Idhu Unthan
From Sankar Saleem Simon · 1978
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Sankar Saleem Simon1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Idhu unthan veettu kilithaan | This is indeed the parrot of your household |
| Idhu unthan veettu kilithaan | This is indeed the parrot of your household |
| Koondil yaetri kurumbu seiyya | To put in a cage and play playful pranks with |
| Pazhaththai kandu pasiyai theerkka | To see the fruit and satisfy its hunger |
| Paranthu vanthaenae… | I came flying... |
| Paranthu vanthaenae… | I came flying... |
| Female | |
| Idhu unthan veettu kilithaan | This is indeed the parrot of your household |
| Idhu unthan veettu kilithaan | This is indeed the parrot of your household |
| Female | |
| ………………. | |
| Female | |
| Ragangal irukku pala vidhangal irukku | There are ragas, and there are many types of them |
| Idhai sugangal unakku tharumo | Will these grant you pleasures? |
| Intha radhiyai eduththu ungal madiyil anaiththu | Taking this Rathi (goddess of beauty) and embracing her in your lap |
| Inba kavithai padikka varavo | Shall I come to recite joyful poetry? |
| Female | |
| Pachai poongodi manjal maeni | A green flowering vine with a golden body |
| Thullum nenjam untha pakkam | A leaping heart turning towards your side |
| Siththam theernthida aasai vanthathu | A desire arose to fulfill my mind's wish |
| Engae ponathu engal vetkkam | Where did our shyness go? |
| Female | |
| …………………… | |
| Female | |
| Idhu unthan veettu kilithaan | This is indeed the parrot of your household |
| Idhu unthan veettu kilithaan | This is indeed the parrot of your household |
| Female | |
| Panaththai mathikkum sila idangal | There are some places that respect money |
| Irukku ivai kulaththil pirantha kiligal | These are parrots born into good noble families |
| Enagal nadaththai ozhukkam panbai | Our character, moral integrity, and virtues |
| Mathikkum pazhakkam avai | The habit of respecting those values |
| Padiththu kidaiththa vazhaigal | Are pathways gained through learning |
| Female | |
| Kanni pennai kannil kandathum | The moment a young maiden is seen |
| Jaadai seivathu puththi kedu | Making playful winks or signals is bad sense |
| Annai thanthai ennam polae | As per the wishes of mothers and fathers |
| Oru pennai paarththu kattupodu | Look at a woman and marry her in wedlock |
| Female | |
| Idhu unthan veettu kilithaan | This is indeed the parrot of your household |
| Koondil yaetri kurumbu seiyya | To put in a cage and play playful pranks with |
| Pazhaththai kandu pasiyai theerkka | To see the fruit and satisfy its hunger |
| Paranthu vanthaenae… | I came flying... |
| Paranthu vanthaenae… | I came flying... |
இது உந்தன் வீட்டுக் கிளிதான்
இது உந்தன் வீட்டுக் கிளிதான்
கூண்டில் ஏற்றி குறும்பு செய்ய
பழத்தைக் கண்டு பசியை தீர்க்க
பறந்து வந்தேனே......
பறந்து வந்தேனே......
This is indeed the parrot of your household
This is indeed the parrot of your household
To put in a cage and play playful pranks with
To see the fruit and satisfy its hunger
I came flying...
I came flying...
இது உந்தன் வீட்டுக் கிளிதான்
இது உந்தன் வீட்டுக் கிளிதான்
This is indeed the parrot of your household
This is indeed the parrot of your household
..............................
ரகங்கள் இருக்கு பல விதங்கள் இருக்கு
இதை சுகங்கள் உனக்கு தருமோ
இந்த ரதியை எடுத்து உங்கள் மடியில் அணைத்து
இன்பக் கவிதை படிக்க வரவோ
There are ragas, and there are many types of them
Will these grant you pleasures?
Taking this Rathi (goddess of beauty) and embracing her in your lap
Shall I come to recite joyful poetry?
பச்சைப் பூங்கொடி மஞ்சள் மேனி
துள்ளும் நெஞ்சம் உந்தன் பக்கம்
சித்தம் தீர்ந்திட ஆசை வந்தது
எங்கே போனது எங்கள் வெட்கம்
A green flowering vine with a golden body
A leaping heart turning towards your side
A desire arose to fulfill my mind's wish
Where did our shyness go?
...............................
இது உந்தன் வீட்டுக் கிளிதான்
இது உந்தன் வீட்டுக் கிளிதான்
This is indeed the parrot of your household
This is indeed the parrot of your household
பணத்தை மதிக்கும் சில இடங்கள்
இருக்கு இவை குலத்தில் பிறந்த கிளிகள்
எங்கள் நடத்தை ஒழுக்கம் பண்பை
மதிக்கும் பழக்கம் அவை
படித்து கிடைத்த வழிகள்........
