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Ullathil Ondru Veliyil Ondru

From Nallavan (1988) · 1988

Lyricist
Kalaipuli S. Thanu
Singer
S. P. Sailaja
Music director
Chandrabose
Details
Nallavan (1988)1988

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Female
Ullaththil ondru veliyil ondruOne thing in the heart, another on the outside,
Vesham podum manithanaeOh man who wears a disguise!
Iravin kuliril urugum paniyilIn the night's cold and melting dew,
Enakkum aasai adhigamaeMy desire is also growing intense.
Female
Kurukku vazhiyil sorkkaTo the heavenly paradise through a shortcut,
Iruvar saernthu pogalaamThe two of us can go together.
Soll manmathaa solTell me, Cupid, tell me!
Chorus :PapampampamChorus: Pa-pam-pam-pam
Female
Ullaththil ondru veliyil ondruOne thing in the heart, another on the outside,
Vesham podum manithanaeOh man who wears a disguise!
Chorus
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Female
Thanthathikku vekkamthaan meththaikku thukkamthaanShyness for the ivory post, sorrow for the bed mattress,
Thiththikkum muththamthaan thanthu viduGive me a sweet, delightful kiss.
Thanthathikku vekkamthaan meththaikku thukkamthaanShyness for the ivory post, sorrow for the bed mattress,
Thiththikkum muththamthaan thanthu viduGive me a sweet, delightful kiss.
Female
Palliyarai paadamthaanThe lessons of the bedchamber,
Chorus :Ohhoh hoh hoChorus: Oh-ho-ho-ho
Female :Solli thara venumthaanFemale: Must be taught to me,
Chorus :Ohhoh hoh hoChorus: Oh-ho-ho-ho
Female
Palliyarai paadamthaanThe lessons of the bedchamber,
Chorus :Ohhoh hoh hoChorus: Oh-ho-ho-ho
Female :Solli thara venumthaanFemale: Must be taught to me,
Chorus :Ohhoh hoh hoChorus: Oh-ho-ho-ho
Female :En meni thaangaathu neeyillaamal thoongaathuFemale: My body cannot bear it, it cannot sleep without you.
Female
Ullaththil ondru veliyil ondruOne thing in the heart, another on the outside,
Vesham podum manithanaeOh man who wears a disguise!
Iravin kuliril urugum paniyilIn the night's cold and melting dew,
Enakkum aasai adhigamaeMy desire is also growing intense.
Chorus
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Female
Varavai ninaiththaen valaiyai viriththaenI anticipated your arrival and cast a net,
Uravin vilaiyai sollividuName the price of our intimacy.
Female
Kanni enthan kannaalaeWith these maiden's eyes,
Chorus :Ohhoh hoh hoChorus: Oh-ho-ho-ho
Female :Kanni vachchaa un melaeFemale: I have laid a trap on you,
Chorus :Ohhoh hoh hoChorus: Oh-ho-ho-ho
Female
Kanni enthan kannaalaeWith these maiden's eyes,
Chorus :Ohhoh hoh hoChorus: Oh-ho-ho-ho
Female :Kanni vachchaa un melaeFemale: I have laid a trap on you,
Chorus :Ohhoh hoh hoChorus: Oh-ho-ho-ho
Female :Ennaasai rasave innumenna veeraappuFemale: Oh my beloved king, why this continued proud defiance?
Female
Ullaththil ondru veliyil ondruOne thing in the heart, another on the outside,
Vesham podum manithanaeOh man who wears a disguise!
Iravin kuliril urugum paniyilIn the night's cold and melting dew,
Enakkum aasai adhigamaeMy desire is also growing intense.
Female
Kurukku vazhiyil sorkkaTo the heavenly paradise through a shortcut,
Iruvar saernthu pogalaamThe two of us can go together.
Soll manmathaa solTell me, Cupid, tell me!
Chorus :PapampampamChorus: Pa-pam-pam-pam

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a seductive and playful track from the movie Nallavan (1988), composed by Chandrabose and rendered by S. P. Sailaja. The heroine playfully teases her partner, calling out his hypocrisy of hiding his true romantic desires behind a stern or reserved demeanor ('ullaththil ondru veliyil ondru'). Set against a chilly night, she expresses her longing, inviting him to shed his hesitation and share romantic intimacy with her.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Contrast / Anthesis (Muran)

Ullaththil ondru veliyil ondru

Contrasting 'ullaththil' (in the heart/inside) with 'veliyil' (outside) to highlight the persona's inner feelings vs. outer disguise.

Rhyme / Alliteration (Edhukai & Monaai)

Thanthathikku vekkamthaan meththaikku thukkamthaan

Repetition of consonant sounds like 'Thanthathikku', 'meththaikku', and 'Thiththikkum' creates a rhythmic, musical flow.

Pun / Double Entendre (Sleidai)

Kanni enthan kannaalae... Kanni vachchaa un melae

The word 'Kanni' plays on multiple meanings: maiden ('kanni'), eyes of a maiden ('kanni enthan kannaalae'), and laying a trap ('kanni vachchaa').

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Soll manmathaa sol

Addressing the lover as 'Manmathaa' (the god of love/Cupid) metaphorically elevates his romantic allure.

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Trivia

The song is penned by film producer-director Kalaipuli S. Thanu, who occasionally wrote lyrics for films produced by him or featuring hit soundtracks in the late 1980s. The soundtrack composed by Chandrabose was known for incorporating energetic chorus hooks and catchy rhythm patterns characteristic of late 80s Tamil cinema.

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