Oru Kaalathile Ennai Cover Art

Oru Kaalathile Ennai Lyrics

From the movie Vaa Kanna Vaa

Oru Kaalathile Ennai Song Lyrics is the track from Vaa Kanna Vaa Tamil Film – 1982, Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, Major Sundarrajan, Jai Ganesh, Nagesh, Y. G. Mahendran, V. K. Ramasamy, Vadivukarasi. This song was sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன். The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Lyrics works penned by Vaali.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

MS
Music DirectorM. S. Viswanathan
V
LyricistVaali

Singers

டஎ
Singerடி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்

Oru kaalaththilae ennai kattippoda Oru rajjiyam irunthathu
Oru kaalaththilae ennai kattippoda Oru rajjiyam irunthathu
Anbu rajjiyam irunthathu

Antha rajjiyaththai aanada rajavin pinnaal
Poojjiyam irunthathu oru poojjiyam irunthathu
Antha rajjiyaththai aanada rajavin pinnaal
Poojjiyam irunthathu oru poojjiyam irunthathu

Ada naalu sevuththula pinju karangal Kodu kizhichchathaiyyaa
Ada naalu sevuththula pinju karangal Kodu kizhichchathaiyyaa
Antha kodu kizhichchavan kooda irukkaiyil Veedu sirichchathaiyyaa
Intha veedu sirichchathaiyyaa

Nalla puththi irunthathu sakthi irunthathu Pillai irukkaiyilae
Ippa piththu pidichchathu raththam kodhichchathu Thannanthanimaiyilae indru
Thannanthanimaiyilae

Oru kaalaththilae ennai kattippoda Oru rajjiyam irunthathu
Anbu rajjiyam irunthathu

Avan kalla sirippilae ennai Mayakkiya kanna paramaaththmaa
Avan kalla sirippilae ennai Mayakkiya kanna paramaaththmaa
Avan potta vilanginil maatti thavikkira Chinnanchiru aathmaa chinnanchiru aathmaa

Avan pesu mazhalaigal
Oodhum kuzhalena kaadhil inichchathaiyyaa
Intha meesai kizhavanin aasai kuzhanthaiyai
Kaalam pirichchathaiyyaa kalikaalam pirichchathaiyyaa

Oru kaalaththilae Oru kaalaththilae ennai kattippoda
Oru rajjiyam irunthathu Anbu rajjiyam irunthathu

Intha paattan padugira paattai ninaichchaa Paasam puriyalaiyaa
Intha paattan padugira paattai ninaichchaa Paasam puriyalaiyaa
Adhu paatti manasaiyum paatti eduppathu Paarththaa theriyalaiyaa
Paarththaa theriyalaiyaa

Ada ooraar kuzhanthaiyai Rendu kizhangalum ooty valarththathaiyyaa
Ippa oottai padakena paasa suzhalilae Maatti muzhikkuthaiyaa
Paavam maatti muzhikkuthaiyaa

Oru kaalaththilae Oru kaalaththilae ennai kattippoda
Oru rajjiyam irunthathu Anbu rajjiyam irunthathu

Antha rajjiyaththai aanada rajavin pinnaal
Poojjiyam irunthathu oru poojjiyam irunthathu

Song Meaning & Analysis

The song "Oru Kaalathile Ennai" is a deeply emotional and melancholic lament from the perspective of an elderly man, likely a grandfather, expressing profound sorrow and longing for a lost child, presumably his grandson. He reminisces about a past filled with immense joy and love, where the child's presence created a "kingdom of love" that bound him completely. The innocent actions of the child, like drawing lines on the walls, brought laughter and life to their home, and his babbling words were sweeter to the grandfather's ears than a flute's melody. The song vividly portrays a time when the grandfather felt complete, possessing good sense and strength, all thanks to the child's vibrant presence.

However, the song sharply contrasts this blissful past with a desolate and painful present. The child is no longer there, leaving the grandfather in a state of utter loneliness, madness, and boiling blood. He feels caught in the "shackles" of his immense love for the child, now suffering from their separation, which he attributes to the cruel passage of time or the 'Kali Yuga'. The lyrics also highlight the shared grief of both grandparents, who lovingly raised "another's child" (implying a grandchild or adopted child who is now gone). They are depicted as being like a "leaky boat" caught in a "whirlpool of affection," struggling desperately to cope with the profound void left by the child, emphasizing the devastating impact of loss on their lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Oru Kaalathile Ennai?

Oru Kaalathile Ennai is sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்.

Which movie is Oru Kaalathile Ennai from?

The song Oru Kaalathile Ennai is featured in the movie Vaa Kanna Vaa.

Who wrote the lyrics for Oru Kaalathile Ennai?

The lyrics for Oru Kaalathile Ennai were written by Vaali with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan.

Is English translation available for Oru Kaalathile Ennai lyrics?

Yes! Oru Kaalathile Ennai lyrics from Vaa Kanna Vaa include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Oru Kaalathile Ennai lyrics?

The song "Oru Kaalathile Ennai" is a deeply emotional and melancholic lament from the perspective of an elderly man, likely a grandfather, expressing profound sorrow and longing for a lost child, presumably his grandson. He reminisces about a past filled with immense joy and love, where the child's presence created a "kingdom of love" that bound him completely. The innocent actions of the child, like drawing lines on the walls, brought laughter and life to their home, and his babbling words were sweeter to the grandfather's ears than a flute's melody. The song vividly portrays a time when the grandfather felt complete, possessing good sense and strength, all thanks to the child's vibrant presence. However, the song sharply contrasts this blissful past with a desolate and painful present. The child is no longer there, leaving the grandfather in a state of utter loneliness, madness, and boiling blood. He feels caught in the "shackles" of his immense love for the child, now suffering from their separation, which he attributes to the cruel passage of time or the 'Kali Yuga'. The lyrics also highlight the shared grief of both grandparents, who lovingly raised "another's child" (implying a grandchild or adopted child who is now gone). They are depicted as being like a "leaky boat" caught in a "whirlpool of affection," struggling desperately to cope with the profound void left by the child, emphasizing the devastating impact of loss on their lives.

Music Video

Oru Kaalathile Ennai official music video

Song Details

Song NameOru Kaalathile Ennai
Singersடி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்
LyricistVaali
LanguageTamil

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