There are some places that respect money
These are parrots born into good noble families
Our character, moral integrity, and virtues
The habit of respecting those values
Are pathways gained through learning
கன்னிப் பெண்ணை கண்ணில் கண்டதும்
ஜாடை செய்வது புத்திக் கேடு....
அன்னை தந்தை எண்ணம் போலே
ஒரு பெண்ணைப் பார்த்து கட்டிப்போடு
The moment a young maiden is seen
Making playful winks or signals is bad sense
As per the wishes of mothers and fathers
Look at a woman and marry her in wedlock
இது உந்தன் வீட்டுக் கிளிதான்
கூண்டில் ஏற்றி குறும்பு செய்ய
பழத்தைக் கண்டு பசியை தீர்க்க
பறந்து வந்தேனே......
பறந்து வந்தேனே......
This is indeed the parrot of your household
To put in a cage and play playful pranks with
To see the fruit and satisfy its hunger
I came flying...
I came flying...
Idhu unthan veettu kilithaan
This is indeed the parrot of your household
Idhu unthan veettu kilithaan
This is indeed the parrot of your household
Koondil yaetri kurumbu seiyya
To put in a cage and play playful pranks with
Pazhaththai kandu pasiyai theerkka
To see the fruit and satisfy its hunger
Paranthu vanthaenae…
I came flying...
Paranthu vanthaenae…
I came flying...
Idhu unthan veettu kilithaan
This is indeed the parrot of your household
Idhu unthan veettu kilithaan
This is indeed the parrot of your household
……………….
Ragangal irukku pala vidhangal irukku
There are ragas, and there are many types of them
Idhai sugangal unakku tharumo
Will these grant you pleasures?
Intha radhiyai eduththu ungal madiyil anaiththu
Taking this Rathi (goddess of beauty) and embracing her in your lap
Inba kavithai padikka varavo
Shall I come to recite joyful poetry?
Pachai poongodi manjal maeni
A green flowering vine with a golden body
Thullum nenjam untha pakkam
A leaping heart turning towards your side
Siththam theernthida aasai vanthathu
A desire arose to fulfill my mind's wish
Engae ponathu engal vetkkam
Where did our shyness go?
……………………
Idhu unthan veettu kilithaan
This is indeed the parrot of your household
Idhu unthan veettu kilithaan
This is indeed the parrot of your household
Panaththai mathikkum sila idangal
There are some places that respect money
Irukku ivai kulaththil pirantha kiligal
These are parrots born into good noble families
Enagal nadaththai ozhukkam panbai
Our character, moral integrity, and virtues
Mathikkum pazhakkam avai
The habit of respecting those values
Padiththu kidaiththa vazhaigal
Are pathways gained through learning
Kanni pennai kannil kandathum
The moment a young maiden is seen
Jaadai seivathu puththi kedu
Making playful winks or signals is bad sense
Annai thanthai ennam polae
As per the wishes of mothers and fathers
Oru pennai paarththu kattupodu
Look at a woman and marry her in wedlock
Idhu unthan veettu kilithaan
This is indeed the parrot of your household
Koondil yaetri kurumbu seiyya
To put in a cage and play playful pranks with
Pazhaththai kandu pasiyai theerkka
To see the fruit and satisfy its hunger
Paranthu vanthaenae…
I came flying...
Paranthu vanthaenae…
I came flying...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
In this classic song from 'Sankar Saleem Simon' (1978), composed by M. S. Viswanathan and written by Kannadasan, the female protagonist metaphorically compares herself to a parrot in the listener's household. She expresses playful affection, passion, and longing, using allegories of nature, music, and poetry to invite romance. As the song progresses, the lyricist seamlessly weaves moral and cultural values into the romantic narrative. She highlights the dignity of women born into good families, emphasizing that true virtue, respect, and character are learned qualities. She cautions against foolish flirtation and advises marrying a woman properly with parental blessings, blending subtle romantic allure with traditional values.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Urvagathal)
“Idhu unthan veettu kilithaan”
The singer metaphorically refers to herself as a 'kili' (parrot) belonging to the household, signifying innocence, affection, and captivity in love.
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Intha radhiyai eduththu ungal madiyil anaiththu”
Comparing the female beauty to 'Radhi', the Hindu goddess of love and beauty, and her physique to a 'pachai poongodi' (green flowering vine).
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Pachai poongodi manjal maeni”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'p' across words ('Pachai', 'poongodi') enhancing rhythmic harmony.
Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Kanni pennai kannil kandathum / Annai thanthai ennam polae”
Second-letter rhyming between consecutive lines ('kanni' and 'annai') creating poetic flow.
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Trivia
'Sankar Saleem Simon' (1978) featured iconic actor Rajinikanth along with Vijayakumar and Latha. The song 'Idhu Unthan Veettu Kili' sung by Vani Jairam under M. S. Viswanathan's composition became popular for its rich lyrical subtext authored by Kannadasan, blending light classical melodies with pop-orchestral arrangements typical of late 1970s Tamil cinema.
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