Nan Unakaga (Wedding Anthem)
From Miss You · 2024
- Lyricist
- Mohan Rajan
- Singer
- Ananthu
- Music director
- Ghibran Vaibodha
- Details
- Miss You2024
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Naan unakkaaga vaazhavae | To live for your sake |
| Karam korkkiren | I hold your hands |
| Un uyiraaga maarave | To become your very life |
| Enai serkkiren | I unite myself with you |
| Male | |
| Namm edhir kaalam kaanavae | To witness our future |
| Unai yerkkiren | I accept you |
| Un manathodu pesavae | To speak with your heart |
| Thunai aagiren | I become your companion |
| Vaa unai kaakkiren | Come, I will protect you |
| Chorus | |
| Thom thom valarnthom | Thom thom, we grew together |
| Anbalae inaindhom | We united through love |
| Ondraai vaazhvom idhu sathiyam | We will live as one, this is a solemn promise |
| Thom thom magizhthom | Thom thom, we rejoiced |
| Nenjellaam inaindhom | Our hearts joined as one |
| Nandraai vaazhvom idhu nichaiyam | We will live well, this is a certainty |
| Chorus | |
| Thom thom valarnthom | Thom thom, we grew together |
| Anbalae inaindhom | We united through love |
| Ondraai vaazhvom idhu sathiyam | We will live as one, this is a solemn promise |
| Thom thom magizhthom | Thom thom, we rejoiced |
| Nenjellaam inaindhom | Our hearts joined as one |
| Nandraai vaazhvom idhu nichaiyam | We will live well, this is a certainty |
| Male | |
| Hae …aeee… | Hae... aeee... |
| Male | |
| Naan unadhaga vaazhavae | To live belonging to you |
| Malar maatrinen | I exchanged garlands with you |
| En manathaalum thozhiyaai | From my heart, as a dear friend |
| Unai paarkkiren | I look upon you |
| Male | |
| Namm per sollum pillaiyai | For a child who carries our name |
| Varam ketkkiren | I seek a boon |
| Naam nalamodu vaazhavae | So that we live in health and wellness |
| Valam serkkiren | I bring prosperity |
| Vaa unai kaakkiren | Come, I will protect you |
| Chorus | |
| Thom thom valarnthom | Thom thom, we grew together |
| Anbalae inaindhom | We united through love |
| Carnatic :……………….. | [Carnatic vocalization / Solkattu] |
| Chorus :Thom thom magizhthom | Chorus: Thom thom, we rejoiced |
| Nenjellaam inaindhom | Our hearts joined as one |
| Carnatic :……………….. | [Carnatic vocalization / Solkattu] |
| Chorus | |
| Thom thom valarnthom | Thom thom, we grew together |
| Anbalae inaindhom | We united through love |
| Carnatic :……………….. | [Carnatic vocalization / Solkattu] |
| Chorus :Thom thom magizhthom | Chorus: Thom thom, we rejoiced |
| Nenjellaam inaindhom | Our hearts joined as one |
| Carnatic : .………………. | [Carnatic vocalization / Solkattu] |
| Male | |
| Haa …aa..aaa… | Haa... aa.. aaa... |
நான் உனக்காக வாழவே
கரம் கோர்க்கிறேன்
உன் உயிராக மாறவே
எனை சேர்க்கிறேன்
To live for your sake
I hold your hands
To become your very life
I unite myself with you
நம் எதிர் காலம் காணவே
உனை ஏற்கிறேன்
உன் மனதோடு பேசவே
துணை ஆகிறேன்
வா உனை காக்கிறேன்
To witness our future
I accept you
To speak with your heart
I become your companion
Come, I will protect you
தோம் தோம் வளர்ந்தோம்
அன்பாலே இணைந்தோம்
ஒன்றாய் வாழ்வோம் இது சத்தியம்
தோம் தோம் மகிழ்தோம்
நெஞ்செல்லாம் இணைந்தோம்
நன்றாய் வாழ்வோம் இது நிச்சயம்
Thom thom, we grew together
We united through love
We will live as one, this is a solemn promise
Thom thom, we rejoiced
Our hearts joined as one
We will live well, this is a certainty
தோம் தோம் வளர்ந்தோம்
அன்பாலே இணைந்தோம்
ஒன்றாய் வாழ்வோம் இது சத்தியம்
தோம் தோம் மகிழ்தோம்
நெஞ்செல்லாம் இணைந்தோம்
நன்றாய் வாழ்வோம் இது நிச்சயம்
Thom thom, we grew together
We united through love
We will live as one, this is a solemn promise
Thom thom, we rejoiced
Our hearts joined as one
We will live well, this is a certainty
ஹே...ஏ...
Hae... aeee...
நான் உனதாக வாழவே
மலர் மாற்றினேன்
என் மனதாலும் தோழியாய்
உனை பார்க்கிறேன்
To live belonging to you
I exchanged garlands with you
From my heart, as a dear friend
I look upon you
நம் பேர் சொல்லும் பிள்ளையாய்
வரம் கேட்கிறேன்
நாம் நலமோடு வாழவே
வளம் சேர்க்கிறேன்
வா உனை காக்கிறேன்
For a child who carries our name
I seek a boon
So that we live in health and wellness
I bring prosperity
Come, I will protect you
தோம் தோம் வளர்ந்தோம்
அன்பாலே இணைந்தோம்
கர்நாடிக் :.
