S.P. Balasubrahmanyam sings Or Poomalai Adhil with gentle warmth. Composer Ilayaraja and lyricist Vaali shaped this track for Iniya Uravu Poothathu. The arrangement creates a soft, intimate mood. This song balances classic romance with a light, airy feel.
Released: September 15, 2021
Or Poomalai Adhil
S.P. Balasubrahmanyam • From “Iniya Uravu Poothathu”
Vaali uses the ‘Poomalai’ metaphor to describe the beloved as a cherished ornament. The singer notes that the sky and earth seem enchanted by their presence. A key turn describes the lover’s touch as sweet as sugar and milk. The body comes to unite, filling the heart with new desire.
Orr Poomalai Adhil Then IvvelaiA flower garland, filled with honey at this hour,
Mannan Marbil Thavazhnthidum Pothuwhen it rests against the king’s chest,
Ennai Nane Ninaippathu Yedhuhow can I even think of myself?
Intha Vanam Bhoomi Yavum Mayangidawhile the sky and earth are both enchanted.
Orr Poomalai Adhil Then IvvelaiA flower garland, filled with honey at this hour.
Vizhiyil Oru Kavithai NadagamA poetic play unfolds within the eyes,
Varaiyum Intha Azhagu Moganamdrawing in this beautiful charm.
Ninaivil Intha Thalaivan NyapagamMemories of my ‘hero’ fill my mind,
Nilavugindra Paruvam Valipamas this season of youth is ever-present.
Pani VizhumThe mist falls,
Iravugalthrough the nights,
Palapalawith many, many
Kanavugaldifferent dreams.
Thotta Idam Yavum Sarkkaraiyum PalumEverywhere you touch feels like sugar and milk,
Kondu Varum Thegam Ennai Vanthu Koodumthe body you bring comes to unite with me.
Thotta Idam Yavum Sarkkaraiyum PalumEverywhere you touch feels like sugar and milk,
Kondu Varum Thegam Ennai Vanthu Koodumthe body you bring comes to unite with me.
Ini Adhi Antham EngumFrom now on, from beginning to end,
Pudhu Asai Vellam Payum Uravithuthis bond is a flood of new desires.
Orr Poomalai Adhil Then IvvelaiA flower garland, filled with honey at this hour.
Malaiyil Vizhum Aruvi PolaveJust like a waterfall cascading down the mountain,
Manathil Ezhum Kadhaigal Kodiyemillions of stories are rising in my heart.
Unakkum Varum Unarchi PolaveJust like the feelings that come to you,
Enakkum Varum Iniya Thozhiyethey come to me too, my sweet friend.
The song resolves in a feeling of shared intoxication and deep connection. Or Poomalai Adhil lyrics meaning centers on losing oneself in a new romance. This analysis clarifies the Or Poomalai Adhil lyrics translation. It shows how Vaali’s words create a world that fades around the lovers.
