Oru Maalai
From Ghajini · 2005
- Lyricist
- Thamarai
- Singer
- Karthik
- Music director
- Harris Jayaraj
- Details
- Ghajini2005
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| ……………………………. | Naana naana naana nananaa |
| Male | |
| Naana naana naana nananaa | Naana naana naana nananaa |
| Naana naana naana nananaa | Naana naana naana nananaa |
| Naana naana naana nananaa | Hoo … oh … thuruthu … thuruthu … thururu |
| Hoo … oh … thuruthu … thuruthu … thururu | One evening, during the gentle twilight sunlight, |
| Male | |
| { Oru maalai elaveyil neram | In a beautiful autumn season of falling leaves, |
| Azhagana elai uthir kaalam } (2) | I saw her face at a short distance away, |
| { Satru tholaivilae avalmugam paarthen | And I was the one who got lost right there. |
| Angae tholainthavan naanae } (2) | Among the playful lies she showered, there were a few truths, |
| Male | |
| Aval allivita poigal nadu naduvae konjam meigal | I stood listening to her with a smile on the corner of my lips. |
| Ithazhoram siripodu ketukonde nindren | A moment when she stands and speaks is a sweet, sugary moment in my life, |
| Aval nindru pesum oru tharunam en vaazhvil sarkarai nimidam | I discovered the magnetic force of attraction in her... I found it... I found it. |
| Eerkum visaiyai avalidam kandenae … kandenae … kandenae | One evening, during the gentle twilight sunlight, |
| Male | |
| Oru maalai elaveyil neram | In a beautiful autumn season of falling leaves, |
| Azhagana elai uthir kaalam | I saw her face at a short distance away, |
| { Satru tholaivilae avalmugam paarthen | And I was the one who got lost right there. |
| Angae tholainthavan Naanae } (2) | In just four days of getting acquainted, |
| Male | |
| Paarthu pazhakiya naanku thinangalil | She completely changed my walk, my clothes, and my demeanor. |
| Nadai udai bhavanai maatri vittal | Fast food from the street corners, |
| Saalai munaikalil thuritha unavukal | She turned buying and eating it into a regular habit for me. |
| Vaangi unnum vaadikai kaati vittal | Is she a shy, gentle breeze? |
| Koocham konda thendralaa | ... |
| Female | |
| ……………………… | Is she a bolt of lightning with a long life? |
| Male | |
| Ival aayul neenda minnalaa | ... |
| Female | |
| ………………………. | I transformed myself into the perfect man for you. |
| Male | |
| Unaketra aanaga ennai maatri kondenae | Oh... One evening, during the gentle twilight sunlight, |
| Male | |
| Aw…oru maalai elaveyil neram | In a beautiful autumn season of falling leaves, |
| Azhagana elai uthir kaalam | I saw her face at a short distance away, |
| { Satru tholaivilae avalmugam paarthen | And I was the one who got lost right there. |
| Angae tholainthavan Naanae } (2) | Naana naana naana nananaa |
| Male | |
| Naana naana naana nananaa | Naana naana naana nananaa |
| Naana naana naana nananaa | Naana naana naana nananaa |
| Naana naana naana nananaa | To listen to and admire her beauty when she speaks, |
| Male | |
| Pesum azhakinai ketu rasithida | I spent the entire day. |
| Pagal neram mothamaai kazhithenae | To gaze at and admire her beauty while she sleeps, |
| Thoongum azhaginai paarthu rasithida | I lay awake all night long. |
| Iravellam kanvizhithu kidapenae | If you walk in the mist, your face descends upon me like water droplets. |
| Paniyil sendraal un mugam en melae neerai irankum | Oh... when she tilts her head and looks, I lose my balance completely. |
| Ooh… thalai saaithu paarthalae thadumari ponenae | Lala laala lala lala laala |
| Male | |
| Lala laala lala lala laala | Oh …lala laala lala lala laala |
| Oh …lala laala lala lala laala | I saw her face at a short distance away, |
| Male | |
| { Satru tholaivilae avalmugam paarthen | And I was the one who got lost right there. |
| Angae tholainthavan naanae } (2) | |
....................................
