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Ulagam Ulagam

From Ulagam Sutrum Valiban · 1973

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
Movie release year
1973
Lyrics added on
14 Jun 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ulagam ulagam ulagam
Ulagam azhagu kalaigalin surangam
Paruvachilaigalin arangam
Kaalamae odivaa
Kaadhalae thedivaa
Ulagam azhagu
Kalaigalin surangam
Paruvachilaigalin arangam
Kaalamae odivaa
Kaadhalae thedivaa
Male :Kaalamae odivaa
Female :Kaadhalae thedivaa
Bhoomi engum poomedai
Pongi paayum neerodai
Male :Megam podum melaadai
Minnal vanthaal pon aadai
Maandhalir meniyil
Mazhai vendum
Male :Ila maalayil naan adhai
Thara vendum
Kaalamae odivaa
Male :Kaadhalae thedivaa
Ulagam azhagu
Kalaigalin surangam
Female :Paruvachilaigalin arangam
Male :Kaalamae odivaa
Female :Kaadhalae thedivaa
Laaalaaa laa laalalaaa…(4)
Sivandha kannam thaarungal
Sedhi konjam sollungal
Male :Idhazh irandin orangal
Paruga vendum saarangal
Devadhai virithadhu
Malar manjam
Male :Adhil thevaiyai
Mudippadhu iru nenjam
Kaalamae odivaa
Male :Kaadhalae thedivaa
Ulagam azhagu
Kalaigalin surangam
Female :Paruvachilaigalin arangam
Male :Kaalamae odivaa
Female :Kaadhalae thedivaa
Laaala lala laaa…(4)
Inba yekkam kollaamal
Entha nenjum ingillai
Male :Intha yennam illaamal
Entha naadum indrillai
Ullam mattum allikollum
Manam vendum
Male :Athu sollum vannam
Thullichellum udal vendum
Kaalamae odivaa
Male :Kaadhalae thedivaa
Laaala lala laaa…(4)
The world, the world, the world!
The world is beautiful, a treasure trove of the arts,
A stage for statues of blooming youth!
Oh Time, come running!
Oh Love, come seeking!
The world is beautiful,
A treasure trove of the arts,
A stage for statues of blooming youth!
Oh Time, come running!
Oh Love, come seeking!
Male: Oh Time, come running!
Female: Oh Love, come seeking!
A stage of flowers everywhere across the earth,
Streams overflowing as they rush along!
Male: The clouds drape a gentle shawl,
When lightning flashes, it turns to a golden dress!
On a body tender as a fresh mango leaf,
Rain must fall!
Male: In the sweet evening, I should
Give it to you!
Oh Time, come running!
Male: Oh Love, come seeking!
The world is beautiful,
A treasure trove of the arts,
Female: A stage for statues of blooming youth!
Male: Oh Time, come running!
Female: Oh Love, come seeking!
Laa laa la laalalaa... (4)
Turn your rosy cheek to me,
And whisper a little sweet news!
Male: From the edges of your two lips,
I must drink the sweet nectar!
An angel has spread out
A bed of blossoms,
Male: And fulfilling their desires upon it
Are two loving hearts!
Oh Time, come running!
Male: Oh Love, come seeking!
The world is beautiful,
A treasure trove of the arts,
Female: A stage for statues of blooming youth!
Male: Oh Time, come running!
Female: Oh Love, come seeking!
Laala lala laa... (4)
Without a longing for sweet pleasure,
There is no heart in this world!
Male: Without this feeling,
No land exists today!
One needs a heart that can
Gather and embrace it all,
Male: And a body that leaps and dances
To the rhythm of that heart!
Oh Time, come running!
Male: Oh Love, come seeking!
Laala lala laa... (4)
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic song from Ulagam Sutrum Valiban celebrates the splendor of the world and the sweet impatience of youthful love. The lyrics describe the earth as a stage of art, flowers, and natural beauty where clouds act as garments and rain brings romantic fulfillment. The lovers urge time to move swiftly and love to find them, emphasizing that romance, physical affection, and emotional bonding are universal human desires across all nations.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Bhoomi engum poomedai / Megam podum melaadai”

Comparing the Earth to a flower stage (poomedai) and clouds to an upper garment (melaadai).

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Maandhalir meniyil / Mazhai vendum”

Repetition of the initial sound 'Ma' in consecutive lines.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Pongi paayum neerodai / Megam podum melaadai”

Rhyming of the second consonant sound 'ng' in pongi and megam / lines in close rhythm.

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Trivia

Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973) was produced, directed by, and starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR). The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and this popular duet was sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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