Oru Vetkam Varuthe
From Pasanga · 2009
- Lyricist
- Thamarai
- Singers
- Naresh Iyer, Shreya Ghoshal
- Music director
- James Vasanthan
- Details
- Pasanga2009
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Oh…ohhhhhhh……… | Oh… ohhhhhhh… |
| Oru vetkkam varuthae varuthae | A sense of shyness washes over me, washes over me |
| Siru acham tharuthae tharuthae | Bringing along a subtle fear, a subtle fear |
| Manam indru alai paayuthae | Today, my heart wanders restless like waves |
| Female | |
| Ithu enna muthala mudiva | Is this a beginning or an end? |
| Ini enthan uyirum unatha | From now on, is my life yours? |
| Puthu inbam thaalaatuthae | A novel joy cradles me like a lullaby |
| Female | |
| Poga solli kaalgal thallum | My feet push me forward, telling me to go |
| Nirka solli nenjam killum | While my heart pinches me, telling me to stop |
| Ithu mudhal anubavamae | Is this the very first experience? |
| Ini ithu thodarnthidumae | Will this continue from now on? |
| Ithu tharum thadumatram sugam | The stumbles it causes feel sweet |
| Female | |
| Ithu enna muthala mudiva | Is this a beginning or an end? |
| Ini enthan uyirum unatha | From now on, is my life yours? |
| Puthu inbam thaalaatuthae | A novel joy cradles me like a lullaby |
| Male | |
| Mazhai indru varuma varuma | Will the rain pour today, will it pour? |
| Kulir konjam tharuma tharuma | Will it bring a touch of chill, a touch of chill? |
| Kanavennai kalavaaduthae | Dreams are stealing my thoughts away |
| Male | |
| Ithu enna muthala mudiva | Is this a beginning or an end? |
| Ini enthan uyirum unatha | From now on, is my life yours? |
| Puthu inbam thaalaatuthae | A novel joy cradles me like a lullaby |
| Male | |
| Kettu vaangi kollum thunbam | A sorrow invited willingly |
| Kooru pottu kollum inbam | A joy shared in equal portions |
| Para para paravenavae | Fluttering, fluttering, as it spreads |
| Thudi thudithidum manamae | Oh, my heart that throbs in agitation! |
| Vara vara vara karai thandidumae | Gradually, gradually, it overflows its banks |
| Female | |
| Melum sila murai | A few more times |
| Un kurumbilae nanae thoorkiren | I willingly lose myself to your playfulness |
| Un madiyinil en thalaiyanai | If I had my pillow on your lap |
| Irundhal uranghuvenn | If it were there, I would sleep peacefully |
| Male | |
| Aanin manadhirkullum | Even within a man's heart |
| Penmai irukirathae | Feminine tenderness resides |
| Thungha veithidhavae | To put you to sleep peacefully |
| Nenjam thudikirathae | My heart aches with yearning |
| Female | |
| Oru varri nee solla | You say one line |
| Oru varri nan solla | I say one line |
| eluthidum kadhal kaviyam | And an epic poem of love shall be written |
| Anaivarum ketkum naal varum | The day will come when everyone will listen to it |
| Male | |
| Mazhai indru varuma varuma | Will the rain pour today, will it pour? |
| Kulir konjam tharuma tharuma | Will it bring a touch of chill, a touch of chill? |
| Kanavennai kalavaaduthae | Dreams are stealing my thoughts away |
| Female | |
| Ithu enna muthala mudiva | Is this a beginning or an end? |
| Ini enthan uyirum unatha | From now on, is my life yours? |
| Puthu inbam thaalaatuthae | A novel joy cradles me like a lullaby |
| Male | |
| Kettu vaangi kollum thunbam | A sorrow invited willingly |
| Kooru pottu kollum inbam | A joy shared in equal portions |
| Female :Ithu mudhal anubavamae | Female: Is this the very first experience? |
| Ini ithu thodarnthidumae | Will this continue from now on? |
| Male :Vara vara vara karai thandidumae | Male: Gradually, gradually, it will cross its limits |
| Male | |
| Aah..Kaatril kalanthu nee | Ah... Blending into the breeze |
| En mugathilae yeno modhinaai | Why did you brush against my face? |
| Poo marangalil nee iruppathaal | Because you dwell among the flowering trees |
| En mel udhirgiraai | You shower yourself down upon me |
| Female | |
| Aah..Thuthu anuppidavae | Ah... To send a messenger |
| Neram enakkillaiyae | I have no time to spare |
| Ninaitha pozhuthinilae | At the very moment I think of you |
| Varanum edhirinilae | You must appear before my eyes |
| Male | |
| Veyilinil oorkolam | A procession in the scorching sun |
| Idhuvarai naam ponom | We walked together until now |
| Nigazhkirathae kaarkaalamae | Now, the monsoon season is unfolding |
| Nanainthiduvom naal thorumae | Let us drench ourselves in it every single day |
| Female | |
| : Oru vetkkam varuthae varuthae | A sense of shyness washes over me, washes over me |
| Siru acham tharuthae tharuthae | Bringing along a subtle fear, a subtle fear |
| Manam indru alai paayuthae | Today, my heart wanders restless like waves |
| Male | |
| Ithu enna muthala mudiva | Is this a beginning or an end? |
| Ini enthan uyirum unatha | From now on, is my life yours? |
| Puthu inbam thaalaatuthae | A novel joy cradles me like a lullaby |
ஓ........ ஓ ..........
