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Nenjathil Poradum

From Unarchigal · 1976

Lyricist
Pattukottai Dhandayuthapani
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Shyam
Movie name
Unarchigal
Movie release year
1976
Lyrics added on
12 Jul 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
……………….
Male :………………..
Nenjaththil poraadum ennangal
Neegaamal nee thantha mogam allavo
Konjum mozhi pesum penmai oli veesa
Vaazhvinil thaenaaga nee vara vendum
Vaattidum aasai theera nee thoda vendum
Thaapaththai naanae sollavo
Nenjaththil poraadum ennangal
Neegaamal nee thantha mogam allavo
Konjum mozhi pesum penmai oli veesa
Vaazhvinil thaenaaga nee vara vendum
Vaattidum aasai theera nee thoda vendum
Thaapaththai naanae sollavo
Kaimaiyin theeyil vizhunthitta poovum
Kaalaiyin maarbil kudiyearalaamo
Female :Kanivodu kadhal kaithotta velai
Kalyaana medai alangarikkaatho
Idhayaththi paaram irangidum neram
Female :Irumanam koodum unarchchiyil aadum
Varum vellamum ilam ullamum
Orae vegamaai odaatho
Female :Adhan sangamam perum mangalam
Uyir geedhamaai paadaatho
Nenjaththil poraadum ennangal
Neegaamal nee thantha mogam allavo
Konjum mozhi pesum penmai oli veesa
Vaazhvinil thaenaaga nee vara vendum
Vaattidum aasai theera nee thoda vendum
Thaapaththai naanae sollavo
Enai thedum paavai
Unai naadum pothu
Thoondilil meenaai thudippathum yaeno
Paruvaththin yaekkam thulir vidum pothu
Female :Uravinai thedum
Unarchchigal mothum
Malar medaiyil madhu odaiyil
Punal aaduvom vaaraayo
Female :Unai kandathum manam sonnathu
Sugam theduvom vaaraayo
Nenjaththil
Male :Poraadum ennangal
Female :Neengaamal nee thantha mogam allavo
Male :Konjum mozhi pesum
Female :Penmai oli veesa
Male :Vaazhvinil thaenaaga nee vara vendum
Female :Vaattidum aasai theera nee thoda vendum
Both :Thaapaththai naanae sollavo
...
Male: ...
The thoughts wrestling in my heart,
isn't it the passion you gave that never fades?
As tender words are spoken and womanhood glows bright,
you must come like sweet honey into my life.
You must touch me to quench this tormenting desire.
Must I be the one to express this longing?
The thoughts wrestling in my heart,
isn't it the passion you gave that never fades?
As tender words are spoken and womanhood glows bright,
you must come like sweet honey into my life.
You must touch me to quench this tormenting desire.
Must I be the one to express this longing?
Can a flower that fell into the fire of widowhood
find a place to rest on a young man's chest?
Female: When love tenderly holds someone by the hand,
won't it adorn the wedding stage?
At the moment the heavy burden on the heart is lifted,
Female: two hearts unite and dance with emotion.
Won't the rushing flood and the youthful heart
race forward with the very same speed?
Female: Won't their union, a sacred blessing,
sing like a song of life?
The thoughts wrestling in my heart,
isn't it the passion you gave that never fades?
As tender words are spoken and womanhood glows bright,
you must come like sweet honey into my life.
You must touch me to quench this tormenting desire.
Must I be the one to express this longing?
When this girl seeking love
comes longing for you,
why does she tremble like a fish on a hook?
When youthful desire begins to sprout,
Female: seeking a lifelong bond,
passions clash and surge.
On a bed of flowers, in a stream of sweet nectar,
won't you come so we can bathe in delight?
Female: The moment I saw you, my heart said,
"Won't you come, let us find pleasure together?"
In the heart...
Male: The thoughts wrestling in my heart,
Female: isn't it the passion you gave that never fades?
Male: Speaking tender, loving words,
Female: as womanhood glows bright,
Male: you must come like sweet honey into my life.
Female: You must touch me to quench this tormenting desire.
Both: Must I be the one to express this longing?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic duet from the 1976 film 'Unarchigal' captures a deeply sensual and emotionally resonant dialogue between two lovers. The male protagonist questions whether a woman who has suffered past trauma or societal stigma (symbolized as a flower fallen into the fire of widowhood) can find love and refuge again on a man's chest. The female protagonist responds with overwhelming warmth, reassuring him that true love brings dignity, lightens heavy hearts, and leads to marriage.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

“Thoondilil meenaai thudippathum yaeno”

Compares a person's inner restlessness to a fish wriggling on a fishing hook ('Thoondilil meenaai thudippathum yaeno').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Kaimaiyin theeyil vizhunthitta poovum”

Metaphorically portrays life's hardships/widowhood as fire and the woman as a fallen flower ('Kaimaiyin theeyil vizhunthitta poovum').

Alliteration (Monai)

“Nenjaththil poraadum ennangal / Neegaamal nee thantha mogam allavo”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'N' in 'Nenjaththil' and 'Neegaamal'.

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Trivia

Music director Shyam, who achieved immense popularity in Malayalam cinema, composed this soundtrack for the Tamil film 'Unarchigal' (1976). The song features iconic vocal dynamics between S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, highlighting progressive themes regarding remarriage and emotional rehabilitation.

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