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Valai Osai

From Sathya · 1988

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Lata Mangeshkar
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Sathya
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
28 Jan 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu
Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu
Female :Sila neram silu silu silu ena siru viral pada pada thudikkudhu
Enghum dhegham koosudhu
Chinna penn pennalla vanna poondhottam
: Kottattum maelam dhaan andru kaadhal thaerottam
Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu
Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu
Sila neram silu silu silu ena siru viral pada pada thudikkudhu
Enghum dhegham koosudhu
Oru kaadhal kadidham vizhi podum
Unnai kaanum sabalam vara koodum
Nee paarkkum paarvaighal poovaaghum..
Nejukkul thaikkindra mullaaghum..
Kannae en kan patta kaayam kai vaikka thaanaaga aarum
Munnaalum pinnaalum thallaadum
Sem maeni en maeni un thozhil aadum naal
Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu
Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu
Sila neram silu silu silu ena siru viral pada pada thudikkudhu
Enghum dhegham koosudhu
Chinna penn pennalla vanna poondhottam
Kottattum maelam dhaan andru kaadhal thaerottam
Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu
Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu
Laala laaala laaalaa..Male :Hmmmmmm
Laaala laaaala laaaala..laaalaa..Male :Heyyyyy…
La la la la laala la…. la lala laala…
Unnai kaanaadhurughum nodi neram
Pala maadham varudam ena maarum
Neengaadha reengaaram naan dhaanae
Nenjodu nenjaaga nindraenae
: Raagangal thaalangaloodu
Raaja un per sollum paaru
Sindhaamal nindraadum sendhaenae
Sangeedham undaagum nee pesum pechil dhaan
Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu
Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu
Sila neram silu silu silu ena siru viral pada pada thudikkudhu
Enghum dhegham koosudhu
Chinna penn pennalla vanna poondhottam
Female :Kottattum maelam dhaan andru kaadhal thaerottam
Valaiyosai kala kala kalavena kavidhaigal padikkudhu
Kulu kulu thendral kaatrum veesudhu
Sila neram silu silu silu ena siru viral pada pada thudikkudhu
Enghum dhegham koosudhu…
The sound of jingling bangles recites poetry
A cool breeze gently blows
At times, with a cool chill, my little fingers flutter and tremble
A sweet shiver runs through my whole body
This young girl is not just a girl, she is a colorful flower garden
Let the wedding drums beat—that day will be our love's grand procession
The sound of jingling bangles recites poetry
A cool breeze gently blows
At times, with a cool chill, my little fingers flutter and tremble
A sweet shiver runs through my whole body
Your eyes write a love letter
A restless longing to see you begins to grow
The glances you cast turn into flowers...
And also thorns that prick the heart...
Darling, the wound made by my gaze will heal when my hand touches you
Swaying back and forth
The day my glowing body rests and sways on your shoulder...
The sound of jingling bangles recites poetry
A cool breeze gently blows
At times, with a cool chill, my little fingers flutter and tremble
A sweet shiver runs through my whole body
This young girl is not just a girl, she is a colorful flower garden
Let the wedding drums beat—that day will be our love's grand procession
The sound of jingling bangles recites poetry
A cool breeze gently blows
La la la la la la... Mmm...
La la la la la la... la la... Hey...
La la la la lala la... la lala lala...
A single moment spent aching without seeing you
Feels as long as months and years
Am I not your unending sweet humming?
I have held you close, heart to heart
Along with tunes and rhythms
Listen, they sing out your name, my king
My pure sweet honey, dancing gently without spilling
Music is born only when you speak
The sound of jingling bangles recites poetry
A cool breeze gently blows
At times, with a cool chill, my little fingers flutter and tremble
A sweet shiver runs through my whole body
This young girl is not just a girl, she is a colorful flower garden
Let the wedding drums beat—that day will be our love's grand procession
The sound of jingling bangles recites poetry
A cool breeze gently blows
At times, with a cool chill, my little fingers flutter and tremble
A sweet shiver runs through my whole body...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'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.

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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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