Oru Vaanavillin Pakkathilae
From Kaadhal Solla Vandhen · 2010
- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Udit Narayan
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Details
- Kaadhal Solla Vandhen2010
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Oru vaanavillin pakkathilae | Next to a rainbow, |
| Vaazhndhu paarkkiren naanae | I am experiencing living myself. |
| Chorus :Woahu..aaahaaa | Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa |
| Male | |
| En vaasal mattum nanaikkum | Wetting only my doorstep, |
| Mazhaiyai paarkkirenae | I am watching the rain. |
| Chorus :Woahu..aaahaaa | Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa |
| Male | |
| Ennai sotta sotta nanaiya vaithaai | You made me get dripping wet, |
| Nenjai kitta thatta karaiya vaithaai | You almost made my heart melt away. |
| Aval azhagenum nadhiyil | In the river of her beauty, |
| Vizhugiren illaiya | Am I not falling? |
| Ennai urumaatrinaai | You transformed me, |
| Kaadhal kadhai yetrinaai | You ignited a love story. |
| Male | |
| Oru vaanavillin pakkathilae | Next to a rainbow, |
| Vaazhndhu paarkkiren naanae | I am experiencing living myself. |
| Chorus :Woahu..aaahaaa | Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa |
| Male | |
| En vaasal mattum nanaikkum | Wetting only my doorstep, |
| Mazhaiyai paarkkirenae | I am watching the rain. |
| Chorus :Woahu..aaahaaa | Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa |
| Female | |
| Nana na na nanan na na | Nana na na nanan na na |
| Nana nan naa naa naa | Nana nan naa naa naa |
| Male | |
| Netruvaraiyil naan kaatru veesinaal | Until yesterday, when the breeze blew, |
| Nindru rasiththadhae illai | I never stood and admired it. |
| Viralgal korkkaiyil viruppam koduththidum | When interlocking fingers, giving desire, |
| Neruppil yerindhadhae illai | I have never burned in such fire. |
| Male | |
| Thottuppesinaal ennavo aagiren | When she touches and speaks, something happens to me, |
| Unnai vittu pirigaiyil konjamaai saagiren | When separating from you, I die a little bit. |
| Male | |
| Midhakkiren parakkiren | I am floating, I am flying, |
| Megathai pidikkiren | I am catching the cloud. |
| Arugilae sandhiyaa | Is dusk standing nearby? |
| Yogathil gudhikkiren | I am leaping in pure fortune. |
| Idhuppodhum pennae idhuppodhum | This is enough, girl, this is enough. |
| Male | |
| Oru vaanavillin pakkathilae | Next to a rainbow, |
| Vaazhndhu paarkkiren naanae | I am experiencing living myself. |
| Chorus :Woahu..aaahaaa | Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa |
| Male | |
| En vaasal mattum nanaikkum | Wetting only my doorstep, |
| Mazhaiyai paarkkirenae | I am watching the rain. |
| Chorus :Woahu..aaahaaa | Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa |
| Male | |
| Ithu podhum pennae | This is enough, girl, |
| Ithu podhum…. | This is enough.... |
| Male | |
| Enga nadakkiren edharku sirikkiren | Where am I walking, why am I smiling, |
| Vayadhai marakkiren naanae | I am forgetting my own age. |
| Kudaigal irundhumae mazhaiyil nanaivadhu | Getting drenched in the rain despite having umbrellas, |
| Kaadhal vandhappin thaanae | Happens only after love arrives. |
| Male | |
| Thandhai arugilae idhuvarai thoonginen | Until now, I slept right beside my father, |
| Thannanthanimaiyai indru naan virumbinen | Today, I preferred complete solitude. |
| Male | |
