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Lyrics & meaning

Unakkum Enakkum Anantham

From Sri Raghavendrar · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Sri Raghavendrar
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
11 Jan 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
……………….
Unnakum enakum anandham ….dhum
Vidiya vidiya sontham
Padukai araiyil arambam….bam
Puthiya puthiya inbam
Paaladaidhan aadudho
Orr……nooladaidhan moodudho vaa….
Nerunga nerunga yaen vetkam
Naanthan pakkam nirkum sorkkam
Unnakum enakum anandham ….dhum
Vidiya vidiya sontham
Padukai araiyil arambam….bam
Puthiya puthiya inbam
Killip paarthaan navarsam vazhanga
Allich saerthaan adhisayam vilanga
Male :Killip paarthaan navarsam vazhanga
Allich saerthaan adhisayam vilanga
Female :Pen paavai kandaanadhu kaambanamey
Engayum undaagum sopanamey
Male :Aahaah
Un arugil irukum thaen kinnam
En azhagu vadiyum kannam
Male :Un arugil irukum thaen kinnam
En azhagu vadiyum kannam
Female :Poomeni ponmeyni indha
Sulthan konjam thogai maeni
Unnakum enakum anandham ….dhum
Vidiya vidiya sontham
Padukai araiyil arambam….bam
Puthiya puthiya inbam
…………
Theygo theygo tharai varum nilavu
Aavo aavo dhinasari iravu
Male :Theygo theygo tharai varum nilavu
Aavo aavo dhinasari iravu
Female :Thaalaathu thaangaadhu jodi theduthu
Dilruba thilaana paadi aadudhu
Nee eduka eduka theerathu
Un pudhayal iruku ingaey
Iravum pagalum moodaathu
Male :Poomeani ponmeani
Indha sulthan konjum thogai meani
Unnakum enakum anandham ….dhum
Vidiya vidiya sontham
Padukai araiyil arambam….bam
Puthiya puthiya inbam
Paaladaidhaan aadudho
Orr……nooladaidhan moodudho vaa….
Aa…nerunga nerunga yaen vetkam
Naanthan pakkam nirkum sorkkam
Unnakum enakum anandham ….dhum
Vidiya vidiya sontham
Padukai araiyil arambam….bam
Puthiya puthiya inbam
...
Joy for you and me...
A togetherness lasting till dawn,
Beginning in the bedroom...
Brand new pleasures!
Is that cream-soft skin swaying,
Covered only by a sheer cloth? Come...
Why be shy as I draw closer?
I am the heaven standing right beside you!
Joy for you and me...
A togetherness lasting till dawn,
Beginning in the bedroom...
Brand new pleasures!
He pinched gently to stir all the moods of love,
He held me close to make the wonder clear!
Male: He pinched gently to stir all the moods of love,
He held me close to make the wonder clear!
Female: The young woman's body trembles with desire,
Making every place feel like a wedding night!
Male: Aha!
A cup of honey waiting beside you,
Is my cheek overflowing with charm!
Male: A cup of honey waiting beside you,
Is my cheek overflowing with charm!
Female: A flower-soft body, a golden body,
This peacock-like beauty pampered by the Sultan!
Joy for you and me...
A togetherness lasting till dawn,
Beginning in the bedroom...
Brand new pleasures!
...
Look, look, the moon has stepped down to earth!
Come, come, every single night!
Male: Look, look, the moon has stepped down to earth!
Come, come, every single night!
Female: Restless for more than just a lullaby, it seeks its partner,
The beloved sings a melody and dances!
No matter how much you take, it will never run out,
Your treasure is right here!
It will never close, day or night!
Male: A flower-soft body, a golden body,
This peacock-like beauty pampered by the Sultan!
Joy for you and me...
A togetherness lasting till dawn,
Beginning in the bedroom...
Brand new pleasures!
Is that cream-soft skin swaying,
Covered only by a sheer cloth? Come...
Ah... why be shy as I draw closer?
I am the heaven standing right beside you!
Joy for you and me...
A togetherness lasting till dawn,
Beginning in the bedroom...
Brand new pleasures!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Unnakum Enakum Anandham is a seductive and romantic duet sung by Malaysia Vasudevan and S. Janaki from the film Sri Raghavendrar (1985). Set to a rhythmic, sensual composition by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali, the song captures the passionate intimate moments between lovers celebrating nocturnal bliss and sensual beauty.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for intensity)

Vidiya vidiya sontham

Words like 'Vidiya vidiya', 'Puthiya puthiya', and 'Nerunga nerunga' are repeated to emphasize continuity and depth of emotion.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Un arugil irukum thaen kinnam

Comparing the lover's charm to a honey cup ('thaen kinnam').

Emonai (Second-letter Rhyme / Ethukai)

Killip paarthaan navarsam vazhanga / Allich saerthaan adhisayam vilanga

Rhyming of second letters in consecutive lines ('Killip' and 'Allich').

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Trivia

Although 'Sri Raghavendrar' is a biographical film depicting the spiritual life of Hindu saint Raghavendra Swami, this sensual song features in the pre-monastic courtly life sequences of Venkatanatha (played by Rajinikanth), highlighting his early appreciation for art and romance before renunciation.

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