Naana naana naana nananaa
{ ஒரு மாலை
இளவெயில் நேரம்
அழகான இலை உதிா் காலம் } (2)
{ சற்று தொலைவிலே அவள்
முகம் பாா்த்தேன் அங்கே
தொலைந்தவன் நானே } (2)
Naana naana naana nananaa
Naana naana naana nananaa
Hoo … oh … thuruthu … thuruthu … thururu
One evening, during the gentle twilight sunlight,
அவள் அள்ளி விட்ட
பொய்கள் நடு நடுவே கொஞ்சம்
மெய்கள் இதழோரம் சிாிப்போடு
கேட்டு கொண்டே நின்றேன்
அவள் நின்று பேசும் ஒரு தருணம்
என் வாழ்வில் சக்கரை நிமிடம்
ஈா்க்கும் விசையை அவளிடம்
கண்டேனே கண்டேனே கண்டேனே
In a beautiful autumn season of falling leaves,
I saw her face at a short distance away,
And I was the one who got lost right there.
Among the playful lies she showered, there were a few truths,
ஒரு மாலை
இளவெயில் நேரம்
அழகான இலை உதிா் காலம்
{ சற்று தொலைவிலே அவள்
முகம் பாா்த்தேன் அங்கே
தொலைந்தவன் நானே } (2)
I stood listening to her with a smile on the corner of my lips.
A moment when she stands and speaks is a sweet, sugary moment in my life,
I discovered the magnetic force of attraction in her... I found it... I found it.
One evening, during the gentle twilight sunlight,
பாா்த்து பழகிய
நான்கு தினங்களில் நடை
உடை பாவணை மாற்றி
விட்டாள் சாலை முனைகளில்
துாித உணவுகள் வாங்கி உண்ணும்
வாடிக்கை காட்டி விட்டாள்
கூச்சம் கொண்ட தென்றலா
In a beautiful autumn season of falling leaves,
I saw her face at a short distance away,
And I was the one who got lost right there.
In just four days of getting acquainted,
....................................
She completely changed my walk, my clothes, and my demeanor.
Fast food from the street corners,
She turned buying and eating it into a regular habit for me.
Is she a shy, gentle breeze?
...
இவள் ஆயுள்
நீண்ட மின்னலா
Is she a bolt of lightning with a long life?
....................................
...
உனக்கேற்ற ஆளாக
என்னை மாற்றி கொண்டேனே
I transformed myself into the perfect man for you.
அவ் ஒரு மாலை
இளவெயில் நேரம்
அழகான இலை உதிா் காலம்
{ சற்று தொலைவிலே அவள்
முகம் பாா்த்தேன் அங்கே
தொலைந்தவன் நானே } (2)
Oh... One evening, during the gentle twilight sunlight,
....................................
In a beautiful autumn season of falling leaves,
I saw her face at a short distance away,
And I was the one who got lost right there.
Naana naana naana nananaa
பேசும் அழகினை
கேட்டு ரசித்திட பகல் நேரம்
மொத்தமாய் கழித்தேனே
தூங்கும் அழகினை பாா்த்து
ரசித்திட இரவெல்லாம் கண்
விழித்து கிடப்பேனே பனியில்
சென்றால் உன் முகம் என் மேலே
நீராய் இறங்கும் ஓ தலை சாய்த்து
பாா்த்தேனே தடுமாறி போனேனே
Naana naana naana nananaa
Naana naana naana nananaa
To listen to and admire her beauty when she speaks,
....................................
I spent the entire day.
To gaze at and admire her beauty while she sleeps,
I lay awake all night long.
If you walk in the mist, your face descends upon me like water droplets.
Oh... when she tilts her head and looks, I lose my balance completely.
Lala laala lala lala laala
{ சற்று தொலைவிலே அவள்
முகம் பாா்த்தேன் அங்கே
தொலைந்தவன் நானே } (2)
Oh …lala laala lala lala laala
I saw her face at a short distance away,
விஷ்லிங் :
....................................
And I was the one who got lost right there.
…………………………….
Naana naana naana nananaa
Naana naana naana nananaa
Naana naana naana nananaa
Naana naana naana nananaa
Naana naana naana nananaa
Naana naana naana nananaa
Hoo … oh … thuruthu … thuruthu … thururu
Hoo … oh … thuruthu … thuruthu … thururu
One evening, during the gentle twilight sunlight,
{ Oru maalai elaveyil neram
In a beautiful autumn season of falling leaves,
Azhagana elai uthir kaalam } (2)
I saw her face at a short distance away,
{ Satru tholaivilae avalmugam paarthen
And I was the one who got lost right there.
