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Oru Nilavum Malarum

From Naanum Oru Thozhilali · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Naanum Oru Thozhilali
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
27 Dec 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oru nilavum malarum
Oru nilavum malarum
Nadanam puriyum kalai arangam
Iru vizhigal ezhudhum
Kavidhai muzhudhum mandhiram
Pen vannam pakkam nirkkum sirppam
Kann vannam thendral konjum pushpam
Oru nilavum malarum
Nadanam puriyum kalai arangam
Iru vizhigal ezhudhum
Kavidhai muzhudhum mandhiram
Oru nilavum malarum
Nadanam puriyum kalai arangam
Iru vizhigal ezhudhum
Kavidhai muzhudhum mandhiram
Padichaenae naan kooda paatu
Idhu paatalla naan podum vaettu
Padichaenae naan kooda paatu
Idhu paatalla naan podum vaettu
……………………………….
Padichaenae naan kooda paatu
Idhu paatalla naan podum vaettu
Female :Maamaa
Male :Kann thudikudhu penn thudikudhu
Kai anaichida vaa
Female :Pudhu roja
Male :Poothirukudhu kaathirukudhu
Naan parichida vaa
Ada nee thaan
Male :Sernthirukanum
Female :Naan thaan
Male :Kai kudukanum
Female :Nenaichaa mudippae
Idhil nee jeipaa
Kulunga kulunga nadakkum kodiyai
Valaichi pudichi parattuven
Oru nilavum malarum
Nadanam puriyum kalai arangam
Iru vizhigal ezhudhum
Kavidhai muzhudhum mandhiram
Oru nilavum malarum
Nadanam puriyum kalai arangam
Iru vizhigal ezhudhum
Kavidhai muzhudhum mandhiram
Nedunaala yeikaadhae raasaa
Ennai nenaikadhae nee thaanae lesaa
Nedunaala yeikaadhae raasaa
Ennai nenaikadhae nee thaanae lesaa
…………………………..
Nedunaala yeikaadhae raasaa
Ennai nenaikadhae nee thaanae lesaa
Kannae
Un siripilum poonjsiripilum
Paal manakudhu vaa
Ilam pennae
Un vasathilum en vasathilum
Anbirukuthu vaa
Oru yaekkam
Naan koduthadhu
Mogam
Nee koduthadhu
Thuninja thuniven
Valaicha valaippen
Pagalum irvavum arugae arugae
Nerungi nerungi naan aaduven
Oru nilavum malarum
Nadanam puriyum kalai arangam
Iru vizhigal ezhudhum
Kavidhai muzhudhum mandhiram
Oru nilavum malarum
Nadanam puriyum kalai arangam
Iru vizhigal ezhudhum
Kavidhai muzhudhum mandhiram
Pen vannam pakkam nirkkum sirppam
Kann vannam thendral konjum pushpam
Oru nilavum malarum
Nadanam puriyum kalai arangam
Male :Iru vizhigal ezhudhum
Kavidhai muzhudhum mandhiram
Oru nilavum malarum
Nadanam puriyum kalai arangam
Male :Iru vizhigal ezhudhum
Kavidhai muzhudhum mandhiram
A moon and a flower
A moon and a flower
A stage of art where they dance,
Written by two pairs of eyes,
The entire poem is pure magic.
Her graceful form is a sculpture standing near,
Her beautiful eyes are blossoms caressed by the gentle breeze.
A moon and a flower
A stage of art where they dance,
Written by two pairs of eyes,
The entire poem is pure magic.
A moon and a flower
A stage of art where they dance,
Written by two pairs of eyes,
The entire poem is pure magic.
I too sang a song,
This isn't just a song, it's a firecracker I set off!
I too sang a song,
This isn't just a song, it's a firecracker I set off!
...
I too sang a song,
This isn't just a song, it's a firecracker I set off!
Female: My darling!
Male: My eye twitches and this girl trembles with excitement,
Come, let me hold you in my arms!
Female: A fresh rose...
Male: It has bloomed and is waiting,
Shall I come pluck it?
Hey, only you...
Male: ...must be united with me!
Female: Only I...
Male: ...must hold your hand!
Female: If you set your mind to it, you will accomplish it,
You will surely win at this!
This slender vine who sways gently as she walks,
I will hold her close in my embrace and praise her!
A moon and a flower
A stage of art where they dance,
Written by two pairs of eyes,
The entire poem is pure magic.
A moon and a flower
A stage of art where they dance,
Written by two pairs of eyes,
The entire poem is pure magic.
Don't keep dodging me for so long, my prince,
Don't take me so lightly!
Don't keep dodging me for so long, my prince,
Don't take me so lightly!
...
Don't keep dodging me for so long, my prince,
Don't take me so lightly!
My dearest,
In your smile and your tender grin,
There is the sweet fragrance of youth, come!
Young girl,
In your heart and in mine,
There is sweet love, come!
A longing...
...is what I gave,
A sweet passion...
...is what you gave!
If I decide to be bold, I will dare anything,
If I choose to bend you in my arms, I will hold you close!
Day and night, side by side,
Closer and closer, I will dance!
A moon and a flower
A stage of art where they dance,
Written by two pairs of eyes,
The entire poem is pure magic.
A moon and a flower
A stage of art where they dance,
Written by two pairs of eyes,
The entire poem is pure magic.
Her graceful form is a sculpture standing near,
Her beautiful eyes are blossoms caressed by the gentle breeze.
A moon and a flower
A stage of art where they dance,
Male: Written by two pairs of eyes,
The entire poem is pure magic.
A moon and a flower
A stage of art where they dance,
Male: Written by two pairs of eyes,
The entire poem is pure magic.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Oru Nilavum Malarum' from the film 'Naanum Oru Thozhilali' (1986) is a charming and lively romantic duet featuring the voices of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, set to Ilaiyaraaja's soulful composition with lyrics by Vaali. Metaphorically presenting the lovers as a moon and a flower performing on a stage, the song captures their intimate affection and romantic playfulness. The lyric shifts between poetic admiration of beauty—comparing the female lead to a living sculpture and a tender flower—and lighthearted romantic banter. Through vibrant back-and-forth expressions of passion, longing, and dynamic dance metaphors, the song portrays two lovers fully immersed in each other's affection and joy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Oru nilavum malarum / Iru vizhigal ezhudhum

The second consonant 'ru' in 'Oru' rhymes with 'ru' in 'Iru', creating traditional Tamil Ethugai.

Metaphor (Uruvagak Ani)

Oru nilavum malarum / Nadanam puriyum kalai arangam

The hero and heroine are metaphorically envisioned as a moon and a flower performing on an artistic stage.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Padichaenae naan kooda paatu / Idhu paatalla naan podum vaettu

The lines end with rhyming sound-alikes ('paatu' / 'vaettu'), establishing dynamic rhythm.

Monai (First-letter Alliteration)

Pen vannam pakkam nirkkum sirppam

Repetition of the initial sound 'P' ('Pen', 'pakkam') enhances alliterative flow.

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Trivia

'Naanum Oru Thozhilali' (1986) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Vaali. The track showcases the versatility of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, blending poetic high-Tamil imagery with playful, conversational folk elements typical of Vaali's popular songwriting style in the 1980s.

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