Naan Unnidathil Naan
From Unnidathil Naan · 1986
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Thayanban
- Details
- Unnidathil Naan1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Naan unnidaththil naan | I am inside you, I am... |
| Yaen enai paarkkiraen | Why do I see myself in you? |
| Orr sontham malara yaen edhirpaarkkiraen | Why do I expect a relationship to blossom? |
| Ilam nenjil oray mayakkam | There is a singular intoxication in this young heart. |
| Yaetho yaetho edhuvo…. | Something, something... what is this? |
| Female | |
| Naan unnidaththil naan | I am inside you, I am... |
| Yaen enai paarkkiraen | Why do I see myself in you? |
| Orr sontham malara yaen edhirpaarkkiraen | Why do I expect a relationship to blossom? |
| Ilam nenjil oray mayakkam | There is a singular intoxication in this young heart. |
| Yaetho yaetho edhuvo…. | Something, something... what is this? |
| Female | |
| Naalellaam raththiri naadagam aadinaen | All day long, I acted out a night drama. |
| Naaloru paadalaai aayiram paadinaen | I sang a thousand songs, one for each day. |
| Naalum aattam rasikka paadum paadal inikka | To enjoy the dance every day, and to sweeten the song sung, |
| Arangerum neram idhuvo…. | Is this the moment for the stage debut? |
| Female | |
| Naan unnidathil naan | I am inside you, I am... |
| Yaen enai paarkkiraen | Why do I see myself in you? |
| Female | |
| Idhyam orr maaligai iru vizhi jannalgal | The heart is a palace, and the two eyes are its windows. |
| Paarththathum meniyil paainthidum minnalkal | The moment I look, lightnings strike across my body. |
| Kadhal thondrum pozhuthu kavithai naanthaan ezhuthu | When love arises, write poetry—that is what I am. |
| Adharkaga yaekum ilamai | This youthful stage longs for that very feeling. |
| Female | |
| Naan unnidaththil naan | I am inside you, I am... |
| Yaen enai paarkkiraen | Why do I see myself in you? |
| Orr sontham malara yaen edhirpaarkkiraen | Why do I expect a relationship to blossom? |
| Ilam nenjil oray mayakkam | There is a singular intoxication in this young heart. |
| Yaetho yaetho edhuvo…. | Something, something... what is this? |
| Female | |
| Naan unnidaththil naan | I am inside you, I am... |
| Yaen enai paarkkiraen….. | Why do I see myself in you...? |
நான் உன்னிடத்தில் நான்
ஏன் எனைப் பார்க்கிறேன்
ஓர் சொந்தம் மலர ஏன் எதிர்ப்பார்க்கிறேன்
இளம் நெஞ்சில் ஒரே மயக்கம்
ஏதோ ஏதோ எதுவோ.......
I am inside you, I am...
Why do I see myself in you?
Why do I expect a relationship to blossom?
There is a singular intoxication in this young heart.
Something, something... what is this?
நான் உன்னிடத்தில் நான்
ஏன் எனைப் பார்க்கிறேன்
ஓர் சொந்தம் மலர ஏன் எதிர்ப்பார்க்கிறேன்
இளம் நெஞ்சில் ஒரே மயக்கம்
ஏதோ ஏதோ எதுவோ.......
I am inside you, I am...
Why do I see myself in you?
Why do I expect a relationship to blossom?
There is a singular intoxication in this young heart.
Something, something... what is this?
நாளெல்லாம் ராத்திரி நாடகம் ஆடினேன்
நாளொரு பாடலாய் ஆயிரம் பாடினேன்
நாளும் ஆட்டம் ரசிக்க பாடும் பாடல் இனிக்க
அரங்கேறும் நேரம் இதுவோ.......
All day long, I acted out a night drama.
I sang a thousand songs, one for each day.
To enjoy the dance every day, and to sweeten the song sung,
Is this the moment for the stage debut?
நான் உன்னிடத்தில் நான்
ஏன் எனைப் பார்க்கிறேன்
I am inside you, I am...
Why do I see myself in you?
இதயம் ஓர் மாளிகை இரு விழி ஜன்னல்கள்
பார்த்ததும் மேனியில் பாய்ந்திடும் மின்னல்கள்
காதல் தோன்றும் பொழுது கவிதை நான்தான் எழுது
அதற்காக ஏங்கும் இளமை...
The heart is a palace, and the two eyes are its windows.
The moment I look, lightnings strike across my body.
When love arises, write poetry—that is what I am.
This youthful stage longs for that very feeling.
நான் உன்னிடத்தில் நான்
ஏன் எனைப் பார்க்கிறேன்
ஓர் சொந்தம் மலர ஏன் எதிர்ப்பார்க்கிறேன்
இளம் நெஞ்சில் ஒரே மயக்கம்
ஏதோ ஏதோ எதுவோ....
I am inside you, I am...
Why do I see myself in you?
Why do I expect a relationship to blossom?
There is a singular intoxication in this young heart.
Something, something... what is this?
நான் உன்னிடத்தில் நான்
ஏன் எனைப் பார்க்கிறேன்
I am inside you, I am...
Why do I see myself in you...?
Naan unnidaththil naan
I am inside you, I am...
Yaen enai paarkkiraen
Why do I see myself in you?
Orr sontham malara yaen edhirpaarkkiraen
Why do I expect a relationship to blossom?
Ilam nenjil oray mayakkam
There is a singular intoxication in this young heart.
Yaetho yaetho edhuvo….
Something, something... what is this?
Naan unnidaththil naan
I am inside you, I am...
Yaen enai paarkkiraen
Why do I see myself in you?
Orr sontham malara yaen edhirpaarkkiraen
Why do I expect a relationship to blossom?
Ilam nenjil oray mayakkam
There is a singular intoxication in this young heart.
Yaetho yaetho edhuvo….
Something, something... what is this?
Naalellaam raththiri naadagam aadinaen
All day long, I acted out a night drama.
Naaloru paadalaai aayiram paadinaen
I sang a thousand songs, one for each day.
Naalum aattam rasikka paadum paadal inikka
To enjoy the dance every day, and to sweeten the song sung,
Arangerum neram idhuvo….
Is this the moment for the stage debut?
Naan unnidathil naan
I am inside you, I am...
Yaen enai paarkkiraen
Why do I see myself in you?
Idhyam orr maaligai iru vizhi jannalgal
The heart is a palace, and the two eyes are its windows.
Paarththathum meniyil paainthidum minnalkal
The moment I look, lightnings strike across my body.
Kadhal thondrum pozhuthu kavithai naanthaan ezhuthu
When love arises, write poetry—that is what I am.
Adharkaga yaekum ilamai
This youthful stage longs for that very feeling.
Naan unnidaththil naan
I am inside you, I am...
Yaen enai paarkkiraen
Why do I see myself in you?
Orr sontham malara yaen edhirpaarkkiraen
Why do I expect a relationship to blossom?
Ilam nenjil oray mayakkam
There is a singular intoxication in this young heart.
Yaetho yaetho edhuvo….
Something, something... what is this?
Naan unnidaththil naan
I am inside you, I am...
Yaen enai paarkkiraen…..
Why do I see myself in you...?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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