A. M. Raja and Jikki deliver ‘Oruvan Oruthi Thunai’ from the album ‘Veettukku Vandha Marumagal.’ Lyricist Kannadasan and composer Shankar Ganesh craft a festive mood celebrating marital union as public spectacle.
Oruvan Oruthi Thunai
A. M. Raja | Jikki • From “Veettukku Vandha Marumagal”
Oruvan Oruthi Thunai Lyrics Translation (from “Veettukku Vandha Marumagal”)
Kannadasan’s lyrics compare lovers’ embrace to a Tamil procession. The couple asks if their union won’t mesmerize the world, promising hundred-year bonds and recurring passion.
Oruvan Oruththi Thunai Saernthu VittaalWhen a man and a woman unite as partners,
Tamil Oorvalam PogaathoWon’t it turn into a grand Tamil procession?
Oruvan Oruththi Thunai Saernthu VittaalWhen a man and a woman unite as partners,
Tamil Oorvalam PogaathoWon’t it turn into a grand Tamil procession?
Ondrai Ondru Alli EduththaalWhen they scoop each other up in an embrace,
Ulagam Muzhuvathum MayangaathoWon’t the entire world be mesmerized by them?
Ondrai Ondru Alli EduththaalWhen they scoop each other up in an embrace,
Ulagam Muzhuvathum MayangaathoWon’t the entire world be mesmerized by them?
Oruvan Oruththi Thunai Saernthu VittaalWhen a man and a woman unite as partners,
Tamil Oorvalam PogaathoWon’t it turn into a grand Tamil procession?
Ponnoonjal Podum Kannoonjal MeedhuOn the golden swing that your eyes cast,
Neeyaadum AattamennaWhat is this playful dance you perform?
En Poojai Melangal Aasai RaagangalMy sacred drums and melodies of desire,
Paadum Paadalenna AaaWhat is the song they are singing?
Manthaara Megam Vanthaadum KoondhalYour hair, where dark clouds come to play,
Panthaada KetpathennaWhy does it ask to sport with me?
Poomaalai Polen Maarbil SoodaTo be worn on your chest like a flower garland,
Naan Pogum VegamennaWhy am I rushing with such speed?
Udal Maari Maari Aadi VizhunthuWith bodies swaying, shifting, and falling,
Varum Maayam Pola Kadhal VirunthuThe feast of love arrives like magic.
Oruvan Oruththi Thunai Saernthu VittaalWhen a man and a woman unite as partners,
Tamil Oorvalam PogaathoWon’t it turn into a grand Tamil procession?
Ondrai Ondru Alli EduththaalWhen they scoop each other up in an embrace,
Ulagam Muzhuvathum MayangaathoWon’t the entire world be mesmerized by them?
Oruvan Oruththi Thunai Saernthu VittaalWhen a man and a woman unite as partners,
Tamil Oorvalam PogaathoWon’t it turn into a grand Tamil procession?
Senthoora Vaayil Sinthaatha ThenaiThe unspilled honey in your crimson mouth,
Undaalum Bodhai TharumGives a high even if one just tastes it.
En Pookkal Naangaiyum Eekkal Pola NeeLike a bee drawn to my blooming flowers,
Paarkka Mbodhai VarumIt brings intoxication just to see you.
Thenpaangu Selai Kaipottu MoodumCovering me with a southern-style saree,
Ponmaeni Bodhai TharumMy golden body offers a heady thrill.
Nee Thedi Paarkkalaam Odi PaarkkalaamYou can search for it or run to find it,
En Maeni Paadhai TharumMy body will always lead the way.
Idhu Aandu Nooru Vaazhum UravuThis is a bond that will live for a hundred years,
Intha Aandu Thorum Kadhal IravuAnd every year will hold a night of love.
Oruvan Oruththi Thunai Saernthu VittaalWhen a man and a woman unite as partners,
Tamil Oorvalam PogaathoWon’t it turn into a grand Tamil procession?
Ondrai Ondru Alli EduththaalWhen they scoop each other up in an embrace,
Ulagam Muzhuvathum MayangaathoWon’t the entire world be mesmerized by them?
Oruvan Oruththi Thunai Saernthu VittaalWhen a man and a woman unite as partners,
Tamil Oorvalam PogaathoWon’t it turn into a grand Tamil procession?
Lallaa Lalala Laalllaa LaaLallaa Lalala Laalllaa Laa
Oruvan Oruthi Thunai Music Video
The Veettukku Vandha Marumagal track inspires Oruvan Oruthi Thunai lyrics translation requests with its vision of love as cultural performance.