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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Undan Thaayaaga

From Ullasa Paravaigal · 1980

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Ullasa Paravaigal1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Naan unthan thaayaga vendumI wish to become your mother
Nee enthan sei aaga vendumYou should become my child
Aanathelaam aagatumae aaruthalaeLet whatever happened be over, oh comfort
Serattumae aananthamae vaaLet joy gather, come
Female
Naan unthan thaayaga vendumI wish to become your mother
Nee enthan sei aaga vendum…You should become my child...
Female
Aah.. pona kaalam pona pinnaeAh... after the past time is gone
Maaridum kaalangal unthan vaazhvilaeThe times will change in your life
Vaanam yaavum megam vanthuClouds gather across the entire sky
Thaenmazhai aaraga pongum vasanthamaeSpringtime overflows like a river of sweet rain
Female
Neeyum ingae… naanum angaeYou are here... I am there
Deepam engae…. kovil ingaeWhere is the lamp?... The temple is here
Yekkama innuma thevaiyaa…Is longing still required?...
Female
Naan unthan thaayaga vendumI wish to become your mother
Nee enthan sei aaga vendum…You should become my child...
Female
Aaah..sogam kondu sornthu nindraalAh... if you stand weary with sorrow
Aayiram thunbangal unnai serumaeA thousand troubles will surround you
Vaazhga endru aasai kondaalIf you desire to live joyfully
Kaaviya inbangal endrum kodiyaeEpic pleasures will always be in millions
Female
Kaathal ullam… kannil nirkumA loving heart... stands in the eyes
Kaathal kollum paasam sollumDeep love expresses affection
Nesamae thaaimayin geethamae…True love is the song of motherhood...
Female
Naan unthan thaayaga vendumI wish to become your mother
Nee enthan sei aaga vendumYou should become my child
Aanathelaam aagatumae aaruthalaeLet whatever happened be over, oh comfort
Serattumae aananthamae vaaLet joy gather, come
Female
Lalaala laalaala laalaa…laaLalaala laalaala laalaa...laa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This soulful song from Ullasa Paravaigal (1980) expresses tender care, solace, and maternal warmth offered to a grieving partner. The speaker wishes to comfort her lover like a mother tending to her child, reassuring him that past grief will fade away and give way to a bright, blossoming future filled with peace and happiness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyme)

Naan unthan thaayaga vendum / Nee enthan sei aaga vendum

Matching second consonants across lines to create rhythmic flow.

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Thaenmazhai aaraga pongum vasanthamae

Comparing refreshing joy and spring to a overflowing river of sweet honey-rain.

Moonaai (Initial alliteration)

Kaathal kollum paasam sollum

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across successive words.

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Trivia

Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and sung flawlessly by S. Janaki, 'Naan Unthan Thaayaga Vendum' is celebrated for its soothing melody and deep emotional resonance. The film Ullasa Paravaigal starred Kamal Haasan and Rati Agnihotri.

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