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Lyrics & meaning

Unakkum Enakkum Song Lyrics – Engamma Sabatham

From Engamma Sabatham · 1974

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
L. R. Anjali
Music director
Vijaya Bhaskar
Movie name
Engamma Sabatham
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
15 Jun 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Unakkum enakkum uravu thandha
Iraivan vaazhga
Inikka inikka inbam thandha
Kaalam vaazhga kaalam vaazhga
Unakkum enakkum uravu thandha
Iraivan vaazhga
Inikka inikka inbam thandha
Kaalam vaazhga kaalam vaazhga
Maarbodu unnai naan alli anaippen
Kaanadha per inbam naanindru kaanbaen
Kaanadha per inbam naanindru kaanbaen
Nee sindhum muthangal thaen endru kolvaen
Thaen endru kolvaen
Unakkum enakkum uravu thandha
Iraivan vaazhga
Inikka inikka inbam thandha
Kaalam vaazhga kaalam vaazhga
Rojavin raaja endru ennai azhaippen
Yaar vandhu thaduthaalum naan unnai piriyaen
Yaar vandhu thaduthaalum naan unnai piriyaen
Nee thantha vaazhvukku naan nandri solvaen
Naan nandri solvaen
Unakkum enakkum uravu thandha
Iraivan vaazhga
Inikka inikka inbam thandha
Kaalam vaazhga kaalam vaazhga
Paalodu pazhangal nee unna vendum
Pasiyaari madi meedhu vilaiyaadu vendum
Pasiyaari madi meedhu vilaiyaadu vendum
Vilaiyaanda maykkathil nee thoonga vendum
Nee thoonga vendum
Unakkum enakkum uravu thandha
Iraivan vaazhga
Inikka inikka inbam thandha
Kaalam vaazhga kaalam vaazhga
To the God who gave this bond between you and me,
long live God!
To the time that brought such sweet joy,
long live this time, long live this time!
To the God who gave this bond between you and me,
long live God!
To the time that brought such sweet joy,
long live this time, long live this time!
I will gather you close to my heart and hold you,
Today I will know a deep joy I have never felt before,
Today I will know a deep joy I have never felt before,
I will cherish the kisses you shower as sweet honey,
I will cherish them as honey!
To the God who gave this bond between you and me,
long live God!
To the time that brought such sweet joy,
long live this time, long live this time!
I will call you the king of roses,
No matter who comes to stop us, I will never leave you,
No matter who comes to stop us, I will never leave you,
I will thank you for the life you have given me,
I will thank you!
To the God who gave this bond between you and me,
long live God!
To the time that brought such sweet joy,
long live this time, long live this time!
You must eat milk and fruits,
And once satisfied, you must play upon my lap,
And once satisfied, you must play upon my lap,
In the sweet exhaustion of your play, you must fall asleep,
you must fall asleep!
To the God who gave this bond between you and me,
long live God!
To the time that brought such sweet joy,
long live this time, long live this time!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic song from 'Engamma Sabatham' (1974) expresses deep gratitude to God and time for bringing two lovers together and bestowing sweet joy upon their lives. The protagonist affectionately praises their beloved, celebrating the warmth of their embrace, the sweetness of their kisses, and their eternal bond that no external force can break.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodai (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Inikka inikka inbam thandha”

The word 'Inikka' is repeated consecutively ('Inikka inikka') to emphasize the extreme sweetness of the joy experienced.

Emona / Rhyme (Monai)

“Unakkum enakkum uravu thandha”

Alliteration of the initial consonants ('Unakkum' and 'Iraivan') creates melodic harmony in the opening refrain.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Nee sindhum muthangal thaen endru kolvaen”

Kisses showered by the beloved are poetically equated directly to honey ('thaen').

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Trivia

'Engamma Sabatham' (1974) stars Sivakumar and Vidhubala. The film's soundtrack was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar, featuring lyrics penned by Panchu Arunachalam, showcasing early melodious collaborations of 1970s Tamil cinema.

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