- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Uravadum Nenjam
- Movie release year
- 1976
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Oru Naal Unnodu Oru Naal' from the 1976 movie Uravadum Nenjam is a romantic duet capturing the profound love, shared dreams, and deep commitment between two lovers. The song reflects how spending even a single day together feels like an unending festive celebration. The couple exchange tender expressions, admiring each other's virtues and looking past minor imperfections with playful affection. The lyrics progress into traditional cultural aspirations of marriage, family, and lifelong companionship—symbolized by wishing for a sacred thali, children, and growing old together to witness a thousand full moons. Written by Panchu Arunachalam, the song beautifully blends tender romantic poetry with traditional Tamil cultural values.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Kaaviyam polae vaazhnthiruppom”
Compares their future life together to an epic poem ('kaaviyam') using the explicit comparison word 'polae' (like).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ponnazhagae nee poongaatru”
Directly equates the beloved's gentle and comforting nature to a refreshing breeze ('poongaatru') without using comparative words.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Manjalin maharaani / Kunguma perundevi”
Repetition of the initial 'Ma' sound in 'Manjalin' and 'maharaani' creates rhythmic harmony in Tamil poetry.
Cultural Metaphor (Idiomatic Expression)
“Aayiram nilavai paarthiruppom”
'Seeing a thousand full moons' refers to the traditional Tamil milestone 'Sahasra Poorna Chandra Darsanam', symbolizing living together into old age (around 80 years).
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Trivia
The song 'Oru Naal Unnodu Oru Naal' features lyrics by Panchu Arunachalam from the movie Uravadum Nenjam (1976), which had music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Panchu Arunachalam was instrumental in introducing Ilaiyaraaja to the film industry and wrote many iconic songs during this early phase of Ilaiyaraaja's career.
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