Unnai Ninaikkaiyile
From Kalyanikku Kalyanam · 1959
- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Kalyanikku Kalyanam1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Unnai ninaikkaiyilae | When I think of you |
| Unnai ninaikkaiyilae kannae | When I think of you, my dear |
| Enna kanavukkum ennikkai yedhadi | Is there any limit to my endless dreams? |
| Unnai ninaikkaiyilae kannae | When I think of you, my dear |
| Enna kanavukkum ennikkai yedhadi | Is there any limit to my endless dreams? |
| Unnai ninaikkaiyilae | When I think of you |
| Male | |
| Ponnai urukkiya vaarpadamae | O sculpted image cast from molten gold |
| Ponnai urukkiya vaarpadamae | O sculpted image cast from molten gold |
| Anbu pongidum kaadhal tahen kudamae | O pot of sweet honey brimming with love |
| Thannanthaniyaaga naalai kazhippadhu | To spend these days all alone by myself |
| Thannanthaniyaaga naalai kazhippadhu | To spend these days all alone by myself |
| Sangadam andro thamizh sudarae | Is it not a deep sorrow, O radiant spark of Tamil? |
| Sandhana kaattu pudhu malarae | O fresh blossom from the sandalwood forest! |
| Unnai ninaikkaiyilae | When I think of you |
| Male | |
| Vatta karuvizhi mangaiyae oli | O maiden with round dark eyes glowing with light |
| Vatta karuvizhi mangaiyae oli | O maiden with round dark eyes glowing with light |
| Haa…aaa….aaa..aa….aaa.. | Haa…aaa….aaa..aa….aaa.. |
| Vatta karuvizhi mangaiyae oli | O maiden with round dark eyes glowing with light |
| Kottum iravukku thangaiyae | O younger sister to the deep dark night |
| Vatta karuvizhi mangaiyae oli | O maiden with round dark eyes glowing with light |
| Kottum iravukku thangaiyae | O younger sister to the deep dark night |
| Kattu kolaiyaadha pattu thalir maeni | O silky tender physique of untamed charm |
| Kannil abhinayam kattudhae inba | Showing expressive theatrical expressions in your eyes |
| Kaaviya thaen alli oottudhae | Scooping and feeding the blissful honey of epic poetry |
| Male | |
| Unnai ninaikaiyilae kannae | When I think of you, my dear |
| Enna kanavukkum ennikkai yedhadi | Is there any limit to my endless dreams? |
| Unnai ninaikkaiyilae | When I think of you |
உன்னை நினைக்கையிலே
உன்னை நினைக்கையிலே கண்ணே
எண்ணக் கனவுக்கும் எண்ணிக்கை ஏதடி
உன்னை நினைக்கையிலே கண்ணே
எண்ணக் கனவுக்கும் எண்ணிக்கை ஏதடி
உன்னை நினைக்கையிலே.....
When I think of you
When I think of you, my dear
Is there any limit to my endless dreams?
When I think of you, my dear
Is there any limit to my endless dreams?
When I think of you
பொன்னை உருக்கிய வார்ப்படமே
பொன்னை உருக்கிய வார்ப்படமே
அன்பு பொங்கிடும் காதல் தேன் குடமே!
தன்னந்தனியாக நாளைக் கழிப்பது
தன்னந்தனியாக நாளைக் கழிப்பது
சங்கடமன்றோ தமிழ்ச் சுடரே
சந்தனக் காட்டுப் புது மலரே
உன்னை நினைக்கையிலே....
O sculpted image cast from molten gold
O sculpted image cast from molten gold
O pot of sweet honey brimming with love
To spend these days all alone by myself
To spend these days all alone by myself
Is it not a deep sorrow, O radiant spark of Tamil?
O fresh blossom from the sandalwood forest!
When I think of you
வட்டக் கருவிழி மங்கையே ஒளி
வட்டக் கருவிழி மங்கையே ஒளி
ஹா..ஆஅ..ஆஆ..ஆஆ
வட்டக் கருவிழி மங்கையே ஒளி
கொட்டும் இரவுக்கு தங்கையே
வட்டக் கருவிழி மங்கையே ஒளி
கொட்டும் இரவுக்கு தங்கையே
கட்டுக் குலையாத பட்டுத் தளிர் மேனி
கண்ணில் அபிநயம் காட்டுதே இன்பக்
காவியத் தேன் அள்ளி ஊட்டுதே.....