| Idhu enna ilamaigal | What is this clash of youth |
| Nadanthidum modhalaa | That is taking place? |
| Idhayathil kodhikkira | Is this fever boiling in my heart |
| Kaichalae kaadhalaa | Actually love? |
| Idhuppodhum pennae idhuppodhum | This is enough, girl, this is enough. |
| Male | |
| Oru vaanavillin pakkathilae | Next to a rainbow, |
| Vaazhndhu paarkkiren naanae | I am experiencing living myself. |
| Chorus :Woahu..aaahaaa | Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa |
| Male | |
| En vaasal mattum nanaikkum | Wetting only my doorstep, |
| Mazhaiyai paarkkirenae | I am watching the rain. |
| Chorus :Woahu..aaahaaa | Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa |
| Male | |
| Ennai sotta sotta nanaiya vaithaai | You made me get dripping wet, |
| Nenjai kitta thatta karaiya vaithaai | You almost made my heart melt away. |
| Aval azhagenum nadhiyil | In the river of her beauty, |
| Vizhugiren illaiya | Am I not falling? |
| Ennai urumaatrinaai | You transformed me, |
| Kaadhal kadhai yetrinaai | You ignited a love story. |
| Ennai urumaatrinaai | You transformed me, |
| Kaadhal kadhai yetrinaai | You ignited a love story. |
ஒரு வானவில்லின்
பக்கத்திலே வாழ்ந்து
பாா்க்கிறேன் நானே
குழு :
.........................
Next to a rainbow,
I am experiencing living myself.
Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa
என் வாசல்
மட்டும் நனைக்கும்
மழையை பார்க்கிறேனே
குழு :
.........................
Wetting only my doorstep,
I am watching the rain.
Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa
என்னை சொட்ட
சொட்ட நனைய வைத்தாய்
நெஞ்சை கிட்ட தட்ட கரைய
வைத்தாய் அவள் அழகென்னும்
நதியில் விழுகிறேன் இல்லையா
என்னை உருமாற்றினாய்
காதல் கதை ஏற்றினாய்
You made me get dripping wet,
You almost made my heart melt away.
In the river of her beauty,
Am I not falling?
You transformed me,
You ignited a love story.
ஒரு வானவில்லின்
பக்கத்திலே வாழ்ந்து
பாா்க்கிறேன் நானே
குழு :
.........................
Next to a rainbow,
I am experiencing living myself.
Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa
என் வாசல்
மட்டும் நனைக்கும்
மழையை பார்க்கிறேனே
குழு :
.........................
Wetting only my doorstep,
I am watching the rain.
Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa
.........................
Nana na na nanan na na
Nana nan naa naa naa
நேற்று வரையில்
நான் காற்று வீசினால்
நின்று ரசித்ததே இல்லை
விரல்கள் கோர்க்கையில்
விருப்பம் கொடுத்திடும்
நெருப்பில் எரிந்ததே இல்லை
Until yesterday, when the breeze blew,
I never stood and admired it.
When interlocking fingers, giving desire,
I have never burned in such fire.
தொட்டு பேசினால்
என்னவோ ஆகிறேன் உன்னை
விட்டு பிரிகையில் கொஞ்சமாய்
சாகிறேன்
When she touches and speaks, something happens to me,
When separating from you, I die a little bit.
மிதக்கிறேன்
பறக்கிறேன் மேகத்தை
பிடிக்கிறேன் அருகிலே
சந்தியா யோகத்தில்
குதிக்கிறேன் இது போதும்
பெண்ணே இது போதும்
I am floating, I am flying,
I am catching the cloud.
Is dusk standing nearby?
I am leaping in pure fortune.
This is enough, girl, this is enough.
ஒரு வானவில்லின்
பக்கத்திலே வாழ்ந்து
பாா்க்கிறேன் நானே
குழு :
.........................
Next to a rainbow,
I am experiencing living myself.
Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa
என் வாசல்
மட்டும் நனைக்கும்
மழையை பார்க்கிறேனே
குழு :
.........................
Wetting only my doorstep,
I am watching the rain.
Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa
இது போதும்
பெண்ணே இது போதும்
This is enough, girl,
This is enough....
