Unnai Paarka Vendum
From Annapoorni · 1978
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Details
- Annapoorni1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Unnai paarka vendum rasikka vendum | I want to see you, I want to admire you |
| Pazhaga vendum pesa vendum | I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you |
| Male | |
| Unnai paarka vendum rasikka vendum | I want to see you, I want to admire you |
| Pazhaga vendum pesa vendum | I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you |
| Ethanaiyo aasai intha manasiley | There are so many desires in this heart |
| Athai ennavendru eduthu sollath therialey | I don't know how to express what they are |
| Male | |
| I dont know i love you | I don't know, I love you |
| I dont know i love you | I don't know, I love you |
| Male | |
| Unnai paarka vendum rasikka vendum | I want to see you, I want to admire you |
| Pazhaga vendum pesa vendum | I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you |
| Male | |
| Kannae maniyae endraal | If called 'my darling, my precious gem' |
| Aasai kolvaar ilamaathar | Young maidens will feel desire |
| Kaadhal paadam ithuthaan | This is the lesson of love |
| Solli thanthaar gurunaathar | Taught to me by my master |
| Male | |
| Kannae maniyae endraal | If called 'my darling, my precious gem' |
| Aasai kolvaar ilamaathar | Young maidens will feel desire |
| Kaadhal paadam ithuthaan | This is the lesson of love |
| Solli thanthaar gurunaathar | Taught to me by my master |
| Male | |
| Kattra vitthai kaatta vanthaen | I have come to showcase the art I learned |
| Kattra vitthai kaatta vanthaen | I have come to showcase the art I learned |
| Inba kavithai theeta vanthaen | I have come to write a joyful poem |
| Male | |
| Unnai paarka vendum rasikka vendum | I want to see you, I want to admire you |
| Pazhaga vendum pesa vendum | I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you |
| Ethanaiyo aasai intha manasiley | There are so many desires in this heart |
| Athai ennavendru eduthu sollath therialey | I don't know how to express what they are |
| Male | |
| I dont know i love you | I don't know, I love you |
| I dont know i love you | I don't know, I love you |
| Male | |
| Tharayil nadakkum nilavey | Oh moon walking on the ground |
| Naanum varavaa pinnodu | Shall I also follow behind you? |
| Salavaikkal pol niramey | A complexion like smooth marble stone |
| Kadavul vaithaar unnodu | God has bestowed upon you |
| Male | |
| Thanga kudamae thatthai inamae | Oh golden pot, oh gentle parrot |
| Sangathamizhil pongum kaviyae | Oh epic poem overflowing with Sangam Tamil! |
| Male | |
| Unnai paarka vendum rasikka vendum | I want to see you, I want to admire you |
| Pazhaga vendum pesa vendum | I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you |
| Ethanaiyo aasai intha manasiley | There are so many desires in this heart |
| Athai ennavendru eduthu sollath therialey | I don't know how to express what they are |
| Male | |
| I dont know i love you | I don't know, I love you |
| I dont know i love you | I don't know, I love you |
| Male | |
| Udhattai medhuvaai kadithaal | If you gently bite your lip |
| Solla thayakkam endraagum | It signifies a hesitation to speak |
| Kadaikkan vizhiyaal sirithaal | If you smile with the corner of your eyes |
| Innum nerukkam undaagum | It creates even greater closeness |
| Male | |
| Udhattai medhuvaai kadithaal | If you gently bite your lip |
| Solla thayakkam endraagum | It signifies a hesitation to speak |
| Kadaikkan vizhiyaal sirithaal | If you smile with the corner of your eyes |
| Innum nerukkam undaagum | It creates even greater closeness |
| Male | |
| Agathin azhagu mugathil theriyum | The beauty of the heart shows on the face |
| Mugathin mozhigal enaku puriyum | I can understand the language of your face |
| Male | |
| Unnai paarka vendum rasikka vendum | I want to see you, I want to admire you |
| Pazhaga vendum pesa vendum | I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you |
| Ethanaiyo aasai intha manasiley | There are so many desires in this heart |
| Athai ennavendru eduthu sollath therialey | I don't know how to express what they are |
| Male | |
| I dont know i love you | I don't know, I love you |
| I dont know i love you | I don't know, I love you |
உன்னைப் பார்க்க வேண்டும் ரசிக்க வேண்டும்
பழக வேண்டும் பேச வேண்டும்
I want to see you, I want to admire you
I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you
உன்னைப் பார்க்க வேண்டும் ரசிக்க வேண்டும்
பழக வேண்டும் பேச வேண்டும்
எத்தனையோ ஆசை இந்த மனசிலே
அதை அத்தனையும் எடுத்துச் சொல்லத் தெரியலே
I want to see you, I want to admire you
I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you
There are so many desires in this heart
I don't know how to express what they are
ஐ டோன்ட் நோ ஐ லவ் யூ
ஐ டோன்ட் நோ ஐ லவ் யூ
I don't know, I love you
I don't know, I love you