O maiden with round dark eyes glowing with light
O maiden with round dark eyes glowing with light
Haa…aaa….aaa..aa….aaa..
O maiden with round dark eyes glowing with light
O younger sister to the deep dark night
O maiden with round dark eyes glowing with light
O younger sister to the deep dark night
O silky tender physique of untamed charm
Showing expressive theatrical expressions in your eyes
Scooping and feeding the blissful honey of epic poetry
உன்னை நினைக்கையிலே கண்ணே
எண்ணக் கனவுக்கும் எண்ணிக்கை ஏதடி
உன்னை நினைக்கையிலே
When I think of you, my dear
Is there any limit to my endless dreams?
When I think of you
Unnai ninaikkaiyilae
When I think of you
Unnai ninaikkaiyilae kannae
When I think of you, my dear
Enna kanavukkum ennikkai yedhadi
Is there any limit to my endless dreams?
Unnai ninaikkaiyilae kannae
When I think of you, my dear
Enna kanavukkum ennikkai yedhadi
Is there any limit to my endless dreams?
Unnai ninaikkaiyilae
When I think of you
Ponnai urukkiya vaarpadamae
O sculpted image cast from molten gold
Ponnai urukkiya vaarpadamae
O sculpted image cast from molten gold
Anbu pongidum kaadhal tahen kudamae
O pot of sweet honey brimming with love
Thannanthaniyaaga naalai kazhippadhu
To spend these days all alone by myself
Thannanthaniyaaga naalai kazhippadhu
To spend these days all alone by myself
Sangadam andro thamizh sudarae
Is it not a deep sorrow, O radiant spark of Tamil?
Sandhana kaattu pudhu malarae
O fresh blossom from the sandalwood forest!
Unnai ninaikkaiyilae
When I think of you
Vatta karuvizhi mangaiyae oli
O maiden with round dark eyes glowing with light
Vatta karuvizhi mangaiyae oli
O maiden with round dark eyes glowing with light
Haa…aaa….aaa..aa….aaa..
Haa…aaa….aaa..aa….aaa..
Vatta karuvizhi mangaiyae oli
O maiden with round dark eyes glowing with light
Kottum iravukku thangaiyae
O younger sister to the deep dark night
Vatta karuvizhi mangaiyae oli
O maiden with round dark eyes glowing with light
Kottum iravukku thangaiyae
O younger sister to the deep dark night
Kattu kolaiyaadha pattu thalir maeni
O silky tender physique of untamed charm
Kannil abhinayam kattudhae inba
Showing expressive theatrical expressions in your eyes
Kaaviya thaen alli oottudhae
Scooping and feeding the blissful honey of epic poetry
Unnai ninaikaiyilae kannae
When I think of you, my dear
Enna kanavukkum ennikkai yedhadi
Is there any limit to my endless dreams?
Unnai ninaikkaiyilae
When I think of you
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
In 'Unnai Ninaikkaiyilae' from the 1959 film Kalyanikku Kalyanam, the protagonist passionately pours out his longing and admiration for his beloved. He expresses how merely thinking about her sends him into an endless spiral of sweet dreams. He paints vivid romantic imagery, comparing her beauty to a refined sculpture of molten gold, a pot overflowing with love, and a fresh flower blooming in a sandalwood forest. Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram uses classical Tamil poetic metaphors to describe her dark, expressive eyes and tender grace, while highlighting the pain of spending his days separated from her. Sung with rich emotion by T.M. Soundararajan under G. Ramanathan's composition, the song stands as a classic vintage Tamil romantic piece.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ponnai urukkiya vaarpadamae”
Comparing the beloved directly to a statue molded from molten gold (Ponnai urukkiya vaarpadamae) and a honey pot brimming with love (Kaadhal thaen kudamae).
Imagery & Personification
“Kottum iravukku thangaiyae”
Describing her dark complexion/eyes as the 'younger sister of the pouring night' (Kottum iravukku thangaiyae), metaphorically linking her features to the night sky.
Emonai (Initial Alliteration / Rhyme)
“Kannil abhinayam kattudhae inba”
Repetition of sound patterns and rhythmic structure in line beginnings like 'Kannil abhinayam' and 'Kaaviya thaen'.
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Trivia
While Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram was predominantly famous for writing socio-political and reformist songs for Tamil cinema, 'Unnai Ninaikkaiyilae' showcases his masterful lyricism in pure classical romance. The musical score by G. Ramanathan highlights T.M. Soundararajan's vocal range in classic Carnatic-infused filmi melodies.
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