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Lyrics & meaning

Unakaana Ulagam

From Thalaivii · 2021

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Ananya Bhat, K. S. Harisankar
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Details
Thalaivii2021

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Unakkaana ulagamThe world meant for you
Udhikindra tharunamIs the moment that is dawning now
Imaikkindra nodiyilIn the blink of an eye
Niram maarum muzhudhumEverything changes its colors completely
Female
Unakkaana kanavuThe dream meant for you
Ezhakkindra pozhuthuWhen it arises
Pirar kaanum kanavuThe dreams seen by others
Avai yaavum unadhuAll of them become yours
Male
Idhu kaalam ezhuthidum kanakkuThis is the calculation written by time
Idhai maatra thudippathu edharkkuWhy struggle to change this destiny?
Avan kaattum vazhi undhan kizhakkuThe path shown by Him/God is your dawn
Sila kodi idhayam un ilakkuA few crore hearts are your goal
Female
Idhu thaan idhu thaanThis is it, this is it
Endhan thotram endrae"My true appearance/origin," so
Theeyum neerum sollathendrumLet fire and water never dictate
Female
Idhu thaan idhu thaanThis is it, this is it
Endhan paadhai endrae"My designated path," so
Vaanum kaatrum sellaathengumLet the sky and wind not proclaim anywhere
Male
Thiruppangal nigazhumTwists and turns will happen
Irudhayam negizhumThe heart will melt
Silaaayiram siragugal soodidadiWear thousands of wings, dear girl
Pudhu vaanil yeridadiSoar into a new sky, dear girl
Pudhidhaaga maaridadi….hoo oo oo oooTransform into a new self, dear girl....hoo oo oo ooo

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Thalaivii' portrays a powerful narrative of destiny, transformation, and self-realization. It speaks to a pivotal turning point in the protagonist's life where personal dreams dissolve into a grander collective destiny, urging her to touch the hearts of millions.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Avan kaattum vazhi undhan kizhakku

Using 'kizhakku' (East/Dawn) to symbolize direction, hope, and new beginnings provided by fate or a higher power.

Personification

Theeyum neerum sollathendrum

Attributing the human capability of speech and dictation to nature's elements like fire, water, sky, and wind.

Edhukai (Second letter rhyming / Assonance)

Thiruppangal nigazhum / Irudhayam negizhum

The second letter harmony ('ru' sound) between 'Thiruppangal' and 'Irudhayam' creates a musical rhyme pattern.

Visual Imagery

Silaaayiram siragugal soodidadi / Pudhu vaanil yeridadi

The image of donning thousands of wings and soaring into a new sky vividly communicates liberation and rising to power.

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Trivia

This track serves as a dramatic thematic backdrop in the movie 'Thalaivii' (2021), illustrating the real-life transition of legendary actor-politician J. Jayalalithaa from the world of cinema into public service and politics.

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