P. Susheela and A. M. Raja perform ‘Velli Meenum’ in the Tamil album ‘Orey Vazhi.’ Lyricist Kannadasan and composer R. Govarthanam create a dreamlike romantic exchange. Their voices blend over a gentle orchestral arrangement.
Velli Meenum
A. M. Raja | P. Susheela • From “Orey Vazhi”
Velli Meenum Lyrics Translation (from “Orey Vazhi”)
The singers compare each other to a leaping silver fish and a speaking painting. Mutual wonder defines their dialogue. Kannadasan’s words frame admiration as elemental forces merging.
Velli Meenum Thulli Aadudhae En NaerilA silver fish leaps and dances right in front of me.
Vizhi Irandum Vannam PaaduthuMy eyes are singing a colorful melody.
Velli Meenum Thulli Aadudhae En NaerilA silver fish leaps and dances right in front of me.
Vizhi Irandum Vannam PaaduthuMy eyes are singing a colorful melody.
Thellamudhin Vadivamaanadhu En NaerilA figure shaped from clear nectar stands before me.
Sithiram Pol Kavidhai PesudhuLike a painting come to life, she speaks poetry.
Thellamudhin Vadivamaanadhu En NaerilA figure shaped from clear nectar stands before me.
Sithiram Pol Kavidhai PesudhuLike a painting come to life, she speaks poetry.
Punnagaiyin SaarathilaeIn the very essence of that smile,
Porul Vilangum Nerathilaeat the moment its meaning becomes clear,
Punnagaiyin SaarathilaeIn the very essence of that smile,
Porul Vilangum Nerathilaeat the moment its meaning becomes clear,
Ennangalil Mayakkam Thondruthaean intoxicating spell rises in my thoughts.
En Nenjam Ilayamagal Uravai NaadudhaeMy heart seeks a bond with this young woman.
Velli Meenum Thulli Aadudhae En NaerilA silver fish leaps and dances right in front of me.
Vizhi Irandum Vannam PaaduthuMy eyes are singing a colorful melody.
Kan Imaikkum NerathilaeIn the split second of a blink,
Kaikattum Thoorathilaeat a distance just within reach,
Kan Imaikkum NerathilaeIn the split second of a blink,
Kaikattum Thoorathilaeat a distance just within reach,
Odi Varum Paavaithaan Idhushe is the maiden who comes running to me.
Ondraaga Uravu Kolla Thamadham YedhuWhy is there any delay for us to unite as one?
Velli Meenum Thulli Aadudhae En NaerilA silver fish leaps and dances right in front of me.
Sithiram Pol Kavidhai PesudhuLike a painting come to life, she speaks poetry.
Vaanam Pola Nee IrundhaaiYou existed like the vast sky,
Vaiyam Pola Naan Irundhenwhile I existed like the earth.
Vaanam Pola Nee IrundhaaiYou existed like the vast sky,
Vaiyam Pola Naan Irundhenwhile I existed like the earth.
Mannil Vilundha MazhaithuliLike a raindrop falling onto the soil,
Polae Namm Vaazhkkaiour lives have merged together.
Kann Kalanthathu KaadhalinaalaeOur eyes locked together purely because of love.
Velli Meenum Music Video
Kannadasan’s ‘Velli Meenum’ lyrics translation shows how lovers mirror each other’s joy. Tamil romantic duets often celebrate shared admiration. The song remains popular for its vivid imagery.