எங்க நடக்கிறேன்
எதற்கு சிரிக்கிறேன் வயதை
மறக்கிறேன் நானே குடைகள்
இருந்துமே மழையில் நனைவது
காதல் வந்த பின் தானே
Where am I walking, why am I smiling,
I am forgetting my own age.
Getting drenched in the rain despite having umbrellas,
Happens only after love arrives.
தந்தை அருகிலே
இதுவரை தூங்கினேன்
தன்னந் தனிமையை இன்று
நான் விரும்பினேன்
Until now, I slept right beside my father,
Today, I preferred complete solitude.
இது என்ன
இளமைகள் நடந்திடும்
மோதலா இதயத்தில்
கொதிக்கிற காய்ச்சலே
காதலா இது போதும்
பெண்ணே இது போதும்
What is this clash of youth
That is taking place?
Is this fever boiling in my heart
Actually love?
This is enough, girl, this is enough.
ஒரு வானவில்லின்
பக்கத்திலே வாழ்ந்து
பாா்க்கிறேன் நானே
குழு :
.........................
Next to a rainbow,
I am experiencing living myself.
Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa
என் வாசல்
மட்டும் நனைக்கும்
மழையை பார்க்கிறேனே
குழு :
.........................
Wetting only my doorstep,
I am watching the rain.
Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa
என்னை சொட்ட
சொட்ட நனைய வைத்தாய்
நெஞ்சை கிட்ட தட்ட கரைய
வைத்தாய் அவள் அழகென்னும்
நதியில் விழுகிறேன் இல்லையா
என்னை உருமாற்றினாய்
காதல் கதை ஏற்றினாய்
You made me get dripping wet,
You almost made my heart melt away.
In the river of her beauty,
Am I not falling?
You transformed me,
You ignited a love story.
You transformed me,
You ignited a love story.
Oru vaanavillin pakkathilae
Next to a rainbow,
Vaazhndhu paarkkiren naanae
I am experiencing living myself.
Chorus :Woahu..aaahaaa
Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa
En vaasal mattum nanaikkum
Wetting only my doorstep,
Mazhaiyai paarkkirenae
I am watching the rain.
Chorus :Woahu..aaahaaa
Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa
Ennai sotta sotta nanaiya vaithaai
You made me get dripping wet,
Nenjai kitta thatta karaiya vaithaai
You almost made my heart melt away.
Aval azhagenum nadhiyil
In the river of her beauty,
Vizhugiren illaiya
Am I not falling?
Ennai urumaatrinaai
You transformed me,
Kaadhal kadhai yetrinaai
You ignited a love story.
Oru vaanavillin pakkathilae
Next to a rainbow,
Vaazhndhu paarkkiren naanae
I am experiencing living myself.
Chorus :Woahu..aaahaaa
Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa
En vaasal mattum nanaikkum
Wetting only my doorstep,
Mazhaiyai paarkkirenae
I am watching the rain.
Chorus :Woahu..aaahaaa
Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa
Nana na na nanan na na
Nana na na nanan na na
Nana nan naa naa naa
Nana nan naa naa naa
Netruvaraiyil naan kaatru veesinaal
Until yesterday, when the breeze blew,
Nindru rasiththadhae illai
I never stood and admired it.
Viralgal korkkaiyil viruppam koduththidum
When interlocking fingers, giving desire,
Neruppil yerindhadhae illai
I have never burned in such fire.
Thottuppesinaal ennavo aagiren
When she touches and speaks, something happens to me,
Unnai vittu pirigaiyil konjamaai saagiren
When separating from you, I die a little bit.
Midhakkiren parakkiren
I am floating, I am flying,
Megathai pidikkiren
I am catching the cloud.
Arugilae sandhiyaa
Is dusk standing nearby?
Yogathil gudhikkiren
I am leaping in pure fortune.
Idhuppodhum pennae idhuppodhum
This is enough, girl, this is enough.
Oru vaanavillin pakkathilae
Next to a rainbow,
Vaazhndhu paarkkiren naanae
I am experiencing living myself.
