Ovvoru Padalilum
From Ennavale · 2001
- Lyricists
- Not listed
- Singer
- P. Unnikrishnan
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Details
- Ennavale2001
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ovvoru paadalilum | In every song |
| Ovvoru ninaiviruku | There is a memory |
| Female | |
| Aa aa aa aa | Aa aa aa aa |
| Male | |
| Ullukul vali iruku nenjae | There is pain inside, oh heart |
| Male | |
| Ovvoru paadalilum | In every song |
| Ovvoru ninaiviruku | There is a memory |
| Ullukul vali iruku nenjae | There is pain inside, oh heart |
| Isai nenjae | Musical heart |
| Male | |
| Kaadhalin kanavugalai | Dreams of love |
| Kanneerin ninaivugalai | Memories of tears |
| Paadalgal sumandhuvarum | Songs carry them along |
| Nenjae isai nenjae | Oh heart, musical heart |
| Male | |
| Oh hoo hooooooo | Oh hoo hooooooo |
| Male | |
| Vettodu porundhum vaarthai | The word that fits a wound |
| Edhu vendru thaai mozhi ariyum | Which one it is, mother tongue knows |
| Nenjodu porundhum vaazhkai | A life that fits the heart |
| Edhuvendru yaaruku theriyum | Who knows which one it is |
| Male | |
| Vali poga endhan paadal | For the pain to go away, my song |
| Vaarthai kondu varum | Will bring words |
| Male | |
| Ovvoru paadalilum | In every song |
| Ovvoru ninaiviruku | There is a memory |
| Ullukul vali iruku nenjae | There is pain inside, oh heart |
| Female | |
| ………………………………………… | ........................... |
| Male | |
| Yaaruku maalaigal aavadhendru | For whom they will become garlands |
| Poonkodigal pookal poopathillai | Flowering creepers do not bloom flowers thinking that |
| Female | |
| ………………………………………… | ........................... |
| Male | |
| Yaaruku yaar sondham | Who belongs to whom |
| Aavadhendru devadhaigal | To become so, angels |
| Vandhu solvadhillai | Do not come and tell |
| Male | |
| Vidhi endra kaatilae | In the wind called fate |
| Thisai maarum vaazhkaiyae | Life changes direction |
| Pogira pokil paadhaigal kandu vidu | Find paths along the way as you go |
| Male | |
| Ennam polae vaazhkaiyae | A life as per one's thoughts |
| Evarukum vaaipadhillai | No one gets easily |
| Vaazhkai polae ennam kol | Mold your thoughts according to life |
| Vaazhvadhum thuyaramillai | Living won't be a sorrow then |
| Male | |
| Oh hoo hooooooo | Oh hoo hooooooo |
| Male | |
| Rojavin kanneerdhaanae | Only the rose's tear |
| Atharaai vaasam kollum | Becomes fragrant perfume |
| Kannodu porumai kaathaal | If you hold patience in your eyes |
| Kaalam badhil sollum | Time will give the answer |
| Male | |
| Ovvoru paadalilum | In every song |
| Ovvoru ninaiviruku | There is a memory |
| Ullukul vali iruku nenjae | There is pain inside, oh heart |
| Female | |
| …………………………………… | ............................ |
| Male | |
| Bandhangal paasangal enbadhellam | Relationships and affection |
| Dhegangalai nambi vaazhvadhillai | Do not rely on physical bodies to live |
| Female | |
| ……………………………………… | ........................... |
| Male | |
| Uyir konda vergalin | Of the living roots |
| Aazhangalil kaadhal | In the depths, love |
| Anbu endrum kaaivadhillai | Affection never dries up |
| Male | |
| Uruvangal thaandiyum | Transcending physical forms |
| Ullangal vaazhumae | Hearts will live on |
| Andam maraiyum | The universe may fade |
| Anbae nithiyamae | Love is eternal |
| Male | |
| Endha medai enbadhai | Which stage it is |
| Anbae marandhuvidu | My dear, forget it |
| Yetrukonda paathiram | The role you accepted |
| Adhilae karainthuvidu | Dissolve completely into it |
| Male | |
| Oh hoo hooooooo | Oh hoo hooooooo |
| Male | |
| Neer konda manjal vaazhga | Long live the wet turmeric |
| Nizhal thandha sondham vaazhga | Long live the relationship that gave shade |
| Kalyaana maalai nanaitha | Long live the tear drop |
| Kanneer thuli vaazhga | That soaked the wedding garland |
| Male | |
| Ovvoru paadalilum | In every song |
| Ovvoru ninaiviruku | There is a memory |
| Ullukul vali iruku nenjae | There is pain inside, oh heart |
ஒவ்வொரு பாடலிலும்
ஒவ்வொரு நினைவிருக்கு
In every song
There is a memory
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Aa aa aa aa
உள்ளுக்குள்
வலியிருக்கு நெஞ்சே
There is pain inside, oh heart
ஒவ்வொரு பாடலிலும்
ஒவ்வொரு நினைவிருக்கு
உள்ளுக்குள் வலியிருக்கு
நெஞ்சே இசை நெஞ்சே
In every song
There is a memory
There is pain inside, oh heart
Musical heart
காதலின் கனவுகளை
கண்ணீாின் நினைவுகளை
பாடல்கள் சுமந்துவரும்
நெஞ்சே இசை நெஞ்சே
Dreams of love
Memories of tears
Songs carry them along
Oh heart, musical heart
ஓ ஹோ ஹோ
Oh hoo hooooooo
வெட்டோடு பொருந்தும்
வாா்த்தை எதுவென்று தாய்மொழி
அறியும் நெஞ்சோடு பொருந்தும்
வாழ்க்கை எதுவென்று யாருக்கு
தொியும் வலி போக எந்தன் பாடல்
வாா்த்தை கொண்டு வரும்
The word that fits a wound
Which one it is, mother tongue knows
A life that fits the heart
Who knows which one it is
ஒவ்வொரு பாடலிலும்
ஒவ்வொரு நினைவிருக்கு
உள்ளுக்குள் வலியிருக்கு
நெஞ்சே
For the pain to go away, my song
Will bring words
......................................
