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Unakkena Naan Song Lyrics – Nitham Oru Vaanam

From Nitham Oru Vaanam · 2022

Lyricist
Krithika Nelson
Singers
Deepthi Suresh, Deepak
Music director
Gopi Sundar
Details
Nitham Oru Vaanam2022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vinmeengal vairangalaaiLike stars turning into diamonds,
Ingirangi paadudhaeThey descend here to sing.
Joraaga melam kottungaBeat the wedding drums grandly!
Sidu moonji ondril indruOn a grumpy face today,
Sirippugal pookkudhaeSmiles are blooming.
Pudhu getti melam kottungaBeat the new wedding drums loudly!
Female
KanavaaIs it a dream?
Un kaiyai pidikkaTo hold your hand,
KanavaaiAs if in a dream,
Pala kaalam kadathaTo spend a long time together,
Kalavaadu manasu muzhukkaSteal my entire heart.
Adi melam….Beat the drums!
Female
Kaiyodu kaiyum serthuJoining hand with hand,
Kaadhal solluExpress your love.
Kannodu kannum serthuMeeting eye to eye,
Kaadhil solluWhisper it in the ear.
Male
Vinmeengal vairangalaaiLike stars turning into diamonds,
Ingirangi paadudhaeThey descend here to sing.
Joraaga melam kottungaBeat the wedding drums grandly!
Female
Maakkolam pattum poovumRice-flour pattern, silk, and flowers,
Mandhirangal paadaAs holy chants are recited,
Nei manjal nellil serndhuAlong with ghee, turmeric, and rice grains,
Vaazhthu thoovaTo shower blessings,
Male
Uttraaragal aasi konjamWith relatives offering their blessings,
Aasai konjam kooraAnd expressing their fond desires,
Nanbargal kindal minjiAs friends' teasing overflows,
Vetkam seraAnd shyness sets in,
Female
Iru manam serudhaeTwo hearts are coming together,
Iru kadhai serudhaeTwo stories are joining,
Iru veedugal serudhae…Two homes are uniting...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This festive song celebrates the joy and warmth of a traditional South Indian wedding. It highlights the delightful contrast of a once-grumpy individual being filled with laughter and happiness as love takes center stage. The lyrics vividly describe wedding rituals—such as flour art (kolam), silk clothing, sacred chants, and auspicious turmeric-rice blessings—intertwined with playful teasing from friends and affectionate wishes from family, beautifully capturing the union of two hearts, stories, and families.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Vinmeengal vairangalaai

Compares stars descending to diamonds glistening at a wedding celebration.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Sidu moonji ondril indru / Sirippugal pookkudhae

Metaphorically describes joy blooming like flowers on an otherwise sullen or serious face.

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Iru manam serudhae / Iru kadhai serudhae / Iru veedugal serudhae…

Repetition of the phrase 'Iru' (Two) at the start of consecutive lines creates a rhythmic build-up celebrating unity.

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Trivia

'Nitham Oru Vaanam' (released simultaneously in Telugu as 'Aakasham') stars Ashok Selvan in a multi-character arc. Lyricist Krithika Nelson penned this cheerful song to capture the essence of traditional Tamil wedding rituals while weaving in character dynamics.

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