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Lyrics & meaning

Unna Naan Thottathukku

From Oor Mariyadhai · 1992

Lyricist
Kalidasan
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Deva
Details
Oor Mariyadhai1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Unna naan thottathukkuBecause I touched you
Unga amma saatchi sonnathukkuAnd because your mother bore witness to it
Maada ulachavandi maanangettu ponavandiI, who worked like a bull, lost my dignity
Unna naan thottathukkuBecause I touched you
Unga amma saatchi sonnathukkuAnd because your mother bore witness to it
Maada ulachavandi maanangettu ponavandiI, who worked like a bull, lost my dignity
Indha kudi vaasam oru ponaala vandha mosamThis smell of alcohol and the trouble brought by a woman
Indha kudi vaasam oru ponaala vandha mosamThis smell of alcohol and the trouble brought by a woman
Male
Konjum kili manasu vechaIf that sweet talking parrot of a woman had consented
Kudumbathoda poiruppenI would have settled down happily with a family
Kovathula vizhunthiruntha kola kaaran aayiruppenIf I had given in to my rage, I would have ended up a murderer
Haan aaan aaanHaan aaan aaan
Konjum kili manasu vechaIf that sweet talking parrot of a woman had consented
Kudumbathoda poiruppenI would have settled down happily with a family
Kovathula vizhunthiruntha kola kaaran aayiruppenIf I had given in to my rage, I would have ended up a murderer
Male
Thaangaatha manasaala thathalichi thavikkirendiWith an unbearable heart, I am floundering and suffering, my girl
Thaangaatha manasaala thathalichi thavikkirendiWith an unbearable heart, I am floundering and suffering, my girl
Thappu edhum seiyaamalae thandanaikkul vizhunthavandiI am the one who received punishment without doing any wrong
Indha kudi vaasam oru ponaala vandha mosamThis smell of alcohol and the trouble brought by a woman
Indha kudi vaasam oru ponaala vandha mosamThis smell of alcohol and the trouble brought by a woman
Male
Anbu illa artham illa romba peru vaazhkaiyilaeThere is no love and no meaning in many people's lives
Athanaikkum pombala thaan aaraainju paarthathulaHaving observed deeply, a woman is behind all of it
Male
Anbu illa artham illa romba peru vaazhkaiyilaeThere is no love and no meaning in many people's lives
Athanaikkum pombala thaan aaraainju paarthathulaHaving observed deeply, a woman is behind all of it
Male
Veeradhi veeran ellam veetukkulla kolaiyadaEven the greatest of warriors become cowards inside their homes
Veeradhi veeran ellam veetukkulla kolaiyadaEven the greatest of warriors become cowards inside their homes
Vetkathukku bayandha manam thukkangala summakkudhadaA heart that fears dishonor ends up carrying endless sorrow
Indha kudi vaasam oru ponaala vandha mosamThis smell of alcohol and the trouble brought by a woman
Indha kudi vaasam oru ponaala vandha mosamThis smell of alcohol and the trouble brought by a woman
Male
Unna naan thottathukkuBecause I touched you
Unga amma saatchi sonnathukkuAnd because your mother bore witness to it
Maada ulachavandi maanangettu ponavandiI, who worked like a bull, lost my dignity
Unna naan thottathukkuBecause I touched you
Unga amma saatchi sonnathukkuAnd because your mother bore witness to it
Maada ulachavandi maanangettu ponavandiI, who worked like a bull, lost my dignity
Indha kudi vaasam oru ponaala vandha mosamThis smell of alcohol and the trouble brought by a woman
Indha kudi vaasam oru ponaala vandha mosamThis smell of alcohol and the trouble brought by a woman

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song portrays the anguish and sorrow of a hardworking man who feels betrayed and falsely disgraced. Despite having labored endlessly like a bull to build a decent life, an unjust accusation destroys his honor and self-respect, driving him to seek refuge in alcohol. He laments how a peaceful family life eluded him and reflects bitterly on life, heartbreak, and societal pressures that crush an innocent man's spirit.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaanam)

Maada ulachavandi maanangettu ponavandi

Comparing his tireless hard work to an ox or bull ('Maada ulachavandi') to emphasize his physical labor and dedication.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Thaangaatha manasaala thathalichi thavikkirendi

Repetition of the 'Th' consonant sound across words ('Thaangaatha', 'thathalichi', 'thavikkirendi') enhancing the rhythmic sorrow of the line.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Thappu edhum seiyaamalae thandanaikkul vizhunthavandi

Matching second letter sound 'pp' across consecutive lines ('Thappu' and 'Indha' context).

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Trivia

The film 'Oor Mariyadhai' (1992) stars R. Sarathkumar and Sasikala, with music composed by Deva and lyrics penned by lyricist Kalidasan.

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