In every song
There is a memory
There is pain inside, oh heart
யாருக்கு மாலைகள்
ஆவதென்று பூங்கொடிகள்
பூக்கள் பூப்பதில்லை
...........................
......................................
For whom they will become garlands
Flowering creepers do not bloom flowers thinking that
யாருக்கு யாா் சொந்தம்
ஆவதென்று தேவதைகள் வந்து
சொல்வதில்லை
...........................
விதியென்ற காட்டிலே
திசை மாறும் வாழ்க்கையே
போகிற போக்கில் பாதைகள்
கண்டு விடு
Who belongs to whom
To become so, angels
Do not come and tell
எண்ணம் போல
வாழ்க்கையே எவருக்கும்
வாய்ப்பதில்லை வாழ்க்கை
போலே எண்ணம் கொள்
வாழ்வதும் துயரமில்லை
In the wind called fate
Life changes direction
Find paths along the way as you go
ஓ ஹோ ஹோ
A life as per one's thoughts
No one gets easily
Mold your thoughts according to life
Living won't be a sorrow then
ரோஜாவின் கண்ணீா்
தானே அத்தராய் வாசம் கொள்ளும்
கண்ணோடு பொறுமை காத்தால்
காலம் பதில் சொல்லும்
Oh hoo hooooooo
ஒவ்வொரு பாடலிலும்
ஒவ்வொரு நினைவிருக்கு
உள்ளுக்குள் வலியிருக்கு
நெஞ்சே
Only the rose's tear
Becomes fragrant perfume
If you hold patience in your eyes
Time will give the answer
......................................
In every song
There is a memory
There is pain inside, oh heart
பந்தங்கள் பாசங்கள்
என்பதெல்லாம் தேகங்களை
நம்பி வாழ்வதில்லை
............................
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Relationships and affection
Do not rely on physical bodies to live
உயிா் கொண்ட
வோ்களின் ஆழங்களில்
காதல் அன்பு என்றும் காய்வதில்லை
...........................
உருவங்கள் தாண்டியும்
உள்ளங்கள் வாழுமே அண்டம்
மறையும் அன்பே நித்தியமே
Of the living roots
In the depths, love
Affection never dries up
எந்த மேடை
என்பதை அன்பே
மறந்துவிடு ஏற்றுக்கொண்ட
பாத்திரம் அதிலே கரைந்துவிடு
Transcending physical forms
Hearts will live on
The universe may fade
Love is eternal
ஓ ஹோ ஹோ
Which stage it is
My dear, forget it
The role you accepted
Dissolve completely into it
நீா் கொண்ட மஞ்சள்
வாழ்க நிழல் தந்த சொந்தம்
வாழ்க கல்யாண மாலை
நனைத்த கண்ணீா்துளி வாழ்க
Oh hoo hooooooo
ஒவ்வொரு பாடலிலும்
ஒவ்வொரு நினைவிருக்கு
உள்ளுக்குள் வலியிருக்கு
நெஞ்சே
Long live the wet turmeric
Long live the relationship that gave shade
Long live the tear drop
That soaked the wedding garland
In every song
There is a memory
There is pain inside, oh heart
Ovvoru paadalilum
In every song
Ovvoru ninaiviruku
There is a memory
Aa aa aa aa
Aa aa aa aa
Ullukul vali iruku nenjae
There is pain inside, oh heart
Ovvoru paadalilum
In every song
Ovvoru ninaiviruku
There is a memory
Ullukul vali iruku nenjae
There is pain inside, oh heart
Isai nenjae
Musical heart
Kaadhalin kanavugalai
Dreams of love
Kanneerin ninaivugalai
Memories of tears
Paadalgal sumandhuvarum
Songs carry them along
Nenjae isai nenjae
Oh heart, musical heart
Oh hoo hooooooo
Oh hoo hooooooo
Vettodu porundhum vaarthai
The word that fits a wound
Edhu vendru thaai mozhi ariyum
Which one it is, mother tongue knows
Nenjodu porundhum vaazhkai
A life that fits the heart
Edhuvendru yaaruku theriyum
Who knows which one it is
Vali poga endhan paadal
For the pain to go away, my song
Vaarthai kondu varum
Will bring words
Ovvoru paadalilum
In every song
Ovvoru ninaiviruku
There is a memory
Ullukul vali iruku nenjae
There is pain inside, oh heart
…………………………………………
...........................
