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Osai Varamal

From Anbe Aaruyire (1975 Film) · 1975

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Anbe Aaruyire (1975 Film)
Movie release year
1975
Lyrics added on
9 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Osai varaamal
Naam uravu kolvomae
Aasai vidaamal
Anbai selavu seivomae
Meesai padaamal
Mani mutham idungal
Ahaa oho aa… aa…
Meesai padaamal
Mani mutham idungal
Maeni kedaamal adhai kattru kodungal
Shh… mm…
Osai varaamal
Naam uravu kolvomae
Aasai vidaamal
Anbai selavu seivomae
{Maragadha silaiyai
Madiyinil yaendhi
Pani malar udalil padagena neendhi} (20
Manmadha raajjiyam poi varuvomae
Mandhira poojaiyil mayangiduvomae
Andharanga naadagatthin
Thandhirangal athanaiyum
Andham mudhal aadhi varai
Endru vilanga
Sindhu kavi paadi ilam
Pandhu vilaiyaada varum
Sundharanin kai pidiyil
Vanji mayanga
Sool konda maegam
Neer kondu vaarkka
Neer konda boomi
Nenjaara vaazhtha
Sael konda kangal
Sevvannam kaakka
Pon maeni veenai
Un kaigal meetta
Shh… mm…
Osai varaamal
Naam uravu kolvomae
Aasai vidaamal
Anbai selavu seivomae
Navarasa kolam
Muzhuvadhum kaattum
Nalina singaaram
Malargalin thottam
Thiruvadi thodangi
Thalai varai thazhuva
Thudi idai meedhu
Thodar kadhai ezhudha
M… shh…
Osai varaamal
Naam uravu kolvomae
Female :Aasai vidaamal
Anbai selavu seivomae
Osai varaamal
Female :Naam
Male :Uravu
Female :Kolvomae
Osai varaamal
Male :Naam
Female :Uravu
Male :Kolvomae
Without making a sound,
let us make love.
Without holding back our desire,
let us spend all our love.
Without your moustache brushing against me,
give me sweet kisses.
Aaha oho aa… aa…
Without your moustache brushing against me,
give me sweet kisses.
Teach me how, without hurting my tender body.
Shh… mm…
Without making a sound,
let us make love.
Without holding back our desire,
let us spend all our love.
Holding this emerald statue
upon my lap,
sailing like a boat across your dewy, flower-like body,
let us visit the realm of Manmatha (the god of love),
and lose ourselves in this magical worship.
In this secret, intimate drama,
all the subtle arts of love,
from the beginning to the end,
to fully know and understand,
singing sweet melodies as playful
games of youth begin,
in the handsome lover's tender hold,
the graceful woman swoons.
As rain-laden clouds
pour down their waters,
and the drenched earth
blesses with all its heart,
fish-shaped eyes
turn a deep, blushing red,
as the golden veena (Indian lute) of your body
is gently strummed by your hands.
Shh… mm…
Without making a sound,
let us make love.
Without holding back our desire,
let us spend all our love.
Displaying the expressions
of all nine moods of love,
with graceful elegance,
like a garden in full bloom.
Embracing gently from your delicate feet
all the way to your head,
upon your slender waist,
writing an endless story of love.
Mm… shh…
Without making a sound,
let us make love.
Female: Without holding back our desire,
let us spend all our love.
Without making a sound,
Female: let us
Male: make
Female: love.
Without making a sound,
Male: let us
Female: make
Male: love.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Osai Varaamal' is a sensual yet classically poetic duet expressing quiet intimacy, deep passion, and romantic tenderness between lovers. The central motif revolves around enjoying physical and emotional togetherness softly and secretly ('without making a sound'), savoring affection without rushing or causing harm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Rhyming second letter)

“Osai varaamal / Aasai vidaamal / Meesai padaamal”

The second consonant 'sa' (ச) rhymes across these opening lines.

Metaphor (உருவகம்)

“Pon maeni veenai Un kaigal meetta”

The woman's golden body is poetically compared to a Veena (musical instrument) played gently by her partner's touch.

Simile / Metaphor

“Pani malar udalil padagena neendhi”

Compares swimming gently across the lover's soft, flower-like body to a boat gliding on water.

Imagery

“Sael konda kangal Sevvannam kaakka”

Uses 'Sael' (fish) to describe the shape and motion of the eyes, a traditional Tamil poetic archetype.

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Trivia

'Osai Varaamal' is a classic track written by Vaali for the 1975 Tamil movie 'Anbe Aaruyire' starring Sivaji Ganesan and Manjula. The film's soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan (MSV), featuring rich orchestration that blends classical Tamil lyricism with romantic mid-70s melodies.

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