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Lyrics & meaning

Swing Swing Unathu Oonjal

From Vanakkathukkuriya Kathaliye · 1978

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Vani Jairam, P. Jayachandran
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Vanakkathukkuriya Kathaliye1978

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Swing swing unadhu oonjal naanSwing swing, I am your swing
Female :Sing sing unadhu paadal naanSing sing, I am your song
Male :Sweet sweet unadhu azhagu dhaanSweet sweet, your beauty is sweet
Female :Sure sure unadhu amudham naanSure sure, I am your nectar
Male
Swing swing swing unadhu oonjal naanSwing swing swing, I am your swing
Female :Sing sing sing unadhu paadal naanSing sing sing, I am your song
Male :Sweet sweet sweet unadhu azhagu dhaanSweet sweet sweet, your beauty is sweet
Female :Sure sure sure unadhu amudham naanSure sure sure, I am your nectar
Male
Nenjodu ninaivu sumaigalBurdens of memories in the heart
Neengatha uravu sumaigalUnyielding burdens of relationships
Nenjodu ninaivu sumaigalBurdens of memories in the heart
Neengatha uravu sumaigalUnyielding burdens of relationships
Female :Ennodu paruva sumaigalBurdens of youth with me
Ellamae azhagu sumaigalAll are beautiful burdens
Male
Kannodu kanavu sumaigalBurdens of dreams in the eyes
Kaiyodu kaniyin sumaigalBurdens of fruit in hand
Female :Ondralla anbu sumaigalThe burdens of love are not just one
Vovondrum inba suvaigalEach one is a sweet taste of joy
Female
Sing sing sing unadhu paadal naanSing sing sing, I am your song
Male :Swing swing swing unadhu oonjal naanSwing swing swing, I am your swing
Female :Sure sure sure unadhu amudham naanSure sure sure, I am your nectar
Male :Sweet sweet sweet unadhu azhagu dhaanSweet sweet sweet, your beauty is sweet
Female
My darling indha mayakkamMy darling, this intoxication
Gud morning sollum varaikkumUntil saying good morning
My darling indha mayakkamMy darling, this intoxication
Gud morning sollum varaikkumUntil saying good morning
Male :Naam kaanum indha nerukkamThis closeness that we experience
Naal dhoorum nenjil irukkumWill remain in the heart every day
Female
Anandham ellai kadakkumBliss will cross all boundaries
Angangal thannai marakkumThe limbs will forget themselves
Male :Manjangal kandu kalakkumSeeing the marital bed, it will flutter with excitement
Nenjangal engum inikkumHearts will feel sweet everywhere
Male
Swing swing unadhu oonjal naanSwing swing, I am your swing
Female :Sing sing unadhu paadal naanSing sing, I am your song
Male :Sweet sweet sweet unadhu azhagu dhaanSweet sweet sweet, your beauty is sweet
Female :Sure sure sure unadhu amudham naanSure sure sure, I am your nectar
Male :Sweet sweet sweet unadhu azhagu dhaanSweet sweet sweet, your beauty is sweet

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and romantic duet from Vanakkathukkuriya Kathaliye expresses the deep passion, romantic euphoria, and intimacy shared between two lovers. Lyricist Vaali creatively blends English phrases with sweet Tamil imagery, portraying love and youth not as heavy burdens, but as sweet, delightful burdens (azhagu sumaigal) that bring eternal joy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Repetition / Epizeuxis

Swing swing unadhu oonjal naan

The repetition of English words like 'Swing swing', 'Sing sing', 'Sweet sweet', and 'Sure sure' creates a catchy rhythm and modern romantic flavor.

Oxymoron

Ellamae azhagu sumaigal

The term 'Azhagu sumaigal' (Beautiful burdens) juxtaposes burden with beauty to show that love's responsibilities feel delightful.

End Rhyme / Anaphora

Nenjodu ninaivu sumaigal

Multiple lines in the charanam end with the suffix 'sumaigal', creating a melodious monorhyme structure.

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Trivia

Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan, this song showcases the late 1970s trendy fusion style where lyricist Vaali seamlessly integrated English pop-style catchphrases ('Swing swing', 'Good morning', 'My darling') into traditional Tamil lyrics, sung gracefully by P. Jayachandran and Vani Jayaram.

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