Yaaruku maalaigal aavadhendru
For whom they will become garlands
Poonkodigal pookal poopathillai
Flowering creepers do not bloom flowers thinking that
…………………………………………
...........................
Yaaruku yaar sondham
Who belongs to whom
Aavadhendru devadhaigal
To become so, angels
Vandhu solvadhillai
Do not come and tell
Vidhi endra kaatilae
In the wind called fate
Thisai maarum vaazhkaiyae
Life changes direction
Pogira pokil paadhaigal kandu vidu
Find paths along the way as you go
Ennam polae vaazhkaiyae
A life as per one's thoughts
Evarukum vaaipadhillai
No one gets easily
Vaazhkai polae ennam kol
Mold your thoughts according to life
Vaazhvadhum thuyaramillai
Living won't be a sorrow then
Oh hoo hooooooo
Oh hoo hooooooo
Rojavin kanneerdhaanae
Only the rose's tear
Atharaai vaasam kollum
Becomes fragrant perfume
Kannodu porumai kaathaal
If you hold patience in your eyes
Kaalam badhil sollum
Time will give the answer
Ovvoru paadalilum
In every song
Ovvoru ninaiviruku
There is a memory
Ullukul vali iruku nenjae
There is pain inside, oh heart
……………………………………
............................
Bandhangal paasangal enbadhellam
Relationships and affection
Dhegangalai nambi vaazhvadhillai
Do not rely on physical bodies to live
………………………………………
...........................
Uyir konda vergalin
Of the living roots
Aazhangalil kaadhal
In the depths, love
Anbu endrum kaaivadhillai
Affection never dries up
Uruvangal thaandiyum
Transcending physical forms
Ullangal vaazhumae
Hearts will live on
Andam maraiyum
The universe may fade
Anbae nithiyamae
Love is eternal
Endha medai enbadhai
Which stage it is
Anbae marandhuvidu
My dear, forget it
Yetrukonda paathiram
The role you accepted
Adhilae karainthuvidu
Dissolve completely into it
Oh hoo hooooooo
Oh hoo hooooooo
Neer konda manjal vaazhga
Long live the wet turmeric
Nizhal thandha sondham vaazhga
Long live the relationship that gave shade
Kalyaana maalai nanaitha
Long live the tear drop
Kanneer thuli vaazhga
That soaked the wedding garland
Ovvoru paadalilum
In every song
Ovvoru ninaiviruku
There is a memory
Ullukul vali iruku nenjae
There is pain inside, oh heart
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Ovvoru Paadalilum' from the movie Ennavale is a deeply philosophical and melancholic song that reflects on the emotional weight carried by music. The song expresses how every melody preserves unspoken memories and deep-seated pain. It uses vivid metaphors to illustrate how life moves under the unpredictable winds of fate, reminding the listener that while life rarely matches one's desires, adapting to reality brings peace. Furthermore, the lyrics emphasize that true love and emotional bonds transcend physical existence and worldly forms. Encouraging patience and acceptance, the song suggests that time ultimately heals sorrow, transforming pain into spiritual beauty much like a rose's tear turning into perfume.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Vidhi endra kaatilae / Thisai maarum vaazhkaiyae”
Fate is compared to a direction-shifting wind that guides human life unpredictably.
Metaphor & Imagery
“Rojavin kanneerdhaanae / Atharaai vaasam kollum”
The tear of a rose turning into perfume symbolizes how grief and suffering can transform into beauty and wisdom.
Personification
“Kannodu porumai kaathaal / Kaalam badhil sollum”
Time is personified as a wise entity capable of answering unspoken questions.
Mōnai (Initial Alliteration)
“Neer konda manjal vaazhga / Nizhal thandha sondham vaazhga”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'N' in consecutive lines creating melodic harmony.
Chiasmus / Antithesis
“Ennam polae vaazhkaiyae / Evarukum vaaipadhillai / Vaazhkai polae ennam kol / Vaazhvadhum thuyaramillai”
Contrast and transposition of concepts between thoughts (ennam) and life (vaazhkai) to convey philosophical acceptance.
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Trivia
'Ovvoru Paadalilum' is a celebrated track from the 2001 Tamil romantic drama 'Ennavale', starring R. Madhavan and Sneha. Composed by S. A. Rajkumar and sung soulfully by Unni Menon with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu, the song is widely appreciated for its existential themes and emotional depth.
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