Oruvar Oruvaraai
From Panathottam · 1963
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Panathottam1963
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Oruvar oruvaraai pirandhom | We were born as single individuals |
| Iruvar iruvaraai inaindhom | We joined together as a pair |
| Male and Chorus :Oruvar oruvaraai pirandhom | Male and Chorus :We were born as single individuals |
| Iruvar iruvaraai inaindhom | We joined together as a pair |
| Female | |
| Uravu mazhaiyilae nanaindhom | We got drenched in the rain of love and relationships |
| Ulaga sugathilae midhandhom | We floated in worldly bliss |
| Both :Uravu mazhaiyilae nanaindhom | Both :We got drenched in the rain of love and relationships |
| Ulaga sugathilae midhandhom | We floated in worldly bliss |
| Chorus | |
| Oruvar oruvaraai pirandhom | We were born as single individuals |
| Iruvar iruvaraai inaindhom | We joined together as a pair |
| Oruvar oruvaraai pirandhom | We were born as single individuals |
| Iruvar iruvaraai inaindhom | We joined together as a pair |
| Male | |
| Perugi perugi vellam odum | The flood surges and flows rapidly |
| Uyir pizhindhu pizhindhu suvai thaedum | Life squeezes out essence seeking the ultimate joy |
| Both :Perugi perugi vellam odum | Both :The flood surges and flows rapidly |
| Uyir pizhindhu pizhindhu suvai thaedum | Life squeezes out essence seeking the ultimate joy |
| Female | |
| Urugi urugi ullam koodum | Melting and melting, our hearts unite |
| Ulagath thotramae maarum | The very appearance of the world transforms |
| Both :Urugi urugi ullam koodum | Both :Melting and melting, our hearts unite |
| Ulagath thotramae maarum | The very appearance of the world transforms |
| Chorus | |
| Adhil ulagath thotramae maarum | In that union, the very appearance of the world transforms |
| Urugi urugi ullam koodum | Melting and melting, our hearts unite |
| Ulagath thotramae maarum | The very appearance of the world transforms |
| Chorus | |
| Oruvar oruvaraai pirandhom | We were born as single individuals |
| Iruvar iruvaraai inaindhom | We joined together as a pair |
| Male | |
| Iraivan pottadhindha thottam | This garden was created by the Almighty |
| Adhil inimai ondru dhaan naatam | In it, sweetness alone is the ultimate pursuit |
| Both :Iraivan pottadhindha thottam | Both :This garden was created by the Almighty |
| Adhil inimai ondru dhaan naatam | In it, sweetness alone is the ultimate pursuit |
| Male | |
| Naalai endredhuvum illai | There is no such thing as tomorrow |
| Nadakum vaazhakai dhaan ellai | The life we live right now is our only boundary |
| Female :Naalai endredhuvum illai | Female :There is no such thing as tomorrow |
| Nadakum vaazhakai dhaan ellai | The life we live right now is our only boundary |
| Chorus | |
| Indru nadakum vaazhakai dhaan ellai | The life we live today is our ultimate boundary |
| Naalai endredhuvum illai | There is no such thing as tomorrow |
| Indru nadakum vaazhakai dhaan ellai | The life we live today is our ultimate boundary |
| Chorus | |
| Oruvar oruvaraai pirandhom | We were born as single individuals |
| Iruvar iruvaraai inaindhom | We joined together as a pair |
| Oruvar oruvaraai pirandhom | We were born as single individuals |
| Iruvar iruvaraai inaindhom | We joined together as a pair |
ஒருவர் ஒருவராய் பிறந்தோம்
இருவர் இருவராய் இணைந்தோம்
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
ஒருவர் ஒருவராய் பிறந்தோம்
இருவர் இருவராய் இணைந்தோம்
We were born as single individuals
We joined together as a pair
Male and Chorus :We were born as single individuals
We joined together as a pair
உறவு மழையிலே நனைந்தோம்
உலக சுகத்திலே மிதந்தோம்
இருவர் :
உறவு மழையிலே நனைந்தோம்
உலக சுகத்திலே மிதந்தோம்
We got drenched in the rain of love and relationships
