Unnai Oru Kelvi Kettadhu
From Thaali Kattiya Raasa · 1992
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- K. J. Jesudass, K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Details
- Thaali Kattiya Raasa1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Unnai oru kelvi kettathu ilamanathu… | The young heart asked you a question... |
| Male :Kangal Badhil kaditham pottathu marupozhuthu | The eyes posted a letter in response the very next moment. |
| Female :Kalyaana maalaigal sooda | To adorn wedding garlands, |
| Male :Katcheri keerthanam paada | To sing musical compositions in a concert, |
| Female :Ammaadiyo arangeridum azhagallavo | Oh my, isn't it a beauty taking stage? |
| Female | |
| Unnai oru kelvi kettathu ilamanathu…. | The young heart asked you a question... |
| Chorus | |
| …………. | |
| Female | |
| Maalai paniyil nanaiyum | Soaking in the evening dew, |
| Thalirgal muththai pol minna minna | The tender shoots glisten like pearls. |
| Male :Vaada kulirum thalirum | The chilling breeze and the tender shoots, |
| Kulavum sonthanthaan enna enna | What a deep intimacy and bond they share! |
| Female | |
| Ammaadi aasai vanthu ennai thondaththaan | Oh my, desire arises and triggers me, |
| Male :Anjaaru muththam sintha naanum vendaththaan | And I pray to shower five or six kisses. |
| Female :Ammaadi aasai vanthu ennai thondaththaan | Oh my, desire arises and triggers me, |
| Male :Anjaaru muththam sintha naanum vendaththaan | And I pray to shower five or six kisses. |
| Female :Nee kadai virikka naan thadai virikka | When you set up shop, and I raise a gentle barrier, |
| Naanam vilaiyum allavaa….aa…. | Shyness blossoms, doesn't it? |
| Male | |
| Unnai oru kelvi kettathu ilamanathu | The young heart asked you a question... |
| Female :Kangal Badhil kaditham pottathu marupozhuthu | The eyes posted a letter in response the very next moment. |
| Male :Kalyaana maalaigal sooda | To adorn wedding garlands, |
| Female :Katcheri keerthanam paada | To sing musical compositions in a concert, |
| Male :Ammaadiyo arangeridum azhagallavo | Oh my, isn't it a beauty taking stage? |
| Female | |
| Unnai oru kelvi kettathu ilamanathu | The young heart asked you a question... |
| Male :Aahahaan…. | Ahaha... |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………. | |
| Male | |
| Naangu udhadum udhadum | Four lips coming together, |
| Urasi mellaththaan ottikkolla….aaa….aa…. | Rubbing against each other to gently intertwine... |
| Female :Neenda ninaivum kanavum | Longing memories and dreams, |
| Manathai engaeno ittu chella….aaa…..aa…. | Take the heart to places unknown... |
| Male | |
| Thenmerkku saarl pattu theagam vaadaththaan | As the southwest drizzle hits and the body shivers, |
| Female :Un kaigal poravai pola ennai moodaththaan | Your hands cover me like a warm blanket. |
| Male :Thenmerkku saarl pattu theagam vaadaththaan | As the southwest drizzle hits and the body shivers, |
| Female :Un kaigal poravai pola ennai moodaththaan | Your hands cover me like a warm blanket. |
| Male :Naan inainthirukka nee idam kodukka | When I come close and you give me space, |
| Vaasal thirakkum allavaa…..aaaahha…. | The doorway of love opens up, doesn't it? |
| Female | |
| Unnai oru kelvi kettathu ilamanathu | The young heart asked you a question... |
| Male :Kangal Badhil kaditham pottathu marupozhuthu | The eyes posted a letter in response the very next moment. |
| Female :Kalyaana maalaigal sooda | To adorn wedding garlands, |
| Male :Katcheri keerthanam paada | To sing musical compositions in a concert, |
| Female :Ammaadiyo arangeridum azhagallavo | Oh my, isn't it a beauty taking stage? |
| Male | |
| Unnai oru kelvi kettathu | Asked you a question... |
| Female :Ilamanathu….. | The young heart... |
உன்னை ஒரு கேள்வி கேட்டது இளமனது
கண்கள் பதில் கடிதம் போட்டது மறுபொழுது
கல்யாண மாலைகள் சூட
கச்சேரி கீர்த்தனம் பாட
அம்மாடியோ அரங்கேறிடும் அழகல்லவோ
The young heart asked you a question...
