Unnai Thaan
From Gaayathri · 1977
- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- A. L. Raghavan, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Gaayathri1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| ………………………….. | |
| Female | |
| Unnaithaan azhaikkiren arugil vaa | I am calling only you, come near me. |
| Aanandha ragasiyam solla vaa | Come to share a joyful secret. |
| Kaadhal konden i love you | I fell in love, I love you. |
| Okay endraal you love me | If you say okay, you love me. |
| Kaadhal konden i love you | I fell in love, I love you. |
| Okay endraal you love me | If you say okay, you love me. |
| Female | |
| Kodi vitta pudhu malar azhagilae | In the beauty of a fresh flower blooming on the vine, |
| Manam kondu nee aada vaa | Come dance with a captivated heart. |
| Kanal konda vizhigalin azhaippilae | In the invitation of fiery, passionate eyes, |
| Sugam undu thaenaaga vaa | There is bliss, come like sweet honey. |
| Chorus | |
| ………………………………….. | |
| Female | |
| Nadham konda ullam | A heart filled with musical melody, |
| Thaagam kondu aadum | Dances with a deep thirst. |
| Aanukku pennum pennukku aanum | A woman for a man, and a man for a woman, |
| Iraivanin parisallavo | Is it not God's divine gift? |
| Unnaithaan azhaikkiren arugil vaa | I am calling only you, come near me. |
| Female | |
| Pani mazhai chaaralin kulirilae | In the chill of the misty rain shower, |
| Nadukkatthil naan vaadavo | Should I wither away trembling? |
| Paruvaththin jaadaiyil pazhagavo | Should I learn through the subtle gestures of youth? |
| Ponnoonjal nee aadavo | Will you ride on the golden swing? |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………………. | |
| Female | |
| Bodhai konda nenjam | A heart intoxicated with passion, |
| Thevai solla manjam | A bed that expresses desire, |
| Aasaikku konjam anaippukku konjam | A little for longing, a little for an embrace, |
| Aandavan parisallavo | Is it not the Almighty's gift? |
| Female | |
| Unnaithaan azhaikkiren arugil vaa | I am calling only you, come near me. |
| Aanandha ragasiyam solla vaa | Come to share a joyful secret. |
| Kaadhal konden i love you | I fell in love, I love you. |
| Okay endraal you love me | If you say okay, you love me. |
| Kaadhal konden i love you | I fell in love, I love you. |
| Okay endraal you love me | If you say okay, you love me. |
......................
உன்னைத்தான்
அழைக்கிறேன் அருகில் வா
ஆனந்த ரகசியம் சொல்லவா
காதல் கொண்டேன் ஐ லவ் யு
ஒகே என்றால் யு லவ் மீ
காதல் கொண்டேன் ஐ லவ் யு
ஒகே என்றால் யு லவ் மீ
I am calling only you, come near me.
Come to share a joyful secret.
I fell in love, I love you.
If you say okay, you love me.
I fell in love, I love you.
If you say okay, you love me.
கொடி விட்ட
புதுமலர் அழகிலே
மனம்கொண்டு நீ ஆட வா
கனல் கொண்ட விழிகளின்
அழைப்பிலே
சுகம் உண்டு தேனாக வா
In the beauty of a fresh flower blooming on the vine,
Come dance with a captivated heart.
In the invitation of fiery, passionate eyes,
There is bliss, come like sweet honey.
.................
நாதம் கொண்ட உள்ளம்
தாகம் கொண்டு ஆடும்
ஆணுக்கு பெண்ணும்
பெண்ணுக்கு ஆணும்
இறைவனின் பரிசல்லவோ
உன்னைத்தான்....
அழைக்கிறேன் அருகில் வா....
A heart filled with musical melody,
Dances with a deep thirst.
A woman for a man, and a man for a woman,
Is it not God's divine gift?
I am calling only you, come near me.
பனிமலை சாரலின் குளிரிலே
நடுக்கத்தில் நான் வாடவோ
பருவத்தின் ஜாடையில் பழகவோ
பொன்னுஞ்சல் நீ ஆடவோ
In the chill of the misty rain shower,
Should I wither away trembling?
Should I learn through the subtle gestures of youth?
Will you ride on the golden swing?
