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Lyrics & meaning

Unakena Irupen

From Kaadhal · 2004

Lyricist: Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer: Haricharan
Music director: Joshua Sridhar
Movie name: Kaadhal
Movie release year: 2004
Lyrics added on: 2 Mar 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics

↻ English translation

Unakena irupen uyirayum kodupen

Unnai naan pirinthaal unaku mun irapen

Kanmaniyae kanmaniyae azhuvathen kanmaniyae

Vazhi thunai naan iruka

Unakena irupen uyirayum kodupen

Unnai naan pirinthaal unaku mun irapen

Kanneer thuligalai kangal thaangum kanmani

Kaadhalin nenjam thaan thaangiduma

Kallarai meethuthaan pootha pookal

Endruthaan vannathu poochigal paarthiduma

Minsara kambigal meethu mainaakal koodukattum

Nam kaadhal thadaigalai thaandum

Valayaamal nadhigal illai

Valikaamal vaazhkai illai

Varum kaalam kaayam aatrum

Nilavoliyai matum nambi ilai ellam vaazhvathillai

Minminiyum oli kodukum

Thanthaiyum thaayayum thaandi vanthaai thozhiyae

Irandumaai endrumae naan irupen

Tholilae neeyumae saayum pothu

Ethirvarum thuyarangal anaithayum naan ethirpen

Venneeril nee kulika viragaagi thee kulipen

Udhirathil unnai kalapen

Vizhi moodum bothum unnai piriyaamal naan irupen

Kanavukul kaaval irupen

Naan endraal naanae illai nee thaanae nanaai aanen

Nee azhuthaal naan thudipen

Unakena irupen uyirayum kodupen

Unnai naan pirinthaal unaku mun irapen

Kanmaniyae kanmaniyae azhuvathen kanmaniyae

Vazhi thunai naan iruka

I will live for you, and I will give my life for you.

If I am ever separated from you, I will die before you.

My darling, my darling, why are you crying, my darling,

when I am right here by your side?

I will live for you, and I will give my life for you.

If I am ever separated from you, I will die before you.

The eyes may bear the weight of teardrops, my darling,

but can a heart in love bear them?

Just because flowers bloom upon a grave,

will butterflies ever stay away from them?

Mynahs build their nests even on electric power lines,

and our love will overcome every obstacle.

There is no river that does not bend,

there is no life without pain,

and the coming days will heal our wounds.

Leaves do not survive on moonlight alone,

even a firefly will give them light.

You left behind your father and mother to come to me, my love,

and I will always be both of them to you.

Whenever you lean upon my shoulder,

I will stand and face every sorrow that comes our way.

For you to bathe in warm water, I will become firewood and burn in the flame.

I will blend you into my very blood.

Even when my eyes close, I will never part from you,

and I will stand guard inside your dreams.

I am no longer myself, for you have become me,

and if you cry, my heart will ache with pain.

I will live for you, and I will give my life for you.

If I am ever separated from you, I will die before you.

My darling, my darling, why are you crying, my darling,

when I am right here by your side?

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Unakena Irupen' is a deeply emotional love ballad from the movie Kaadhal (2004), written by Na. Muthu Kumar. The song depicts the unconditional devotion, protective comfort, and selflessness of a lover reassuring his partner amidst severe hardships and social adversity. He promises to be her emotional anchor, taking on the roles of father, mother, and guardian, reassuring her that every pain in life is temporary and that their love can overcome any barrier.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

“Venneeril nee kulika viragaagi thee kulipen”

Comparing himself to firewood burning to provide warm water ('viragaagi thee kulipen') highlights self-sacrificial love.

Emona / Rhyme (Monai)

“Valayaamal nadhigal illai / Valikaamal vaazhkai illai”

Repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds like 'Valayaamal' and 'Valikaamal' creates poetic rhythm.

Imagery & Analogy

“Minsara kambigal meethu mainaakal koodukattum”

Using natural motifs like mynahs nesting on power lines to symbolize love thriving amidst extreme danger and obstacles.

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Trivia

This iconic track marked the debut of singer Haricharan in Tamil cinema and earned composer Joshua Sridhar widespread acclaim. Na. Muthu Kumar's poignant lyricism for this song won high critical praise for capturing pure, raw emotion.

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