உன்னைப் பார்க்க வேண்டும் ரசிக்க வேண்டும்
பழக வேண்டும் பேச வேண்டும்
I want to see you, I want to admire you
I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you
கண்ணே மணியே என்றால்
ஆசை கொள்வார் இளமாதர்
காதல் பாடம் இதுதான்
சொல்லித் தந்தார் குருநாதர்
If called 'my darling, my precious gem'
Young maidens will feel desire
This is the lesson of love
Taught to me by my master
கண்ணே மணியே என்றால்
ஆசை கொள்வார் இளமாதர்
காதல் பாடம் இதுதான்
சொல்லித் தந்தார் குருநாதர்
If called 'my darling, my precious gem'
Young maidens will feel desire
This is the lesson of love
Taught to me by my master
கற்ற வித்தை காட்ட வந்தேன்
கற்ற வித்தை காட்ட வந்தேன்
இன்ப கவிதை தீட்ட வந்தேன்
I have come to showcase the art I learned
I have come to showcase the art I learned
I have come to write a joyful poem
உன்னைப் பார்க்க வேண்டும் ரசிக்க வேண்டும்
பழக வேண்டும் பேச வேண்டும்
எத்தனையோ ஆசை இந்த மனசிலே
அதை அத்தனையும் எடுத்துச் சொல்லத் தெரியலே
I want to see you, I want to admire you
I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you
There are so many desires in this heart
I don't know how to express what they are
ஐ டோன்ட் நோ ஐ லவ் யூ
ஐ டோன்ட் நோ ஐ லவ் யூ
I don't know, I love you
I don't know, I love you
தரையில் நடக்கும் நிலவே
நானும் வரவா பின்னோடு
சலவைக்கல் போல் நிறமே
கடவுள் வைத்தார் உன்னோடு
Oh moon walking on the ground
Shall I also follow behind you?
A complexion like smooth marble stone
God has bestowed upon you
தங்கக் குடமே தத்தை இனமே
சங்கத் தமிழில் பொங்கும் கவியே
Oh golden pot, oh gentle parrot
Oh epic poem overflowing with Sangam Tamil!
உன்னைப் பார்க்க வேண்டும் ரசிக்க வேண்டும்
பழக வேண்டும் பேச வேண்டும்
எத்தனையோ ஆசை இந்த மனசிலே
அதை அத்தனையும் எடுத்துச் சொல்லத் தெரியலே
I want to see you, I want to admire you
I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you
There are so many desires in this heart
I don't know how to express what they are
ஐ டோன்ட் நோ ஐ லவ் யூ
ஐ டோன்ட் நோ ஐ லவ் யூ
I don't know, I love you
I don't know, I love you
உதட்டை மெதுவாய் கடித்தால்
சொல்லத் தயக்கம் என்றாகும்
கடைக்கண் விழியால் சிரித்தால்
இன்னும் நெருக்கம் உண்டாகும்
If you gently bite your lip
It signifies a hesitation to speak
If you smile with the corner of your eyes
It creates even greater closeness
உதட்டை மெதுவாய் கடித்தால்
சொல்லத் தயக்கம் என்றாகும்
கடைக்கண் விழியால் சிரித்தால்
இன்னும் நெருக்கம் உண்டாகும்
If you gently bite your lip
It signifies a hesitation to speak
If you smile with the corner of your eyes
It creates even greater closeness
அகத்தின் அழகு முகத்தில் தெரியும்
முகத்தின் மொழிகள் எனக்குப் புரியும்
The beauty of the heart shows on the face
I can understand the language of your face
உன்னைப் பார்க்க வேண்டும் ரசிக்க வேண்டும்
பழக வேண்டும் பேச வேண்டும்
எத்தனையோ ஆசை இந்த மனசிலே
அதை அத்தனையும் எடுத்துச் சொல்லத் தெரியலே
I want to see you, I want to admire you
I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you
There are so many desires in this heart
I don't know how to express what they are
ஐ டோன்ட் நோ ஐ லவ் யூ
ஐ டோன்ட் நோ ஐ லவ் யூ
I don't know, I love you
I don't know, I love you
Unnai paarka vendum rasikka vendum
I want to see you, I want to admire you
Pazhaga vendum pesa vendum
I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you
Unnai paarka vendum rasikka vendum
I want to see you, I want to admire you
Pazhaga vendum pesa vendum
I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you
Ethanaiyo aasai intha manasiley
There are so many desires in this heart
Athai ennavendru eduthu sollath therialey
I don't know how to express what they are
I dont know i love you
I don't know, I love you
I dont know i love you
I don't know, I love you
Unnai paarka vendum rasikka vendum
I want to see you, I want to admire you
Pazhaga vendum pesa vendum
I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you
Kannae maniyae endraal
If called 'my darling, my precious gem'
Aasai kolvaar ilamaathar
Young maidens will feel desire
Kaadhal paadam ithuthaan
This is the lesson of love
Solli thanthaar gurunaathar
Taught to me by my master
Kannae maniyae endraal
If called 'my darling, my precious gem'
Aasai kolvaar ilamaathar
Young maidens will feel desire
Kaadhal paadam ithuthaan
This is the lesson of love
Solli thanthaar gurunaathar
Taught to me by my master
Kattra vitthai kaatta vanthaen
I have come to showcase the art I learned
Kattra vitthai kaatta vanthaen
I have come to showcase the art I learned
Inba kavithai theeta vanthaen
I have come to write a joyful poem
Unnai paarka vendum rasikka vendum
I want to see you, I want to admire you
Pazhaga vendum pesa vendum
I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you
Ethanaiyo aasai intha manasiley
There are so many desires in this heart
Athai ennavendru eduthu sollath therialey
I don't know how to express what they are
I dont know i love you
I don't know, I love you
I dont know i love you
I don't know, I love you
Tharayil nadakkum nilavey
Oh moon walking on the ground
Naanum varavaa pinnodu
Shall I also follow behind you?
