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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Undan Thaayaaga

From Ullasa Paravaigal · 1980

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Ullasa Paravaigal
Movie release year
1980
Lyrics added on
2 Jul 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naan unthan thaayaga vendum
Nee enthan sei aaga vendum
Aanathelaam aagatumae aaruthalae
Serattumae aananthamae vaa
Naan unthan thaayaga vendum
Nee enthan sei aaga vendum…
Aah.. pona kaalam pona pinnae
Maaridum kaalangal unthan vaazhvilae
Vaanam yaavum megam vanthu
Thaenmazhai aaraga pongum vasanthamae
Neeyum ingae… naanum angae
Deepam engae…. kovil ingae
Yekkama innuma thevaiyaa…
Naan unthan thaayaga vendum
Nee enthan sei aaga vendum…
Aaah..sogam kondu sornthu nindraal
Aayiram thunbangal unnai serumae
Vaazhga endru aasai kondaal
Kaaviya inbangal endrum kodiyae
Kaathal ullam… kannil nirkum
Kaathal kollum paasam sollum
Nesamae thaaimayin geethamae…
Naan unthan thaayaga vendum
Nee enthan sei aaga vendum
Aanathelaam aagatumae aaruthalae
Serattumae aananthamae vaa
Lalaala laalaala laalaa…laa
I want to be a mother to you,
And you must be my child.
Let whatever happened be in the past; let comfort
And joy find us—come!
I want to be a mother to you,
And you must be my child...
Ah, once the past is left behind,
Better times will surely arrive in your life.
Clouds will gather across the entire sky,
Bringing sweet rain like a river in spring.
You are here... and I am there...
Where is the flame? The temple is right here.
Why this yearning? Is it still needed?
I want to be a mother to you,
And you must be my child...
Ah, if you stand weary and weighed down by sorrow,
A thousand troubles will come your way.
If you only hold a desire to live,
Endless, poetic joys will always be yours.
A loving heart... shines in the eyes,
Embracing love and speaking of tender affection.
Such love is the song of motherhood...
I want to be a mother to you,
And you must be my child.
Let whatever happened be in the past; let comfort
And joy find us—come!
La-la-la lal-lal la-la... la
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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