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Lyrics & meaning

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 thaanA black stone sculpture is indeed a sculpture
Kalai kalai thaanArt is indeed art
Malai malai thaanA mountain is indeed a mountain
Kulavida vaa maamaaCome to romance with me, my beloved
Por kodi kodi thaanA golden creeper is indeed a creeper
Kani kani thaanA fruit is indeed a fruit
Idai idai thaanA waist is indeed a waist
Thazhuvida vaa maamaaCome to embrace me, my beloved
Female
Onnaachu rendaachu moonuIt became one, it became two, three
Male :One two threeMale: One two three
Female :Unnodu naan paartha aanuFemale: The manliness I saw with you
Male :Four five sixMale: Four five six
Female :Ellaarkkum em mela kannuFemale: Everyone's eyes are on me
En kannu un mela ennuMy eyes are on you, count it so
Female
Kar silai silai thaanA black stone sculpture is indeed a sculpture
Kalai kalai thaanArt is indeed art
Malai malai thaanA mountain is indeed a mountain
Kulavida vaa maamaaCome to romance with me, my beloved
Por kodi kodi thaanA golden creeper is indeed a creeper
Kani kani thaanA fruit is indeed a fruit
Idai idai thaanA waist is indeed a waist
Thazhuvida vaa maamaaCome to embrace me, my beloved
Female
Vaanam saayum ..pattaalWhen the sky tilts... if touched
Oru paarvai thaanIt is just a single glance
Female
Neela thaamarai aadida thaanFor the blue lotus to sway
Nesa kaaviyam paadida thaanFor the love epic to be sung
Neela thaamarai aadida thaanFor the blue lotus to sway
Nesa kaaviyam paadida thaanFor the love epic to be sung
Male
Oor mayangidavumFor the whole town to swoon
Seer vazhangidavumFor rich gifts to be bestowed
Naan thazhuvida thazhuvidaAs I embrace you again and again
Oru soodum koodumThe heat of passion increases
Female
Onnaachu rendaachu moonuIt became one, it became two, three
Male :One two threeMale: One two three
Female :Unnodu naan paartha aanuFemale: The manliness I saw with you
Male :Four five sixMale: Four five six
Female :Ellaarkkum em mela kannuFemale: Everyone's eyes are on me
En kannu un mela ennuMy eyes are on you, count it so
Female
Maalai velai…. vandhaalWhen the evening time arrives
Oru vaettai thaanIt is indeed a hunt
Female
Paadi paar idhu keerthanam thaanTry singing, this is indeed a musical piece
Soodi paar idhu poo charam thaanTry wearing it, this is indeed a floral strand
Paadi paar idhu keerthanam thaanTry singing, this is indeed a musical piece
Soodi paar idhu poo charam thaanTry wearing it, this is indeed a floral strand
Female
Naan kadai virikkaWhen I open my shop
Yaar thadai vidhikkaWho can place a restriction?
En viral pada viral padaAs my fingers touch again and again
Oru mogam soozhumA wave of passion will envelop
Female
Onnaachu rendaachu moonuIt became one, it became two, three
Male Chorus :One two threeMale Chorus: One two three
Female :Unnodu naan paartha aanuFemale: The manliness I saw with you
Male Chorus :Four five sixMale Chorus: Four five six
Male :Ellaarkkum em mela kannuMale: Everyone's eyes are on me
Female :AhaanFemale: Aha
Male :En kannu un mela ennuMale: 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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