Unnai Vidamaaten
From Irattai Roja · 1996
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Mano, Bhavatharani, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Irattai Roja1996
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Unnai vida maatten… | I will not let you go... |
| Kaadhal varam ketten… | I asked for the boon of love... |
| Female | |
| Unnai vida maatten | I will not let you go |
| Kaadhal varam ketten | I asked for the boon of love |
| Thandhidu kannaa | Grant it to me, my darling |
| Chinnanjiru maadhu | This very young girl |
| Kannil vidum thoodhu | Sends a message through her eyes |
| Vandhidu kannaa | Come to me, my darling |
| Uyir kaadhalan neeyaaga | With you as my soulmate and lover |
| Undhan kaadhali naanaaga | And me as your beloved partner |
| Inbangal thaenaaga | May sweet pleasures like honey |
| Ingu pongattum thaanaaga | Overflow naturally here |
| Pani vaadaiyil vaadudhu | Withered in the chilly winter breeze |
| Vaasanai poo chendu haei | Is this bouquet of fragrant flowers, hey |
| Female | |
| Unnai vida maatten | I will not let you go |
| Kaadhal varam ketten | I asked for the boon of love |
| Thandhidu kannaa | Grant it to me, my darling |
| Chinnanjiru maadhu | This very young girl |
| Kannil vidum thoodhu | Sends a message through her eyes |
| Vandhidu kannaa | Come to me, my darling |
| Female | |
| Mellidaiyai thottu thottu | Touching and feeling the slender waist |
| Male | |
| Munnum pinnum sotta sotta | Dripping wet front and back |
| Mutha mazhai kotta kotta | As a rain of kisses pours down |
| Pongi pongi paayum | Gushing forth with excitement |
| Indha neer ootru thaan | Is this spring of water |
| Female | |
| Odai yena naan aada | As I sway like a stream |
| Odam yena nee aada | And you sway like a boat |
| Male | |
| Oonjal manam poraada | With a restless, swinging heart |
| Otti kondu neeraada | Bathing while clinging to each other |
| Female | |
| Theeraadhu aasaigal | Desires that never end |
| Ingu oyaadhu osaigal | Sounds that never cease here |
| Male | |
| Nee ondralla rendalla | You giving not one, not two |
| Munnooru thandhaalum podhaadhu | Even if you give three hundred, it is not enough |
| Male | |
| Unnai vida maatten | I will not let you go |
| Kaadhal varam ketten | I asked for the boon of love |
| Thandhidu kannae | Grant it to me, my dear |
| Chinnanjiru maadhu | This very young girl |
| Kannil vidum thoodhu | Sends a message through her eyes |
| Vandhadhu kannae | Has arrived, my dear |
| Uyir kaadhali neeyaaga | With you as my life-giving beloved female |
| Undhan kaadhalan naanaaga | And me as your beloved male lover |
| Inbangal thaenaaga | May sweet pleasures like honey |
| Ingu pongattum thaanaaga | Overflow naturally here |
| Pani vaadaiyil vaadudhu | Withered in the chilly winter breeze |
| Vaasanai poo chendu haa haei | Is this bouquet of fragrant flowers, haa hey |
| Male | |
| Unnai vida maatten | I will not let you go |
| Kaadhal varam ketten | I asked for the boon of love |
| Thandhidu kannae | Grant it to me, my dear |
| Chinnanjiru maadhu | This very young girl |
| Kannil vidum thoodhu | Sends a message through her eyes |
| Vandhadhu kannae | Has arrived, my dear |
| Female | |
| Panjanaiyin vaedham enna | What is the scripture of the bed of luxury? |