Chorus :Woahu..aaahaaa
Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa
En vaasal mattum nanaikkum
Wetting only my doorstep,
Mazhaiyai paarkkirenae
I am watching the rain.
Chorus :Woahu..aaahaaa
Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa
Ithu podhum pennae
This is enough, girl,
Ithu podhum….
This is enough....
Enga nadakkiren edharku sirikkiren
Where am I walking, why am I smiling,
Vayadhai marakkiren naanae
I am forgetting my own age.
Kudaigal irundhumae mazhaiyil nanaivadhu
Getting drenched in the rain despite having umbrellas,
Kaadhal vandhappin thaanae
Happens only after love arrives.
Thandhai arugilae idhuvarai thoonginen
Until now, I slept right beside my father,
Thannanthanimaiyai indru naan virumbinen
Today, I preferred complete solitude.
Idhu enna ilamaigal
What is this clash of youth
Nadanthidum modhalaa
That is taking place?
Idhayathil kodhikkira
Is this fever boiling in my heart
Kaichalae kaadhalaa
Actually love?
Idhuppodhum pennae idhuppodhum
This is enough, girl, this is enough.
Oru vaanavillin pakkathilae
Next to a rainbow,
Vaazhndhu paarkkiren naanae
I am experiencing living myself.
Chorus :Woahu..aaahaaa
Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa
En vaasal mattum nanaikkum
Wetting only my doorstep,
Mazhaiyai paarkkirenae
I am watching the rain.
Chorus :Woahu..aaahaaa
Chorus : Woahu..aaahaaa
Ennai sotta sotta nanaiya vaithaai
You made me get dripping wet,
Nenjai kitta thatta karaiya vaithaai
You almost made my heart melt away.
Aval azhagenum nadhiyil
In the river of her beauty,
Vizhugiren illaiya
Am I not falling?
Ennai urumaatrinaai
You transformed me,
Kaadhal kadhai yetrinaai
You ignited a love story.
Ennai urumaatrinaai
You transformed me,
Kaadhal kadhai yetrinaai
You ignited a love story.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Oru Vaanavillin Pakkathilae' captures the sheer euphoria, innocence, and wonder of falling in love for the very first time. The protagonist feels as though his entire world has transformed overnight—comparing his newfound bliss to living right next to a rainbow or witnessing rain that falls exclusively on his doorstep. The lyrics convey the endearing confusion and psychological shifts of youth, from forgetting one's age and smiling endlessly to trading childhood dependency for sweet, solitary romance. Penned by lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar, the song uses vivid natural imagery like breezes, rain, clouds, and fire to express the intensity of youthful desire. The narrative highlights a profound emotional evolution: the protagonist goes from being an oblivious youngster to someone deeply moved by love's delicate touch, realizing that the feverish excitement inside his heart is the spark of a new romantic story.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Aval azhagenum nadhiyil”
The lyricist explicitly compares the heroine's beauty to a flowing river ('river of beauty') in which the protagonist falls.
Hyperbole
“Oru vaanavillin pakkathilae vaazhndhu paarkkiren naanae”
Exaggerates the protagonist's romantic delight by stating he is living right beside a rainbow.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Midhakkiren parakkiren / Megathai pidikkiren / Yogathil gudhikkiren”
The verb endings in these consecutive lines all end with the matching sound '-kkiren', creating a rhythmic flow.
Metaphor
“Idhayathil kodhikkira kaichalae kaadhalaa”
Love is metaphorically described as a fever ('kaichal') boiling within the heart.
Did you know?
Trivia
Although the music director and singer were listed as unknown in the song context, 'Oru Vaanavillin Pakkathilae' was actually composed and sung by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the 2010 film 'Kaadhal Solla Vandhen'. The album marked another celebrated collaboration between Yuvan Shankar Raja and lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar, who were well-known for creating iconic youthful hit tracks together during the 2000s and 2010s.
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