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Lyrics & meaning

Osai Varamal

From Anbe Aaruyire (1975 Film) · 1975

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Anbe Aaruyire (1975 Film)1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Osai varaamalWithout making any sound
Naam uravu kolvomaeLet us form an intimate bond
Aasai vidaamalWithout letting go of desire
Anbai selavu seivomaeLet us spend our love generously
Female
Meesai padaamalWithout touching your mustache
Mani mutham idungalPlace a precious kiss
Ahaa oho aa… aa…Ahaa oho aa… aa…
Meesai padaamalWithout touching your mustache
Mani mutham idungalPlace a precious kiss
Maeni kedaamal adhai kattru kodungalTeach me that without hurting my body
Male
Shh… mm…Shh… mm…
Osai varaamalWithout making any sound
Naam uravu kolvomaeLet us form an intimate bond
Aasai vidaamalWithout letting go of desire
Anbai selavu seivomaeLet us spend our love generously
Male
{Maragadha silaiyai{Holding the emerald statue
Madiyinil yaendhiIn your lap
Pani malar udalil padagena neendhi} (20Swimming like a boat over a body delicate like a dew-laden flower}
Female
Manmadha raajjiyam poi varuvomaeLet us visit and return from the kingdom of Love
Mandhira poojaiyil mayangiduvomaeLet us swoon in mystical worship
Male
Andharanga naadagatthinOf the intimate drama
Thandhirangal athanaiyumAll the secrets and techniques
Andham mudhal aadhi varaiFrom beginning to end
Endru vilangaTo understand clearly
Female
Sindhu kavi paadi ilamSinging a Sindhu poem, young
Pandhu vilaiyaada varumComing to play ball
Sundharanin kai pidiyilIn the handsome man's grasp
Vanji mayangaAs the young woman swoons
Male
Sool konda maegamThe rain-bearing cloud
Neer kondu vaarkkaPours down water
Neer konda boomiThe water-drenched earth
Nenjaara vaazhthaBlesses from the bottom of its heart
Female
Sael konda kangalFish-like eyes
Sevvannam kaakkaGuard with a reddish hue
Pon maeni veenaiThe golden-bodied lute
Un kaigal meettaPlucked by your hands
Male
Shh… mm…Shh… mm…
Osai varaamalWithout making any sound
Naam uravu kolvomaeLet us form an intimate bond
Aasai vidaamalWithout letting go of desire
Anbai selavu seivomaeLet us spend our love generously
Female
Navarasa kolamA display of nine emotions
Muzhuvadhum kaattumRevealing everything completely
Nalina singaaramGraceful adornment and beauty
Malargalin thottamA garden of flowers
Male
Thiruvadi thodangiStarting from the feet
Thalai varai thazhuvaEmbracing up to the head
Thudi idai meedhuUpon the slender, drum-like waist
Thodar kadhai ezhudhaTo write a continuing story
Female
M… shh…M… shh…
Male
Osai varaamalWithout making any sound
Naam uravu kolvomaeLet us form an intimate bond
Female :Aasai vidaamalFemale: Without letting go of desire
Anbai selavu seivomaeLet us spend our love generously
Male
Osai varaamalWithout making any sound
Female :NaamFemale: We
Male :UravuMale: Bond
Female :KolvomaeFemale: Let us make
Osai varaamalWithout making any sound
Male :NaamMale: We
Female :UravuFemale: Bond
Male :KolvomaeMale: Let us make

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'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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