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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Unnidathil Naan

From Unnidathil Naan · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Thayanban
Movie name
Unnidathil Naan
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
22 Mar 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naan unnidaththil naan
Yaen enai paarkkiraen
Orr sontham malara yaen edhirpaarkkiraen
Ilam nenjil oray mayakkam
Yaetho yaetho edhuvo….
Naan unnidaththil naan
Yaen enai paarkkiraen
Orr sontham malara yaen edhirpaarkkiraen
Ilam nenjil oray mayakkam
Yaetho yaetho edhuvo….
Naalellaam raththiri naadagam aadinaen
Naaloru paadalaai aayiram paadinaen
Naalum aattam rasikka paadum paadal inikka
Arangerum neram idhuvo….
Naan unnidathil naan
Yaen enai paarkkiraen
Idhyam orr maaligai iru vizhi jannalgal
Paarththathum meniyil paainthidum minnalkal
Kadhal thondrum pozhuthu kavithai naanthaan ezhuthu
Adharkaga yaekum ilamai
Naan unnidaththil naan
Yaen enai paarkkiraen
Orr sontham malara yaen edhirpaarkkiraen
Ilam nenjil oray mayakkam
Yaetho yaetho edhuvo….
Naan unnidaththil naan
Yaen enai paarkkiraen…..
In you, why do I
see myself?
Why do I hope for a bond to blossom?
There is only a sweet daze in this young heart,
Something, oh something, what could it be...?
In you, why do I
see myself?
Why do I hope for a bond to blossom?
There is only a sweet daze in this young heart,
Something, oh something, what could it be...?
Day in and day out, I performed on stage,
A song each day, I sang a thousand songs,
With each day's dance enjoyed and each song sounding sweet,
is this the time for my grand debut...?
In you, why do I
see myself?
The heart is a palace, and the two eyes are its windows,
At a single glance, lightning surges through my body,
When love is born, write a poem about me,
For that, this youth longs...
In you, why do I
see myself?
Why do I hope for a bond to blossom?
There is only a sweet daze in this young heart,
Something, oh something, what could it be...?
In you, why do I
see myself?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song expresses the deep introspection and subtle thrill of falling in love. The protagonist reflects on how her identity feels merged with her beloved, questioning why she sees her own reflection and emotions echoing within him. She contemplates the mystery of a new bond blooming and describes a sweet, intoxicating feeling taking over her youthful heart.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Idhyam orr maaligai iru vizhi jannalgal”

Comparing the heart to a grand palace and the two eyes to its windows.

Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)

“Naalellaam raththiri naadagam aadinaen / Naaloru paadalaai aayiram paadinaen”

The second letter 'd' (th) rhymes across consecutive lines 'Naalellaam', 'Naaloru', and 'Naalum'.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitshi)

“Paarththathum meniyil paainthidum minnalkal”

Exaggerating feelings of love as flashes of lightning passing instantly through the body upon a glance.

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Trivia

The song is composed by Thayanban, a melodious composer active in Tamil cinema during the mid-1980s. Lyricist Vaali crafted the verses emphasizing poetic elegance, brought to life by the legendary playback singer P. Susheela.

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