Ilaiyaraaja composes the vibrant track ‘Oorellam,’ with Malaysia Vasudevan lending his voice to its energetic spirit. Gangai Amaran pens the lyrics, weaving a tale of celebration and triumph. The song comes from the album ‘Ennai Vittu Pogaathe,’ blending traditional Tamil folk with Ilaiyaraaja’s signature orchestration.
Released: January 29, 2025
Oorellam
Ilaiyaraaja | Malaysia Vasudevan • From “Ennai Vittu Pogaathe”
Oorellam Lyrics Translation Ilaiyaraaja | Malaysia Vasudevan | Ennai Vittu Pogaathe
Malaysia Vasudevan sings about a moment of victory, with lines like ‘The day I’ve been waiting for has finally arrived.’ The lyrics describe garlands, clapping hands, and the ‘kummi’ dance, painting a vivid picture of communal joy. The songwriter uses metaphors of seeds, fruits, and gold to symbolize success and destiny.
Oorellam ThirunaluThe whole town is celebrating.
Nan Ketta Nalu VandhuruchuThe day I’ve been waiting for has finally arrived.
Perellam Perum PeruMy name is earning great renown.
Nan Vanga Neram VandhuruchuAnd the time for me to claim it has come.
Ellorum Koodi Mala KattungadiEveryone, come together and string the garlands.
Joraga Padi Kummi KottungadiSing with joy and clap your hands for the ‘kummi’ dance.
Ellorum Koodi Mala KattungadiEveryone, come together and string the garlands.
Joraga Padi Kummi KottungadiSing with joy and clap your hands for the ‘kummi’ dance.
Oorellam ThirunaluThe whole town is celebrating.
Nan Ketta Nalu VandhuruchuThe day I’ve been waiting for has finally arrived.
Perellam Perum PeruMy name is earning great renown.
Nan Vanga Neram VandhuruchuAnd the time for me to claim it has come.
Vedhaiya VedhachachuThe seed has been sown.
Oramum PottachuThe fertilizer has been applied.
Palanum Vandhachu ThannalaAnd the fruit has appeared all on its own.
Kezhakkum VeluthachuThe sun has dawned in the east.
Ketten KedachadhuI’ve gotten what I asked for.
Vetri Ennoda Kai MeleVictory is right here in my hands.
Enakku Tholula Podanum MalaA garland must be placed on my shoulders.
Kanakkil Yerudhu Labamum KoodaAnd the profits are piling up.
Enakku Tholula Podanum MalaA garland must be placed on my shoulders.
Kanakkil Yerudhu Labamum KoodaAnd the profits are piling up.
Neram Idhu Koodi VandhadhuThis perfect moment has arrived.
Mala Mariyadha ThandhadhuIt’s brought garlands and respect.
Thottadhu ThottadhuEverything I touched.
Ponnena PonnenaHas turned to gold, pure gold.
Marura Jadhagam ThanThat’s how my destiny is changing.
Oorellam ThirunaluThe whole town is celebrating now.
Nan Ketta Nalu VandhuruchuThe day I’ve longed for is finally here.
Perellam Perum PeruMy name is destined for great things.
Nan Vanga Neram VandhuruchuAnd my time to claim that honor has come.
Ellorum Koodi Mala KattungadiEveryone, come together and string the garlands.
Joraga Padi Kummi KottungadiSing with joy and clap your hands for the ‘kummi’ dance.
Oorellam ThirunaluThe whole town is in celebration.
Nan Ketta Nalu VandhuruchuThe day I’ve waited for has finally arrived.
Perellam Perum PeruMy name is earning great renown.
Nan Vanga Neram VandhuruchuAnd my time to claim it is finally here.
Yaru Veettu Kala Inga Uri VittuWhose bull has broken free from its home.
Pakkudhu Pakkudhu Pakkudhu PakkudhuAnd is staring, just staring and watching?
Pera Kelu Oora Kelu Yara KettuGo ask for a name, ask for a village, did it ask for permission?
Nikkudhu Sokkudhu Sokkudhu SokkudhuIt just stands there, completely captivated.
Yaru Veettu KalaiyinnaIf it’s someone’s bull.
Onakkenna Onakkenna Onakkenna OnakkennaWhat’s it to you, what’s it to you?
Pera Kettu Oora KettuYou can ask for my name, ask for my village.
Enna Panna Pore IngeBut what are you going to do about it here?
Enna Panna Pore IngeWhat exactly are you going to do about it right here?
Sariyum MundhanaMy slipping ‘mundhanai’ showers sweet honey.
Pozhiyum SenthenaMy ‘mundhanai’, the end of my ‘saree’, is like dripping honey.
Pruvam Podi Pottu IzhuthachuAnd my eyebrow’s glance has already pulled you in.
Paruvam SirichachuMy youth has smiled upon you.
Pasiyum MarandhachuI’ve even forgotten what it feels like to be hungry.
Dhenamum Ona Thane NenachachuBecause I’ve been thinking of you every single day.
Nazhuvum Selaiya Podanum MelaYou must cover me with this slipping ‘saree’.
Thazhuvi Seranum Kekkura AlaAnd the one who asks must pull me into an embrace.
Nazhuvum SelaiyaThis slipping ‘saree’.
Podanum MelaMust be draped over me.
Thazhuvi CheranumYou must pull me close.
Kekkura AlaYou’re the one I’m asking for.
Poo Madhiri Ponnu VandhadhuA flower-like girl arrived.
Mela Pala Kannu PattadhuAnd many eyes fell upon her.
Vettudhu VettudhuTheir glances are sharp, so sharp.
Kottudhu KottudhuTheir attention pours down.
Thattudhu ThalangaleAnd it sets my heart to a new rhythm.
Oorellam ThirunaluThe whole town is celebrating.
Nan Ketta Nalu VandhuruchuThe day I’ve been waiting for has finally arrived.
Perellam Perum PeruMy name is earning great renown.
Nan Vanga Neram VandhuruchuAnd the time for me to claim it has come.
Ellorum Koodi Mala KattungadiEveryone, come together and string the garlands.
Joraga Padi Kummi KottungadiSing with joy and clap your hands for the ‘kummi’ dance.
Ellorum Koodi Mala KattungadiEveryone, come together now and string the garlands.
Joraga Padi Kummi KottungadiSing out with joy and clap your hands for the ‘kummi’ dance!
Oorellam ThirunaluThe whole town is in celebration.
Nan Ketta Nalu VandhuruchuThe day I’ve been waiting for has finally arrived.
Perellam Perum PeruMy name is earning great renown.
Nan Vanga Neram VandhuruchuAnd the time for me to claim it is finally here.
Oorellam Music Video
Looking for the ‘Oorellam’ lyrics translation? It captures the joy of a long-awaited triumph. The Tamil song from ‘Ennai Vittu Pogaathe’ is a celebration of destiny and communal festivity.