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Lyrics & meaning

Un Mela Oru Kannu

From Rajini Murugan · 2016

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singers
Jithin Raj, Mahalakshmi Iyer
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Rajini Murugan2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Un mela oru kannuI have my eye on you
Neethaan en moraponnuYou are my rightful bride
Onnoda iva onnuThis girl is one with you
Onna marantha verum mannuIf I forget you, I am mere dust
Male
Irukkuren onnalaI exist because of you
Parakkuren thannalaI fly all on my own
Keranguren norungurenI swoon, I shatter
Paaru naan un maapulaLook, I am your groom
Female
Un mela oru kannuI have my eye on you
Naanthaan un moraponnuI am your rightful bride
Onnoda iva onnuThis girl is one with you
Onna marantha verum mannuIf I forget you, I am mere dust
Female
Irukkuren onnalaI exist because of you
Parakkuren thannalaI fly all on my own
Keranguren norungurenI swoon, I shatter
Neeyee than en maappulaYou alone are my groom
Male
Konjunaa minjura.. minjuna konjuraIf I show affection, you act distant; if I act distant, you show affection
Yen di indha naadagamWhy this drama, girl?
Female
Kenjuna anjura.. anjuna kenjuraIf I plead, you fear; if I fear, you plead
Naalum unga nyabagamEvery day, thoughts of you linger
Male
Sollaama kollama moodi vachuKeeping it hidden without saying a word
Enna angeyum ingeyum alayavittaYou made me wander here and there
Female
Allaama killaama noga vachchu ennaWithout touching or pinching, you hurt me and made me
Munnaalum pinnaalum monaga vittaGroan both in front and behind
Male
Othukitta maamanthaanSince the maternal uncle has agreed
Kattikka vaaren vaarenI am coming to marry you
Female
Un mela oru kannuI have my eye on you
Naanthaan un moraponnuI am your rightful bride
Onnoda iva onnuThis girl is one with you
Onna marantha verum mannuIf I forget you, I am mere dust
Female
Vettuna ottura.. ottunaa vetturaIf I cut ties, you stick; if I stick, you cut ties
Loosu paiyan maathiriLike a crazy boy
Male
Kattuna thattura.. thattuna katturaIf I embrace, you push away; if I push away, you embrace
Vaa vaa kolluthe veriCome, come, the passion is killing me
Female
Kaththaama suthaama nee irundhaIf you stay quiet without shouting or making a fuss
Unna thittaama kottaama yethukuvenI will accept you without scolding or hitting
Male
Nikkaama kikkera nee koduthaIf you give me a non-stop thrill
Micham vekkaama kuthaatam potukuvenI will dance in joy without holding anything back
Female
Pottu vacha ponnu naanI am the girl designated for you
Thottukka thaaren thaarenI give myself to be yours
Male
Un mela oru kannuI have my eye on you
Neethaan en moraponnuYou are my rightful bride
Female
Onnoda iva onnuThis girl is one with you
Onna marantha verum mannuIf I forget you, I am mere dust
Male
Irukkuren onnalaI exist because of you
Female
Parakkuren thannaalaI fly all on my own
Male
KerangurenI swoon
Female
NorungurenI shatter
Neeye thaan en maapulaYou alone are my groom

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Un Mela Oru Kannu is a playful, romantic duet expressing the deep affection and playful banter between two prospective lovers bound by traditional family ties ('moraponnu' and 'maapula'). Both characters express how their worlds revolve around each other, painting a picture of helpless attraction, lighthearted games of push-and-pull, and the joyful anticipation of their upcoming marriage.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edukai (Second-letter rhyme)

Irukkuren onnala / Parakkuren thannala / Keranguren norunguren

Repetition of the second letter 'ra' (ர) across consecutive lines creating a rhythmic pattern.

Antithesis (Muran)

Konjunaa minjura.. minjuna konjura

Use of contrasting action verbs side-by-side to portray playful conflict and emotional push-and-pull.

Monai (First-letter alliteration)

Onnoda iva onnu / Onna marantha verum mannu

Repetition of the initial vowel 'O' (ஒ) sound across the line.

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Trivia

Although listed as Unknown in the context, this famous track from Rajini Murugan (2016) was composed by D. Imman and sung by Jithin Raj and Mahalakshmi Iyer. The song became a massive hit across Tamil Nadu for its catchy folk-pop melody and charming chemistry between Sivakarthikeyan and Keerthy Suresh.

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