Ilaiyaraaja and K. S. Chithra Sung Evergreen Song Oru Jeewan Azhaithadhu is a soulful melody from the 1985 Tamil movie Geethanjalai. Composed by Raja. Vaali-penned song lyrics beautifully expresses love and longing
Geethanjalai Oru Jeewan Azhaithadhu Lyrics Translation
Oru jeevan azhaithadhu oru jeevan thudithadhu
One soul called out, another soul trembled in response.
Ini enakaga azha vendam ingu kaneerum vizha vendam
Don’t cry for me anymore, let no tears fall here.
Unnaiyae enniyae vaazhgiren
I live thinking only of you.
Oru jeevan azhaithadhu oru jeevan thudithadhu
One soul called out, another soul trembled in response.
Ini enakaga azha vendam
Don’t cry for me anymore.
Lala lala laa
Lala lala laa.
Ingu kaneerum vizha vendam
Let no tears fall here.
Lala lala laa
Lala lala laa.
Unnaiyae enniyae vaazhgiren
I live thinking only of you.
Unnaiyae enniyae vaazhgiren
I live thinking only of you.
Oru jeevan azhaithadhu oru jeevan thudithadhu
One soul called out, another soul trembled in response.
Mullai poo polae ullam vaithaai
You placed your heart gently like a jasmine flower.
Mullai ullae vaithaai hooo
You hid that jasmine deep within, hooo.
Ennai kelaamal kannam vaithaai
Without asking me, you placed your cheek close.
Nenjil kannan vaithaai hooo
You placed Krishna himself in my heart, hooo.
Nee illai endraal en vaanil endrum
If you are not there, in my sky forever
Pagalendru ondru kidaiyadhu
There would never be something called daytime.
Anbae nam vaazhvil pirivenbadhillai
My love, there is no separation in our lives.
Aagaayam rendai udaiyadhu
The sky can never be torn into two.
Indru kaadhal pirandha naal
Today is the day love was born.
En vaazhvil sirandha naal
The finest day of my life.
Manamaalai soodum naal paarkavae
To witness the day we wear the garland of hearts.
Oru jeevan azhaithadhu oru jeevan thudithadhu
One soul called out, another soul trembled in response.
Unnai naan kanda neram
The moment I saw you
Nenjil minnal undaanadhu
Lightning struck within my heart.
Ennai nee kanda neram
The moment you saw me
Endhan nenjam thundaanadhu
My heart was shattered and taken over.
Kaanadha anbai naan indru kanden
Today I found a love I had never seen before.
Kaayangal ellam poovaga
All my wounds turned into flowers.
Kaamangal ondrae en kaadhal alla
Desire alone is not my love.
Kandenae unnai thaayaga
I saw you even as a motherly soul.
Mazhai megam pozhiyuma
Will the rain cloud ever stop pouring?
Nizhal thandhu vilaguma
Will it move away after giving shade?
Inimelum enna sandhegama
What doubt can remain anymore?
Oru jeevan azhaithadhu oru jeevan thudithadhu
One soul called out, another soul trembled in response.
Ini enakaga azha vendam
Don’t cry for me anymore.
Lala lala laa
Lala lala laa.
Ingu kaneerum vizha vendam
Let no tears fall here.
Lala lala laa
Lala lala laa.
Unnaiyae enniyae vaazhgiren
I live thinking only of you.
Unnaiyae enniyae vaazhgiren
I live thinking only of you.
Lala laa la
Lala laa la.
La la la la
La la la la.
Lala laa la
Lala laa la.
La la la la
La la la la.
Oru Jeewan Azhaithadhu is a timeless romantic song from the classic Tamil film Geethanjalai (1985), starring Murali and Nalini. Composed by the legendary Ilaiyaraaja, the song carries a deep emotional richness that touches the heart instantly. The magical voices of Ilaiyaraaja and K. S. Chithra blend effortlessly, adding warmth and tenderness to the melody. Written by poet Vaali, the lyrics speak about love, emotional connection, and silent yearning, making the song a memorable gem in Tamil cinema history and a favorite among lovers of classic melodies.