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Lyrics & meaning

Velli Mani Osaiyile

From Iru Malargal · 1967

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Iru Malargal
Movie release year
1967
Lyrics added on
16 May 2017

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
{ Velli mani
Osaiyilae ullamenum
Koyililae } (2)
{ Vallal
Varum velaiyilae } (2)
Vaazhvu varum poomagalae
Velli mani
Osaiyilae ullamenum
Koyililae koyililae..
{ Pirandhuvandhen
Nooru murai mannavan
Kai serumvarai } (2)
{ Thavamirundhen
Kodi murai } (2)
Dhevan mugam kaanumvarai
Velli mani
Osaiyilae ullamenum
Koyililae koyililae..
{ Manivilakai
Naaniruka maaligaiyaai
Thaaniruka } (2)
{ Manadhu
Vaithaan serndhiruka } (2)
Karunai vaithan kaikoduka
Velli mani
Osaiyilae ullamenum
Koyililae
Vallal
Varum velaiyilae
Vaazhvu varum poomagalae
Velli mani
Osaiyilae ullamenum
Koyililae koyililae..
{ To the sound of silver bells,
in the temple
of the heart, } (2)
{ when the generous one
arrives, } (2)
a new life will blossom, O daughter of the earth!
To the sound of silver bells,
in the temple
of the heart, in this temple...
{ I was born
a hundred times, until
I joined my king's hand. } (2)
{ I prayed earnestly
ten million times, } (2)
until I could see my lord's face.
To the sound of silver bells,
in the temple
of the heart, in this temple...
{ While I remain as a bright lamp,
and he stands
as the grand mansion, } (2)
{ he made up his mind
to be united, } (2)
and showed his grace by holding my hand.
To the sound of silver bells,
in the temple
of the heart,
when the generous one
arrives,
a new life will blossom, O daughter of the earth!
To the sound of silver bells,
in the temple
of the heart, in this temple...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song expresses the deep devotion, joy, and spiritual sanctification of love. The singer compares her heart to a temple where silver bells ring, heralding the arrival of her beloved king or patron. His presence brings completeness and life to her existence, turning her humble devotion into a grand celebration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagamy (Metaphor)

“Osaiyilae ullamenum Koyililae”

Comparing the human heart directly to a temple ('ullamenum koyililae').

Uvamai (Simile / Imagery)

“Manivilakai Naaniruka maaligaiyaai Thaaniruka”

Comparing the heroine to a jewel lamp ('manivilakai') and the hero to a grand palace ('maaligaiyaai').

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

“Pirandhuvandhen / Thavamirundhen”

The second consonant sound 'r' rhymes between 'Pirandhuvandhen' and 'Thavamirundhen'.

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Trivia

'Velli Mani Osaiyilae' is a celebrated song from the iconic 1967 Tamil film 'Iru Malargal', directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics written by Vaali, and this track was sung by P. Susheela.

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