...............................
குழு :
தோம் தோம் மகிழ்தோம்
நெஞ்செல்லாம் இணைந்தோம்
கர்நாடிக் :
................................
Thom thom, we grew together
We united through love
[Carnatic vocalization / Solkattu]
Chorus: Thom thom, we rejoiced
Our hearts joined as one
[Carnatic vocalization / Solkattu]
தோம் தோம் வளர்ந்தோம்
அன்பாலே இணைந்தோம்
கர்நாடிக் :.
...............................
குழு :
தோம் தோம் மகிழ்தோம்
நெஞ்செல்லாம் இணைந்தோம்
கர்நாடிக் :
................................
Thom thom, we grew together
We united through love
[Carnatic vocalization / Solkattu]
Chorus: Thom thom, we rejoiced
Our hearts joined as one
[Carnatic vocalization / Solkattu]
கர்நாடிக் :.
..............................
Haa... aa.. aaa...
ஹா...ஆ..ஆஆ...
Naan unakkaaga vaazhavae
To live for your sake
Karam korkkiren
I hold your hands
Un uyiraaga maarave
To become your very life
Enai serkkiren
I unite myself with you
Namm edhir kaalam kaanavae
To witness our future
Unai yerkkiren
I accept you
Un manathodu pesavae
To speak with your heart
Thunai aagiren
I become your companion
Vaa unai kaakkiren
Come, I will protect you
Thom thom valarnthom
Thom thom, we grew together
Anbalae inaindhom
We united through love
Ondraai vaazhvom idhu sathiyam
We will live as one, this is a solemn promise
Thom thom magizhthom
Thom thom, we rejoiced
Nenjellaam inaindhom
Our hearts joined as one
Nandraai vaazhvom idhu nichaiyam
We will live well, this is a certainty
Thom thom valarnthom
Thom thom, we grew together
Anbalae inaindhom
We united through love
Ondraai vaazhvom idhu sathiyam
We will live as one, this is a solemn promise
Thom thom magizhthom
Thom thom, we rejoiced
Nenjellaam inaindhom
Our hearts joined as one
Nandraai vaazhvom idhu nichaiyam
We will live well, this is a certainty
Hae …aeee…
Hae... aeee...
Naan unadhaga vaazhavae
To live belonging to you
Malar maatrinen
I exchanged garlands with you
En manathaalum thozhiyaai
From my heart, as a dear friend
Unai paarkkiren
I look upon you
Namm per sollum pillaiyai
For a child who carries our name
Varam ketkkiren
I seek a boon
Naam nalamodu vaazhavae
So that we live in health and wellness
Valam serkkiren
I bring prosperity
Vaa unai kaakkiren
Come, I will protect you
Thom thom valarnthom
Thom thom, we grew together
Anbalae inaindhom
We united through love
Carnatic :………………..
[Carnatic vocalization / Solkattu]
Chorus :Thom thom magizhthom
Chorus: Thom thom, we rejoiced
Nenjellaam inaindhom
Our hearts joined as one
Carnatic :………………..
[Carnatic vocalization / Solkattu]
Thom thom valarnthom
Thom thom, we grew together
Anbalae inaindhom
We united through love
Carnatic :………………..
[Carnatic vocalization / Solkattu]
Chorus :Thom thom magizhthom
Chorus: Thom thom, we rejoiced
Nenjellaam inaindhom
Our hearts joined as one
Carnatic : .……………….
[Carnatic vocalization / Solkattu]
Haa …aa..aaa…
Haa... aa.. aaa...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a celebratory, auspicious pledge of love and marital union from the movie 'Miss You' (2024). The protagonist expresses deep devotion, holding hands with his partner and promising to protect, respect, and walk alongside her as a life companion. Through the traditional imagery of exchanging garlands ('Malar maatrinen') and praying for offspring to carry their family legacy, the song captures the sacred essence of a Tamil marriage ceremony. Musically and lyrically, the track bridges emotional romance with traditional grandeur. By weaving rhythmic classical mnemonics ('Thom thom') and Carnatic vocal improvs alongside promises of eternal togetherness ('idhu sathiyam', 'idhu nichaiyam'), the lyrics emphasize that their union is built on unconditional love, mutual respect, and absolute certainty.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Karam korkkiren / Enai serkkiren / Unai yerkkiren”
The line endings in the opening stanza consistently end with matching verb suffixes ('korkkiren', 'serkkiren', 'yerkkiren', 'paarkkiren'), creating a pleasing, rhythmic cadence.
Solkattu / Onomatopoeic Rhythm
“Thom thom valarnthom / Thom thom magizhthom”
The repetition of rhythmic syllables ('Thom thom') mimics classical mridangam rhythmic patterns, adding dynamic energy and a traditional festive vibe to the song.
Metaphor / Cultural Symbolism
“Malar maatrinen”
'Malar maatrinen' (exchanging flowers/garlands) serves as a metonymy/cultural symbol for the Hindu marriage ritual (Maalai Maatral).
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Trivia
Featured in the 2024 film 'Miss You' starring Siddharth and Ashika Ranganath, the song blends modern romantic melodies composed by Ghibran with traditional Carnatic swara passages and rhythm patterns, powerfully delivered by singer Ananthu.
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