Valai Osai
From Sathya · 1988
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu | The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems. |
| Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu | The cool breeze is blowing softly. |
| Female :Sila neram silu silu silu ena siru viral pada pada thudikkudhu | Female: At times, a tiny finger touches with a cool sensation, making the heart flutter. |
| Enghum dhegham koosudhu | My body shivers with goosebumps everywhere. |
| Male | |
| Chinna penn pennalla vanna poondhottam | This young girl is not just a girl, but a colorful flower garden. |
| Female | |
| : Kottattum maelam dhaan andru kaadhal thaerottam | Let the drums roll, for that day shall be our grand procession of love. |
| Male | |
| Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu | The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems. |
| Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu | The cool breeze is blowing softly. |
| Female | |
| Sila neram silu silu silu ena siru viral pada pada thudikkudhu | At times, a tiny finger touches with a cool sensation, making the heart flutter. |
| Enghum dhegham koosudhu | My body shivers with goosebumps everywhere. |
| Male | |
| Oru kaadhal kadidham vizhi podum | Eyes will write a love letter. |
| Unnai kaanum sabalam vara koodum | The temptation to see you might arise. |
| Female | |
| Nee paarkkum paarvaighal poovaaghum.. | The glances you give become flowers.. |
| Nejukkul thaikkindra mullaaghum.. | And thorns that pierce inside the heart.. |
| Male | |
| Kannae en kan patta kaayam kai vaikka thaanaaga aarum | My dear, the wound from my longing gaze will heal automatically when touched by your hand. |
| Female | |
| Munnaalum pinnaalum thallaadum | Swaying back and forth. |
| Sem maeni en maeni un thozhil aadum naal | The day when my fair body rests on your shoulder. |
| Male | |
| Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu | The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems. |
| Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu | The cool breeze is blowing softly. |
| Female | |
| Sila neram silu silu silu ena siru viral pada pada thudikkudhu | At times, a tiny finger touches with a cool sensation, making the heart flutter. |
| Enghum dhegham koosudhu | My body shivers with goosebumps everywhere. |
| Male | |
| Chinna penn pennalla vanna poondhottam | This young girl is not just a girl, but a colorful flower garden. |
| Female | |
| Kottattum maelam dhaan andru kaadhal thaerottam | Let the drums roll, for that day shall be our grand procession of love. |
| Male | |
| Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu | The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems. |
| Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu | The cool breeze is blowing softly. |
| Female | |
| Laala laaala laaalaa..Male :Hmmmmmm | Laala laaala laaalaa.. Male: Hmmmmmm |
| Laaala laaaala laaaala..laaalaa..Male :Heyyyyy… | Laaala laaaala laaaala..laaalaa.. Male: Heyyyyy… |
| La la la la laala la…. la lala laala… | La la la la laala la…. la lala laala… |
| Female | |
| Unnai kaanaadhurughum nodi neram | The momentary second when I melt without seeing you. |
| Pala maadham varudam ena maarum | Feels like turning into many months and years. |
| Male | |
| Neengaadha reengaaram naan dhaanae | Am I not that unforgettable humming sound? |
| Nenjodu nenjaaga nindraenae | I stood close, heart-to-heart. |
| Female | |
| : Raagangal thaalangaloodu | With melodies and rhythms. |
| Raaja un per sollum paaru | Look, even the King calls your name. |
| Male | |
| Sindhaamal nindraadum sendhaenae | Pure red honey swaying without spilling over. |
| Sangeedham undaagum nee pesum pechil dhaan | Music is created in the very words you speak. |
| Male | |
| Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu | The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems. |
| Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu | The cool breeze is blowing softly. |
| Female | |
| Sila neram silu silu silu ena siru viral pada pada thudikkudhu | At times, a tiny finger touches with a cool sensation, making the heart flutter. |
| Enghum dhegham koosudhu | My body shivers with goosebumps everywhere. |
| Male | |
| Chinna penn pennalla vanna poondhottam | This young girl is not just a girl, but a colorful flower garden. |
| Female :Kottattum maelam dhaan andru kaadhal thaerottam | Female: Let the drums roll, for that day shall be our grand procession of love. |
| Male | |
| Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu | The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems. |
| Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu | The cool breeze is blowing softly. |
| Female | |
| Sila neram silu silu silu ena siru viral pada pada thudikkudhu | At times, a tiny finger touches with a cool sensation, making the heart flutter. |
| Enghum dhegham koosudhu… | My body shivers with goosebumps everywhere… |
வலையோசை கல
கல கலவென கவிதைகள்
படிக்குது குளு குளு தென்றல்
காற்றும் வீசுது
சில நேரம் சிலு
சிலு சிலு என சிறு விரல்
பட பட துடிக்குது
எங்கும் தேகம் கூசுது
The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems.
The cool breeze is blowing softly.
Female: At times, a tiny finger touches with a cool sensation, making the heart flutter.
My body shivers with goosebumps everywhere.
