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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Kili

From Paramasivan · 2006

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singers
Madhu Balakrishnan, Sujatha Mohan
Music director
Vidyasagar
Details
Paramasivan2006

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Oru kili kaadhalil oru kili aasaiyilOne parrot in love, one parrot in desire
Serum neram idhuThis is the time for them to unite
Nee kaadhal thiraathadhuYour endless love
Female
Oru kili kaadhalil oru kili aasaiyilOne parrot in love, one parrot in desire
Serum neram idhuThis is the time for them to unite
Mei kaadhal thiraathadhuTrue love never fades
Female
{ Yaar methu aasai{ On whom did your desire
Kudipoga dhegam ilaithaayoReside, making your body grow slender?
Male
Naan kaadhaloduThat I became a friend
Thozhanana seithi arivayo } (2)To love itself, did you know this news? } (2)
Female
Kuraiyuthu kuraiyuthuDecreasing, decreasing
Idaiveli kuraiyuthuThe distance between us is decreasing
Niraiyuthu niraiyuthu sugamOverflowing, overflowing is the bliss
Male
Inaiyuthu inaiyuthuUniting, uniting
Iruvudal inaiyuthuTwo bodies are uniting
Kavidhaigal eluthudhu nagamFingernails are writing poetry
Female
Nee vidum moochilaeIn the breath that you exhale
Kaadhalin kuchalaeLies the cheerful squeal of love
Male
Oru kiliFemale :MmmmOne parrot [Female: Mmmm]
Male
KaadhalilFemale :MmmmIn love [Female: Mmmm]
Male
Oru kiliFemale :MmmmOne parrot [Female: Mmmm]
Male
AasaiyilFemale :MmmmIn desire [Female: Mmmm]
Female
Serum neram idhuThis is the time for them to unite
Male
Nee kaadhal thiraathadhuYour endless love
Female
Aaaaaaaaa aaaaaaa aaaaaAaaaaaaaa aaaaaaa aaaaa
Aaaaaaaaa aaaaaa aaaaaAaaaaaaaa aaaaaa aaaaa
Male
{ Un selai koorum{ The lesson of love
Kaadhal paadamThat your saree speaks of
Naan payila vendumI wish to learn
Female
En aayulregaiBecoming my lifeline
Neeum aagiYou too should become
Kuda vara vendum } (2)And accompany me } (2)
Male
Kodiyathu kodiyathuCruel, so cruel
Thanimaigal kodiyathuLoneliness is very cruel
Iniyathu iniyathu thunaiSweet, so sweet is companionship
Female
Miraluthu miraluthuStartled, startled
Azhagukal miraluthuBeauties are startled
Imaikalil mudinthidu enaiTie me up within your eyelashes
Male
Thavani vidhiyilIn the rule of the half-saree
Kaamanin vedhiyalLies the chemistry of Kamadeva (god of desire)
Female
Oru kiliMale :MmmmOne parrot [Male: Mmmm]
Female
KaadhalilMale :MmmmIn love [Male: Mmmm]
Female
Oru kiliMale :MmmmOne parrot [Male: Mmmm]
Female
AasaiyilMale :MmmmIn desire [Male: Mmmm]
Female
Serum neram idhuThis is the time for them to unite
Mei kaadhal thiraathadhuTrue love never fades
Male
Serum neram idhuThis is the time for them to unite
Nee kaadhal thiraathadhuYour endless love

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Oru Kili Kaadhalil' is a sensual and melodious duet from the movie Paramasivan (2006). Metaphorically portraying the lovers as two affectionate parrots, the song captures the intense romance, physical intimacy, and emotional closeness between the couple. As the distance between them diminishes, their love transforms into a poetic celebration of togetherness, contrasting the bitterness of solitude with the sweetness of companionship. The lyricist uses tactile imagery like fingernails writing poetry on skin and half-saree chemistry to evoke passion. Beyond physical intimacy, the song conveys a deep emotional commitment where the lovers wish to intertwine their lifespans and journey through life together endlessly.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagam)

Oru kili kaadhalil oru kili aasaiyil

Compares the lovers to two parrots (kili) filled with passion and desire uniting with each other.

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Kuraiyuthu kuraiyuthu / Idaiveli kuraiyuthu

The word 'kuraiyuthu' (decreasing) is repeated continuously to emphasize the narrowing gap between the lovers.

Tactile Imagery / Metaphor

Kavidhaigal eluthudhu nagam

Refers to fingernails scratch/touching the skin as 'writing poetry', creating a vivid sensory image of intimate romance.

Muran (Antithesis)

Thanimaigal kodiyathu / Iniyathu iniyathu thunai

Contrasts the cruelty of loneliness (thanimai) with the sweetness of companionship (thunai).

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Trivia

'Paramasivan' (2006) is an action thriller directed by P. Vasu starring Ajith Kumar and Laila. The music for this song was composed by Vidyasagar, with lyrics written by Yuga Bharathi. This melodious track features soft, expressive vocals by Madhu Balakrishnan and Sujatha Mohan.

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