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Lyrics & meaning

Ullathil Nooru Ninaithaen

From Mappillai Azhaippu · 1972

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Mappillai Azhaippu
Movie release year
1972
Lyrics added on
17 Oct 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ullaththil nooru ninaithen
Unnidam solla thaviththaen
Ullaththil nooru ninaithen
Unnidam solla thaviththaen
Aasai kodi pirakum
Aasai kodi pirakum
Achchamo sollaamal ennai thadukkum
Ullaththil nooru ninaithen
Unnidam solla thaviththaen
Noolaadum chinna idai
Melaadum vanna udai
Naanaaga koodaatho thottu thazhuva
Noolaadum chinna idai
Melaadum vanna udai
Naanaaga koodaatho thottu thazhuva
Kaiyodu ennai alli
Kannaa un kannirendum
Kaiyodu ennai alli
Kannaa un kannirendum
Aaraaro paadaatho naan thuyila
Anthi varum thendralukku mayangi
Female :Munthi varum aasaiyilae nerungi
Male :Poga poga aththanaiyum vilangi
Female :Nadakattum kadhai indru thodangi
Ullaththil nooru ninaithen
Unnidam solla thaviththaen
Thaeraattam penmai ondru
Vellottam vanthathenna
Kannottam sendrathenna enathedi
Thaeraattam penmai ondru
Vellottam vanthathenna
Kannottam sendrathenna enathedi
Poonthottam thannaikandu
Neerottam polae indru
Poonthottam thannaikandu
Neerottam polae indru
Paaraatta vanthathingu unnaithedi
Puththagam pol poovae unnai puratta
Female :Palliyarai paadangalai pugatta
Male :Mukkaniyum sakkaraiyum thigatta
Female :Muppozhthum inba sugam inikka
Ullaththil nooru ninaithen
Unnidam solla thaviththaen
Aasai kodi pirakum
Aasai kodi pirakum
Achchamo sollaamal ennai thadukkum
Ullaththil nooru ninaithen
Unnidam solla thaviththaen
I thought of a hundred things in my heart,
and I struggled to tell them to you.
I thought of a hundred things in my heart,
and I struggled to tell them to you.
Millions of desires are born,
millions of desires are born,
yet fear holds me back from speaking.
I thought of a hundred things in my heart,
and I struggled to tell them to you.
A slender waist swaying like a thread,
a colourful dress fluttering over it—
couldn't it be me who touches and embraces you?
A slender waist swaying like a thread,
a colourful dress fluttering over it—
couldn't it be me who touches and embraces you?
Gathering me into your arms,
my love, won't your two eyes
gathering me into your arms,
my love, won't your two eyes
sing a lullaby to put me to sleep?
Enchanted by the evening breeze,
drawing closer with eager desire,
understanding everything as time goes by,
let our story begin and unfold today!
I thought of a hundred things in my heart,
and I struggled to tell them to you.
Like a temple chariot, a graceful woman
has come out on her maiden journey—
why did her wandering gaze come searching for me?
Like a temple chariot, a graceful woman
has come out on her maiden journey—
why did her wandering gaze come searching for me?
Seeing a garden of blossoms,
like a flowing stream today,
seeing a garden of blossoms,
like a flowing stream today,
it came searching to cherish you.
To turn your pages like a book, my flower,
to teach the lessons of the bridal chamber,
until sweet fruits and sugar overflow with delight,
and pleasure tastes sweet all day long!
I thought of a hundred things in my heart,
and I struggled to tell them to you.
Millions of desires are born,
millions of desires are born,
yet fear holds me back from speaking.
I thought of a hundred things in my heart,
and I struggled to tell them to you.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Ullaththil nooru ninaithen' is a romantic duet from the 1972 Tamil film 'Mappillai Azhaippu', composed by V. Kumar with lyrics by Vaali. The song captures a sweet dialogue between two lovers expressing their deep affection, unspoken desires, and bashful romantic anticipation. They talk about overcome hesitations and welcoming intimacy as their life journey unfolds together. Through poetic allegories comparing the heroine to a chariot and a book of love, and love itself to a flowing stream, the song beautifully blends playfulness with passionate anticipation. The rendered vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela highlight the charm and emotional depth of young love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Mona (Initial Alliteration)

“Ullaththil nooru ninaithen / Unnidam solla thaviththaen”

Matching first letters in words across adjacent lines creates rhythmic harmony.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Noolaadum chinna idai / Melaadum vanna udai”

The second consonant 'la' matches in successive lines, establishing Tamil lyrical meter.

Simile / Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Thaeraattam penmai ondru / Vellottam vanthathenna”

Compares a woman's graceful form to a majestic chariot ('Thaeraattam penmai').

Metaphor

“Puththagam pol poovae unnai puratta”

Compares exploring intimacy with the beloved to leafing through a book ('Puththagam pol poovae unnai puratta').

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Trivia

This romantic classic was set to tune by the acclaimed composer V. Kumar, often fondly referred to as 'Mellisai Maamani' in Tamil cinema. The song stands out as one of the early iconic duets rendered by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela, written by legendary lyricist Vaali.

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