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Lyrics & meaning

Udhayame Uyire

From Oru Ponnu Nenacha · 1989

Lyricist
S. A. Rajkumar
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Uma Ramanan
Music director
S. A. Rajkumar
Movie name
Oru Ponnu Nenacha
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
27 Mar 2026

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Udhayame uyire nilavae
Azhaithathum vaarathathen
Udhayame uyire nilavae
Azhaithathum vaarathathen
Unai ingu kaanathathaal
Ulagangal poiyaanadhae
Malar vandhu pesaadhadhaal
Ilanthendralae theeyaanadhae
Udhayame uyire nilavae
Azhaithathum vaarathathen
Udhayame uyire nilavae
Azhaithathum vaarathathen
Idhayamae idhayamae
Female :Urugudhae urugudhae
Nizhalena thodarum
Thodarum enadhu jeevanae
Female :Uravugal valarum
Valarum enadhu devanae
Vizhi sindhum raagam ondru
Unai naadudhae
Female :Edhirkaalam neeyae endru
Dhinam koodudhae
Male :Kanmaniyae kanmaniyae
Manam inghu mayangidudhae
Udhayame uyire nilavae
Kavidhai naan paduven
Male :Udhayame uyire nilavae
Kavidhai naan paduven
Unai ingu kaanum varai
Ulagangal poiyaanadhae
Male :Malar vandhu pesum varai
Ilanthendralae theeyaanadhae
Udhayame uyire nilavae
Kavidhai naan paduven
Male :Udhayame uyire nilavae
Kavidhai naan paduven
Saalaiyil solaiyil
Male :Kaalaiyil maalaiyil
Nidham oru pudhumai
Pazhagum enadhu raajanae
Male :He …ini oru ilamai
Kulavum enadhu deviyae
Vasanthathin desam engum
Valam pogalaam
Male :Varugindra kaalam dhorum
Sugam kaanalaam
Iravugal malarudhae
Male :Amudhangal parugidave
Udhayame uyire nilavae
Kavidhai naan paduven
Male :Udhayame uyire nilavae
Kavidhai naan paduven
Unai ingu kaanum varai
Ulagangal poiyaanadhae
Male :Malar vandhu pesum varai
Ilanthendralae theeyaanadhae
Udhayame uyire nilavae
Kavidhai naan paduven
Male :Aa udhayame uyire nilavae
Kavidhai naan paduven
My dawn, my life, my moon,
why didn't you come when I called?
My dawn, my life, my moon,
why didn't you come when I called?
Because I could not see you here,
the whole world felt unreal.
Because the flower did not come and speak,
the gentle breeze turned into fire.
My dawn, my life, my moon,
why didn't you come when I called?
My dawn, my life, my moon,
why didn't you come when I called?
Oh my heart, my heart,
Female: It is melting, it is melting,
following like a shadow,
following you, oh my life!
Female: Our bond will grow,
it will grow, my beloved!
A melody flowing from the eyes
seeks only you.
Female: Knowing that you are my future,
it unites with you every day.
Male: My darling, my precious one,
my heart is completely enchanted here.
My dawn, my life, my moon,
I will sing a poem for you.
Male: My dawn, my life, my moon,
I will sing a poem for you.
Until I saw you here,
the whole world felt unreal.
Male: Until the flower came and spoke,
the gentle breeze had turned to fire.
My dawn, my life, my moon,
I will sing a poem for you.
Male: My dawn, my life, my moon,
I will sing a poem for you.
On the pathways and in the groves,
Male: In the mornings and in the evenings,
finding a new wonder every day,
with my king!
Male: Hey... a fresh youthfulness
will bloom, my queen!
Across the land of spring,
we can wander together.
Male: Through all the times to come,
we can find sweet joy.
The nights are blossoming,
Male: to drink the sweet nectar.
My dawn, my life, my moon,
I will sing a poem for you.
Male: My dawn, my life, my moon,
I will sing a poem for you.
Until I saw you here,
the whole world felt unreal.
Male: Until the flower came and spoke,
the gentle breeze had turned to fire.
My dawn, my life, my moon,
I will sing a poem for you.
Male: Ah, my dawn, my life, my moon,
I will sing a poem for you.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic duet expresses deep yearning, emotional warmth, and joyous togetherness between two lovers. Initially, the song touches upon the pain of longing and waiting, where even pleasant natural elements like gentle breezes feel scorching without the beloved's presence. As the lovers unite, their expressions turn into praise, passion, and mutual devotion. They celebrate their shared future, envisioning life as a continuous spring where every day brings new wonders.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Udhayame uyire nilavae”

Addressing the beloved as 'Udhayame' (Dawn), 'Uyire' (Life), and 'Nilavae' (Moon) elevates the lover to celestial and essential status.

Oxymoron / Paradox

“Ilanthendralae theeyaanadhae”

Describing the cool 'ilanthendral' (gentle breeze) becoming 'theeyaanadhae' (fire) illustrates the painful warmth of separation.

Simile

“Nizhalena thodarum”

Comparing devotion to a shadow ('Nizhalena thodarum') that continuously follows life.

Anaphora / Repetition (Emoni)

“Thodarum enadhu jeevanae / Valarum enadhu devanae”

Repetition of words like 'Udhayame uyire nilavae' and 'Thodarum' / 'Valarum' creates a rhythmic cadence in Tamil lyric poetry.

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Trivia

This track from the 1989 film 'Oru Ponnu Nenacha' features music and lyrics composed by S. A. Rajkumar, showcasing his signature melody-driven style that gained wide popularity across the late 1980s and 1990s in Tamil cinema.

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