- Lyricist
- Uma Nagabushanam
- Singer
- B. S. Sasirekha
- Music director
- A. A. Raj
- Movie name
- Thaniyatha Thagam
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Feb 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Unnai Marakkavillai Naanae is a poignant romantic song from the 1982 film Thaniyatha Thagam. In this track, the protagonist expresses her deep longing and pain of separation, questioning why her beloved seems to have forgotten her when her own devotion remains unchanged. She metaphorically refers to herself as a graceful peahen ('penn mayil') left to languish in solitude. Throughout the song, she appeals directly to his heart and memories, holding onto the hope that their eventual reunion will usher in a period of intense happiness. She yearns for his touch and affection, offering to surrender herself completely to him once he returns.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Intha vaazhkkaiyil vantha penn mayil”
The heroine compares herself to a 'penn mayil' (female peacock), symbolizing grace, beauty, and emotional vulnerability while languishing in solitude.
Rhyme / Monai & Eyai (Assonance and End Rhyme)
“Unnai marakkavillai naanae / Ennai maranthaellaam yaeno”
The lines contrast 'Unnai' and 'Ennai' at the start while ending with symmetrical rhythmic rhymes 'naanae' and 'yaeno'.
Anaphora / Rhetorical Questioning
“Unthan nenjukku theriyaathaa / Antha ninaivukku puriyaathaa”
Repetition of questioning phrases to emphasize emotional desperation and appeal to the lover's conscience.
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Trivia
The song is composed by A. A. Raj for the 1982 film 'Thaniyatha Thagam' and rendered by vocalist B. S. Sasireka. Notably, the lyrics were written by Uma Nagabushanam, making it a relatively rare example from 1980s Tamil cinema featuring a female lyricist crafting a female perspective solo track.
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