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Lyrics & meaning

Ullam Endrum

From Puthumai Pithan · 1957

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
C. S. Jayaraman, Jikki
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Puthumai Pithan1957

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ullam rendum ondruOur two hearts are one
Nam uruvam thanae renduOnly our physical forms are two
Ullam rendum ondruOur two hearts are one
Nam uruvam thanae renduOnly our physical forms are two
Male
Uyiroviyamae ..kannaeO living painting... my beloved
Neeyum naanum ondruYou and I are one
Uyiroviyamae ..kannaeO living painting... my beloved
Neeyum naanum ondruYou and I are one
Female
Ullam rendum ondruOur two hearts are one
Nam uruvam thanae renduOnly our physical forms are two
Female
Kadhal jodhi vaanileIn the sky of love's radiant light
Kalaiyaai thigazhvomae..aa.aa..aaWe shall shine as an exquisite art form... ah ah ah
Kadhal jodhi vaanileIn the sky of love's radiant light
Kalaiyaai thigazhvomae..We shall shine as an exquisite art form...
Female
Kanna anuragathilaeO my dear, in divine affection
Kaninthae magizhvomeLet us ripen with love and rejoice
Kanna anuragathilaeO my dear, in divine affection
Kaninthae magizhvomeLet us ripen with love and rejoice
Male
Anbae anuraagamLove itself is deep affection
Adhu thanae vaazhvin yogam..aaa..aa..aaThat alone is the true blessing of life.. ah ah ah
Anbae anuraagamLove itself is deep affection
Adhu thanae vaazhvin yogamThat alone is the true blessing of life
Male
Asainthaadum poonkodiyaeO swaying flowering vine
Aasai thendral naaneI am the gentle breeze of desire
Asainthaadum poonkodiyaeO swaying flowering vine
Aasai thendral naaneI am the gentle breeze of desire
Female
Vaanil maevum nilavoAre you the serene moon abiding in the sky?
Killai kaathu yengum ilavoOr a young parrot yearningly waiting for the breeze?
Vaanil maevum nilavoAre you the serene moon abiding in the sky?
Killai kaathu yengum ilavoOr a young parrot yearningly waiting for the breeze?
Male
Vaanil maevum valar mathiyaeO waxing crescent moon abiding in the sky
Vaazhvil inbam neeyaeYou are the ultimate joy of my life
Vaanil maevum valar mathiyaeO waxing crescent moon abiding in the sky
Vaazhvil inbam neeyaeYou are the ultimate joy of my life

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Ullam Rendum Ondru' is a classic romantic duet expressing the spiritual and emotional oneness of two lovers. Though they possess two separate physical bodies, their minds and souls are completely merged into one. Through evocative romantic allegories—comparing the beloved to a flowering vine, a living painting, and the waxing moon, and the lover to a gentle breeze—the song portrays love as life's highest cosmic blessing.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Uyiroviyamae ..kannae

The beloved is metaphorically addressed as a living painting ('Uyiroviyamae') and a swaying flowering vine ('poonkodiye').

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Asainthaadum poonkodiyae / Aasai thendral naane

The lover equates himself to the gentle desire-filled breeze ('aasai thendral') caressing the flowering vine.

Ethukai (Second-letter Assonance)

Ullam rendum ondru / Nam uruvam thanae rendu

Tamil poetic rhyme where the second letter matches across adjacent lines ('ll' in Ullam and 'ru'/'ll' structural rhythm).

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Trivia

Puthumai Pithan (1957) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and T. R. Rajakumari. The soundtrack by veteran composer G. Ramanathan features the distinct high-pitched vocal style of C. S. Jayaraman paired with the legendary playback singer Jikki.

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