| Male | |
| Ennavendru naanum solla | Should I tell you what it is? |
| Ennidathil katru kolla | To learn it from me |
| Innamum nee panjaangathil | Are you still checking the almanac |
| Naal paarppadhaa | Looking for auspicious days? |
| Female | |
| Kangal padum angangal | Body parts that eyes gaze upon |
| Kaigal pada thallaadum | Stumble and falter when hands touch |
| Male | |
| Vaai veditha poo endraal | If a flower blossoms wide |
| Vandu vandhu ullaadum | The beetle arrives and dances around inside |
| Female | |
| En ullam unnodu | My heart is with you |
| Manam vandhaadum pinnodu | My mind follows behind you like a breeze |
| Male | |
| Nam naesangal nenjangal | Our affections and our hearts |
| Yaar enna sonnaalum neengaadhae | Will never separate no matter what anyone says |
| Female | |
| Unnai vida maatten | I will not let you go |
| Kaadhal varam ketten | I asked for the boon of love |
| Thandhidu kannaa | Grant it to me, my darling |
| Chinnanjiru maadhu | This very young girl |
| Kannil vidum thoodhu | Sends a message through her eyes |
| Vandhidu kannaa | Come to me, my darling |
| Male | |
| Uyir kaadhali neeyaaga | With you as my life-giving beloved |
| Undhan kaadhalan naanaaga | And me as your beloved lover |
| Inbangal thaenaaga | May sweet pleasures like honey |
| Ingu pongattum thaanaaga | Overflow naturally here |
| Pani vaadaiyil vaadudhu | Withered in the chilly winter breeze |
| Vaasanai poo chendu haa haei | Is this bouquet of fragrant flowers, haa hey |
| Female | |
| Unnai vida maatten | I will not let you go |
| Kaadhal varam ketten | I asked for the boon of love |
| Thandhidu kannaa | Grant it to me, my darling |
| Male | |
| Chinnanjiru maadhu | This very young girl |
| Kannil vidum thoodhu | Sends a message through her eyes |
| Vandhadhu kannae | Has arrived, my dear |
உன்னை விட மாட்டேன்...
காதல் வரம் கேட்டேன்...
I will not let you go...
I asked for the boon of love...
உன்னை விட மாட்டேன்
காதல் வரம் கேட்டேன்
தந்திடு கண்ணா
சின்னஞ்சிறு மாது
கண்ணில் விடும் தூது
வந்திடு கண்ணா
உயிர் காதலன் நீயாக
உந்தன் காதலி நானாக
இன்பங்கள் தேனாக
இங்கு பொங்கட்டும் தானாக
பனிவாடையில் வாடுது
வாசனைப் பூச் செண்டு ஹேய்
I will not let you go
I asked for the boon of love
Grant it to me, my darling
This very young girl
Sends a message through her eyes
Come to me, my darling
With you as my soulmate and lover
And me as your beloved partner
May sweet pleasures like honey
Overflow naturally here
Withered in the chilly winter breeze
Is this bouquet of fragrant flowers, hey
உன்னை விட மாட்டேன்
காதல் வரம் கேட்டேன்
தந்திடு கண்ணா
சின்னஞ்சிறு மாது
கண்ணில் விடும் தூது
வந்திடு கண்ணா
I will not let you go
I asked for the boon of love
Grant it to me, my darling
This very young girl
Sends a message through her eyes
Come to me, my darling
மெல்லிடையை தொட்டுத் தொட்டு
மெல்லிசையில் மெட்டுக் கட்டு
தட்டத் தட்டத் தாளம் தட்டும்
பூங்காற்று தான்
Touching and feeling the slender waist
முன்னும் பின்னும் சொட்டச் சொட்ட
முத்த மழை கொட்டக் கொட்ட
பொங்கிப் பொங்கிப் பாயும்
இந்த நீர் ஊற்றுதான்
Dripping wet front and back
As a rain of kisses pours down
Gushing forth with excitement
Is this spring of water
ஓடை என நான் ஆட
ஓடம் என நீ ஆட
As I sway like a stream
And you sway like a boat
ஊஞ்சல் மனம் போராட
ஒட்டிக் கொண்டு நீராட
With a restless, swinging heart
Bathing while clinging to each other