ஒரு வெட்கம் வருதே
வருதே சிறு அச்சம்
தருதே தருதே மனம்
இன்று அலை பாயுதே
Oh… ohhhhhhh…
A sense of shyness washes over me, washes over me
Bringing along a subtle fear, a subtle fear
Today, my heart wanders restless like waves
இது என்ன முதலா
முடிவா இனி எந்தன் உயிரும்
உனதா புது இன்பம் தாலாட்டுதே
Is this a beginning or an end?
From now on, is my life yours?
A novel joy cradles me like a lullaby
போக சொல்லி
கால்கள் தள்ளும் நிற்க
சொல்லி நெஞ்சம் கிள்ளும்
இது முதல் அனுபவமே இனி
இது தொடர்ந்திடுமே இது
தரும் தடுமாற்றம் சுகம்
My feet push me forward, telling me to go
While my heart pinches me, telling me to stop
Is this the very first experience?
Will this continue from now on?
The stumbles it causes feel sweet
ஒரு வெட்கம் வருதே
வருதே சிறு அச்சம்
தருதே தருதே மனம்
இன்று அலை பாயுதே
Is this a beginning or an end?
From now on, is my life yours?
A novel joy cradles me like a lullaby
இது என்ன முதலா
முடிவா இனி எந்தன்
உயிரும் உனதா புது
இன்பம் தாலாட்டுதே
Will the rain pour today, will it pour?
Will it bring a touch of chill, a touch of chill?
Dreams are stealing my thoughts away
மழை இன்று
வருமா வருமா குளிர்
கொஞ்சம் தருமா தருமா
கனவென்னை களவாடுதே
Is this a beginning or an end?
From now on, is my life yours?
A novel joy cradles me like a lullaby
இது என்ன முதலா
முடிவா இனி எந்தன் உயிரும்
உனதா புது இன்பம் தாலாட்டுதே
A sorrow invited willingly
A joy shared in equal portions
Fluttering, fluttering, as it spreads
Oh, my heart that throbs in agitation!
Gradually, gradually, it overflows its banks
கேட்டு வாங்கி
கொள்ளும் துன்பம் கூறு
போட்டு கொல்லும் இன்பம்
பற பற பறவெனவே துடி
துடித்திடும் மனமே வர
வர வர கரை தாண்டிடுமே
A few more times
I willingly lose myself to your playfulness
If I had my pillow on your lap
If it were there, I would sleep peacefully
மேலும் சில முறை
உன் குறும்பிலே நானே
தோற்கிறேன் உன் மடியினில்
என் தலையணை இருந்தால்
உறங்குவேன்
Even within a man's heart
Feminine tenderness resides
To put you to sleep peacefully
My heart aches with yearning
ஆணின் மனதிற்குள்ளும்
பெண்மை இருக்கிறதே தூங்க
வெய்திடவே நெஞ்சம்
துடிக்கிறதே
You say one line
I say one line
And an epic poem of love shall be written
The day will come when everyone will listen to it
ஒரு வரி நீ
சொல்ல ஒரு வரி நான்
சொல்ல எழுதிடும் காதல்
காவியம் அனைவரும்
கேட்கும் நாள் வரும்
Will the rain pour today, will it pour?
Will it bring a touch of chill, a touch of chill?
