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Unakkum Enakkum

From Edhaiyum Thangum Ithayam · 1962

Lyricist
M. K. Aathmanathan
Singer
Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi
Music director
T. R. Pappa
Movie name
Edhaiyum Thangum Ithayam
Movie release year
1962
Lyrics added on
25 Mar 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Unakkum enakkum vegudhooram illai
Naan ninaikkadha neramillai
Unnai ninaikkadha neramillai
Unakkum enakkum vegudhooram illai
Naan ninaikkadha neramillai
Unnai ninaikkadha neramillai
Inikka inikka nee pesavillai
Endraalum en nenjam marakkavillai
Unakkum enakkum vegudhooram illai
Naan ninaikkadha neramillai
Unnai ninaikkadha neramillai
Selva parambaraiyil pirandhaalum
Adhan singaara pidiyil valarnthathillai
Selva parambaraiyil pirandhaalum
Adhan singaara pidiyil valarnthathillai
Ullasa ulagathil irundhaalum
Naan uzhaippavar thuyarathai maranthathillai
Maranthathillai
Unakkum enakkum vegudhooram illai
Naan ninaikkadha neramillai
Unnai ninaikkadha neramillai
Iravukku nilavaal azhagu varum
En idhayam un ninaivaal amaidhi perum
Iravukku nilavaal azhagu varum
En idhayam un ninaivaal amaidhi perum
Uyirukku udalaal perumai varum
Namm uravum orunal pudhumai perum
Pudhumai perum
Unakkum enakkum vegudhooram illai
Naan ninaikkadha neramillai
Unnai ninaikkadha neramillai
You and I are not far apart,
There is never a moment I do not think,
There is never a moment I do not think of you.
You and I are not far apart,
There is never a moment I do not think,
There is never a moment I do not think of you.
You may not have spoken sweet words to me,
Yet my heart has never forgotten you.
You and I are not far apart,
There is never a moment I do not think,
There is never a moment I do not think of you.
Though born into a wealthy family,
I never grew up trapped in its luxury.
Though born into a wealthy family,
I never grew up trapped in its luxury.
Even living in a world of comfort,
I have never forgotten the pain of working people.
Never forgotten.
You and I are not far apart,
There is never a moment I do not think,
There is never a moment I do not think of you.
The moon brings beauty to the night,
And thoughts of you bring peace to my heart.
The moon brings beauty to the night,
And thoughts of you bring peace to my heart.
Life finds its worth through the body,
And our bond too will be renewed one day.
It will be renewed.
You and I are not far apart,
There is never a moment I do not think,
There is never a moment I do not think of you.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Unakkum Enakkum Vegudhooram Illai is a thoughtful melody from the 1962 Tamil film Edhaiyum Thangum Ithayam, featuring music by T. R. Pappa and rendered by Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi. The song expresses deep emotional closeness and constant remembrance between lovers, emphasizing that true affection remains unshakeable even when sweet words are unsaid or distance intervenes. Beyond romantic devotion, the protagonist articulates a strong social consciousness—reflecting that despite her privileged background, she has never forgotten the struggles of the working class. Using poetic analogies such as the moon enriching the night sky, she conveys how thoughts of her loved one grant her inner peace, holding on to the hope that their bond will achieve a bright and refined future.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Inikka inikka nee pesavillai”

The word 'Inikka' is repeated consecutively to emphasize the intensity of sweetness in speech.

Edukai (Second-Letter Rhyme)

“Ullasa ulagathil irundhaalum”

The second consonant 'l' (ல்) rhymes across 'Selva' and 'Ullasa' across the stanzas, creating rhythmic harmony.

Uwamai (Analogy / Metaphor)

“Iravukku nilavaal azhagu varum”

Draws a poetic parallel between the moon giving beauty to the night and thoughts of the beloved bringing tranquility to the heart.

Monaai (Initial Assonance / Alliteration)

“Unakkum enakkum vegudhooram illai”

Repetition of initial vowel sounds ('U' in Unakkum and 'e' in enakkum) creates a smooth lyrical flow.

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Trivia

Edhaiyum Thangum Ithayam (1962) was written by C. N. Annadurai, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. In keeping with his Dravidian political ideology, lyricist M. K. Aathmanathan subtly embedded socialist sentiments regarding working-class empathy ('uzhaippavar thuyarathai maranthathillai') directly within this romantic composition.

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