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Unakkum Enakkum Song Lyrics – Engamma Sabatham

From Engamma Sabatham · 1974

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
L. R. Anjali
Music director
Vijaya Bhaskar
Details
Engamma Sabatham1974

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Unakkum enakkum uravu thandhaLong live the God who gave a relationship between you and me,
Iraivan vaazhgaLong live God!
Inikka inikka inbam thandhaLong live the time that gave sweet, sweet joy,
Kaalam vaazhga kaalam vaazhgaLong live time, long live time!
Female
Unakkum enakkum uravu thandhaLong live the God who gave a relationship between you and me,
Iraivan vaazhgaLong live God!
Inikka inikka inbam thandhaLong live the time that gave sweet, sweet joy,
Kaalam vaazhga kaalam vaazhgaLong live time, long live time!
Female
Maarbodu unnai naan alli anaippenI will gather and embrace you closely to my chest,
Kaanadha per inbam naanindru kaanbaenToday I will experience an unseen, supreme bliss,
Female
Kaanadha per inbam naanindru kaanbaenToday I will experience an unseen, supreme bliss,
Nee sindhum muthangal thaen endru kolvaenI will consider the kisses you shower to be sweet honey,
Thaen endru kolvaenI will consider it to be honey!
Female
Unakkum enakkum uravu thandhaLong live the God who gave a relationship between you and me,
Iraivan vaazhgaLong live God!
Inikka inikka inbam thandhaLong live the time that gave sweet, sweet joy,
Kaalam vaazhga kaalam vaazhgaLong live time, long live time!
Female
Rojavin raaja endru ennai azhaippenI shall call myself the king of roses,
Yaar vandhu thaduthaalum naan unnai piriyaenNo matter who comes to stop me, I will never separate from you,
Female
Yaar vandhu thaduthaalum naan unnai piriyaenNo matter who comes to stop me, I will never separate from you,
Nee thantha vaazhvukku naan nandri solvaenI will offer my gratitude for the life you have given me,
Naan nandri solvaenI will offer my gratitude!
Female
Unakkum enakkum uravu thandhaLong live the God who gave a relationship between you and me,
Iraivan vaazhgaLong live God!
Inikka inikka inbam thandhaLong live the time that gave sweet, sweet joy,
Kaalam vaazhga kaalam vaazhgaLong live time, long live time!
Female
Paalodu pazhangal nee unna vendumYou must partake of fruits served with milk,
Pasiyaari madi meedhu vilaiyaadu vendumOnce your hunger is satisfied, you must play upon my lap,
Female
Pasiyaari madi meedhu vilaiyaadu vendumOnce your hunger is satisfied, you must play upon my lap,
Vilaiyaanda maykkathil nee thoonga vendumIn the exhaustion from playing, you must fall asleep,
Nee thoonga vendumYou must fall asleep!
Female
Unakkum enakkum uravu thandhaLong live the God who gave a relationship between you and me,
Iraivan vaazhgaLong live God!
Inikka inikka inbam thandhaLong live the time that gave sweet, sweet joy,
Kaalam vaazhga kaalam vaazhgaLong live time, long live time!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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