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Epodhum Unmael Nyabagam

From Nimir · 2018

Lyricist
Thamarai
Singer
Vijay Prakash
Music director
B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Details
Nimir2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Epodhum unmel nyabagamI am always thinking of you,
En ullathai eertha poomugamOh flower-like face that captivated my heart,
Andraadum unnai paarkkanumI want to see you every single day,
En anbellaam kotti theerkkanumI want to shower all my love upon you.
Male
Arugil vaaCome near me,
Ena azhaikka vaaCome, invite me to come close,
Viral korkkanumI want to interlock our fingers,
Thozh saaikkanumI want to lean my head on your shoulder.
Male
Epodhum unmel nyabagamI am always thinking of you,
En ullathai eertha poomugamOh flower-like face that captivated my heart,
Andraadum unnai paarkkanumI want to see you every single day,
En anbellaam kotti theerkkanumI want to shower all my love upon you.
Male
Andhi veyil adangayilAs the twilight sun fades away,
Naanum neeyum pesanumYou and I should talk together.
Sathamidum valayalaiThe noisy sound of bangles,
Sangam vaithu theerkkanumShould be quieted in a intimate gathering.
Chorus
Pakkathilae vandhuComing close to me,
Vekkathiyum thandhuGiving me bashful shyness,
Sokka vaithaai ennai andruYou mesmerized me that day.
Male :Selai pola naanum thozhil sariyanumMale: Like a drape of a saree, I too want to slip onto your shoulder.
Male
Epodhum unmel nyabagamI am always thinking of you,
En ullathai eertha poomugamOh flower-like face that captivated my heart,
Andraadum unnai paarkkanumI want to see you every single day,
En anbellaam kotti theerkkanumI want to shower all my love upon you.
Male
Arugil vaaCome near me,
Ena azhaikka vaaCome, invite me to come close,
Viral korkkanumI want to interlock our fingers,
Thozh saaikkanumI want to lean my head on your shoulder.
Male
Enna idhu uyirilaeWhat is this happening inside my soul?
Oonjal ondru aadudhaeA swing is swaying gently!
Engirindho udalaiyumFrom somewhere unknown,
Kaichal vandhu moodudhaeA fever arises and covers my body.
Chorus
Pathu viral theyyumAll ten fingers wear out in longing,
Nithiraiyum pogumSleep disappears into the night,
Yethanai naal indha vaaathaiHow many days must this beautiful torment last?
Male :Thendral kooda karunaiMale: Even the gentle breeze, filled with mercy,
Kondu thazhuvudhe…heyyy….Embraces me gently... heyyy...
Male
Epodhum unmel nyabagamI am always thinking of you,
En ullathai eertha poomugamOh flower-like face that captivated my heart,
Andraadum unnai paarkkanumI want to see you every single day,
En anbellaam kotti theerkkanumI want to shower all my love upon you.
Male
Arugil vaaCome near me,
Ena azhaikka vaaCome, invite me to come close,
Viral korkkanumI want to interlock our fingers,
Thozh saaikkanumI want to lean my head on your shoulder.
Male
Epodhum unmel nyabagamI am always thinking of you,
En ullathai eertha poomugamOh flower-like face that captivated my heart,
Andraadum unnai paarkkanumI want to see you every single day,
En anbellaam kotti theerkkanumI want to shower all my love upon you.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Epodhum Unmel Nyabagam' (or 'Eppodhum Unnai') from the film 'Nimir' is a tender, romantic melody expressing deep emotional affection, longing, and intimacy between two lovers. Written with poetic finesse by Thamarai, the lyrics capture the feeling of constantly replaying thoughts of one's beloved, desiring to spend every evening together, intertwining fingers, and sharing quiet moments. The song explores the sensory and physiological effects of love—describing it as a soul-swinging bliss that feels like a gentle fever that robs away sleep. As the song progresses, both lovers express their desire to drop all bashfulness, hold each other close, and succumb to the comforting warmth of their bond.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaai (Simile)

Selai pola naanum thozhil sariyanum

Compares slipping onto the lover's shoulder to how a saree drape gently slides off a shoulder.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Poomugam

Refers to the lover's face directly as a flower ('poo'), symbolizing beauty and softness.

Metaphor

Oonjal ondru aadudhae / Kaichal vandhu moodudhae

Metaphorically compares the fluttering excitement of love inside the soul to a swing and a warm fever.

Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings)

Viral korkkanum / Thozh saaikkanum

Both lines end with the suffix sound '-kanum', creating rhythmic harmony.

Personification

Thendral kooda karunai kondu thazhuvudhe

Personifies the cool breeze ('thendral') as having mercy ('karunai') and tenderly embracing the lover.

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Trivia

The movie 'Nimir' (2018) is directed by veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan and is an official Tamil remake of the critically acclaimed 2016 Malayalam hit 'Maheshinte Prathikaaram'. The soundtrack was composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath and Darbuka Siva. This romantic track, written by renowned lyricist Thamarai, features vocals by Vijay Prakash and Jonita Gandhi.

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