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Oru Rosapoo Sirikiradhu

From Yaaga Salai · 1980

Lyricist
Tirupathur Rasu
Singers
S. N. Surendar, Vijayaramani, T. G. Kamaladevi
Music director
Vijaya Ramani
Details
Yaaga Salai1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Haannnn…haa…aa….Haannnn…haa…aa….
Male
Oru rosapoo sirikiradhuA rose flower is smiling
Female :Pudhu rasavai ninaikiradhuFemale: Thinking of a new prince
Male
Oru rosapoo sirikiradhuA rose flower is smiling
Pudhu rasavai ninaikiradhuThinking of a new prince
Naiyandi melam kottiBeating the folk drums
Kaiyalae thaalam thattiClapping rhythm with hands
Male
Katcheri nadakkiradhuA musical performance is taking place
Ora kannaale rasikkiradhuEnjoying it from the corner of the eye
Female
Oru rosapoo sirikiradhuA rose flower is smiling
Pudhu rasavai ninaikiradhuThinking of a new prince
Naiyandi melam kottiBeating the folk drums
Kaiyalae thaalam thattiClapping rhythm with hands
Female
Katcheri nadakkiradhuA musical performance is taking place
Ora kannaale rasikkiradhuEnjoying it from the corner of the eye
Both :Katcheri nadakkiradhuBoth: A musical performance is taking place
Ora kannaale rasikkiradhuEnjoying it from the corner of the eye
Male
Oru rosapooA rose flower
Female :Oru rosapooFemale: A rose flower
Male :SirikiradhuMale: Is smiling
Male
Bullakku kulungaiyilae ponnukkuWhen her nose-ring sways, for the girl
Poo mugam sivakkuthammaHer flower-like face blushes, oh my
Bullakku kulungaiyilae ponnukkuWhen her nose-ring sways, for the girl
Poo mugam sivakkuthammaHer flower-like face blushes, oh my
Male
Pallakkil unai vaithu ezhai manamPlacing you in a palanquin, my poor heart
Paarthida thudikkuthammaIs longing to see you, oh my
Pallakkil unai vaithu ezhai manamPlacing you in a palanquin, my poor heart
Paarthida thudikkuthammaIs longing to see you, oh my
Female
Kalyanam mudindhadhammaThe wedding is over, oh my
Manmadhan kadhai ondru thodunguthammaA story of Love begins now, oh my
Kalyanam mudindhadhammaThe wedding is over, oh my
Manmadhan kadhai ondru thodunguthammaA story of Love begins now, oh my
Male
Nallorgal vaazhthuraikkaAs good people shower their blessings
Nandriyai nayanangal solluthammaHer eyes convey gratitude, oh my
Male
Nallorgal vaazhthuraikkaAs good people shower their blessings
Nandriyai nayanangal solluthammaHer eyes convey gratitude, oh my
Male
Oru rosapoo sirikiradhuA rose flower is smiling
Pudhu rasavai ninaikiradhuThinking of a new prince
Naiyandi melam kottiBeating the folk drums
Kaiyalae thaalam thattiClapping rhythm with hands
Male
Katcheri nadakkiradhuA musical performance is taking place
Ora kannaale rasikkiradhuEnjoying it from the corner of the eye
Male
Oru rosapooA rose flower
Female :Oru rosapooFemale: A rose flower
Male :SirikiradhuMale: Is smiling
Male
Kalyana pengalukku vaazhkaiyilFor married women, in life
Kanavan deivam ammaThe husband is like God, oh my
Kalyana pengalukku vaazhkaiyilFor married women, in life
Kanavan deivam ammaThe husband is like God, oh my
Male
Deivathin sannidhiyae nadanthidumIt is like the sanctuary of the divine
Thirumana medaiyammaThe wedding stage, oh my
Deivathin sannidhiyae nadanthidumIt is like the sanctuary of the divine
Thirumana medaiyammaThe wedding stage, oh my
Female
Medaikku vandhadhum thaanOnly after stepping onto that stage
Thirumanam menmaigal adaiyuthammaMarriage attains true greatness, oh my
Medaikku vandhadhum thaanOnly after stepping onto that stage
Thirumanam menmaigal adaiyuthammaMarriage attains true greatness, oh my
Male
Menmaigal adaivatharkkuTo attain such greatness
Endrum en vaazhthukkal irukkuthammaMy blessings will always be there, oh my
Male
Menmaigal adaivatharkkuTo attain such greatness
Endrum en vaazhthukkal irukkuthammaMy blessings will always be there, oh my

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Oru Rosapoo Sirikiradhu' from the 1980 movie 'Yaaga Salai' is a folk-infused, romantic wedding song. It poetically likens a bashful bride to a blooming rose smiling in anticipation of her new life with her beloved. Set against the lively backdrop of traditional folk instruments like 'Naiyandi Melam' and rhythmic hand clapping, the song captures the joyful festivities surrounding a traditional marriage. The lyrics express the bride's subtle shyness, the happiness of the newly married couple as their romantic journey begins, and the heartfelt gratitude felt as elders offer their blessings. It highlights cultural ideals regarding the sanctity of marriage and the wedding dais, wishing the couple everlasting bliss and noble virtue.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Oru rosapoo sirikiradhu

The bride's smiling and blushing face is metaphorically depicted as a smiling rose flower ('rosapoo').

Ethugai (Second-Letter Assonance)

Naiyandi melam kotti / Kaiyalae thaalam thatti

The second letter in both 'Naiyandi' (ai) and 'Kaiyalae' (ai) rhymes across consecutive lines.

Monai (First-Letter Alliteration)

Medaikku vandhadhum thaan / Thirumanam menmaigal adaiyuthamma

Initial consonant sounds ('M' in Medaikku and Menmaigal) align across lines to create rhythmic harmony.

Imagery / Personification

Bullakku kulungaiyilae ponnukku / Poo mugam sivakkuthamma

Paints a vivid visual image of a swaying nose ornament causing the bride's flower-like face to turn red with shyness.

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Trivia

Featured in the 1980 Tamil film 'Yaaga Salai', this song was composed by Vijaya Ramani, who also contributed vocals alongside S. N. Surendar and T. G. Kamaladevi. The lyrics were written by Tirupathur Rasu, incorporating traditional Tamil folk rhythms such as 'Naiyandi Melam' to give it an authentic festive wedding atmosphere.

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