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Lyrics & meaning

Unakku Onnu Enakku

From Chitrangi · 1964

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Trichy Loganathan, A. G. Rathnamala
Music director
S. Vedhachalam
Details
Chitrangi1964

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Adi unakku onnu enakku onnuHey, one for you and one for me
Irukkudhu manasuThere is a heart
Adi unakku onnuHey, one for you
Adi enakku onnu unakku onnuHey, one for me and one for you
Irukkudhu manasuThere is a heart
Andha kanakku padi kadhaiya mudiSettle the matter according to that calculation
Thavikkudhu vayasuYouth is yearning
Female
Ada eruma polaHey, like a buffalo
Ada eruma pola poruma venumHey, like a buffalo, you need patience
Purinjikka machaanUnderstand this, my man
Ada eruma pola poruma venumHey, like a buffalo, you need patience
Purinjikka machaanUnderstand this, my man
Edhukkum idam irukkudhuThere is a place for everything
Thadam irukkudhuThere is a path for everything
Therinjikka machaanUnderstand this, my man
Male
Adi unakku onnuHey, one for you
Adi enakku onnuHey, one for me
Adi unakku onnu enakku onnuHey, one for you and one for me
Irukkudhu manasuThere is a heart
Male
Kanni ponnu veetukku naanShould I come to stand guard
Kaaval nikka vaaAt the maiden's house?
Unna kaal neram paarthu paarthuLooking at you for a short while
Kaadhalikka vaa…kaadhalikka vaaShall I love you... shall I love you?
Female
HaiyeHey!
Male
Kanni ponnu veetukku naanShould I come to stand guard
Kaaval nikka vaaAt the maiden's house?
Unna kaal neram paarthu paarthuLooking at you for a short while
Kaadhalikka vaa…kaadhalikka vaaShall I love you... shall I love you?
Female
Vettukullae vetkathilaeInside the house, amid bashfulness
Thottil podavaShall I set up a cradle?
Unnai yenga vechi thoongha vechiMaking you yearn and lulling you to sleep
Pattu padavaa.. pattu padavaaShall I sing a song... shall I sing a song?
Male :AhaaAha!
Female
Vettukullae vetkathilaeInside the house, amid bashfulness
Thottil podavaShall I set up a cradle?
Unnai yenga vechi thoongha vechiMaking you yearn and lulling you to sleep
Pattu padavaa.. pattu padavaaShall I sing a song... shall I sing a song?
Male
Adi chinnalapatti sealiHey, Chinnalapatti saree
Idhu jariga potta maalaThis garland woven with gold zari
Adi chinnalapatti sealiHey, Chinnalapatti saree
Idhu jariga potta maalaThis garland woven with gold zari
Female
Ada kannala kattum munnalaHey, before tying the knot
Idhukku enna velaWhat is the use of this now?
Ada kannala kattum munnalaHey, before tying the knot
Idhukku enna velaWhat is the use of this now?
Male
Adi unakku onnuHey, one for you
Adi enakku onnuHey, one for me
Adi unakku onnu enakku onnuHey, one for you and one for me
Irukkudhu manasuThere is a heart
Male
Adi sakkara kutty sandhana kuttyHey sweet doll, sandalwood doll
Sammandha pattukadiGet into a union with me
Unn chekka sivandha kalutha neetiExtend your fair, blush-red neck
Thaliya kattikadi thaliya kattikadiGet the sacred mangalsutra tied... get it tied
Female
AhaaAha!
Male
Adi sakkara kutty sandhana kuttyHey sweet doll, sandalwood doll
Sammandha pattukadiGet into a union with me
Unn chekka sivandha kalutha neetiExtend your fair, blush-red neck
Thaliya kattikadi thaliya kattikadiGet the sacred mangalsutra tied... get it tied
Female
Varushamana thedhiya paarthuChecking the calendar for an auspicious date
Parism podalaam appuramLet us give the bride-price, and then
Orukkellam pakku vechuInviting the whole town with betel leaves and nuts
Pandhalai podalaam ..pandhalai podalaamLet us set up the wedding canopy... set up the canopy
Male
AmaaYes!
Female
Varushamana thedhiya paarthuChecking the calendar for an auspicious date
Parism podalaam appuramLet us give the bride-price, and then
Orukkellam pakku vechuInviting the whole town with betel leaves and nuts
Pandhalai podalaam ..pandhalai podalaamLet us set up the wedding canopy... set up the canopy
Male
Ahaa paruva kaala paattuAha, a song of youth and romance
Naan padikattumaa kettuShall I sing it for you to listen?
Ahaa paruva kaala paattuAha, a song of youth and romance
Naan padikattumaa kettuShall I sing it for you to listen?
Female
Naan nenachadhuellamEverything I dreamt of
Nadandha pinnae therinjikkuven kettuI will listen and understand after it all happens
Naan nenachadhuellamEverything I dreamt of
Nadandha pinnae therinjikkuven kettuI will listen and understand after it all happens
Male
Adi unakku onnuHey, one for you
Adi enakku onnuHey, one for me
Adi unakku onnu enakku onnuHey, one for you and one for me
Irukkudhu manasuThere is a heart
Andha kanakku padi kadhaiya mudiSettle the matter according to that calculation
Thavikkudhu vayasuYouth is yearning
Female
Ada eruma polaHey, like a buffalo
Ada eruma pola poruma venumHey, like a buffalo, you need patience
Purinjikka machaanUnderstand this, my man
Edhukkum idam irukkudhuThere is a place for everything
Thadam irukkudhuThere is a path for everything
Therinjikka machaanUnderstand this, my man

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful duet features a playful banter between a young lover and his beloved. The male lead eagerly expresses his deep love and desire to marry her quickly, asking to guard her house, sing love songs, and tie the mangalsutra. The female lead playfully teases him to remain calm and patient, reminding him that proper wedding rituals like fixing an auspicious date, paying the bride-price (parisam), and inviting the village must happen first before rushing into romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Ada eruma pola poruma venum

Comparing patience to that of a buffalo ('Eruma pola poruma venum') to humorously emphasize remaining steady and unbothered.

Moni / Rhyme (Egal)

Edhukkum idam irukkudhu / Thadam irukkudhu

Internal and end rhyming of 'idam irukkudhu' and 'thadam irukkudhu' to create a rhythmic, catchy cadence.

Metaphor / Endearment

Adi sakkara kutty sandhana kutty

Using terms like 'sakkara kutty' (sugar baby) and 'sandhana kutty' (sandalwood baby) as sweet metaphors for beauty and affection.

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Trivia

This track from Chitrangi (1964) showcases early lyrical works of the legendary lyricist Vaali, set to tune by S. Vedhachalam and sung by Trichy Loganathan and A. G. Rathnamala.

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