flute,
Chorus :KuzhalosaiChorus: Sound of the flute
Male :Adhu vanththum vanthathuMale: As soon as it resonated,
Kadhali kaigalil valaiyosaiCame the jingle of bangles on the beloved's hands.
Chorus :ValaiyosaiChorus: Jingle of bangles
Female
Kadhalin ragamae ketkuthaa megamaeOh melody of love, can you hear it, oh clouds?
Kadhalin ragamae ketkuthaa megamaeOh melody of love, can you hear it, oh clouds?
KannanaeOh my Krishna...
Male :EnnaMale: What is it?
Female :Aadal paadal koodum naeramFemale: It is the time for dance and song to join together,
Vaanam poothoovumThe sky will shower blossoms.
Male :OoohooMale: Ooohoo
Male
Oru birunthaavanathinilIn a Vrindavan,
Nandhakumaranin kuzhalosaiThe sound of Lord Krishna's flute,
Chorus :KuzhalosaiChorus: Sound of the flute
Female :Adhu vanththum vanthathuFemale: As soon as it resonated,
Kadhali kaigalil valaiyosaiCame the jingle of bangles on the beloved's hands.
Chorus :ValaiyosaiChorus: Jingle of bangles

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic duet draws a poetic parallel between the eternal divine romance of Radha and Krishna in Vrindavan and the intimate, joyful love shared by the modern protagonists. The song opens with sacred chants that seamlessly transition into a romantic melody where the hero's flute-like music invites the heroine, whose bangles answer back in rhythmic harmony. Through vibrant imagery of flowers, monsoon rains, swinging cradles, and golden lighting, the lovers celebrate youth, romance, and blissful togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Thadaigalai odhukki / Thalaivanin madiyil / Thanimaiyai rasikattuma

The recurrence of the initial Tamil letter 'Tha' across consecutive lines creates rhythmic flow and lyrical cohesion.

Simile (Uvamai)

Oonjal pol aadalam oodivaa kanmani

The phrase compares swaying playfully in love to a swinging cradle ('oonjal pol'), using 'pol' as the explicit comparison marker.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Allum kai meedhu mullai panthaaga

The heroine's fragrant, graceful body is metaphorically framed as a ball made of jasmine flowers ('mullai panthu').

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Trivia

'Gangai Karai Paattu' (1995) is a Tamil romantic drama film written and directed by Manivannan. The soundtrack of the movie was composed by Deva, with lyrics penned by Kalidasan.

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