Salavaikkal pol niramey
A complexion like smooth marble stone
Kadavul vaithaar unnodu
God has bestowed upon you
Thanga kudamae thatthai inamae
Oh golden pot, oh gentle parrot
Sangathamizhil pongum kaviyae
Oh epic poem overflowing with Sangam Tamil!
Unnai paarka vendum rasikka vendum
I want to see you, I want to admire you
Pazhaga vendum pesa vendum
I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you
Ethanaiyo aasai intha manasiley
There are so many desires in this heart
Athai ennavendru eduthu sollath therialey
I don't know how to express what they are
I dont know i love you
I don't know, I love you
I dont know i love you
I don't know, I love you
Udhattai medhuvaai kadithaal
If you gently bite your lip
Solla thayakkam endraagum
It signifies a hesitation to speak
Kadaikkan vizhiyaal sirithaal
If you smile with the corner of your eyes
Innum nerukkam undaagum
It creates even greater closeness
Udhattai medhuvaai kadithaal
If you gently bite your lip
Solla thayakkam endraagum
It signifies a hesitation to speak
Kadaikkan vizhiyaal sirithaal
If you smile with the corner of your eyes
Innum nerukkam undaagum
It creates even greater closeness
Agathin azhagu mugathil theriyum
The beauty of the heart shows on the face
Mugathin mozhigal enaku puriyum
I can understand the language of your face
Unnai paarka vendum rasikka vendum
I want to see you, I want to admire you
Pazhaga vendum pesa vendum
I want to get acquainted, I want to talk to you
Ethanaiyo aasai intha manasiley
There are so many desires in this heart
Athai ennavendru eduthu sollath therialey
I don't know how to express what they are
I dont know i love you
I don't know, I love you
I dont know i love you
I don't know, I love you
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic track from 'Annapoorni' (1978) expresses a lover's intense longing and affection for his beloved. Composed by V. Kumar with lyrics by Vaali and rendered by K. J. Yesudas, the song captures the hero's eagerness to get close, converse, and appreciate the lady's grace. He admires her physical and inner beauty, describing her as a moon walking on earth and a masterpiece in Sangam Tamil. Throughout the track, the lover playfully interprets her subtle expressions, such as biting her lip or smiling out of the corner of her eye, noting that the heart's true beauty reflects on the face. The blending of conversational English lines with classic Tamil poetic imagery creates a charming and youthful expression of romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Tharayil nadakkum nilavey”
Compares the beloved directly to a walking moon on earth without using comparative conjunctions.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Salavaikkal pol niramey”
Compares the woman's smooth, radiant complexion to marble stone using 'pol' (like).
Proverb Integration (Pazhamozhi)
“Agathin azhagu mugathil theriyum”
Incorporates the ancient Tamil proverb 'Agathin azhagu mugathil theriyum' (The beauty of the mind/heart shows on the face).
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Thanga kudamae thatthai inamae / Sangathamizhil pongum kaviyae”
Rhyming of the second letter 'nga' in 'Thanga' and 'Sangathamizhil'.
Did you know?
Trivia
Music director V. Kumar, often praised for his catchy melodies in the late 1960s and 1970s, collaborated with lyricist Vaali on this track. Vaali famously blended contemporary English refrains like 'I don't know I love you' into traditional Tamil lyrical structures to appeal to the modern youth of that era.
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