Dreams are stealing my thoughts away
மழை இன்று
வருமா வருமா குளிர்
கொஞ்சம் தருமா தருமா
கனவென்னை களவாடுதே
Is this a beginning or an end?
From now on, is my life yours?
A novel joy cradles me like a lullaby
இது என்ன முதலா
முடிவா இனி எந்தன் உயிரும்
உனதா புது இன்பம் தாலாட்டுதே
A sorrow invited willingly
A joy shared in equal portions
Female: Is this the very first experience?
Will this continue from now on?
Male: Gradually, gradually, it will cross its limits
கேட்டு வாங்கி
கொள்ளும் துன்பம் கூறு
போட்டு கொல்லும் இன்பம்
இது முதல் அனுபவமே
இனி இது தொடர்ந்திடுமே
வர வர வர கரை
தாண்டிடுமே
Ah... Blending into the breeze
Why did you brush against my face?
Because you dwell among the flowering trees
You shower yourself down upon me
ஆ காற்றில்
கலந்து நீ என் முகத்திலே
ஏனோ மோதினாய் பூ
மரங்களில் நீ இருப்பதால்
என் மேல் உதிர்கிறாய்
Ah... To send a messenger
I have no time to spare
At the very moment I think of you
You must appear before my eyes
ஆ தூது அனுப்பிடவே
நேரம் எனக்கில்லையே
நினைத்த பொழுதினிலே
வரணும் எதிரினிலே
A procession in the scorching sun
We walked together until now
Now, the monsoon season is unfolding
Let us drench ourselves in it every single day
வெயிலினில்
ஊர்கோலம் இதுவரை
நாம் போனோம் நிகழ்கிறதே
கார்காலமே நனைந்திடுவோம்
நாள் தோறுமே
A sense of shyness washes over me, washes over me
Bringing along a subtle fear, a subtle fear
Today, my heart wanders restless like waves
ஒரு வெட்கம் வருதே
வருதே சிறு அச்சம் தருதே
தருதே மனம் இன்று அலை
பாயுதே
Is this a beginning or an end?
From now on, is my life yours?
A novel joy cradles me like a lullaby
இது என்ன முதலா
முடிவா இனி எந்தன் உயிரும்
உனதா புது இன்பம் தாலாட்டுதே
போக சொல்லி
கால்கள் தள்ளும்
நிற்க சொல்லி
நெஞ்சம் கிள்ளும்
இது முதல்
அனுபவமே
துடி துடித்திடும்
மனமே வர வர வர
கரை தாண்டிடுமே
Oh…ohhhhhhh………
Oh… ohhhhhhh…
Oru vetkkam varuthae varuthae
A sense of shyness washes over me, washes over me
Siru acham tharuthae tharuthae
Bringing along a subtle fear, a subtle fear
Manam indru alai paayuthae
Today, my heart wanders restless like waves
Ithu enna muthala mudiva
Is this a beginning or an end?
Ini enthan uyirum unatha
From now on, is my life yours?
Puthu inbam thaalaatuthae
A novel joy cradles me like a lullaby
Poga solli kaalgal thallum
My feet push me forward, telling me to go
Nirka solli nenjam killum
While my heart pinches me, telling me to stop
Ithu mudhal anubavamae
Is this the very first experience?
Ini ithu thodarnthidumae
Will this continue from now on?
Ithu tharum thadumatram sugam
The stumbles it causes feel sweet
Ithu enna muthala mudiva
Is this a beginning or an end?
Ini enthan uyirum unatha
From now on, is my life yours?
Puthu inbam thaalaatuthae
A novel joy cradles me like a lullaby
Mazhai indru varuma varuma
Will the rain pour today, will it pour?
Kulir konjam tharuma tharuma
Will it bring a touch of chill, a touch of chill?
Kanavennai kalavaaduthae
Dreams are stealing my thoughts away
Ithu enna muthala mudiva
Is this a beginning or an end?
Ini enthan uyirum unatha
From now on, is my life yours?
Puthu inbam thaalaatuthae
A novel joy cradles me like a lullaby
Kettu vaangi kollum thunbam
A sorrow invited willingly
Kooru pottu kollum inbam
A joy shared in equal portions
Para para paravenavae
Fluttering, fluttering, as it spreads
Thudi thudithidum manamae
Oh, my heart that throbs in agitation!
