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Lyrics & meaning

Ullam Unnai Thedum

From Endravathu Oru Naal (1986) · 1986

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
P. Jayachandran, Uma Ramanan
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Endravathu Oru Naal (1986)
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
7 Jan 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ullam unnai thedum
Pudhu vellam nenjil mothum
Antha vaanam poovai thoovum
Adhu vaazhththu paadal paadum
Vaazhvil inbam serum
Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae
Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae
Ullam unnai thedum
Pudhu vellam nenjil mothum
Antha vaanam poovai thoovum
Adhu vaazhththu paadal paadum
Vaazhvil inbam serum
Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae
Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae
………………
Neeraadum maalai neram
Nindraadum thennaiyin oram
Vilaiyaada vanthaen uravaada vaa
Yaedhedho nenjil mogam
Unnaalae vanthathu thaagam
Idaiyodu neeyum vilaiyaadalaam
Thaeraeri oorkolam povom kannae vaa
Thaeraeri oorkolam povom kannae vaa
Female :Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae
Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae
Ullam unnai thedum
Pudhu vellam nenjil mothum
Female :Antha vaanam poovai thoovum
Adhu vaazhththu paadal paadum
Vaazhvil inbam serum
Male :Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae
Female :Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae
Un kagaigal theendumpothu
Santhosham ponguthu nooru
Mazhai megam thedi mayil vanthathu
Thaenoorum kannam rendum
Yaen ingu naanuthu indru
Kani muththam kettu idhazh yaenguthu
Yaekkangal theernthoda maalaiyai nee soodu
Yaekkangal theernthoda maalaiyai nee soodu
Male :Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae
Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae
Ullam unnai thedum
Pudhu vellam nenjil mothum
Male :Antha vaanam poovai thoovum
Adhu vaazhththu paadal paadum
Vaazhvil inbam serum
Female :Poomaanae enthan sontha neethaanae
Male :Ponmaanae enthan sontham needhaanae
My heart longs for you,
A fresh flood of joy rushes into my chest.
That sky will shower flowers,
And sing a song of blessing.
Happiness will fill our lives.
My golden deer, you are truly mine, aren't you?
My golden deer, you are truly mine, aren't you?
My heart longs for you,
A fresh flood of joy rushes into my chest.
That sky will shower flowers,
And sing a song of blessing.
Happiness will fill our lives.
My gentle deer, you are truly mine, aren't you?
My gentle deer, you are truly mine, aren't you?
...
In this refreshing evening hour,
Beside the swaying coconut trees,
I came to play, come be close with me.
All sorts of desires stir in my heart,
You have brought this thirst in me.
You may embrace my waist and play.
Come, my darling, let us ride the chariot in a procession!
Come, my darling, let us ride the chariot in a procession!
Female: My gentle deer, you are truly mine, aren't you?
My gentle deer, you are truly mine, aren't you?
My heart longs for you,
A fresh flood of joy rushes into my chest.
Female: That sky will shower flowers,
And sing a song of blessing.
Happiness will fill our lives.
Male: My golden deer, you are truly mine, aren't you?
Female: My gentle deer, you are truly mine, aren't you?
When your hands touch me,
Joy overflows a hundredfold.
The peacock has come seeking the rain clouds.
Both these honey-sweet cheeks,
Why are they blushing here today?
Lips yearn, asking for a sweet kiss.
Put the garland on me so our longing may be fulfilled.
Put the garland on me so our longing may be fulfilled.
Male: My golden deer, you are truly mine, aren't you?
My golden deer, you are truly mine, aren't you?
My heart longs for you,
A fresh flood of joy rushes into my chest.
Male: That sky will shower flowers,
And sing a song of blessing.
Happiness will fill our lives.
Female: My gentle deer, you are truly mine, aren't you?
Male: My golden deer, you are truly mine, aren't you?
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Chorus
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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.

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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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