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Lyrics & meaning

Unathu Vizhiyil

From Naan Yen Pirandhen · 1972

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Naan Yen Pirandhen1972

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Unadhu vizhiyil enadhu paarvaiMy gaze through your eyes
Ulagai kaanbadhuSees the world
Unadhu vizhiyil enadhu paarvaiMy gaze through your eyes
Ulagai kaanbadhuSees the world
Un idhayam ezhudhum unarvil endhanIn the emotions written by your heart
Kavidhai vaazhvadhuMy poetry lives
Female
Unadhu vizhiyil enadhu paarvaiMy gaze through your eyes
Ulagai kaanbadhuSees the world
Un idhayam ezhudhum unarvil endhanIn the emotions written by your heart
Kavidhai vaazhvadhuMy poetry lives
En kavidhai vaazhvadhuMy poetry lives on
Male
Uyir konda oviyam ondruA living painting
Thunai vandhu saerndhadhendruHas joined as my companion
Manam konda inbamellaamIs all the joy in my heart
Kadal konda vellamoLike a flood surpassing the ocean?
Uyir konda oviyam ondruA living painting
Thunai vandhu saerndhadhendruHas joined as my companion
Manam konda inbamellaamIs all the joy in my heart
Kadal konda vellamoLike a flood surpassing the ocean?
Female
Kannimaiyaadhu pennival nindraalThis woman stands without even blinking
Kaaranam kooruvadhoShall I tell you the reason why?
Unai kaanbadhenna sugamoOh, what joy it is to look at you!
Unai kaanbadhenna sugamoOh, what joy it is to look at you!
Female
Unadhu vizhiyil enadhu paarvaiMy gaze through your eyes
Ulagai kaanbadhuSees the world
Male
Un idhayam ezhudhum unarvil endhanIn the emotions written by your heart
Kavidhai vaazhvadhuMy poetry lives
En kavidhai vaazhvadhuMy poetry lives on
Male
Enakkendru vaazhvadhu konjamLiving for myself is minimal
Unakkendru vaazhum nenjamThis heart lives entirely for you
Pani konda paarvai engumEverywhere in this dew-laden gaze
Padikkaadha kaaviyamLies an unread epic poem
Enakkendru vaazhvadhu konjamLiving for myself is minimal
Unakkendru vaazhum nenjamThis heart lives entirely for you
Pani konda paarvai engumEverywhere in this dew-laden gaze
Padikkaadha kaaviyamLies an unread epic poem
Female
Pon manam konda mannavan anbilIn the love of the king with a golden heart
En uyir vaazhgiradhuMy life thrives
Adhu endrum vaazhum uravuThat is a relationship that lives forever
Adhu endrum vaazhum uravuThat is a relationship that lives forever

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic duet celebrates the profound soul connection between two lovers. The protagonist expresses that his perspective of the world is formed through his beloved's eyes, and his poetic expressions come to life from the genuine feelings residing in her heart. In response, the heroine describes her partner as a living masterpiece who has brought overflowing happiness into her life, living completely for him and finding eternal life in his pure affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Uyir konda oviyam ondru

Describing the beloved as a 'living painting' ('Uyir konda oviyam') and her loving gaze as an 'unread epic' ('Padikkaadha kaaviyam').

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

Kadal konda vellamo

Comparing the joy in the heart to an oceanic flood ('Kadal konda vellamo') to emphasize intense emotional happiness.

Imagery (Kaatchi Inbam)

Pani konda paarvai engum

The phrase 'Pani konda paarvai' (dew-laden/teary gaze) evokes vivid emotional and visual imagery of teardrops of joy.

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Enakkendru vaazhvadhu konjam

Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'Enakkendru' and 'Unakkendru' ('na' sound).

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Trivia

This romantic melody is from the 1972 Tamil movie 'Naan Yen Pirandhen', starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and K. R. Vijaya. The song was set to music by the famous duo Shankar-Ganesh, featuring lyrics by poet Pulamaipithan, and sung exquisitely by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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