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Lyrics & meaning

Ullasa Sorkkamo Ithenna

From Vaasalil Oru Vennilaa · 1992

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Vaasalil Oru Vennilaa
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
28 Sept 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ullasa sorgamo idhenna muthamoo
Eppodhum kittumoo ippodhu mattumoo
Vayasu etti parkkum unnai
Manasu katti podum ennai
Vayasu etti parkkum unnai
Manasu katti podum ennai
Kallorum kaviyam killadha maadhulam
Kannodu pesidum pennaasai aayiram
Ilamai theernthu pogum naalai
Idhuvae sangamathin velai
Ilamai theernthu pogum naalai
Idhuvae sangamathin velai
Mottukullae vaaam ethanai naal thoongum
Ippavae en manam thottu paaru
Male :Thottu kollum neram valiba minsaaram
Paayudhae ammammaa enna vegam
Ullora yenginen poiyaaga thoonginen
Aalolam paadiyae vaa vaa vaa
Male :Kannadi maeniyil kandenae en mugam
Aanandha yogamum nee dhaanae
Pandhaadum maedaiyil vandhaadum neramae
Male :Sandhosa oonjalil thalladum neramae
Female :Aaadhadhi kesam ennai theendu
Male :Aadhaaram thaedi ennai vendu
Ullasa sorgamo idhenna muthamoo
Eppodhum kittumoo
Minnal vandhu aadum chinna vizhi moodum
Meniyil kaaviyam arangerum
Female :Thikki thikki pesum chinna idai nogum
Sevvidhazh malligai niram aagum
Andharanga veenaiyil sangeetham thondridum
Senthaazhampoovilae thaen oorum
Female :Appodhu nee tharum sorgangal aayiram
Aagaaya gangaiyil neeroodum
Singaara pen mayil thandhenae ennaiyae
Female :Naanae un kanmani neeyae en pournami
Male :Eppodum unnai nenjam thedum hahahaha
Female :Vattradha jeeva raagam tatta
Kallorrum kaaviyam killadha maadhulam
Kannodu pesidum penn aasai aayiram
Vayasu etti parkkum unnai
Manasu katti podum ennai
Ilamai theernthu pogum naalai
Idhuvae sangamathin velai
Is this a blissful paradise, or is it a kiss?
Will I always have this, or is it only for now?
Youth peeks out at you,
While my heart holds me captive.
Youth peeks out at you,
While my heart holds me captive.
A masterpiece etched in stone, an untouched pomegranate fruit,
A thousand desires of a woman speaking through her eyes.
Youth will fade away tomorrow,
So this is the right moment for our union.
Youth will fade away tomorrow,
So this is the right moment for our union.
How many days can the fragrance sleep inside a flower bud?
Touch and feel my heart right now!
Male: The moment we touch, youthful electricity...
...shoots right through me, oh my, with what speed!
Deep inside I longed for you, pretending to be asleep,
Singing a gentle tune, come to me, come, come!
Male: In your mirror-like skin, I saw my own reflection,
You are the true fortune of my joy!
This is the time to come and dance on the stage of love,
Male: This is the time to sway gently on the swing of happiness!
Female: Touch me all over, from head to toe,
Male: Lean on me for support and ask for whatever you desire!
Is this a blissful paradise, or is it a kiss?
Will I always have this?
Lightning flashes and gentle eyes close,
As a poem of love unfolds across the body.
Female: Words begin to stammer and the slender waist aches,
As red lips turn pale like white jasmine.
Music will rise from the intimate veena (Indian lute),
And sweet nectar will flow from the fragrant screw-pine flower.
Female: Then you will grant me a thousand heavens,
Like water flowing in the river of the skies.
Like a graceful peahen, I have given myself to you!
Female: I am your darling, and you are my full moon!
Male: My heart will always seek you, ha ha ha ha!
Female: An endless melody of life, thaththa...
A masterpiece etched in stone, an untouched pomegranate fruit,
A thousand desires of a woman speaking through her eyes.
Youth peeks out at you,
While my heart holds me captive.
Youth will fade away tomorrow,
So this is the right moment for our union.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a passionate romantic duet portraying the deep intimacy and sensual union between two lovers. The lyrics emphasize the fleeting nature of youth and urge the lovers to embrace their mutual attraction and physical closeness before time passes. Through rich classical Tamil imagery, the song compares bodily beauty to works of art, nature, and divine musical instruments.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kannadi maeniyil kandenae en mugam

Compares the lover's skin to a mirror ('Kannadi maeniyil') and intimate affection to a sweet epic ('Kaaviyam').

Edhukai (Second-letter rhyme)

Vayasu etti parkkum unnai / Manasu katti podum ennai

The second letters of 'Vayasu' (y) and 'Manasu' (n/y harmony) create rhythmic symmetry across adjacent lines.

Sensory Imagery (Pulankaluruvagam)

Senthaazhampoovilae thaen oorum

Uses vivid tactile, visual, and olfactory imagery such as blooming buds, electric sparks, and honeyed screwpine flowers to evoke passion.

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Trivia

This track belongs to the 1992 Tamil film 'Vaasalil Oru Vennilaa'. The lyrics written by the legendary poet Vaali showcase classic 90s Tamil romantic tropes, blending classical literary metaphors (like 'Kaaviyam' and 'Sangam') with modern rhythmic lyricism.

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