சின்ன பெண்
பெண்ணல்ல வண்ண
பூந்தோட்டம்
கொட்டட்டும்
மேளம் தான் அன்று
காதல் தேரோட்டம்
This young girl is not just a girl, but a colorful flower garden.
வலையோசை கல
கல கலவென கவிதைகள்
படிக்குது குளு குளு தென்றல்
காற்றும் வீசுது
சில நேரம் சிலு
சிலு சிலு என சிறு விரல்
பட பட துடிக்குது
எங்கும் தேகம் கூசுது
Let the drums roll, for that day shall be our grand procession of love.
ஒரு காதல் கடிதம்
விழி போடும் உன்னை
காணும் சபலம் வர கூடும்
The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems.
The cool breeze is blowing softly.
நீ பார்க்கும்
பார்வைகள் பூவாகும்
நெஞ்சுக்குள் தைக்கின்ற
முள்ளாகும்
At times, a tiny finger touches with a cool sensation, making the heart flutter.
My body shivers with goosebumps everywhere.
கண்ணே என் கண்
பட்ட காயம்கை வைக்க
தானாக ஆறும்
Eyes will write a love letter.
The temptation to see you might arise.
முன்னாலும்
பின்னாலும் தள்ளாடும்
செம் மேனி என் மேனி
உன் தோளில் ஆடும் நாள்
The glances you give become flowers..
And thorns that pierce inside the heart..
வலையோசை கல
கல கலவென கவிதைகள்
படிக்குது குளு குளு தென்றல்
காற்றும் வீசுது
சில நேரம் சிலு
சிலு சிலு என சிறு விரல்
பட பட துடிக்குது
எங்கும் தேகம் கூசுது
My dear, the wound from my longing gaze will heal automatically when touched by your hand.
சின்ன பெண்
பெண்ணல்ல வண்ண
பூந்தோட்டம்
கொட்டட்டும்
மேளம் தான் அன்று
காதல் தேரோட்டம்
Swaying back and forth.
The day when my fair body rests on your shoulder.
வலையோசை கல
கல கலவென கவிதைகள்
படிக்குது குளு குளு தென்றல்
காற்றும் வீசுது
The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems.
The cool breeze is blowing softly.
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ஹம்ம்ம்ம்ம்
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At times, a tiny finger touches with a cool sensation, making the heart flutter.
My body shivers with goosebumps everywhere.
உன்னை காணாதுருகும்
நொடி நேரம் பல மாதம் வருடம்
என மாறும்
This young girl is not just a girl, but a colorful flower garden.
நீங்காத ரீங்காரம்
நான் தானே நெஞ்சோடு
நெஞ்சாக நின்றேனே
Let the drums roll, for that day shall be our grand procession of love.
ராகங்கள் தாளங்கள் 100
ராஜ உன் பேர் சொல்லும் பாரு
The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems.
The cool breeze is blowing softly.
சிந்தாமல் நின்றாடும்
செந்தேனே சங்கீதம் உண்டாகும்
நீ பேசும் பேச்சில் தான்
Laala laaala laaalaa.. Male: Hmmmmmm
Laaala laaaala laaaala..laaalaa.. Male: Heyyyyy…
La la la la laala la…. la lala laala…
வலையோசை கல
கல கலவென கவிதைகள்
படிக்குது குளு குளு தென்றல்
காற்றும் வீசுது
சில நேரம் சிலு
சிலு சிலு என சிறு விரல்
பட பட துடிக்குது
எங்கும் தேகம் கூசுது
The momentary second when I melt without seeing you.
Feels like turning into many months and years.
சின்ன பெண்
பெண்ணல்ல வண்ண
பூந்தோட்டம்
கொட்டட்டும்
மேளம் தான் அன்று
காதல் தேரோட்டம்
Am I not that unforgettable humming sound?
I stood close, heart-to-heart.
வலையோசை கல
கல கலவென கவிதைகள்
படிக்குது குளு குளு தென்றல்
காற்றும் வீசுது
சில நேரம் சிலு
சிலு சிலு என சிறு விரல்
பட பட துடிக்குது
எங்கும் தேகம் கூசுது
With melodies and rhythms.
Look, even the King calls your name.
Pure red honey swaying without spilling over.
Music is created in the very words you speak.
The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems.
The cool breeze is blowing softly.
At times, a tiny finger touches with a cool sensation, making the heart flutter.
My body shivers with goosebumps everywhere.
This young girl is not just a girl, but a colorful flower garden.
Female: Let the drums roll, for that day shall be our grand procession of love.
The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems.
The cool breeze is blowing softly.
At times, a tiny finger touches with a cool sensation, making the heart flutter.
My body shivers with goosebumps everywhere…
Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu
The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems.
Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu
The cool breeze is blowing softly.
Female :Sila neram silu silu silu ena siru viral pada pada thudikkudhu
Female: At times, a tiny finger touches with a cool sensation, making the heart flutter.
Enghum dhegham koosudhu
My body shivers with goosebumps everywhere.
