Jikki’s song “Oonjalil Oyyaara Ullaasam,” from the album Jaya Gopi, features lyrics by Kannadasan and music by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. It opens with an invitation to find simple happiness while swaying on a swing. The initial lines establish a peaceful and carefree atmosphere.
Oonjalil Oyyaara Ullaasam
Jikki • From “Jaya Gopi”
Jaya Gopi’s Oonjalil Oyyaara Ullaasam Lyrics Translation
The verses use images from nature to develop this feeling. A person is told to dance with the gentleness of an ‘Avaram’ flower. The lyrics later suggest roaming across the sky like flocks of white birds, expanding the scene’s scope.
Oonjalil OiyaraOn the swing, swaying with grace,
Ullasam KolvayeYou’ll find such simple joy.
Ananthamudan Adu AnbaiPlay on with happiness, my love.
Oonjalil NeeyeOn the swing, you
Jorai ThoongiduvayeWill drift so soundly off to sleep.
Oonjalil OiyaraOn the swing, swaying with grace,
Ullasam KolvayeYou’ll find such simple joy.
Ananthamudan Adu AnbaiPlay on with happiness, my love.
Oonjalil NeeyeOn the swing, you
Jorai ThoongiduvayeWill drift so soundly off to sleep.
Ivvelai KogilaAt this hour, the cuckoo
Ragangal PadutheSings its sweet melodies.
Avaram Poovai PolLike an ‘avaram’ flower,
Attam AduvaiYou will gently dance.
Ivvelai KogilaAt this very moment, the cuckoo
Ragangal PadutheSings its lovely tunes.
Avaram Poovai PolLike a delicate ‘avaram’ flower,
Attam AduvaiYou’ll sway in a dance.
Oonjalil OiyaraOn the swing, swaying with grace,
Ullasam KolvayeYou’ll find such simple joy.
Ananthamudan Adu AnbaiPlay on with happiness, my love.
Oonjalil NeeyeOn the swing, you
Jorai ThoongiduvayeWill drift so soundly off to sleep.
Azhaga Venn ParavaiLike flocks of beautiful white birds,
Koottangal PoleGathering all together,
Nadenganum IniWe will now roam across the lands
Thirivome VanagameetheUpon the open sky.
Attang KanalamWe can watch the dancing,
Anantham KollalamWe can be filled with joy.
Sangeethaththal AsaiyagaSwaying gently to the music,
Sernthu AdalamWe can dance as one.
Attang KanalamWe can see the dances,
Anantham KollalamAnd we can feel the bliss.
Sangeethaththal AsaiyagaMoving softly with the music,
Sernthu AdalamLet’s join in and dance.
Oonjalil OiyaraOn the swing, swaying with grace,
Ullasam KolvayeYou’ll find such simple joy.
Ananthamudan Adu AnbaiPlay on with happiness, my love.
Oonjalil NeeyeOn the swing, you
Jorai ThoongiduvayeWill drift so soundly off to sleep.
Nalthorum AnbinileEvery day, in love,
Panbudan VazhvomWe’ll live our lives with grace.
Aha Jodi PurakAh, like flocks of paired doves,
Koottangal PolWe will witness wonders.
Vinthaigal Kanbom
Nalthorum AnbinileEach day, surrounded by love,
Panbudan VazhvomWe will live with dignity.
Aha Jodi PurakOh, like flocks of loving doves,
Koottangal PolWe’ll behold new wonders.
Vinthaigal Kanbom
Odi AdalamWe can run and play,
Ullasam KollalamWe can be filled with delight.
Sangeethaththal Sernthu SernthuWith the music, side by side,
Jorai AdalamWe can dance with spirit.
Odi AdalamWe can run and play,
Ullasam KollalamAnd we can feel such joy.
Sangeethaththal Sernthu SernthuTo the music, all together,
Jorai AdalamLet’s dance with all our heart.
Oonjalil OiyaraOn the swing, swaying with grace,
Ullasam KolvayeYou’ll find such simple joy.
Ananthamudan Adu AnbaiPlay on with happiness, my love.
Oonjalil NeeyeOn the swing, you
Jorai ThoongiduvayeWill drift so soundly off to sleep.
Oonjalil Oyyaara Ullaasam Music Video
The song moves from a personal moment on a swing to a vision of shared freedom. It connects this joy to living a life of love and grace each day. This links the carefree feeling to a commitment to a virtuous life.