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Lyrics & meaning

Unnai Dhinam Thedum

From Uzhavan Magan · 1987

Lyricist
Aabavanan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, B. S. Sasirekha
Music director
Manoj – Gyan
Details
Uzhavan Magan1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Maalai karukkalilae mai iruttu velaiyilaeIn the evening twilight, during the deep dark hour
Cholai malarkalukku sorvu enna kaalgalukkuWhy are the garden flowers tired, why are the legs tired?
Sorvu enna kaalkalukku….Why are the legs tired...
Male
Unnai dhinam thedum thalaivanThe leader who searches for you every day
Indru kavi paadum kalainganIs today an artist singing poetry
Unnai dhinam thedum thalaivanThe leader who searches for you every day
Indru kavi paadum kalainganIs today an artist singing poetry
Kaaval varumpothu kayil vilangaethuWhen the guards come, why put handcuffs on the hands?
Kaalgal nadamaadattum…..laallaallaa laalaaLet the feet keep dancing... laallaallaa laalaa
Male
Unnai dhinam thedum thalaivanThe leader who searches for you every day
Indru kavi paadum kalainganIs today an artist singing poetry
Unnai dhinam thedum thalaivanThe leader who searches for you every day
Indru kavi paadum kalainganIs today an artist singing poetry
Kaaval varumpothu kayil vilangaethuWhen the guards come, why put handcuffs on the hands?
Kaalgal nadamaadattum…..laallaallaa laalaaLet the feet keep dancing... laallaallaa laalaa
Chorus
…………..
Female
Thunivirunthaal paada mudiyumIf there is courage, one can sing
Thunaiyirunthaal aada mudiyumIf there is companionship, one can dance
Aadum mayilaanathu arangil thunai theduthuThe dancing peacock is searching for a companion on stage
Male :Thogai virinthaadammaa tholil saainthaadammaaMale: Spread your feathers and dance, my dear, lean on my shoulder and dance
Thozhvi enakkethammaa kelvi ini yaethammaaWhere is defeat for me, my dear? What questions remain now?
Chorus
…………..
Male
Androru naal pirantha nilavuThe moon that was born that day
Muzhu mathiyaai valarntha azhaguThe beauty that grew into a full moon
Indru pennaanathu edhiril nindraaduthuHas become a woman today, standing and dancing before me
Female :Megam pagaiyaanathu nilavu siraiyaanathuFemale: The cloud became an enemy, the moon became imprisoned
Mannan thunai vanthathum siraiyum sugamaanathuWhen the king's companion arrived, even the prison became pleasant
Male
Unnai dhinam thedum thalaivanThe leader who searches for you every day
Indru kavi paadum kalainganIs today an artist singing poetry
Unnai dhinam thedum thalaivanThe leader who searches for you every day
Indru kavi paadum kalainganIs today an artist singing poetry
Kaaval varumpothu kayil vilangaethuWhen the guards come, why put handcuffs on the hands?
Kaalgal nadamaadattum…..laallaallaa laalaaLet the feet keep dancing... laallaallaa laalaa
Chorus
……………

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet from Uzhavan Magan portrays lovers finding expression and freedom through song and dance despite dark times and guards surrounding them. The male protagonist compares himself to a poet and leader driven by love, encouraging his partner to dance with courage on his shoulder. The female protagonist reflects on how difficult circumstances were like dark clouds imprisoning her, but the arrival of her beloved transformed even her constraints into bliss. Together, they defy restrictions, choosing music and companionship over fear.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Maalai karukkalilae mai iruttu velaiyilae / Cholai malarkalukku sorvu enna kaalgalukku

The second consonant sound 'lai/lai' matches across adjacent words 'Maalai' and 'Cholai', creating a rhythmic cadence.

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

Thunivirunthaal paada mudiyum / Thunaiyirunthaal aada mudiyum

Repetition of the initial syllable 'Thu' in consecutive lines enhances the lyrical flow.

Uruvam (Metaphor)

Androru naal pirantha nilavu / Muzhu mathiyaai valarntha azhagu / Indru pennaanathu edhiril nindraaduthu

The female lover is metaphorically portrayed as the moon ('nilavu') that grew from a crescent into a full moon ('muzhu mathi') and took human form.

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Trivia

'Uzhavan Magan' (1987) was a major commercial hit starring Vijayakanth and Radhika, directed by R. Aravindraj. The soundtrack was composed by the duo Manoj–Gyan with lyrics written by producer-storywriter Aabavanan, featuring a rare duet combination of veteran singer T. M. Soundararajan alongside B. S. Sasireka.

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