The eyes posted a letter in response the very next moment.
To adorn wedding garlands,
To sing musical compositions in a concert,
Oh my, isn't it a beauty taking stage?
உன்னை ஒரு கேள்வி கேட்டது இளமனது
The young heart asked you a question...
ஆஅஹ் ஹாஹ் ஹா....
ஆஅஹ் ஹாஹ் ஹா....
ஆஅஹ் ஹாஹ் ஹா....ஆ......
மாலை பனியில் நனையும்
தளிர்கள் முத்தைப் போல் மின்ன மின்ன....
வாட குளிரும் தளிரும்
குலவும் சொந்தந்தான் என்ன என்ன.....
Soaking in the evening dew,
The tender shoots glisten like pearls.
The chilling breeze and the tender shoots,
What a deep intimacy and bond they share!
அம்மாடி ஆசை வந்து என்னை தோண்டத்தான்
அஞ்சாறு முத்தம் சிந்த நானும் வேண்டத்தான்
அம்மாடி ஆசை வந்து என்னை தோண்டத்தான்
அஞ்சாறு முத்தம் சிந்த நானும் வேண்டத்தான்
நீ கடை விரிக்க நான் தடை விரிக்க
நாணம் விளையும் அல்லவா.......ஆ......
Oh my, desire arises and triggers me,
And I pray to shower five or six kisses.
Oh my, desire arises and triggers me,
And I pray to shower five or six kisses.
When you set up shop, and I raise a gentle barrier,
Shyness blossoms, doesn't it?
உன்னை ஒரு கேள்வி கேட்டது இளமனது
கண்கள் பதில் கடிதம் போட்டது மறுபொழுது
கல்யாண மாலைகள் சூட
கச்சேரி கீர்த்தனம் பாட
அம்மாடியோ அரங்கேறிடும் அழகல்லவோ
The young heart asked you a question...
The eyes posted a letter in response the very next moment.
To adorn wedding garlands,
To sing musical compositions in a concert,
Oh my, isn't it a beauty taking stage?
உன்னை ஒரு கேள்வி கேட்டது இளமனது
ஆஹஹான்.....
The young heart asked you a question...
Ahaha...
............................
நான்கு உதடும் உதடும்
உரசி மெல்லத்தான் ஒட்டிக் கொள்ள......ஆஅ.....ஆ....
நீண்ட நினைவும் கனவும்
மனதை எங்கெங்கோ இட்டுச் செல்ல......ஆஅ.....ஆ....
Four lips coming together,
Rubbing against each other to gently intertwine...
Longing memories and dreams,
Take the heart to places unknown...
தென்மேற்கு சாரல் பட்டு தேகம் வாடத்தான்
உன் கைகள் போர்வை போல என்னை மூடத்தான்
தென்மேற்கு சாரல் பட்டு தேகம் வாடத்தான்
உன் கைகள் போர்வை போல என்னை மூடத்தான்
நான் இணைந்திருக்க நீ இடம் கொடுக்க
வாசல் திறக்கும் அல்லவா......ஆஹ்ஹா....
As the southwest drizzle hits and the body shivers,
Your hands cover me like a warm blanket.
As the southwest drizzle hits and the body shivers,
Your hands cover me like a warm blanket.
When I come close and you give me space,
The doorway of love opens up, doesn't it?
உன்னை ஒரு கேள்வி கேட்டது இளமனது
கண்கள் பதில் கடிதம் போட்டது மறுபொழுது
கல்யாண மாலைகள் சூட
கச்சேரி கீர்த்தனம் பாட
அம்மாடியோ அரங்கேறிடும் அழகல்லவோ....ஓ....
The young heart asked you a question...
The eyes posted a letter in response the very next moment.
To adorn wedding garlands,
To sing musical compositions in a concert,
Oh my, isn't it a beauty taking stage?
உன்னை ஒரு கேள்வி கேட்டது
இளமனது....
Asked you a question...
The young heart...
Unnai oru kelvi kettathu ilamanathu…
The young heart asked you a question...
Male :Kangal Badhil kaditham pottathu marupozhuthu
The eyes posted a letter in response the very next moment.
Female :Kalyaana maalaigal sooda
To adorn wedding garlands,
Male :Katcheri keerthanam paada
To sing musical compositions in a concert,
Female :Ammaadiyo arangeridum azhagallavo
Oh my, isn't it a beauty taking stage?