Angae tholainthavan naanae } (2)
Among the playful lies she showered, there were a few truths,
Aval allivita poigal nadu naduvae konjam meigal
I stood listening to her with a smile on the corner of my lips.
Ithazhoram siripodu ketukonde nindren
A moment when she stands and speaks is a sweet, sugary moment in my life,
Aval nindru pesum oru tharunam en vaazhvil sarkarai nimidam
I discovered the magnetic force of attraction in her... I found it... I found it.
Eerkum visaiyai avalidam kandenae … kandenae … kandenae
One evening, during the gentle twilight sunlight,
Oru maalai elaveyil neram
In a beautiful autumn season of falling leaves,
Azhagana elai uthir kaalam
I saw her face at a short distance away,
{ Satru tholaivilae avalmugam paarthen
And I was the one who got lost right there.
Angae tholainthavan Naanae } (2)
In just four days of getting acquainted,
Paarthu pazhakiya naanku thinangalil
She completely changed my walk, my clothes, and my demeanor.
Nadai udai bhavanai maatri vittal
Fast food from the street corners,
Saalai munaikalil thuritha unavukal
She turned buying and eating it into a regular habit for me.
Vaangi unnum vaadikai kaati vittal
Is she a shy, gentle breeze?
Koocham konda thendralaa
...
………………………
Is she a bolt of lightning with a long life?
Ival aayul neenda minnalaa
...
……………………….
I transformed myself into the perfect man for you.
Unaketra aanaga ennai maatri kondenae
Oh... One evening, during the gentle twilight sunlight,
Aw…oru maalai elaveyil neram
In a beautiful autumn season of falling leaves,
Azhagana elai uthir kaalam
I saw her face at a short distance away,
{ Satru tholaivilae avalmugam paarthen
And I was the one who got lost right there.
Angae tholainthavan Naanae } (2)
Naana naana naana nananaa
Naana naana naana nananaa
Naana naana naana nananaa
Naana naana naana nananaa
Naana naana naana nananaa
Naana naana naana nananaa
To listen to and admire her beauty when she speaks,
Pesum azhakinai ketu rasithida
I spent the entire day.
Pagal neram mothamaai kazhithenae
To gaze at and admire her beauty while she sleeps,
Thoongum azhaginai paarthu rasithida
I lay awake all night long.
Iravellam kanvizhithu kidapenae
If you walk in the mist, your face descends upon me like water droplets.
Paniyil sendraal un mugam en melae neerai irankum
Oh... when she tilts her head and looks, I lose my balance completely.
Ooh… thalai saaithu paarthalae thadumari ponenae
Lala laala lala lala laala
Lala laala lala lala laala
Oh …lala laala lala lala laala
Oh …lala laala lala lala laala
I saw her face at a short distance away,
{ Satru tholaivilae avalmugam paarthen
And I was the one who got lost right there.
Angae tholainthavan naanae } (2)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Oru Maalai' from Ghajini portrays a young man deeply captivated by a chance encounter with a captivating woman during a serene evening. He reflects on how rapidly she has swept into his life, completely altering his daily habits, style, food choices, and demeanor within just four days. She fills his world with joy, turning mundane moments into sweet memories. His adoration is so deep that he happily spends his days listening to her talk and his nights watching her sleep, thoroughly enchanted by her presence. Ultimately, the song captures the joyful, lighthearted, and transformative nature of falling in love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Aval nindru pesum oru tharunam en vaazhvil sarkarai nimidam”
Compares a moment of her speaking to a 'sarkarai nimidam' (sugary/sweet moment), metaphorically emphasizing how delightful her conversation is.
Oxymoron / Metaphor
“Ival aayul neenda minnalaa”
Describing her as a 'long-lasting lightning bolt' combines lightning (inherently momentary) with longevity to highlight her striking yet enduring impact.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Paarthu pazhakiya naanku thinangalil”
The repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Pa' in 'Paarthu' and 'Pazhakiya' creates a melodic cadence.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Pagal neram mothamaai kazhithenae / Iravellam kanvizhithu kidapenae”
The matching verbal endings ('kazhithenae' / 'kidapenae') at the end of consecutive lines create poetic rhythm.
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Trivia
Although listed with unknown details in the prompt context, 'Oru Maalai' was composed by Harris Jayaraj and rendered by singer Karthik. Written by lyricist Thamarai, the song became a massive chartbuster upon release in 2005. Karthik won the Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer for his soulful rendition, and the song remains one of the iconic romantic tracks in Tamil cinema history.
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