Ullam Unnai Thedum
From Endravathu Oru Naal (1986) · 1986
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- P. Jayachandran, Uma Ramanan
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Endravathu Oru Naal (1986)1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ullam unnai thedum | The heart searches for you |
| Pudhu vellam nenjil mothum | A new flood dashes against the heart |
| Antha vaanam poovai thoovum | That sky showers flowers |
| Adhu vaazhththu paadal paadum | It sings a song of blessing |
| Vaazhvil inbam serum | Joy will join our lives |
| Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae | Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you? |
| Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae | Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you? |
| Female | |
| Ullam unnai thedum | The heart searches for you |
| Pudhu vellam nenjil mothum | A new flood dashes against the heart |
| Antha vaanam poovai thoovum | That sky showers flowers |
| Adhu vaazhththu paadal paadum | It sings a song of blessing |
| Vaazhvil inbam serum | Joy will join our lives |
| Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae | Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you? |
| Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae | Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you? |
| Chorus | |
| ……………… | ... |
| Male | |
| Neeraadum maalai neram | During the cool evening bathing hours |
| Nindraadum thennaiyin oram | Beside the swaying coconut tree |
| Vilaiyaada vanthaen uravaada vaa | I came to play, come to bond with me |
| Female | |
| Yaedhedho nenjil mogam | Various passions arise in the heart |
| Unnaalae vanthathu thaagam | A deep thirst came because of you |
| Idaiyodu neeyum vilaiyaadalaam | You may play gently around the waist |
| Male | |
| Thaeraeri oorkolam povom kannae vaa | Come my darling, let us go in a chariot procession around the town |
| Thaeraeri oorkolam povom kannae vaa | Come my darling, let us go in a chariot procession around the town |
| Female :Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae | Female: Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you? |
| Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae | Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you? |
| Male | |
| Ullam unnai thedum | The heart searches for you |
| Pudhu vellam nenjil mothum | A new flood dashes against the heart |
| Female :Antha vaanam poovai thoovum | Female: That sky showers flowers |
| Adhu vaazhththu paadal paadum | It sings a song of blessing |
| Vaazhvil inbam serum | Joy will join our lives |
| Male :Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae | Male: Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you? |
| Female :Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae | Female: Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you? |
| Female | |
| Un kagaigal theendumpothu | When your hands touch me |
| Santhosham ponguthu nooru | Happiness overflows a hundredfold |
| Mazhai megam thedi mayil vanthathu | Seeking rain clouds, the peacock arrived |
| Male | |
| Thaenoorum kannam rendum | Both cheeks dripping with sweet honey |
| Yaen ingu naanuthu indru | Why are they blushing shyly today? |
| Kani muththam kettu idhazh yaenguthu | Lips are longing, asking for a sweet kiss |
| Female | |
| Yaekkangal theernthoda maalaiyai nee soodu | To put an end to longings, wear the wedding garland |
| Yaekkangal theernthoda maalaiyai nee soodu | To put an end to longings, wear the wedding garland |
| Male :Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae | Male: Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you? |
| Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae | Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you? |
| Female | |
| Ullam unnai thedum | The heart searches for you |
| Pudhu vellam nenjil mothum | A new flood dashes against the heart |
| Male :Antha vaanam poovai thoovum | Male: That sky showers flowers |
| Adhu vaazhththu paadal paadum | It sings a song of blessing |
| Vaazhvil inbam serum | Joy will join our lives |
| Female :Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae | Female: Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you? |
| Male :Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae | Male: Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you? |
உள்ளம் உன்னைத் தேடும்
புது வெள்ளம் நெஞ்சில் மோதும்
அந்த வானம் பூவைத் தூவும்
அது வாழ்த்துப் பாடல் பாடும்
வாழ்வில் இன்பம் சேரும்
பொன்மானே எந்தன் சொந்தம் நீதானே
பொன்மானே எந்தன் சொந்தம் நீதானே
The heart searches for you
A new flood dashes against the heart
That sky showers flowers
It sings a song of blessing
Joy will join our lives
Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you?
Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you?
உள்ளம் உன்னைத் தேடும்
புது வெள்ளம் நெஞ்சில் மோதும்
அந்த வானம் பூவைத் தூவும்
அது வாழ்த்துப் பாடல் பாடும்
வாழ்வில் இன்பம் சேரும்
பூமானே எந்தன் சொந்தம் நீதானே..
பூமானே எந்தன் சொந்தம் நீதானே..
The heart searches for you
A new flood dashes against the heart
That sky showers flowers
It sings a song of blessing
Joy will join our lives
Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you?
Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you?
......................
...
நீராடும் மாலை நேரம்
நின்றாடும் தென்னையின் ஓரம்
விளையாட வந்தேன் உறவாட வா
During the cool evening bathing hours
Beside the swaying coconut tree
I came to play, come to bond with me
ஏதேதோ நெஞ்சில் மோகம்
உன்னாலே வந்தது தாகம்
இடையோடு நீயும் விளையாடலாம்
Various passions arise in the heart
A deep thirst came because of you
You may play gently around the waist
தேரேறி ஊர்கோலம் போவோம் கண்ணே வா
தேரேறி ஊர்கோலம் போவோம் கண்ணே வா
பூமானே எந்தன் சொந்தம் நீதானே
பூமானே எந்தன் சொந்தம் நீதானே
Come my darling, let us go in a chariot procession around the town
Come my darling, let us go in a chariot procession around the town
Female: Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you?
Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you?
உள்ளம் உன்னைத் தேடும்
புது வெள்ளம் நெஞ்சில் மோதும்...
அந்த வானம் பூவைத் தூவும்
அது வாழ்த்துப் பாடல் பாடும்
வாழ்வில் இன்பம் சேரும்
பொன்மானே எந்தன் சொந்தம் நீதானே
பூமானே எந்தன் சொந்தம் நீதானே
The heart searches for you
A new flood dashes against the heart
Female: That sky showers flowers
It sings a song of blessing
Joy will join our lives
Male: Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you?
Female: Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you?
உன் கைகள் தீண்டும் போது
சந்தோஷம் பொங்குது நூறு
மழை மேகம் தேடி மயில் வந்தது
When your hands touch me
Happiness overflows a hundredfold
Seeking rain clouds, the peacock arrived
தேனூறும் கன்னம் ரெண்டு
ஏன் இங்கு நாணுது இன்று
கனி முத்தம் கேட்டு இதழ் ஏங்குது
Both cheeks dripping with sweet honey
Why are they blushing shyly today?
Lips are longing, asking for a sweet kiss
ஏக்கங்கள் தீர்ந்தோட மாலையை நீ சூடு
ஏக்கங்கள் தீர்ந்தோட மாலையை நீ சூடு
பொன்மானே எந்தன் சொந்தம் நீதானே
பொன்மானே எந்தன் சொந்தம் நீதானே
To put an end to longings, wear the wedding garland
To put an end to longings, wear the wedding garland
Male: Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you?
Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you?
உள்ளம் உன்னைத் தேடும்
புது வெள்ளம் நெஞ்சில் மோதும்
அந்த வானம் பூவைத் தூவும்
அது வாழ்த்துப்பாடல் பாடும்
வாழ்வில் இன்பம் சேரும்
பூமானே எந்தன் சொந்தம் நீதானே
பொன்மானே எந்தன் சொந்தம் நீதானே....
The heart searches for you
A new flood dashes against the heart
Male: That sky showers flowers
It sings a song of blessing
Joy will join our lives
Female: Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you?
Male: Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you?
.......................
Ullam unnai thedum
The heart searches for you
Pudhu vellam nenjil mothum
A new flood dashes against the heart
Antha vaanam poovai thoovum
That sky showers flowers
Adhu vaazhththu paadal paadum
It sings a song of blessing
Vaazhvil inbam serum
Joy will join our lives
Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae
Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you?
Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae
Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you?
Ullam unnai thedum
The heart searches for you
Pudhu vellam nenjil mothum
A new flood dashes against the heart
Antha vaanam poovai thoovum
That sky showers flowers
Adhu vaazhththu paadal paadum
It sings a song of blessing
Vaazhvil inbam serum
Joy will join our lives
Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae
Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you?
Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae
Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you?
………………
...
Neeraadum maalai neram
During the cool evening bathing hours
Nindraadum thennaiyin oram
Beside the swaying coconut tree
Vilaiyaada vanthaen uravaada vaa
I came to play, come to bond with me
Yaedhedho nenjil mogam
Various passions arise in the heart
Unnaalae vanthathu thaagam
A deep thirst came because of you
Idaiyodu neeyum vilaiyaadalaam
You may play gently around the waist
Thaeraeri oorkolam povom kannae vaa
Come my darling, let us go in a chariot procession around the town
Thaeraeri oorkolam povom kannae vaa
Come my darling, let us go in a chariot procession around the town
Female :Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae
Female: Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you?
Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae
Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you?
Ullam unnai thedum
The heart searches for you
Pudhu vellam nenjil mothum
A new flood dashes against the heart
Female :Antha vaanam poovai thoovum
Female: That sky showers flowers
Adhu vaazhththu paadal paadum
It sings a song of blessing
Vaazhvil inbam serum
Joy will join our lives
Male :Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae
Male: Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you?
Female :Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae
Female: Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you?
Un kagaigal theendumpothu
When your hands touch me
Santhosham ponguthu nooru
Happiness overflows a hundredfold
Mazhai megam thedi mayil vanthathu
Seeking rain clouds, the peacock arrived
Thaenoorum kannam rendum
Both cheeks dripping with sweet honey
Yaen ingu naanuthu indru
Why are they blushing shyly today?
Kani muththam kettu idhazh yaenguthu
Lips are longing, asking for a sweet kiss
Yaekkangal theernthoda maalaiyai nee soodu
To put an end to longings, wear the wedding garland
Yaekkangal theernthoda maalaiyai nee soodu
To put an end to longings, wear the wedding garland
Male :Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae
Male: Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you?
Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae
Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you?
Ullam unnai thedum
The heart searches for you
Pudhu vellam nenjil mothum
A new flood dashes against the heart
Male :Antha vaanam poovai thoovum
Male: That sky showers flowers
Adhu vaazhththu paadal paadum
It sings a song of blessing
Vaazhvil inbam serum
Joy will join our lives
Female :Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae
Female: Oh flower-like loved one, you are my own, aren't you?
Male :Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae
Male: Oh golden deer, you are my own, aren't you?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic duet depicts two lovers expressing their profound love and desire for each other. The male protagonist addresses his beloved as 'Ponmaane' (golden deer), while the female addresses him as 'Poomaane' (flower-like beloved). They speak of their overwhelming happiness as a fresh flood surging in their hearts and describe nature celebrating their love with blessings and flowers. The song moves into tender romantic interactions, expressing a deep desire for togetherness, marriage, and lifelong partnership.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Pudhu vellam nenjil mothum”
Comparing emotions to a fresh flood ('Pudhu vellam') washing over the heart.
Monaivazhi (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Neeraadum maalai neram / Nindraadum thennaiyin oram”
Repetition of the initial sound 'N' across consecutive lines (Neeraadum / Nindraadum).
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Antha vaanam poovai thoovum / Adhu vaazhththu paadal paadum”
Rhyming endings in line pairs (thoovum / paadum).
Simile / Imagery
“Mazhai megam thedi mayil vanthathu”
Comparing the arrival of the lover to a peacock seeking rain clouds.
Did you know?
Trivia
This romantic song features lyrics written by renowned Tamil lyricist Muthulingam for the 1986 film Endravathu Oru Naal. The poetic terms 'Ponmaane' and 'Poomaane' are classic Tamil poetic endearments used affectionately between lovers.
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