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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
Details
Iru Malargal1967

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
{ Velli maniIn the sound of silver bells
Osaiyilae ullamenumIn the temple called the heart
Koyililae } (2)In the temple
Female
{ VallalThe patron
Varum velaiyilae } (2)At the moment he arrives
Vaazhvu varum poomagalaeProsperity arrives, O flower-like maiden!
Female
Velli maniIn the sound of silver bells
Osaiyilae ullamenumIn the temple called the heart
Koyililae koyililae..In the temple, in the temple..
Female
{ PirandhuvandhenI was born
Nooru murai mannavanA hundred times, until
Kai serumvarai } (2)I join my king's hands
Female
{ ThavamirundhenI performed deep penance
Kodi murai } (2)A ten million times
Dhevan mugam kaanumvaraiUntil I see the divine face of God
Female
Velli maniIn the sound of silver bells
Osaiyilae ullamenumIn the temple called the heart
Koyililae koyililae..In the temple, in the temple..
Female
{ ManivilakaiAs an auspicious jewel lamp
Naaniruka maaligaiyaaiWhile I remain, like a grand palace
Thaaniruka } (2)He remains
Female
{ ManadhuHis heart
Vaithaan serndhiruka } (2)Wished for us to be united
Karunai vaithan kaikodukaHe showed mercy to hold my hands
Female
Velli maniIn the sound of silver bells
Osaiyilae ullamenumIn the temple called the heart
KoyililaeIn the temple
Female
VallalThe patron
Varum velaiyilaeAt the moment he arrives
Vaazhvu varum poomagalaeProsperity arrives, O flower-like maiden!
Female
Velli maniIn the sound of silver bells
Osaiyilae ullamenumIn the temple called the heart
Koyililae koyililae..In the temple, in the temple..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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