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Inbame Unthan Per

From Idhayakkani · 1975

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Idhayakkani
Movie release year
1975
Lyrics added on
25 Apr 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{ Inbamae
Unthan per penmaiyo……} (2)
En idhayakani nee
Sollum sollil mazhalai
Kili en nenjil aadum
Paruvakodi……
{ Inbamae
Unthan per vallalo….} (2)
Un idhayakani
Naan sollum sollil
Mazhalai kili un nenjil aadum
Paruvakodi……
Inbamae
Unthan per vallalo
{ Sarkarai
Pandhal naan then
Mazhai sindha vaa } (2)
Santhana
Medaiyum ingae
Saagasa naadagam engae
Thenodu paal
Tharum sevvilaneergalai
Oriru vaazhaigal thaangum
Devathai pol
Ezhil mevida nee vara
Naalum en manam engum
Inbamae
Unthan per penmaiyo……
{ Panjanai vendumo
Nenjanai podhumae } (2)
Kai viral oviyam kaana
Kaalaiyil poomugam naana
Ponnoli
Sindhidum melliya
Deepathil poridum
Menigal thulla
Punnagaiyodoru
Kan tharum jaadaiyil
Pesum mandhiram enna
Inbamae
Unthan per vallalo……
{ Malligai
Thottamo ven
Pani kootamo } (2)
Maamalai
Mel vilaiyaadum
Maarbinil poonthugilaagum
Mangala
Vaathiyam pongidum
Osaiyil megamum
Vaazhthisai paadum
Maaligai
Vaasalil aadiya
Thoranam vaana
Veethiyil aadum
Inbamae
Unthan per penmaiyo……
En idhayakani nee
Sollum sollil mazhalai
Kili en nenjil aadum
Paruvakodi……
Inbamae
Unthan per vallalo….
{ O sweet joy,
is your true name womanhood? } (2)
You are the fruit of my heart,
with sweet innocence in your words,
a parrot, swaying on my chest,
a youthful vine...
{ O sweet joy,
is your name the noble giver? } (2)
I am your heart's fruit,
in the words I speak,
an innocent parrot, swaying on your chest,
a youthful vine...
O sweet joy,
is your name the noble giver?
{ I am a canopy
of sugar, come
and shower your rain of honey! } (2)
A sandalwood
stage is set right here,
so where is the playful drama of love?
Tender red coconuts
bearing sweet honey and milk
are held up by a pair of plantain trees,
As you arrive like a goddess,
brimming with graceful beauty,
my heart longs for you every single day.
O sweet joy,
is your true name womanhood?
{ Do we even need a soft bed
when the embrace of your chest is enough? } (2)
As gentle fingers paint art on skin,
and your flower-like face blushes at dawn,
In the golden light
shed by the gentle
lamp, as our bodies
leap with eager thrill,
with a smile and a secret
hint from your eyes,
what is the magic spell you speak?
O sweet joy,
is your name the noble giver?
{ Is this a garden
of jasmine, or
a gathering of white mist? } (2)
Playing upon
the grand mountain peak,
it becomes a fine silk cloth on your chest...
Amid the joyful
music rising from instruments,
even the clouds
sing songs of blessing.
The festoons that danced
at the palace entrance
now sway across
the pathways of the sky!
O sweet joy,
is your true name womanhood?
You are the fruit of my heart,
with sweet innocence in your words,
a parrot, swaying on my chest,
a youthful vine...
O sweet joy,
is your name the noble giver?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic duet from the film 'Idhayakkani' expresses the deep affection and admiration between two lovers. The male and female leads take turns comparing each other to bliss, sweet honey, delicate creepers, and generous patrons. Through rich sensory imagery—mentioning sugar pandals, rain of honey, sandalwood stages, and soft morning light—they celebrate the joy of love and companionship, highlighting how their presence turns ordinary life into a heavenly celebration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

“En idhayakani nee”

The lover is referred to as 'Idhayakani' (fruit of the heart) and 'Mazhalai kili' (child-like parrot), metaphorically expressing extreme fondness and sweetness.

Simile (Upamai)

“Devathai pol”

Comparing the heroine's arrival to that of a celestial angel ('Devathai pol') to emphasize her radiant beauty.

Rhyme / Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“{ Panjanai vendumo / Nenjanai podhumae }”

The repetition of similar starting sounds in 'Panjanai' and 'Nenjanai' creates a musical rhythm.

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Trivia

'Inbame Unthan Per' is a timeless classic romantic duet composed by M. S. Viswanathan for the 1975 blockbuster movie 'Idhayakkani', starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Radha Saluja. Sung beautifully by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, the song remains famous for its poetic charm and lush orchestration.

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