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Lyrics & meaning

Unakkagathane Intha

From Kattradhu Thamizh · 2007

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Movie name
Kattradhu Thamizh
Movie release year
2007
Lyrics added on
18 May 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Unakkaagathaanae
Intha uyir ullathu
Un thuyaram saaya
En thozh ullathu
Mudiyaamal neelum naal endrum illai
Yaar enna sonnaal enna anbae
Unnodu naanum varuven
Oru murai oru murai
Nee siriththaal
Naan vazhvathu arthamaagum
Maru murai maru murai
Nee siriththaal
En jenmaththin saabam theerum
Unakkaagathaanae
Intha uyir ullathu
Un thuyaram saaya
En thozh ullathu
Mudiyaamal neelum naal endrum illai
Yaar enna sonnaal enna anbae
Unnodu naanum varuven
Oru murai oru murai
Nee siriththaal
Naan vazhvathu arthamaagum
Maru murai maru murai
Nee siriththaal
En jenmaththin saabam theerum
Vaan paartha boomi
kaainthaalumae
Varapendrum azhiyaathadi
Thaan paartha bimbangal
Tholainthaalumae
Kannaadi marakkaathadi
Mazhai vaasam
Varukindra neramellam
Un viyarvai tharum
Vasam varumallavaa
Un ninaivil naan
Urangum neram anbae
Maranangal vanthaalum
Varam allavaa
Oru murai oru murai
Nee siriththaal
Naan vazhvathu arthamaagum
Maru murai maru murai
Nee siriththaal
En jenmaththin saabam theerum
Naam irukkum intha nodi
Mudinthaalumae
Ninaivendrum mudiyaathadi
Naam eduththa nizharpadam
Azhinthaalumae
Nijamendrum azhiyaathadi
Naan ketkum
Azhagaana sangeethangal
Nee enthan peyar sollum
Pozhuthallavaa
En moochchin suvasangal
Unathallavaa
Nee indri en vazhkkai
Pazhuthallavaa
Oru murai oru murai
Nee siriththaal
Naan vazhvathu arthamaagum
Maru murai maru murai
Nee siriththaal
En jenmaththin saabam theerum
Unakkaagathaanae
Intha uyir ullathu
Un thuyaram saaya
En thozh ullathu
Mudiyaamal neelum naal endrum illai
Yaar enna sonnaal enna anbae
Unnodu naanum varuven
Yaar enna sonnaal enna anbae
Unnodu naanum varuven
It is only for you
that this life exists.
For your sorrow to lean on,
my shoulder is here.
There is no day that stretches on without an end.
No matter what anyone says, my love,
I will come with you.
Just once, just once,
if you smile,
my life will find meaning.
Once more, once again,
if you smile,
the curse of my lifetime will be lifted.
It is only for you
that this life exists.
For your sorrow to lean on,
my shoulder is here.
There is no day that stretches on without an end.
No matter what anyone says, my love,
I will come with you.
Just once, just once,
if you smile,
my life will find meaning.
Once more, once again,
if you smile,
the curse of my lifetime will be lifted.
Even if the earth looking up at the sky
dries up and withers,
the field ridges will never disappear.
Even if the reflections it once saw
are lost,
the mirror will never forget.
Every time
the scent of rain arrives,
the fragrance of your sweat
comes along with it, doesn't it?
When I fall asleep
in your thoughts, my love,
even if death comes,
wouldn't it be a blessing?
Just once, just once,
if you smile,
my life will find meaning.
Once more, once again,
if you smile,
the curse of my lifetime will be lifted.
Even if this moment we share
comes to an end,
our memories will never end.
Even if the photograph we took
fades away,
the reality will never disappear.
The beautiful music
that I listen to,
is the moment you call my name,
isn't it?
Every breath of my life
belongs to you, doesn't it?
Without you, my life
is completely broken, isn't it?
Just once, just once,
if you smile,
my life will find meaning.
Once more, once again,
if you smile,
the curse of my lifetime will be lifted.
It is only for you
that this life exists.
For your sorrow to lean on,
my shoulder is here.
There is no day that stretches on without an end.
No matter what anyone says, my love,
I will come with you.
No matter what anyone says, my love,
I will come with you.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Unakkaagathaanae from Kattradhu Thamizh is a profound expression of unconditional devotion, solace, and spiritual healing between two tormented souls. The protagonist offers his shoulder and life as a sanctuary, promising that no suffering or dark period is permanent. He conveys that a single smile from his beloved is enough to bring purpose to his existence and cleanse the long-held curses of his life. Through poetic imagery of dried fields retaining their boundary lines, mirrors holding the essence of past reflections, and reality transcending physical photographs, lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar captures the eternal nature of deep emotional connection. The song underscores a deep psychological reliance where love becomes the ultimate salvation from life's cruelty.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Imagery and Nature Metaphor

“Vaan paartha boomi kaainthaalumae / Varapendrum azhiyaathadi”

Uses the image of parched dry land retaining its field boundaries to symbolize love and commitment enduring despite extreme hardship.

Personification / Metaphor

“Thaan paartha bimbangal tholainthaalumae / Kannaadi marakkaathadi”

Personifies a mirror as an eternal keeper of memories that never forgets the reflections it has seen.

Adukkuthodar (Empathetic Repetition)

“Oru murai oru murai / Nee siriththaal”

Repetition of words like 'Oru murai' and 'Maru murai' creates emotional intensity and rhythmic emphasis on the desire to see a beloved smile.

Contrast / Anthesis

“Naam eduththa nizharpadam azhinthaalumae / Nijamendrum azhiyaathadi”

Juxtaposes the destruction of a physical photograph ('nizharpadam') with the indestructible nature of truth and reality ('nijam').

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Trivia

Kattradhu Thamizh (2007) was directed by Ram and features a soundtrack composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with lyrics written by Na. Muthu Kumar. 'Unakkaagathaanae' (sung by Yuvan Shankar Raja and Andrea Jeremiah) is widely acclaimed for its brooding melancholic orchestration and poetic intensity, serving as a defining emotional centerpiece for the tragic characters Prabhakar and Anandhi.

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