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Lyrics & meaning

Unkoodave

From Anbirkiniyal · 2021

Lyricist
Lalithanand
Singer
Prarthana Indrajith
Music director
Javed Riaz
Movie name
Anbirkiniyal
Movie release year
2021
Lyrics added on
6 Jul 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Un koodave
Un koodave
Thannaal varum en kaalgale
En paalamum
En paasamum
Kanmodinen un tholile
Kan moodalaam
Man moodalaam
Appothum nee en thedale
Kai korthathum
Kan paarthathum
Muthadume en moochile
Un koodave
Un koodave
Un koodave
Un koodave
Right beside you
Right beside you
My feet follow on their own
With all my love
And all my affection
I closed my eyes on your shoulder
My eyes may close
The earth may cover me
Even then, you are all I seek
When our hands hold
When our eyes meet
A kiss plays upon my breath
Right beside you
Right beside you
Right beside you
Right beside you.....
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Un Koodave' from Anbirkiniyal beautifully conveys an emotional bond of unconditional love and comfort, primarily representing a heartfelt father-daughter connection. The lyrics express a sense of automatic belonging and guidance, where the narrator feels safe enough to rest her worries on her protector's shoulders. It speaks of a devotion so profound that even death ('man moodalaam') cannot sever the spiritual connection and search for togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Etimai / Second-letter Rhyme (Etai)

Kan moodalaam / Man moodalaam

The second letter 'n' (ன) matches across 'Kan moodalaam' and 'Man moodalaam', creating a rhythmic Tamil rhyming structure.

Repetition (Anaphora)

Un koodave

The continuous repetition of 'Un koodave' reinforces the core theme of eternal togetherness and reliance.

Metaphor

En paalamum

Comparing the loved one to a bridge ('En paalamum'), signifying support, connection, and a safe pathway through life's trials.

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Trivia

Prarthana Indrajith, the singer of this track, is the daughter of prominent Malayalam actors Indrajith Sukumaran and Poornima Indrajith. Her soulful rendition received wide acclaim for capturing the emotional core of the film's father-daughter relationship.

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