We floated in worldly bliss
Both :We got drenched in the rain of love and relationships
We floated in worldly bliss
ஒருவர் ஒருவராய் பிறந்தோம்
இருவர் இருவராய் இணைந்தோம்
ஒருவர் ஒருவராய் பிறந்தோம்
இருவர் இருவராய் இணைந்தோம்
We were born as single individuals
We joined together as a pair
We were born as single individuals
We joined together as a pair
பெருகி பெருகி வெள்ளம் ஓடும்
உயிர் பிழிந்து பிழிந்து சுவை தேடும்
இருவர் :
பெருகி பெருகி வெள்ளம் ஓடும்
உயிர் பிழிந்து பிழிந்து சுவை தேடும்
உருகி உருகி உள்ளம் கூடும்
உலகத் தோற்றமே மாறும்
இருவர் :
உருகி உருகி உள்ளம் கூடும்
உலகத் தோற்றமே மாறும்
The flood surges and flows rapidly
Life squeezes out essence seeking the ultimate joy
Both :The flood surges and flows rapidly
Life squeezes out essence seeking the ultimate joy
அதில் உலகத் தோற்றமே மாறும்
உருகி உருகி உள்ளம் கூடும்
உலகத் தோற்றமே மாறும்
Melting and melting, our hearts unite
The very appearance of the world transforms
Both :Melting and melting, our hearts unite
The very appearance of the world transforms
ஒருவர் ஒருவராய் பிறந்தோம்
இருவர் இருவராய் இணைந்தோம்
உறவு மழையிலே நனைந்தோம்
உலக சுகத்திலே மிதந்தோம்
In that union, the very appearance of the world transforms
Melting and melting, our hearts unite
The very appearance of the world transforms
ஒருவர் ஒருவராய் பிறந்தோம்
இருவர் இருவராய் இணைந்தோம்
We were born as single individuals
We joined together as a pair
இறைவன் போட்டததிந்த தோட்டம்
அதில் இனிமை ஒன்று தான் நாட்டம்
இருவர் :
இறைவன் போட்டததிந்த தோட்டம்
அதில் இனிமை ஒன்று தான் நாட்டம்
This garden was created by the Almighty
In it, sweetness alone is the ultimate pursuit
Both :This garden was created by the Almighty
In it, sweetness alone is the ultimate pursuit
நாளை என்றேதுவும் இல்லை
நடக்கும் வாழ்க்கை தான் எல்லை
நாளை என்றேதுவும் இல்லை
நடக்கும் வாழ்க்கை தான் எல்லை
There is no such thing as tomorrow
The life we live right now is our only boundary
Female :There is no such thing as tomorrow
The life we live right now is our only boundary
இன்று நடக்கும் வாழ்க்கைதான் எல்லை
நாளை என்றேதுவும் இல்லை
நடக்கும் வாழ்க்கை தான் எல்லை
The life we live today is our ultimate boundary
There is no such thing as tomorrow
The life we live today is our ultimate boundary
ஒருவர் ஒருவராய் பிறந்தோம்
இருவர் இருவராய் இணைந்தோம்
உறவு மழையிலே நனைந்தோம்
உலக சுகத்திலே மிதந்தோம்
We were born as single individuals
We joined together as a pair
We were born as single individuals
We joined together as a pair
ஒருவர் ஒருவராய் பிறந்தோம்
இருவர் இருவராய் இணைந்தோம்
ஒருவர் ஒருவராய் பிறந்தோம்
இருவர் இருவராய் இணைந்தோம்
Oruvar oruvaraai pirandhom
We were born as single individuals
Iruvar iruvaraai inaindhom
We joined together as a pair
Male and Chorus :Oruvar oruvaraai pirandhom
Male and Chorus :We were born as single individuals
Iruvar iruvaraai inaindhom
We joined together as a pair
Uravu mazhaiyilae nanaindhom
We got drenched in the rain of love and relationships
Ulaga sugathilae midhandhom
We floated in worldly bliss
Both :Uravu mazhaiyilae nanaindhom
Both :We got drenched in the rain of love and relationships
Ulaga sugathilae midhandhom
We floated in worldly bliss
Oruvar oruvaraai pirandhom
We were born as single individuals
Iruvar iruvaraai inaindhom
We joined together as a pair
Oruvar oruvaraai pirandhom
We were born as single individuals
Iruvar iruvaraai inaindhom
We joined together as a pair
Perugi perugi vellam odum
The flood surges and flows rapidly
Uyir pizhindhu pizhindhu suvai thaedum
Life squeezes out essence seeking the ultimate joy
Both :Perugi perugi vellam odum
Both :The flood surges and flows rapidly
Uyir pizhindhu pizhindhu suvai thaedum
Life squeezes out essence seeking the ultimate joy
Urugi urugi ullam koodum
Melting and melting, our hearts unite
Ulagath thotramae maarum
The very appearance of the world transforms
