- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singer
- Rita
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Oru Oorla
- Movie release year
- 2014
- Lyrics added on
- 21 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Oru Oorla' is a philosophical ode to the uniqueness of divine creation and human nature, penned by the eminent Tamil poet Mu. Metha. It draws parallels between nature and humanity, illustrating how flowers carry distinct fragrances gifted by God, just as each human mind possesses its own unique character, thoughts, and virtues. The lyrics reflect on the diversity of human emotions and personalities encountered daily, reminding us that every person's face and story present a new, continuously evolving learning experience.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anadiplosis (Yamakam / Linking repetition)
“Malaril veesum thendral”
The last word of one line becomes the starting word of the next line (malargal -> malaril, thendral -> thendralil), creating a seamless natural flow.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Naam padikkira mugangalil padikkalaam”
Comparing human faces and emotions to books that can be read ('padikkira mugangalil padikkalaam').
Reduplication (Adukkuthodar)
“Pala vidha vidhamaagiya manidhargal”
Repetition of words like 'vidha vidhamaagiya' and 'padikka padikka' to emphasize variety and continuous learning.
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Trivia
The lyrics were written by the acclaimed Tamil poet and songwriter Mu. Metha for the 2014 movie 'Oru Oorla'. Mu. Metha is a Sahitya Akademi Award winner known for his deeply philosophical lyrics and modern free-verse Tamil poetry (Pudhukavithai).
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