Chinna penn pennalla vanna poondhottam
This young girl is not just a girl, but a colorful flower garden.
: Kottattum maelam dhaan andru kaadhal thaerottam
Let the drums roll, for that day shall be our grand procession of love.
Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu
The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems.
Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu
The cool breeze is blowing softly.
Sila neram silu silu silu ena siru viral pada pada thudikkudhu
At times, a tiny finger touches with a cool sensation, making the heart flutter.
Enghum dhegham koosudhu
My body shivers with goosebumps everywhere.
Oru kaadhal kadidham vizhi podum
Eyes will write a love letter.
Unnai kaanum sabalam vara koodum
The temptation to see you might arise.
Nee paarkkum paarvaighal poovaaghum..
The glances you give become flowers..
Nejukkul thaikkindra mullaaghum..
And thorns that pierce inside the heart..
Kannae en kan patta kaayam kai vaikka thaanaaga aarum
My dear, the wound from my longing gaze will heal automatically when touched by your hand.
Munnaalum pinnaalum thallaadum
Swaying back and forth.
Sem maeni en maeni un thozhil aadum naal
The day when my fair body rests on your shoulder.
Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu
The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems.
Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu
The cool breeze is blowing softly.
Sila neram silu silu silu ena siru viral pada pada thudikkudhu
At times, a tiny finger touches with a cool sensation, making the heart flutter.
Enghum dhegham koosudhu
My body shivers with goosebumps everywhere.
Chinna penn pennalla vanna poondhottam
This young girl is not just a girl, but a colorful flower garden.
Kottattum maelam dhaan andru kaadhal thaerottam
Let the drums roll, for that day shall be our grand procession of love.
Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu
The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems.
Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu
The cool breeze is blowing softly.
Laala laaala laaalaa..Male :Hmmmmmm
Laala laaala laaalaa.. Male: Hmmmmmm
Laaala laaaala laaaala..laaalaa..Male :Heyyyyy…
Laaala laaaala laaaala..laaalaa.. Male: Heyyyyy…
La la la la laala la…. la lala laala…
La la la la laala la…. la lala laala…
Unnai kaanaadhurughum nodi neram
The momentary second when I melt without seeing you.
Pala maadham varudam ena maarum
Feels like turning into many months and years.
Neengaadha reengaaram naan dhaanae
Am I not that unforgettable humming sound?
Nenjodu nenjaaga nindraenae
I stood close, heart-to-heart.
: Raagangal thaalangaloodu
With melodies and rhythms.
Raaja un per sollum paaru
Look, even the King calls your name.
Sindhaamal nindraadum sendhaenae
Pure red honey swaying without spilling over.
Sangeedham undaagum nee pesum pechil dhaan
Music is created in the very words you speak.
Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu
The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems.
Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu
The cool breeze is blowing softly.
Sila neram silu silu silu ena siru viral pada pada thudikkudhu
At times, a tiny finger touches with a cool sensation, making the heart flutter.
Enghum dhegham koosudhu
My body shivers with goosebumps everywhere.
Chinna penn pennalla vanna poondhottam
This young girl is not just a girl, but a colorful flower garden.
Female :Kottattum maelam dhaan andru kaadhal thaerottam
Female: Let the drums roll, for that day shall be our grand procession of love.
Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu
The sound of bangles tinkling 'kala-kala' reads poems.
Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu
The cool breeze is blowing softly.
Sila neram silu silu silu ena siru viral pada pada thudikkudhu
At times, a tiny finger touches with a cool sensation, making the heart flutter.
Enghum dhegham koosudhu…
My body shivers with goosebumps everywhere…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Valaiyosai' is a timeless Tamil romantic song from the 1988 movie Sathya. The song poetically captures the deep affection, sensory delight, and anticipation shared between two lovers. Vaali's lyrics weave images of tinkling bangles sounding like poetry, cool gentle breezes, and tender touches that trigger goosebumps, painting a vivid portrait of romance and yearning. The lovers express how even a single moment apart feels like years, while every word spoken by the beloved feels like enchanting music.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia (Erattai Kilavi)
“Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu”
The phrase 'kala kala' mimics the rhythmic clinking sound of glass bangles, poetically equated to reciting poetry.
Alliteration & Repetition
“Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu”
The repetition of 'kulu kulu' highlights the soothing, refreshing sensation of the cool wind.
Metaphor
“Chinna penn pennalla vanna poondhottam”
The heroine is poetically described not merely as a girl, but as a vibrant, blooming flower garden.
Juxtaposition / Paradox
“Nee paarkkum paarvaighal poovaaghum.. Nejukkul thaikkindra mullaaghum..”
The gaze of the beloved is contrasted as both soft flowers that delight and sharp thorns that pierce the heart.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Valaiyosai' is celebrated as one of Maestro Ilaiyaraaja's finest romantic compositions. Sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam alongside legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar, it remains one of the very few iconic Tamil tracks recorded by Lata Mangeshkar.
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