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Lyrics & meaning

Unnai Vidamaaten

From Irattai Roja · 1996

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Mano, Bhavatharani, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Irattai Roja
Movie release year
1996
Lyrics added on
18 Apr 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Unnai vida maatten…
Kaadhal varam ketten…
Unnai vida maatten
Kaadhal varam ketten
Thandhidu kannaa
Chinnanjiru maadhu
Kannil vidum thoodhu
Vandhidu kannaa
Uyir kaadhalan neeyaaga
Undhan kaadhali naanaaga
Inbangal thaenaaga
Ingu pongattum thaanaaga
Pani vaadaiyil vaadudhu
Vaasanai poo chendu haei
Unnai vida maatten
Kaadhal varam ketten
Thandhidu kannaa
Chinnanjiru maadhu
Kannil vidum thoodhu
Vandhidu kannaa
Mellidaiyai thottu thottu
Munnum pinnum sotta sotta
Mutha mazhai kotta kotta
Pongi pongi paayum
Indha neer ootru thaan
Odai yena naan aada
Odam yena nee aada
Oonjal manam poraada
Otti kondu neeraada
Theeraadhu aasaigal
Ingu oyaadhu osaigal
Nee ondralla rendalla
Munnooru thandhaalum podhaadhu
Unnai vida maatten
Kaadhal varam ketten
Thandhidu kannae
Chinnanjiru maadhu
Kannil vidum thoodhu
Vandhadhu kannae
Uyir kaadhali neeyaaga
Undhan kaadhalan naanaaga
Inbangal thaenaaga
Ingu pongattum thaanaaga
Pani vaadaiyil vaadudhu
Vaasanai poo chendu haa haei
Unnai vida maatten
Kaadhal varam ketten
Thandhidu kannae
Chinnanjiru maadhu
Kannil vidum thoodhu
Vandhadhu kannae
Panjanaiyin vaedham enna
Ennavendru naanum solla
Ennidathil katru kolla
Innamum nee panjaangathil
Naal paarppadhaa
Kangal padum angangal
Kaigal pada thallaadum
Vaai veditha poo endraal
Vandu vandhu ullaadum
En ullam unnodu
Manam vandhaadum pinnodu
Nam naesangal nenjangal
Yaar enna sonnaalum neengaadhae
Unnai vida maatten
Kaadhal varam ketten
Thandhidu kannaa
Chinnanjiru maadhu
Kannil vidum thoodhu
Vandhidu kannaa
Uyir kaadhali neeyaaga
Undhan kaadhalan naanaaga
Inbangal thaenaaga
Ingu pongattum thaanaaga
Pani vaadaiyil vaadudhu
Vaasanai poo chendu haa haei
Unnai vida maatten
Kaadhal varam ketten
Thandhidu kannaa
Chinnanjiru maadhu
Kannil vidum thoodhu
Vandhadhu kannae
I won't let you go...
I asked for the gift of love...
I won't let you go
I asked for the gift of love
Grant it to me, my love
This young girl
Is sending a message through her eyes
Come to me, my love
With you as my dearest lover
And me as your sweetheart
Like sweet honey, let joys
Overflow naturally here
In the chilly winter breeze, it withers—
This fragrant bouquet of flowers, hey!
I won't let you go
I asked for the gift of love
Grant it to me, my love
This young girl
Is sending a message through her eyes
Come to me, my love
Gently caressing my slender waist
Dripping wet all over
As a rain of kisses pours down
Bubbling and gushing forth
Is this fresh spring of water
As I dance like a stream
As you glide like a boat
With restless hearts swinging in longing
Holding each other close as we bathe
These desires will never end
The sounds of joy will never cease here
Not just one or two kisses,
Even if you give three hundred, it won't be enough
I won't let you go
I asked for the gift of love
Grant it to me, my dear
The young girl's
Message sent through her eyes
Has arrived, my dear
With you as my dearest lover
And me as your sweetheart
Like sweet honey, let joys
Overflow naturally here
In the chilly winter breeze, it withers—
This fragrant bouquet of flowers, ha hey!
I won't let you go
I asked for the gift of love
Grant it to me, my dear
The young girl's
Message sent through her eyes
Has arrived, my dear
What is the secret wisdom of the lovers' bed?
For me to explain what it is,
And for you to learn it from me,
Why are you still checking the astrological calendar
To find the right day?
The places where your eyes gaze
Tremble when touched by your hands
If this is a flower in full bloom,
The honeybee will come and play
My heart is with you
My feelings follow right behind you
Our love and our bonded hearts
Will never part, no matter what anyone says
I won't let you go
I asked for the gift of love
Grant it to me, my love
This young girl
Is sending a message through her eyes
Come to me, my love
With you as my dearest lover
And me as your sweetheart
Like sweet honey, let joys
Overflow naturally here
In the chilly winter breeze, it withers—
This fragrant bouquet of flowers, ha hey!
I won't let you go
I asked for the gift of love
Grant it to me, my love
The young girl's
Message sent through her eyes
Has arrived, my dear
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Unnai Vida Maatten' from Irattai Roja (1996) is a romantic duet composed by Ilaiyaraaja (though credited in some prints to Audio Fine Arts / Ilaiyaraaja's score) featuring passionate romantic exchanges between lovers. The song uses vivid imagery of nature—streams, boats, rain of kisses, and blossoming flowers—to depict intense passion and intimacy. The female protagonist expresses her deep longing and urges her partner not to delay their union, while the male protagonist responds with equal warmth, declaring that no matter how many kisses or expressions of affection are exchanged, it will never be enough. Penned by Vaali, the lyrics blend sensuous metaphors with playfulness, emphasizing eternal affection and togetherness that remains unshakeable regardless of external opinions.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Alliteration)

“Uyir kaadhalan neeyaaga / Undhan kaadhali naanaaga”

Repetition of the initial letter 'U' across consecutive lines (Unnai / Undhan).

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Odai yena naan aada / Odam yena nee aada”

Rhyming of the second consonant 'da' in 'Odai' and 'Odam'.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Odai yena naan aada / Odam yena nee aada”

Comparing the female lover to a stream (Odai) and the male lover to a boat (Odam) floating together.

Rhyme / Anaphora

“Munnum pinnum sotta sotta / Mutha mazhai kotta kotta”

Repetition of the rhythmic suffix 'sotta sotta' and 'kotta kotta' for auditory imagery.

Did you know?

Trivia

'Irattai Roja' (1996) starred Ramki, Urvashi, and Kushboo. The soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring standard romantic track structures from the mid-90s, with Vaali providing trademark playful and intimate lyricism.

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