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Lyrics & meaning

Unnai Thedi Varum

From Thangaikaga · 1971

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Thangaikaga
Movie release year
1971
Lyrics added on
28 Apr 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Unaithedi varum edhirkaalam adhai
Therivippathae intha neram
Pudhu vaazhvu sugamaaga mananthaanae kaaranam
Unaithedi varum edhirkaalam adhai
Therivippathae intha neram
Pudhu vaazhvu sugamaaga mananthaanae kaaranam
Malar konda pennodu
Mai sinthum kannodu
Deivangalae neril pesum indru ennodu
Deivangalae neril pesum indru ennodu
Mazhai minnal vanthaalum
Thadai ondru kandaalum
Ennangalae ondru serum intha anbodu
Male :Pudhu vaazhvu sugamaaga mananthaanae kaaranam
Siraiyaagum en nenjam
Vilaiyaadum en manjam
Thaenaattrilae neentha vendum mella nee konjam
Thaenaattrilae neentha vendum mella nee konjam
Adhil enna un pangu thara vendum
Adhu ingu pothaathendraal meendum
Naanae ketpaen vaa ingu
Pani vannam un kannam
Paal vannam un ennam
Anbenbatho ennai aalum
Inba thaen kinnam
Pudhu vellam neeraada poochinnam nee aada
Pudhu vellam neeraada poochinnam nee aada
Manimuththamae sinthum manjal maeni nee aada
Male :Pudhu vaazhvu sugamaaga mananthaanae kaaranam
Unaithedi varum edhirkaalam
Male :Adhai therivippathae intha neram
Both :Pudhu vaazhvu sugamaaga mananthaanae kaaranam
The future that comes looking for you,
this is the very moment to reveal it.
For a happy new life, marriage is the reason.
The future that comes looking for you,
this is the very moment to reveal it.
For a happy new life, marriage is the reason.
With a woman adorned with flowers,
with eyes highlighted with kohl,
even the gods speak directly to me today.
Even the gods speak directly to me today.
Even if rain and lightning come,
even if any obstacle appears,
our hearts and minds will unite in this love.
Male: For a happy new life, marriage is the reason.
My heart becomes a prison of love,
my bed is ready for our playful embrace,
you must gently swim a little in this river of honey.
You must gently swim a little in this river of honey.
Whatever your share is, you must give it to me;
and if that is not enough here,
I will ask for it again—come here!
Your cheeks have the coolness of dew,
your thoughts are pure like milk,
and the love that rules over me
is a sweet cup of honey.
As you bathe in fresh waters and sway like a delicate flower,
as you bathe in fresh waters and sway like a delicate flower,
with your golden body dancing and scattering drops like pearls...
Male: For a happy new life, marriage is the reason.
The future that comes looking for you,
Male: this is the moment to reveal it.
Both: For a happy new life, marriage is the reason.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic duet from the film Thangaikaga expresses the joy and hope of two lovers embarking on a new journey together. The lyrics emphasize that true happiness in a new life stems from a pure and united heart, framing their togetherness as a divine blessing capable of overcoming any hardship or obstacle.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Second-letter Rhyming)

“Pani vannam un kannam / Paal vannam un ennam”

The second letter in adjacent words/lines rhymes, such as 'Pani' and 'Paal' or 'Malar' and 'Mai', creating a melodious rhythm typical of Kannadasan's Tamil lyrics.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Thaenaattrilae neentha vendum mella nee konjam”

Describing the act of experiencing sweetness and intimacy as swimming in a 'river of honey' (Thaenaatru).

Imagery

“Pani vannam un kannam / Paal vannam un ennam”

Visual imagery comparing cheeks to dew ('Pani vannam') and character/mind to pure milk ('Paal vannam').

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Trivia

Thangaikaga (1971) stars Sivaji Ganesan and features a popular soundtrack composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyricist Kannadasan. The film was a major commercial hit centered around sibling affection and romance.

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