Both :Urugi urugi ullam koodum
Both :Melting and melting, our hearts unite
Ulagath thotramae maarum
The very appearance of the world transforms
Adhil ulagath thotramae maarum
In that union, the very appearance of the world transforms
Urugi urugi ullam koodum
Melting and melting, our hearts unite
Ulagath thotramae maarum
The very appearance of the world transforms
Oruvar oruvaraai pirandhom
We were born as single individuals
Iruvar iruvaraai inaindhom
We joined together as a pair
Iraivan pottadhindha thottam
This garden was created by the Almighty
Adhil inimai ondru dhaan naatam
In it, sweetness alone is the ultimate pursuit
Both :Iraivan pottadhindha thottam
Both :This garden was created by the Almighty
Adhil inimai ondru dhaan naatam
In it, sweetness alone is the ultimate pursuit
Naalai endredhuvum illai
There is no such thing as tomorrow
Nadakum vaazhakai dhaan ellai
The life we live right now is our only boundary
Female :Naalai endredhuvum illai
Female :There is no such thing as tomorrow
Nadakum vaazhakai dhaan ellai
The life we live right now is our only boundary
Indru nadakum vaazhakai dhaan ellai
The life we live today is our ultimate boundary
Naalai endredhuvum illai
There is no such thing as tomorrow
Indru nadakum vaazhakai dhaan ellai
The life we live today is our ultimate boundary
Oruvar oruvaraai pirandhom
We were born as single individuals
Iruvar iruvaraai inaindhom
We joined together as a pair
Oruvar oruvaraai pirandhom
We were born as single individuals
Iruvar iruvaraai inaindhom
We joined together as a pair
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Oruvar Oruvaraai Pirandhom' from Panathottam (1963) is a romantic and philosophical duet that explores the human journey, love, and the transience of life. It highlights how human beings enter the world alone as separate entities, but find true meaning, joy, and emotional fulfillment when they unite in love. Kannadasan's lyricism highlights how true love reshapes one's perception of the world, making everything appear beautiful and transformed. The song carries a strong message of mindfulness and living in the present moment ('Indru nadakum vaazhakai dhaan ellai'). Framing the world as a garden planted by the Divine, the song advises that tomorrow is uncertain, and therefore, people should cherish togetherness, sweet moments, and joy in the present.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodaru (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Perugi perugi vellam odum / Urugi urugi ullam koodum”
Words like 'Perugi perugi' (overflowing) and 'Urugi urugi' (melting) are repeated consecutively to intensify the emotion and describe continuous action.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Uravu mazhaiyilae nanaindhom”
Relationship/love is metaphorically equated to a soothing 'rain' (Uravu mazhai) in which the lovers get drenched.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Iraivan pottadhindha thottam”
The world is poetically depicted as a divine 'garden' planted by God.
Monai (First Letter Alliteration)
“Naalai endredhuvum illai / Nadakum vaazhakai dhaan ellai”
The initial letter 'Na' (Naalai / Nadakum) is repeated in consecutive lines, establishing rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
'Panathottam' (1963) starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi was directed by K. Shankar. The iconic music duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy composed the soundtrack. This song stands out for featuring L. R. Eswari alongside T. M. Soundararajan for an MGR duet, which was relatively rare as P. Susheela was more frequently MGR's lead female playback choice during that era.
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