Vara vara vara karai thandidumae
Gradually, gradually, it overflows its banks
Melum sila murai
A few more times
Un kurumbilae nanae thoorkiren
I willingly lose myself to your playfulness
Un madiyinil en thalaiyanai
If I had my pillow on your lap
Irundhal uranghuvenn
If it were there, I would sleep peacefully
Aanin manadhirkullum
Even within a man's heart
Penmai irukirathae
Feminine tenderness resides
Thungha veithidhavae
To put you to sleep peacefully
Nenjam thudikirathae
My heart aches with yearning
Oru varri nee solla
You say one line
Oru varri nan solla
I say one line
eluthidum kadhal kaviyam
And an epic poem of love shall be written
Anaivarum ketkum naal varum
The day will come when everyone will listen to it
Mazhai indru varuma varuma
Will the rain pour today, will it pour?
Kulir konjam tharuma tharuma
Will it bring a touch of chill, a touch of chill?
Kanavennai kalavaaduthae
Dreams are stealing my thoughts away
Ithu enna muthala mudiva
Is this a beginning or an end?
Ini enthan uyirum unatha
From now on, is my life yours?
Puthu inbam thaalaatuthae
A novel joy cradles me like a lullaby
Kettu vaangi kollum thunbam
A sorrow invited willingly
Kooru pottu kollum inbam
A joy shared in equal portions
Female :Ithu mudhal anubavamae
Female: Is this the very first experience?
Ini ithu thodarnthidumae
Will this continue from now on?
Male :Vara vara vara karai thandidumae
Male: Gradually, gradually, it will cross its limits
Aah..Kaatril kalanthu nee
Ah... Blending into the breeze
En mugathilae yeno modhinaai
Why did you brush against my face?
Poo marangalil nee iruppathaal
Because you dwell among the flowering trees
En mel udhirgiraai
You shower yourself down upon me
Aah..Thuthu anuppidavae
Ah... To send a messenger
Neram enakkillaiyae
I have no time to spare
Ninaitha pozhuthinilae
At the very moment I think of you
Varanum edhirinilae
You must appear before my eyes
Veyilinil oorkolam
A procession in the scorching sun
Idhuvarai naam ponom
We walked together until now
Nigazhkirathae kaarkaalamae
Now, the monsoon season is unfolding
Nanainthiduvom naal thorumae
Let us drench ourselves in it every single day
: Oru vetkkam varuthae varuthae
A sense of shyness washes over me, washes over me
Siru acham tharuthae tharuthae
Bringing along a subtle fear, a subtle fear
Manam indru alai paayuthae
Today, my heart wanders restless like waves
Ithu enna muthala mudiva
Is this a beginning or an end?
Ini enthan uyirum unatha
From now on, is my life yours?
Puthu inbam thaalaatuthae
A novel joy cradles me like a lullaby
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Oru Vetkam Varuthae' from the movie Pasanga (2009) portrays the innocent, tender, and gentle awakening of first love. Written exquisitely by Thamarai, the lyrics express the charming contradictions of romance—shyness mixed with anticipation, fear mingled with intense joy, and the sweet struggle between restraint and desire to move forward.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Oru vetkkam varuthae varuthae / Siru acham tharuthae tharuthae”
The repeating end-words 'varuthae' and 'tharuthae' create a rhythmic, musical end-rhyme scheme.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Oru vetkkam varuthae varuthae / Siru acham tharuthae tharuthae”
The second consonant sound 'ru' matches in 'Oru' and 'Siru', adhering to classical Tamil poetic structure.
Personification
“Kanavennai kalavaaduthae”
Dreams are personified as thieves capable of stealing the protagonist's mind and attention.
Metaphor
“Veyilinil oorkolam idhuvarai naam ponom / Nigazhkirathae kaarkaalamae”
The transition from a hot, dry walk in the sun to a soothing monsoon rain serves as a metaphor for relief and emotional fulfillment brought by love.
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Vara vara vara karai thandidumae”
The repetition of 'vara' emphasizes the gradual and unstoppable overflow of feelings.
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Trivia
The music for Pasanga (2009) was composed by James Vasanthan following his critically acclaimed debut in Subramaniapuram (2008). The track 'Oru Vetkam Varuthae' features vocals by Naresh Iyer and Prashanthini (and Shreya Ghoshal in versions). Lyricist Thamarai won praise for capturing youthfulness and romantic nuance using poetic, pure Tamil vocabulary. Pasanga won two National Film Awards and gained widespread acclaim for its realistic portrayal of rural childhood and romance.
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