Shankar Mahadevan’s “Varaha Nadhikarai Oram” from the 1999 Tamil film “Sangamam” is a beautiful and evocative song that captures the feeling of longing and yearning for a loved one. Translated into simpler terms, the song narrates a story about a man deeply in love with a woman but unable to be with her.
The song starts with the guy lamenting seeing his girlfriend far away. He knows she’s gorgeous but can only see her shadow. Despite knowing it’s impossible, he wants to get close to her.
The chorus captures the man’s desire simply yet powerfully. He sings, “Kannil Varum Katchiyellam Kanmaniyae Uruthum,” meaning “The scenes the eyes see will hurt the pupil.” The man’s love for his partner is physically painful.
The song’s second stanza examines the man’s anguish. He feels crazy since he knows his love for the lady is futile. As he sings, “Oaoaoa Kaverikaraiyil Maramai Irundhal Verukku Yogamadi, En Kai Rendum Dhavani Anal Kadhal Pazhukkumadi,” the roots are fortunate. If I make both hands half-sari, love will flourish.” This sentence implies that the guy will sacrifice happiness to be with his lover.
SANGAMAM (1999) MOVIE | VARAHA NADHIKARAI ORAM SONG LYRICS ENGLISH MEANING
Kannil Varum Katchiyellam Kanmaniyae Uruthum Kanadha Un Uruvam Kannukkulla Inikkum Varaga Nadhikkarai Oram Ore Oru Parvai Parthen Purave Nillunu Sonnen Kanavai Odi Maranja
The scenes that the eyes see will hurt the pupil of the eye. Your figure, which is invisible, will be a treat to the eye. Towards the banks of the Varaha I just gave it a glance. I asked the dove to wait and got lost in dreams.
Kannil Varum Katchiyellam Kanmaniye Uruthum Kanadha Un Uruvam Kannukkulla Inikkum
The scenes that the eyes see will hurt the pupil of the eye. Your figure, which is invisible, will be a treat to the eye.
Kannu Dhakku Dhakku Dhakkungudhu Oaoaoa Ullam Dhikku Dhikku Dhikkungudhu Oaoaoa Nenju Jallu Jallu Jallungudhu Oaoaoa Sollu Sollu Sollu Sollungudhu
Eyes are saying, thakku, thakku, thakku. Inside, it is beating thikku thikku thikku. Heart is beating jallu jallu jallu. It is asking you to say…
Varaga Nadhikkarai Oram Ore Oru Parvai Parthen Purave Nillunu Sonnen Kanavai Odi Maranja Ah
Towards the banks of the Varaha I just gave it a glance. I asked the dove to wait and got lost in dreams.
Panjavarnakkili Nee Parandha Pinnalum Anju Varnam Nenjil Irukku Parandhuvandhu Mmmmm Virundhu Kodu Mmmmm
You are the parakeet even after you fly away. The five colors are in the heart. Come flying.. mmmmm.. give a feast.
Manasukkulla Chadugudu Chadugudu Mayakkuthukku Marundhonnu Kudu Kudu Oaoaoa Kaverikaraiyil Maramai Irundhal Verukku Yogamadi En Kai Rendum Dhavani Anal Kadhal Pazhukkumadi
Within the heart, there is fluttering. For fainting, give a medicine. on the banks of the Kaveri if it were a tree It is lucky for the roots. If both my hands become half-sari Love will bloom.
Kannu Dhakku Dhakku Dhakkungudhu Oaoaoa Ullam Dhikku Dhikku Dhikkungudhu Oaoaoa Nenju Jallu Jallu Jallungudhu Oaoaoa Sollu Sollu Sollu Sollungudhu
Eyes are saying, thakku, thakku, thakku. Inside, it is beating thikku thikku thikku. Heart is beating jallu jallu jallu. It is asking you to say…
Varaga Nadhikkarai Oram Ore Oru Parvai Parthen Purave Nillunu Sonnen Kanavai Odi Maranja Ah
Towards the banks of the Varaha I just gave it a glance. I asked the dove to wait and got lost in dreams.
Kannil Varum Katchiyellam Kanmaniye Uruthum Kanadha Un Uruvam Kannukkulla Inikkum
The scenes that the eyes see will hurt the pupil of the eye. Your figure, which is invisible, will be a treat to the eye.
Nee Enna Kadandhu Pogayile Un Nizhala Pidichukitten Nizhalukkulla Mmmmm Kudi Irukken Mmmmm Odambavittu Usir Mattum Thalli Nikka Kizhinja Nenja Edhakkondu Nanum Thaikka Oaoaoa Otha Vizhipparvai Ooduruva Parthu Thappa Therichiduchu Thappa Therichiduchu
When you passed by me, your Shadow I caught! Inside the shadow, I am living. when life itself stays away from the body the heart, which is torn with what do I stitch? oa oa oa.. giving a one-eyed penetrating look The bolt gave away
Eh Kannu Dhakku Dhakku Dhakkungudhu Oaoaoa Ullam Dhikku Dhikku Dhikkungudhu Oaoaoa Nenju Jallu Jallu Jallungudhu Oaoaoa Sollu Sollu Sollu Sollungudhu
Eyes are saying, thakku, thakku, thakku. Inside, it is beating thikku thikku thikku. Heart is beating jallu jallu jallu. It is asking you to say…
Varaga Nadhikkarai Oram Ore Oru Parvai Parthen Purave Nillunu Sonnen Kanavai Odi Maranja
Towards the banks of the Varaha I just gave it a glance. I asked the dove to wait and got lost in dreams.
Kannil Varum Katchiyellam Kanmaniye Uruthum Kanadha Un Uruvam Kannukkulla Inikkum Thana Thandhanana Thananana
The scenes that the eyes see will hurt the pupil of the eye. Your figure, which is invisible, will be a treat to the eye.
VARAHA NADHIKARAI ORAM FULL SONG
The song ends with the man’s final plea to his beloved. He sings, “Oaoaoa Otha Vizhipparvai Ooduruva Parthu Thappa Therichiduchu,” which translates to “oa oa oa.. giving a one-eyed penetrating look The bolt gave away.” This line suggests that the man is so desperate that he is willing to do anything to break through the barrier that separates him from his beloved.
VARAHA NADHIKARAI ORAM MUSIC VIDEO
“Varaha Nadhikarai Oram” is a powerful and moving song that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the pain of unrequited love. The song’s beautiful lyrics and haunting melody perfectly capture the emotions of longing and despair.
| Title | Varaha Nadhikarai Oram |
| Movie | Sangamam (1999) |
| Singer(s) | Shankar Mahadevan |
| Lyrics Writer(s) | Vairamuthu |
| Music Composer(s) | A. R. Rahman |
| Actor(s) | Rahman, Vindhya, Manivannan |