Silai Silai Thaan
From Unnai Solli Kutramillai · 1990
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Usha Uthup, Saibaba
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Unnai Solli Kutramillai1990
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kar silai silai thaan | A black stone sculpture is indeed a sculpture |
| Kalai kalai thaan | Art is indeed art |
| Malai malai thaan | A mountain is indeed a mountain |
| Kulavida vaa maamaa | Come to romance with me, my beloved |
| Por kodi kodi thaan | A golden creeper is indeed a creeper |
| Kani kani thaan | A fruit is indeed a fruit |
| Idai idai thaan | A waist is indeed a waist |
| Thazhuvida vaa maamaa | Come to embrace me, my beloved |
| Female | |
| Onnaachu rendaachu moonu | It became one, it became two, three |
| Male :One two three | Male: One two three |
| Female :Unnodu naan paartha aanu | Female: The manliness I saw with you |
| Male :Four five six | Male: Four five six |
| Female :Ellaarkkum em mela kannu | Female: Everyone's eyes are on me |
| En kannu un mela ennu | My eyes are on you, count it so |
| Female | |
| Kar silai silai thaan | A black stone sculpture is indeed a sculpture |
| Kalai kalai thaan | Art is indeed art |
| Malai malai thaan | A mountain is indeed a mountain |
| Kulavida vaa maamaa | Come to romance with me, my beloved |
| Por kodi kodi thaan | A golden creeper is indeed a creeper |
| Kani kani thaan | A fruit is indeed a fruit |
| Idai idai thaan | A waist is indeed a waist |
| Thazhuvida vaa maamaa | Come to embrace me, my beloved |
| Female | |
| Vaanam saayum ..pattaal | When the sky tilts... if touched |
| Oru paarvai thaan | It is just a single glance |
| Female | |
| Neela thaamarai aadida thaan | For the blue lotus to sway |
| Nesa kaaviyam paadida thaan | For the love epic to be sung |
| Neela thaamarai aadida thaan | For the blue lotus to sway |
| Nesa kaaviyam paadida thaan | For the love epic to be sung |
| Male | |
| Oor mayangidavum | For the whole town to swoon |
| Seer vazhangidavum | For rich gifts to be bestowed |
| Naan thazhuvida thazhuvida | As I embrace you again and again |
| Oru soodum koodum | The heat of passion increases |
| Female | |
| Onnaachu rendaachu moonu | It became one, it became two, three |
| Male :One two three | Male: One two three |
| Female :Unnodu naan paartha aanu | Female: The manliness I saw with you |
| Male :Four five six | Male: Four five six |
| Female :Ellaarkkum em mela kannu | Female: Everyone's eyes are on me |
| En kannu un mela ennu | My eyes are on you, count it so |
| Female | |
| Maalai velai…. vandhaal | When the evening time arrives |
| Oru vaettai thaan | It is indeed a hunt |
| Female | |
| Paadi paar idhu keerthanam thaan | Try singing, this is indeed a musical piece |
| Soodi paar idhu poo charam thaan | Try wearing it, this is indeed a floral strand |
| Paadi paar idhu keerthanam thaan | Try singing, this is indeed a musical piece |
| Soodi paar idhu poo charam thaan | Try wearing it, this is indeed a floral strand |
| Female | |
| Naan kadai virikka | When I open my shop |
| Yaar thadai vidhikka | Who can place a restriction? |
