Oru Poiyavadhu Cover Art

Oru Poiyavadhu Lyrics

From the movie Jodi

Oru Poiyavadhu Song Lyrics is the track from Jodi Tamil Film – 1999, Starring Prashanth, Simran, Ramesh Aravind, Nassar, Vijayakumar, Isha Koppikar, Janagaraj, Ambika, Lavanya, Ramesh Khanna. This song was sung by Prashanth, Simran. The music was composed by A.R. Rahman. Lyrics works penned by Vairamuthu.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

AR
Music DirectorA.R. Rahman
V
LyricistVairamuthu

Singers

P
SingerPrashanth
S
SingerSimran

Star Cast

{ Oru poiyavathu sol kannae Un kaadhal naandhaan endru
Antha sollil uyir vaazhven } (3)

Pookalil unnal satham Adi mounathil unnal yutham
Ithai thaanguma en nenjam … mmm Ithai thaanguma en nenjam

Unmaiyum poimayum pakam pakam thaan Romba pakam pakam thaan
Paarthaal rendum ondru thaan

Paalukum kallukum vannam ondru thaan Paarkum kangal ondru thaan
Undaal rendum veru thaan

Oru poiyavathu sol kannae Un kaadhal naandhaan endru
Antha sollil uyir vaazhven

Iravinai thiratiiiii ooo ooh aa aah Iravinai thirati
{ Kanmaniyin kuzhal seithaaro } (2) Nilavin oli thirati kangal seithaaro … oooh

Vinmeen vinmeen kondu Viralil nagam samaithu
Minnalin keechugal kondu Kairegai seithaano … ooo

Vaadai kaatru pattu Vayathuku vantha pookal
Kondu thangam thangam poosi Thol seithaano aanaal pennae
Ullam kallil seithu vaithaano Kaadhal kannae
Ullam kallil seithu vaithaano

Oru poiyavathu sol kannae Un kaadhal naandhaan endru
Antha sollil uyir vaazhven { Antha oru oru oru oru sollil } (2)
Naan uyir vaazhven uyir vaazhven { Antha oru sol antha oru sol } (2)
Sollil antha sollil { Uyir vaazhven } (3)

Song Meaning & Analysis

This song is a poignant plea from a man deeply in love, bordering on desperation. He implores his beloved to utter just one lie – that she loves him – promising to sustain his very existence on that single, hopeful word. The lyrics beautifully contrast truth and falsehood, suggesting that sometimes a comforting lie can be as vital as the truth, especially when one's heart is on the line. He expresses the profound impact she has on his world, where even flowers seem to hum and silence feels like a battle, highlighting his emotional turmoil.

The second part of the song shifts to an elaborate poetic description of the woman's beauty, comparing her features to elements of nature: her hair to gathered night, her eyes to moonlight, her nails to stars, and her palm lines to lightning. This adoration culminates in a heartbreaking question: despite such divine creation, why was her heart made of stone? This rhetorical question underscores his pain and the unrequited nature of his love, reinforcing his initial desperate plea for even a false declaration of affection to keep his hope alive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Oru Poiyavadhu?

Oru Poiyavadhu is sung by Prashanth, Simran.

Which movie is Oru Poiyavadhu from?

The song Oru Poiyavadhu is featured in the movie Jodi.

Who wrote the lyrics for Oru Poiyavadhu?

The lyrics for Oru Poiyavadhu were written by Vairamuthu with music composed by A.R. Rahman.

Is English translation available for Oru Poiyavadhu lyrics?

Yes! Oru Poiyavadhu lyrics from Jodi include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Oru Poiyavadhu lyrics?

This song is a poignant plea from a man deeply in love, bordering on desperation. He implores his beloved to utter just one lie – that she loves him – promising to sustain his very existence on that single, hopeful word. The lyrics beautifully contrast truth and falsehood, suggesting that sometimes a comforting lie can be as vital as the truth, especially when one's heart is on the line. He expresses the profound impact she has on his world, where even flowers seem to hum and silence feels like a battle, highlighting his emotional turmoil. The second part of the song shifts to an elaborate poetic description of the woman's beauty, comparing her features to elements of nature: her hair to gathered night, her eyes to moonlight, her nails to stars, and her palm lines to lightning. This adoration culminates in a heartbreaking question: despite such divine creation, why was her heart made of stone? This rhetorical question underscores his pain and the unrequited nature of his love, reinforcing his initial desperate plea for even a false declaration of affection to keep his hope alive.

Song Details

Song NameOru Poiyavadhu
MovieJodi
SingersPrashanth, Simran
LyricistVairamuthu
LanguageTamil

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