Oru Vezham
From Nitham Oru Vaanam · 2022
- Lyricist
- Krithika Nelson
- Singer
- Krithika Nelson
- Music director
- Gopi Sundar
- Details
- Nitham Oru Vaanam2022
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Oru vezham | An elephant |
| Naagam ondrai | A cobra |
| Veeltha paarkaiyil | As it attempts to strike down, |
| Oru thaalam poothaduthu | A rhythm blossomed forth, |
| Marundhatham sagi | Becoming a healing remedy, my friend. |
| Female | |
| Andha vezham nokida | As that elephant gazes, |
| Ingu thalaai nokida | As my head turns to look here, |
| Oru mona kaviyam pirakka | A silent epic poem is born. |
| Female | |
| Idhu andhi bagamaa | Is this the twilight hour? |
| Female :Idhu andhi bagamaa | Is this the twilight hour? |
| Female :Yuga neela gaanama | Is it an eternal blue song of the ages? |
| Female :Yuga neela gaanama | Is it an eternal blue song of the ages? |
| Female :Nodi nera yogama sagi… | Is it a fleeting moment of divine union, my friend? |
ஒரு வேழம்
நாகம் ஒன்றை
வீழ்த்த பார்க்கையில்
ஒரு தாளம் பூத்தது
மறண்டதாம் சகி
An elephant
A cobra
As it attempts to strike down,
A rhythm blossomed forth,
Becoming a healing remedy, my friend.
அந்த வேழம் நோக்கி
இங்கு தாளை நோக்கிட
ஒரு மோன காவியம் பிறக்க
As that elephant gazes,
As my head turns to look here,
A silent epic poem is born.
இது அந்தி பாகமா
இது அந்தி பாகமா
யுக நீள கானமா
யுக நீள கானமா
ஒரு நொடி நேர யோகமா சகி
Is this the twilight hour?
Is this the twilight hour?
Is it an eternal blue song of the ages?
Is it an eternal blue song of the ages?
Is it a fleeting moment of divine union, my friend?
Oru vezham
An elephant
Naagam ondrai
A cobra
Veeltha paarkaiyil
As it attempts to strike down,
Oru thaalam poothaduthu
A rhythm blossomed forth,
Marundhatham sagi
Becoming a healing remedy, my friend.
Andha vezham nokida
As that elephant gazes,
Ingu thalaai nokida
As my head turns to look here,
Oru mona kaviyam pirakka
A silent epic poem is born.
Idhu andhi bagamaa
Is this the twilight hour?
Female :Idhu andhi bagamaa
Is this the twilight hour?
Female :Yuga neela gaanama
Is it an eternal blue song of the ages?
Female :Yuga neela gaanama
Is it an eternal blue song of the ages?
Female :Nodi nera yogama sagi…
Is it a fleeting moment of divine union, my friend?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poetic composition uses vivid imagery from classical Tamil literature to describe a transformation of conflict and chaos into serene harmony. The metaphorical clash between an elephant ('vezham') and a serpent ('naagam') gives rise to a healing rhythm and a silent epic poem, symbolizing how unexpected life confrontations can lead to peace and creative awakening.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Oru vezham ... Oru thaalam ... Oru mona kaviyam”
Repetition of 'Oru' at the beginning of multiple lines creates a rhythmic, song-like cadence.
Metaphor
“Oru mona kaviyam pirakka”
Compares a profound, quiet moment of realization or peace to the birth of a 'silent epic poem'.
Imagery
“Female :Yuga neela gaanama”
'Neela gaanam' (blue song) uses color imagery to evoke a sense of deep, vast, and timeless melancholy or tranquility.
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Trivia
Krithika Nelson served as both the lyricist and vocalist for this unique track in 'Nitham Oru Vaanam' (2022). The film features music composed by Gopi Sundar and stars Ashok Selvan in three distinct roles, exploring themes of travel, healing, and self-discovery.
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