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Lyrics & meaning

Ullangal Ondragi

From Punar Jenmam · 1961

Lyricist
Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
Singers
P. Susheela, A. M. Raja
Music director
T. Chalapathi Rao
Details
Punar Jenmam1961

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ullangal ondraagi thullum podhilaeWhen hearts unite and leap with joy,
Kollum inbamae sorgam vaazhvilaeThe overwhelming delight becomes heaven in life.
Ullangal ondraagi thullum podhilaeWhen hearts unite and leap with joy,
Kollum inbamae sorgam vaazhvilaeThe overwhelming delight becomes heaven in life.
Ullangal ondraagi thullum podhilaeWhen hearts unite and leap with joy,
Male
Ellai meerum anbae selvam aagumaeLove that transcends boundaries becomes true wealth,
Ilamai nesamae mann mel sugamaeYouthful affection is the ultimate pleasure on Earth.
Ellai meerum anbae selvam aagumaeLove that transcends boundaries becomes true wealth,
Ilamai nesamae mann mel sugamaeYouthful affection is the ultimate pleasure on Earth.
Female
Aa..aa..aaaAa..aa..aaa
Sindhum sendhaenum sollil oorumaeSweet red honey overflows from spoken words,
Sindhum sendhaenum sollil oorumaeSweet red honey overflows from spoken words,
Thendral veesiyae nandri koorumaeThe blowing gentle breeze expresses its gratitude.
Female
Konjum solai kuruvi sondham pesumaeThe chirping bird in the grove speaks of kinship,
Kuraivillamalae ellaam tharumaeGranting everything without any lack.
Konjum solai kuruvi sondham pesumaeThe chirping bird in the grove speaks of kinship,
Kuraivillamalae ellaam tharumaeGranting everything without any lack.
Male
Aa..aa..aaaAa..aa..aaa
Pongum neerodai sandham paadavaeAs the overflowing stream sings in rhythm,
Haa pongum neerodai sandham paadavaeAh, as the overflowing stream sings in rhythm,
Kangal aadumae kaadhal naadagamThe eyes perform a drama of love.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet expresses the ecstatic joy of two lovers whose hearts have become one. It portrays unbounded love and youthful affection as the greatest treasures and true heaven on Earth. Nature is depicted as an active participant in their romance—the breeze whispers gratitude, garden birds sing of kinship, overflowing streams provide rhythmic music, and their eyes silently perform a beautiful drama of love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Ullangal ondraagi thullum podhilae

The second consonant sound 'lla' (ள்ள/ல்ல) rhymes between 'Ullangal' and 'Kollum'.

Monai (Alliteration)

Sindhum sendhaenum sollil oorumae

Repetition of the 'S' sound across 'Sindhum', 'sendhaenum', and 'sollil'.

Personification

Thendral veesiyae nandri koorumae

Giving human qualities to nature, such as the breeze expressing gratitude (nandri koorumae) and birds speaking of relationships (sondham pesumae).

Metaphor

Kangal aadumae kaadhal naadagam

The loving glances between the couple are metaphorically described as an unfolding 'drama of love' (kaadhal naadagam).

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Trivia

Punar Jenmam (1961), directed by R. S. Mani and starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini, features music composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. The lyrics were written by legendary poet Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, showcasing his signature simplicity and deep romantic imagery, rendered melodiously by P. Susheela and A. M. Raja.

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