| En viral pada viral pada | As my fingers touch again and again |
| Oru mogam soozhum | A wave of passion will envelop |
| Female | |
| Onnaachu rendaachu moonu | It became one, it became two, three |
| Male Chorus :One two three | Male Chorus: One two three |
| Female :Unnodu naan paartha aanu | Female: The manliness I saw with you |
| Male Chorus :Four five six | Male Chorus: Four five six |
| Male :Ellaarkkum em mela kannu | Male: Everyone's eyes are on me |
| Female :Ahaan | Female: Aha |
| Male :En kannu un mela ennu | Male: Count that my eyes are on you |
கற்சிலை சிலைதான்
கலை கலைதான் மலை மலைதான்
குலவிட வா மாமா
A black stone sculpture is indeed a sculpture
Art is indeed art
A mountain is indeed a mountain
Come to romance with me, my beloved
A golden creeper is indeed a creeper
A fruit is indeed a fruit
A waist is indeed a waist
Come to embrace me, my beloved
பொற்க்கொடி கொடிதான்
கனி கனிதான் இடை இடைதான்
தழுவிட வா மாமா
It became one, it became two, three
Male: One two three
Female: The manliness I saw with you
Male: Four five six
Female: Everyone's eyes are on me
My eyes are on you, count it so
ஒண்ணாச்சு ரெண்டாச்சு மூன்னு
ஒன் டூ த்ரீ
உன்னோடு நான் பார்த்த ஆண்ணு
ஃபோர் ஃபை சிக்ஸ்
A black stone sculpture is indeed a sculpture
Art is indeed art
A mountain is indeed a mountain
Come to romance with me, my beloved
A golden creeper is indeed a creeper
A fruit is indeed a fruit
A waist is indeed a waist
Come to embrace me, my beloved
எல்லார்க்கும்
என் மேல கண்ணு
என் கண்ணு உன் மேல எண்ணு
When the sky tilts... if touched
It is just a single glance
கற்சிலை சிலைதான்
கலை கலைதான் மலை மலைதான்
குலவிட வா மாமா
For the blue lotus to sway
For the love epic to be sung
For the blue lotus to sway
For the love epic to be sung
பொற்க்கொடி கொடிதான்
கனி கனிதான் இடை இடைதான்
தழுவிட வா மாமா
For the whole town to swoon
For rich gifts to be bestowed
As I embrace you again and again
The heat of passion increases
வானம் சாயும் பட்டால்
ஒரு பார்வைதான்
குழு :
.......................
It became one, it became two, three
Male: One two three
Female: The manliness I saw with you
Male: Four five six
Female: Everyone's eyes are on me
My eyes are on you, count it so
நீலத் தாமரை ஆடிடத்தான்
நேசக் காவியம் பாடிடத்தான்
ஊர் மயங்கிடவும் சீர் வழங்கிடவும்
நான் தழுவிட தழுவிட
ஒரு சூடும் கூடும்
When the evening time arrives
It is indeed a hunt
கற்சிலை சிலைதான்
கலை கலைதான் மலை மலைதான்
குலவிட வா மாமா
Try singing, this is indeed a musical piece
Try wearing it, this is indeed a floral strand
Try singing, this is indeed a musical piece
Try wearing it, this is indeed a floral strand
பொற்க்கொடி கொடிதான்
கனி கனிதான் இடை இடைதான்
தழுவிட வா மாமா
When I open my shop
Who can place a restriction?
As my fingers touch again and again
A wave of passion will envelop
ஒண்ணாச்சு ரெண்டாச்சு மூன்னு
ஒன் டூ த்ரீ
உன்னோடு நான் பார்த்த ஆண்ணு
ஃபோர் ஃபை சிக்ஸ்
It became one, it became two, three
Male Chorus: One two three
Female: The manliness I saw with you
Male Chorus: Four five six
Male: Everyone's eyes are on me
Female: Aha
Male: Count that my eyes are on you
எல்லார்க்கும்
என் மேல கண்ணு
என் கண்ணு உன் மேல எண்ணு
கற்சிலை சிலைதான்
கலை கலைதான் மலை மலைதான்
குலவிட வா மாமா மாமா
மாலை வேளை வந்தால்
ஒரு வேட்டைதான்
குழு :
.................
