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Unnai Nenachu

From Kongu Nattu Thangam · 1961

Lyricist: Puratchi Dasan
Singers: L. R. Eswari, A. L. Ragavan
Music director: K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name: Kongu Nattu Thangam
Movie release year: 1961
Lyrics added on: 23 Apr 2025

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Unna nenachu naan irundhen

Enna nenachu nee irundha

Female :Hahaan

Male :Unna nenachu naan irundhen

Enna nenachu nee irundha

Ennam theriyaama onnum puriyaama

Innaivaraikkum irunthittom

Unna nenachu naan irundhen

Enna nenachu nee irundha

Ennam theriyaama onnum puriyaama

Innaivaraikkum irunthittom

Unna nenachu naan irundhen

Enna nenachu nee irundha

Kannai maraikkum kaadhal vandhu

Thannai marakka solliduchu

Kannai maraikkum kaadhal vandhu

Thannai marakka solliduchu

Annanthannai kooda yethukaamae

Aalai urutti thalliduchu

Annanthannai kooda yethukaamae

Aalai urutti thalliduchu

Ponadhellaam pogattum ini

Pudhiya paadam thodangalaam

Ponadhellaam pogattum ini

Pudhiya paadam thodangalaam

Naanathukkoru muzhukku pottu

Nerukkamaaga pazhagalaam

Naanathukkoru muzhukku pottu

Nerukkamaaga pazhagalaam

Unna nenachu naan irundhen

Enna nenachu nee irundha

Ennam theriyaama onnum puriyaama

Innaivaraikkum irunthittom

Both :Unna nenachu naan irundhen

Enna nenachu nee irundha

Aaka porutha neenga konjam

Aara porukka venum

Ennai pakkaravanga kannukku thaali

Palichinnu theriyonum

Aaka porutha neenga konjam

Aara porukka venum

Ennai pakkaravanga kannukku thaali

Palichinnu theriyonum

Thakkuthadi undhan sokku paruvam

Thayavu pannadi thaenae thaenae

Thakkuthadi undhan sokku paruvam

Thayavu pannadi thaenae thaenae

Veghu seekiram thaali katturen

Verae sindhanai edhukku maanae

Veghu seekiram thaali katturen

Verae sindhanai edhukku maanae

Maathiraiyum sendhaenum

Onnum kalandha

Madhippil osandha marundhoo marundhu

Male :Adhil maathu kuraiyaa

Anbu kalandha endrum

Namakku maaraadha inba virundhoo virundhu

Maathu kuraiyaa

Anbu kalandha endrum

Namakku maaraadha inba virundhoo virundhu

I was thinking of you,

and you were thinking of me!

Female: Aha!

Male: I was thinking of you,

and you were thinking of me!

Without knowing each other's thoughts, without understanding a thing,

we lived like this until today!

I was thinking of you,

and you were thinking of me!

Without knowing each other's thoughts, without understanding a thing,

we lived like this until today!

I was thinking of you,

and you were thinking of me!

A love that blinds the eyes arrived,

and told me to forget myself!

A love that blinds the eyes arrived,

and told me to forget myself!

Unable to take in even food or water,

it completely knocked me off my feet!

Unable to take in even food or water,

it completely knocked me off my feet!

Let what is past be gone,

now we can begin a new lesson!

Let what is past be gone,

now we can begin a new lesson!

Washing away all our shyness,

let us get close to one another!

Washing away all our shyness,

let us get close to one another!

I was thinking of you,

and you were thinking of me!

Without knowing each other's thoughts, without understanding a thing,

we lived like this until today!

Both: I was thinking of you,

and you were thinking of me!

Since you have waited this long,

you must be patient just a little longer!

To the eyes of anyone looking at me, the thali (sacred wedding thread)

must shine brightly!

Since you have waited this long,

you must be patient just a little longer!

To the eyes of anyone looking at me, the thali (sacred wedding thread)

must shine brightly!

Your intoxicating youth is overpowering me,

show me some mercy, my sweet honey!

Your intoxicating youth is overpowering me,

show me some mercy, my sweet honey!

I will tie the thali (sacred wedding thread) very soon,

why worry about anything else, my gentle deer?

I will tie the thali (sacred wedding thread) very soon,

why worry about anything else, my gentle deer?

When a medicinal pill and pure honey

blend together as one,

it turns into the most precious medicine!

Male: And when pure, untarnished

love is blended into it,

it becomes an everlasting feast of joy for us!

Pure, untarnished

love blended into it,

is an everlasting feast of joy for us!

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Unna nenachu naan irundhen is a playful romantic duet from the 1961 Tamil film Kongu Nattu Thangam, composed by K. V. Mahadevan and written by lyricist Puratchi Dasan. The song captures a lighthearted dialogue between two lovers reflecting on their past shyness and unspoken love. Although both harbored deep feelings for each other, hesitancy kept them apart until love took over completely, pushing them to express their devotion. The female protagonist playfully urges her lover to remain patient until their wedding formally takes place, ensuring her mangalsutra (thaali) is visible to all, while the male protagonist promises a speedy marriage. In the concluding stanza, love is beautifully metaphorized as a healing potion made of medicine and honey, promising an everlasting joyful life together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyming)

“Unna nenachu naan irundhen / Enna nenachu nee irundha”

Rhyming of the second consonant sound across paired lines, such as 'Unna' and 'Enna'.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Madhippil osandha marundhoo marundhu”

Comparing love and togetherness to a high-grade medicine blended with sweet honey.

Erattai Kilavi / Repetition for Emphasis

“Thayavu pannadi thaenae thaenae”

Repetition of terms like 'thaenae thaenae' and 'marundhoo marundhu' to heighten rhythm and affection.

Folk Idiomatic Expression

“Aaka porutha neenga konjam / Aara porukka venum”

Using the popular Tamil proverb structure 'Aaka porutha... aara porukka venum' (If you waited for the food to cook, wait for it to cool down) as a metaphor for patience before marriage.

Did you know?

Trivia

Kongu Nattu Thangam (1961) was directed by M. A. Thirumugam under the banner of Devar Films. Music composer K. V. Mahadevan created a classic folk-tinged romantic soundtrack, with lyricist Puratchi Dasan infusing traditional rural metaphors. Singers L. R. Eswari and A. L. Ragavan brought dynamic energy to this playful duet.

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