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Lyrics & meaning

Ullasa Sorkkamo Ithenna

From Vaasalil Oru Vennilaa · 1992

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha
Music director
Deva
Details
Vaasalil Oru Vennilaa1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ullasa sorgamo idhenna muthamooIs this a joyful heaven, or what kind of kiss is this?
Eppodhum kittumoo ippodhu mattumooWill I get this forever, or is it only for now?
Vayasu etti parkkum unnaiAge peeps in at you,
Manasu katti podum ennaiMy heart binds me tightly.
Vayasu etti parkkum unnaiAge peeps in at you,
Manasu katti podum ennaiMy heart binds me tightly.
Male
Kallorum kaviyam killadha maadhulamAn epic carved in stone, an untouched pomegranate,
Kannodu pesidum pennaasai aayiramA thousand female desires that speak through the eyes.
Ilamai theernthu pogum naalaiTomorrow youth will fade away,
Idhuvae sangamathin velaiThis right now is the moment of our union.
Ilamai theernthu pogum naalaiTomorrow youth will fade away,
Idhuvae sangamathin velaiThis right now is the moment of our union.
Female
Mottukullae vaaam ethanai naal thoongumHow many days will fragrance sleep inside the bud?
Ippavae en manam thottu paaruTouch and feel my heart right now.
Male :Thottu kollum neram valiba minsaaramMale: The moment we touch, youthful electricity
Paayudhae ammammaa enna vegamSurges through, oh my, with such speed!
Female
Ullora yenginen poiyaaga thoonginenDeep inside I yearned while feigning sleep,
Aalolam paadiyae vaa vaa vaaSing a soothing lullaby and come to me, come!
Male :Kannadi maeniyil kandenae en mugamMale: On your mirror-like body, I saw my own face,
Aanandha yogamum nee dhaanaeYou alone are my blissful state of supreme yoga.
Female
Pandhaadum maedaiyil vandhaadum neramaeOn this playing stage, it is time to come and dance,
Male :Sandhosa oonjalil thalladum neramaeMale: It is the moment to sway on the swing of joy.
Female :Aaadhadhi kesam ennai theenduFemale: Touch me from head to toe,
Male :Aadhaaram thaedi ennai venduMale: Seeking support, win me over.
Female
Ullasa sorgamo idhenna muthamooIs this a joyful heaven, or what kind of kiss is this?
Eppodhum kittumooWill I get this forever?
Male
Minnal vandhu aadum chinna vizhi moodumLightning comes and dances, little eyes close,
Meniyil kaaviyam arangerumAn epic unfolds across the body.
Female :Thikki thikki pesum chinna idai nogumFemale: Stammering speech and a aching slender waist,
Sevvidhazh malligai niram aagumRed lips take on the hue of jasmine.
Male
Andharanga veenaiyil sangeetham thondridumMusic emerges from the intimate veena,
Senthaazhampoovilae thaen oorumHoney oozes from the fragrant screwpine flower.
Female :Appodhu nee tharum sorgangal aayiramFemale: The thousands of heavens you grant then,
Aagaaya gangaiyil neeroodumBathes in the celestial river Ganges.
Male
Singaara pen mayil thandhenae ennaiyaeAs a beautiful peahen, I have given myself to you.
Female :Naanae un kanmani neeyae en pournamiFemale: I am your darling eye, you are my full moon.
Male :Eppodum unnai nenjam thedum hahahahaMale: My heart searches for you always, hahahaha.
Female :Vattradha jeeva raagam tattaFemale: An unceasing lifelong melody...
Male
Kallorrum kaaviyam killadha maadhulamAn epic carved in stone, an untouched pomegranate,
Kannodu pesidum penn aasai aayiramA thousand female desires that speak through the eyes.
Female
Vayasu etti parkkum unnaiAge peeps in at you,
Manasu katti podum ennaiMy heart binds me tightly.
Male
Ilamai theernthu pogum naalaiTomorrow youth will fade away,
Idhuvae sangamathin velaiThis right now is the moment of our union.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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