பாடிப் பார் இது கீர்த்தனம்தான்
சூடிப் பார் இது பூச்சரம்தான்
நான் கடை விரிக்க
யார் தடை விதிக்க
என் விரல் பட விரல் பட
ஒரு மோகம் சூழும்
கற்சிலை சிலைதான்
கலை கலைதான் மலை மலைதான்
குலவிட வா மாமா
பொற்க்கொடி கொடிதான்
கனி கனிதான் இடை இடைதான்
தழுவிட வா மாமா
ஒண்ணாச்சு ரெண்டாச்சு மூன்னு
குழு :
ஒன் டூ த்ரீ
உன்னோடு நான் பார்த்த ஆண்ணு
குழு :
ஃபோர் ஃபை சிக்ஸ்
எல்லார்க்கும்
என் மேல கண்ணு
ஆஹா
என் கண்ணு உன் மேல எண்ணு
கற்சிலை சிலைதான்
கலை கலைதான் மலை மலைதான்
குலவிட வா மாமா
பொற்க்கொடி கொடிதான்
கனி கனிதான் இடை இடைதான்
தழுவிட வா மாமா
Kar silai silai thaan
A black stone sculpture is indeed a sculpture
Kalai kalai thaan
Art is indeed art
Malai malai thaan
A mountain is indeed a mountain
Kulavida vaa maamaa
Come to romance with me, my beloved
Por kodi kodi thaan
A golden creeper is indeed a creeper
Kani kani thaan
A fruit is indeed a fruit
Idai idai thaan
A waist is indeed a waist
Thazhuvida vaa maamaa
Come to embrace me, my beloved
Onnaachu rendaachu moonu
It became one, it became two, three
Male :One two three
Male: One two three
Female :Unnodu naan paartha aanu
Female: The manliness I saw with you
Male :Four five six
Male: Four five six
Female :Ellaarkkum em mela kannu
Female: Everyone's eyes are on me
En kannu un mela ennu
My eyes are on you, count it so
Kar silai silai thaan
A black stone sculpture is indeed a sculpture
Kalai kalai thaan
Art is indeed art
Malai malai thaan
A mountain is indeed a mountain
Kulavida vaa maamaa
Come to romance with me, my beloved
Por kodi kodi thaan
A golden creeper is indeed a creeper
Kani kani thaan
A fruit is indeed a fruit
Idai idai thaan
A waist is indeed a waist
Thazhuvida vaa maamaa
Come to embrace me, my beloved
Vaanam saayum ..pattaal
When the sky tilts... if touched
Oru paarvai thaan
It is just a single glance
Neela thaamarai aadida thaan
For the blue lotus to sway
Nesa kaaviyam paadida thaan
For the love epic to be sung
Neela thaamarai aadida thaan
For the blue lotus to sway
Nesa kaaviyam paadida thaan
For the love epic to be sung
Oor mayangidavum
For the whole town to swoon
Seer vazhangidavum
For rich gifts to be bestowed
Naan thazhuvida thazhuvida
As I embrace you again and again
Oru soodum koodum
The heat of passion increases
Onnaachu rendaachu moonu
It became one, it became two, three
Male :One two three
Male: One two three
Female :Unnodu naan paartha aanu
Female: The manliness I saw with you
Male :Four five six
Male: Four five six
Female :Ellaarkkum em mela kannu
Female: Everyone's eyes are on me
En kannu un mela ennu
My eyes are on you, count it so
Maalai velai…. vandhaal
When the evening time arrives
Oru vaettai thaan
It is indeed a hunt
Paadi paar idhu keerthanam thaan
Try singing, this is indeed a musical piece
Soodi paar idhu poo charam thaan
Try wearing it, this is indeed a floral strand
Paadi paar idhu keerthanam thaan
Try singing, this is indeed a musical piece
Soodi paar idhu poo charam thaan
Try wearing it, this is indeed a floral strand
Naan kadai virikka
When I open my shop
Yaar thadai vidhikka
Who can place a restriction?
En viral pada viral pada
As my fingers touch again and again
Oru mogam soozhum
A wave of passion will envelop
Onnaachu rendaachu moonu
It became one, it became two, three
Male Chorus :One two three
Male Chorus: One two three
Female :Unnodu naan paartha aanu
Female: The manliness I saw with you
Male Chorus :Four five six
Male Chorus: Four five six
Male :Ellaarkkum em mela kannu
Male: Everyone's eyes are on me
Female :Ahaan
Female: Aha
Male :En kannu un mela ennu
Male: Count that my eyes are on you
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song is a high-energy romantic duet from the movie 'Unnai Solli Kutramillai' (1990). In this track, the female protagonist flirtatiously compares her form to classic sculptures, creepers, and exquisite art, inviting her partner into an intimate romance. She playfully counts numbers alongside her lover while asserting that despite drawing attention from everyone around, her gaze is strictly fixed on him. As the song progresses, the imagery shifts to evening courtship, musical compositions, and fragrant floral strands. The verses highlight playful affection, mutual attraction, and rhythmic banter between the lead couple.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Kar silai silai thaan”
Repeating words in immediate succession ('silai silai', 'kalai kalai', 'kodi kodi') to heighten the poetic rhythm and emphasize attributes.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Neela thaamarai aadida thaan”
Matching initial consonant sounds ('Neela' / 'Nesa') across adjacent poetic lines to create melodic rhythm.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Neela thaamarai aadida thaan”
Directly comparing the lover's charm and graceful movement to a swaying blue lotus and an epic song of love.
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Trivia
'Unnai Solli Kutramillai' is a 1990 Tamil action-drama film directed by Ameerjan, starring Karthik and Sithara in lead roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring lyrics penned by the legendary poet Vaali.
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