.....................
போதை கொண்ட நெஞ்சம்
தேவை சொல்ல மஞ்சம்
ஆசைக்கு கொஞ்சம்
அணைப்புக்கு கொஞ்சம்
ஆண்டவன் பரிசல்லவோ
A heart intoxicated with passion,
A bed that expresses desire,
A little for longing, a little for an embrace,
Is it not the Almighty's gift?
உன்னைத்தான்
அழைக்கிறேன் அருகில் வா.........
ஆனந்த ரகசியம் சொல்லவா
காதல் கொண்டேன் ஐ லவ் யு
ஒகே என்றால் யு லவ் மீ
காதல் கொண்டேன் ஐ லவ் யு
ஒகே என்றால் யு லவ் மீ
I am calling only you, come near me.
Come to share a joyful secret.
I fell in love, I love you.
If you say okay, you love me.
I fell in love, I love you.
If you say okay, you love me.
…………………………..
Unnaithaan azhaikkiren arugil vaa
I am calling only you, come near me.
Aanandha ragasiyam solla vaa
Come to share a joyful secret.
Kaadhal konden i love you
I fell in love, I love you.
Okay endraal you love me
If you say okay, you love me.
Kaadhal konden i love you
I fell in love, I love you.
Okay endraal you love me
If you say okay, you love me.
Kodi vitta pudhu malar azhagilae
In the beauty of a fresh flower blooming on the vine,
Manam kondu nee aada vaa
Come dance with a captivated heart.
Kanal konda vizhigalin azhaippilae
In the invitation of fiery, passionate eyes,
Sugam undu thaenaaga vaa
There is bliss, come like sweet honey.
…………………………………..
Nadham konda ullam
A heart filled with musical melody,
Thaagam kondu aadum
Dances with a deep thirst.
Aanukku pennum pennukku aanum
A woman for a man, and a man for a woman,
Iraivanin parisallavo
Is it not God's divine gift?
Unnaithaan azhaikkiren arugil vaa
I am calling only you, come near me.
Pani mazhai chaaralin kulirilae
In the chill of the misty rain shower,
Nadukkatthil naan vaadavo
Should I wither away trembling?
Paruvaththin jaadaiyil pazhagavo
Should I learn through the subtle gestures of youth?
Ponnoonjal nee aadavo
Will you ride on the golden swing?
…………………………………….
Bodhai konda nenjam
A heart intoxicated with passion,
Thevai solla manjam
A bed that expresses desire,
Aasaikku konjam anaippukku konjam
A little for longing, a little for an embrace,
Aandavan parisallavo
Is it not the Almighty's gift?
Unnaithaan azhaikkiren arugil vaa
I am calling only you, come near me.
Aanandha ragasiyam solla vaa
Come to share a joyful secret.
Kaadhal konden i love you
I fell in love, I love you.
Okay endraal you love me
If you say okay, you love me.
Kaadhal konden i love you
I fell in love, I love you.
Okay endraal you love me
If you say okay, you love me.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Unnaithaan Azhaikkiren is an alluring romantic song from the 1977 movie Gaayathri that depicts youthful romance, playful flirtation, and romantic longing. The singer calls out to her lover to come closer, share moments of intimacy, and acknowledge their mutual affection. Using nature imagery such as blooming flowers, misty rains, and fiery glances, the song frames love and physical attraction as a beautiful, divine blessing bestowed by God.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Code-Mixing (Tanglish)
“Kaadhal konden i love you / Okay endraal you love me”
Blends Tamil lyrics with simple English lines ('i love you', 'you love me') to evoke a modern, youthful appeal popular in 1970s Tamil film music.
Metaphor
“Kanal konda vizhigalin azhaippilae”
Compares passionate eyes to 'kanal' (fiery embers), symbolizing deep desire.
Rhyme (Edugai / End Rhyme)
“Bodhai konda nenjam / Thevai solla manjam”
Uses matching internal and terminal sounds like 'nenjam' and 'manjam' to establish a lyrical cadence.
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Trivia
Although listed as Unknown in the context prompt, the song 'Unnaithaan Azhaikkiren' from the movie Gaayathri (1977) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, sung by S. Janaki, and starred Rajinikanth along with Sridevi.
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