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Lyrics & meaning

Naanum Unnil Paadhi

From Arima Nambi · 2014

Lyricist: Pulamaipithan
Singers: Rita, Alma
Music director: Sivamani
Movie name: Arima Nambi
Movie release year: 2014
Lyrics added on: 31 Aug 2020

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

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Naanum unnil paadhi

Neeyum ennil paadhi….

Ondril ondraai kalappom

Indha ulaginai marapom

Aasai vandhadhu iyarkai

Aadai vanthathu seyarkai

Yaagam yaagam kaama deva yaagam

Yogam yogam poorva jenma yogam

Acham vandhaal thodathe

Aasai vanthaal vidathe

Azhagellam unathaaga

Naan kodukkiren

Bramman ennai padaichan

Kaamandathil eduthaan

Maharaasi mugaraasi

Unai sokka vaikume

Naanum unnil paadhi

Neeyum ennil paadhi….

…………….

Iravellam thoongamal

Iravellam thoongamal thavam irupen

Yaar vandhu ketaalum varam kodupen

Aadaikku vidai kodu

Vidai kodu vidai kodu

Aasaikku vilai kodu

Vilai kodu vilai kodu

En vaazhkkai ennodu

Yaarum illai ketpatharkku

Sugam suthanthirame

………………

Pothathu……pothathu…..

Yaekkathil naan inga thavipathenna

Un ullam thaangamal thudipathenna

Kattikkol……ottikkol

Kajiraho sirpam pol

Pasi thaagam theriyaamal

Naam kalanthirukalam

Naanum unnil paadhi

Neeyum ennil paadhi….

Ondril ondraai kalappom

Indha ulaginai marapom

Aasai vandhadhu iyarkai

Aadai vanthathu seyarkai

Yaagam yaagam kaama deva yaagam

Yogam yogam poorva jenma yogam

Acham vandhaal thodathe

Aasai vanthaal vidathe

Azhagellam unathaaga

Naan kodukkiren

Bramman ennai padaichan

Kaamandathil eduthaan

Maharaasi mugaraasi

Unai sokka vaikume

Naanum unnil paadhi….

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I am a half within you,

You are a half within me...

Let us merge into one another,

Let us forget this world.

Desire is natural,

Clothing is artificial.

A ritual, a ritual, a sacred ritual to the Lord of Love,

Destiny, destiny, a destiny born of past lives.

If fear comes, do not touch,

If desire comes, do not let go.

So that all this beauty becomes yours,

I give it to you.

Brahma created me,

He crafted me in the mold of desire,

This blessed girl's radiant face,

Will leave you utterly enchanted.

I am a half within you,

You are a half within me...

...

Staying awake all night long,

Staying awake all night long, I will do penance,

Whoever comes and asks, I shall grant a boon.

Say goodbye to clothing,

Say goodbye, say goodbye,

Pay the price for desire,

Pay the price, pay the price.

My life is mine,

There is no one to question it,

Pleasure is true freedom!

...

Not enough... not enough...

Why am I struggling here in intense yearning?

Why is your heart beating uncontrollably?

Hold me tight... cling to me,

Like a sculpture of Khajuraho,

Unaware of hunger or thirst,

Let us stay merged together.

I am a half within you,

You are a half within me...

Let us merge into one another,

Let us forget this world.

Desire is natural,

Clothing is artificial.

A ritual, a ritual, a sacred ritual to the Lord of Love,

Destiny, destiny, a destiny born of past lives.

If fear comes, do not touch,

If desire comes, do not let go.

So that all this beauty becomes yours,

I give it to you.

Brahma created me,

He crafted me in the mold of desire,

This blessed girl's radiant face,

Will leave you utterly enchanted.

I am a half within you...

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song is an intense and sensual expression of physical and emotional unity between two lovers. It glorifies human passion as a natural, divine phenomenon designed by Brahma, contrasting natural human desires with artificial social norms like clothing. The lovers view their intimate connection as a sacred ritual ('Kaama deva yaagam') and a spiritual destiny earned from past lives ('poorva jenma yogam'). In the later verses, the lyrics describe an intoxicating state of complete surrender where time, hunger, and thirst cease to exist, comparing their physical bond to the timeless stone sculptures of Khajuraho. It celebrates unconditional freedom and passion, viewing romance as an absolute form of personal liberation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emoni / Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Aasai vandhadhu iyarkai / Aadai vanthathu seyarkai”

Matching end sounds with contrasts between natural and artificial concepts.

Simile (Upamai)

“Kajiraho sirpam pol”

Compares the intimate physical embrace of lovers directly to the classic ancient art of Khajuraho sculptures.

Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

“Yaagam yaagam kaama deva yaagam / Yogam yogam poorva jenma yogam”

Rhythmic repetition of 'Yaagam' and 'Yogam' to elevate sensual love to a sacred, ritualistic level.

Antithesis (Muran)

“Acham vandhaal thodathe / Aasai vanthaal vidathe”

Juxtaposes the opposing emotional responses of fear ('Acham') and desire ('Aasai').

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Trivia

This track is originally a classic vintage track composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Pulamaipithan for the 1979 film 'Pagalil Oru Iravu'. In the 2014 action-thriller 'Arima Nambi', famous percussionist Drums Sivamani recreated/re-imagined this song as part of his debut film score.

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