Unnai oru kelvi kettathu ilamanathu….
The young heart asked you a question...
………….
Maalai paniyil nanaiyum
Soaking in the evening dew,
Thalirgal muththai pol minna minna
The tender shoots glisten like pearls.
Male :Vaada kulirum thalirum
The chilling breeze and the tender shoots,
Kulavum sonthanthaan enna enna
What a deep intimacy and bond they share!
Ammaadi aasai vanthu ennai thondaththaan
Oh my, desire arises and triggers me,
Male :Anjaaru muththam sintha naanum vendaththaan
And I pray to shower five or six kisses.
Female :Ammaadi aasai vanthu ennai thondaththaan
Oh my, desire arises and triggers me,
Male :Anjaaru muththam sintha naanum vendaththaan
And I pray to shower five or six kisses.
Female :Nee kadai virikka naan thadai virikka
When you set up shop, and I raise a gentle barrier,
Naanam vilaiyum allavaa….aa….
Shyness blossoms, doesn't it?
Unnai oru kelvi kettathu ilamanathu
The young heart asked you a question...
Female :Kangal Badhil kaditham pottathu marupozhuthu
The eyes posted a letter in response the very next moment.
Male :Kalyaana maalaigal sooda
To adorn wedding garlands,
Female :Katcheri keerthanam paada
To sing musical compositions in a concert,
Male :Ammaadiyo arangeridum azhagallavo
Oh my, isn't it a beauty taking stage?
Unnai oru kelvi kettathu ilamanathu
The young heart asked you a question...
Male :Aahahaan….
Ahaha...
…………………….
Naangu udhadum udhadum
Four lips coming together,
Urasi mellaththaan ottikkolla….aaa….aa….
Rubbing against each other to gently intertwine...
Female :Neenda ninaivum kanavum
Longing memories and dreams,
Manathai engaeno ittu chella….aaa…..aa….
Take the heart to places unknown...
Thenmerkku saarl pattu theagam vaadaththaan
As the southwest drizzle hits and the body shivers,
Female :Un kaigal poravai pola ennai moodaththaan
Your hands cover me like a warm blanket.
Male :Thenmerkku saarl pattu theagam vaadaththaan
As the southwest drizzle hits and the body shivers,
Female :Un kaigal poravai pola ennai moodaththaan
Your hands cover me like a warm blanket.
Male :Naan inainthirukka nee idam kodukka
When I come close and you give me space,
Vaasal thirakkum allavaa…..aaaahha….
The doorway of love opens up, doesn't it?
Unnai oru kelvi kettathu ilamanathu
The young heart asked you a question...
Male :Kangal Badhil kaditham pottathu marupozhuthu
The eyes posted a letter in response the very next moment.
Female :Kalyaana maalaigal sooda
To adorn wedding garlands,
Male :Katcheri keerthanam paada
To sing musical compositions in a concert,
Female :Ammaadiyo arangeridum azhagallavo
Oh my, isn't it a beauty taking stage?
Unnai oru kelvi kettathu
Asked you a question...
Female :Ilamanathu…..
The young heart...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Unnai Oru Kelvi Kettathu is a romantic duet expressing the unspoken love, deep longing, and sensory intimacy between two lovers anticipating their matrimonial union. Lyricist Vaali weaves vivid imagery from nature—such as dew-soaked leaves shimmering like pearls and southwest rain showers—to mirror the emotional warmth and romance felt by the couple. The dialogue between the lovers highlights how glances and silent gazes substitute for words, turning their romance into an artful performance set for marriage.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Male :Kangal Badhil kaditham pottathu marupozhuthu”
Comparing the silent romantic exchange of eyes to posting a letter in response.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Thalirgal muththai pol minna minna”
Directly comparing dew drops on tender leaves to shining pearls using 'pol'.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Female :Un kaigal poravai pola ennai moodaththaan”
Comparing the lover's embracing arms to a warm blanket shielding against cold drizzle using 'pola'.
Rhyme / Internal Rhyming (Iyaibu)
“Female :Nee kadai virikka naan thadai virikka”
Rhythmic repetition of matching end-sounds 'virikka' creating musicality.
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Trivia
The music for this track was composed by S. A. Rajkumar for the 1992 film 'Thaali Kattiya Raasa', starring Murali and Kanaka. The song is well-remembered for Vaali's classic poetic metaphors blended seamlessly into a melody sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra.
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