தீராது ஆசைகள்
இங்கு ஓயாது ஓசைகள்
Desires that never end
Sounds that never cease here
நீ ஒன்றல்ல ரெண்டல்ல
முன்னூறு தந்தாலும் போதாது
You giving not one, not two
Even if you give three hundred, it is not enough
உன்னை விட மாட்டேன்
காதல் வரம் கேட்டேன்
தந்திடு கண்ணே
சின்னஞ்சிறு மாது
கண்ணில் விடும் தூது
வந்தது கண்ணே
உயிர் காதலி நீயாக
உந்தன் காதலன் நானாக
இன்பங்கள் தேனாக
இங்கு பொங்கட்டும் தானாக
பனிவாடையில் வாடுது
வாசனைப் பூச் செண்டு ஹா ஹேய்
I will not let you go
I asked for the boon of love
Grant it to me, my dear
This very young girl
Sends a message through her eyes
Has arrived, my dear
With you as my life-giving beloved female
And me as your beloved male lover
May sweet pleasures like honey
Overflow naturally here
Withered in the chilly winter breeze
Is this bouquet of fragrant flowers, haa hey
உன்னை விட மாட்டேன்
காதல் வரம் கேட்டேன்
தந்திடு கண்ணே
சின்னஞ்சிறு மாது
கண்ணில் விடும் தூது
வந்தது கண்ணே
I will not let you go
I asked for the boon of love
Grant it to me, my dear
This very young girl
Sends a message through her eyes
Has arrived, my dear
பஞ்சணையின் வேதம் என்ன
பள்ளியறைக் கல்வி என்ன
உன்னிடத்தில் வெட்கம் விட்டு
நான் கேட்பதா
What is the scripture of the bed of luxury?
என்னவென்று நானும் சொல்ல
என்னிடத்தில் கற்றுக் கொள்ள
இன்னமும் நீ பஞ்சாங்கத்தில்
நாள் பார்ப்பதா
Should I tell you what it is?
To learn it from me
Are you still checking the almanac
Looking for auspicious days?
கண்கள் படும் அங்கங்கள்
கைகள் பட தள்ளாடும்
Body parts that eyes gaze upon
Stumble and falter when hands touch
வாய் வெடித்த பூ என்றால்
வண்டு வந்து உள்ளாடும்
If a flower blossoms wide
The beetle arrives and dances around inside
என் உள்ளம் உன்னோடு
மனம் வந்தாடும் பின்னோடு
My heart is with you
My mind follows behind you like a breeze
நம் நேசங்கள் நெஞ்சங்கள்
யார் என்ன சொன்னாலும் நீங்காதே
Our affections and our hearts
Will never separate no matter what anyone says
உன்னை விட மாட்டேன்
காதல் வரம் கேட்டேன்
தந்திடு கண்ணா
சின்னஞ்சிறு மாது
கண்ணில் விடும் தூது
வந்திடு கண்ணா
I will not let you go
I asked for the boon of love
Grant it to me, my darling
This very young girl
Sends a message through her eyes
Come to me, my darling
உயிர் காதலி நீயாக
உந்தன் காதலன் நானாக
இன்பங்கள் தேனாக
இங்கு பொங்கட்டும் தானாக
பனிவாடையில் வாடுது
வாசனைப் பூச் செண்டு ஹா ஹேய்
With you as my life-giving beloved
And me as your beloved lover
May sweet pleasures like honey
Overflow naturally here
Withered in the chilly winter breeze
Is this bouquet of fragrant flowers, haa hey
உன்னை விட மாட்டேன்
காதல் வரம் கேட்டேன்
தந்திடு கண்ணா
I will not let you go
I asked for the boon of love
Grant it to me, my darling
சின்னஞ்சிறு மாது
கண்ணில் விடும் தூது
வந்தது கண்ணே
This very young girl
Sends a message through her eyes
Has arrived, my dear
Unnai vida maatten…
I will not let you go...
Kaadhal varam ketten…
I asked for the boon of love...
Unnai vida maatten
I will not let you go
Kaadhal varam ketten
I asked for the boon of love
Thandhidu kannaa
Grant it to me, my darling
Chinnanjiru maadhu
This very young girl
Kannil vidum thoodhu
Sends a message through her eyes
Vandhidu kannaa
Come to me, my darling
Uyir kaadhalan neeyaaga
With you as my soulmate and lover
Undhan kaadhali naanaaga
And me as your beloved partner
Inbangal thaenaaga
May sweet pleasures like honey
Ingu pongattum thaanaaga
Overflow naturally here
Pani vaadaiyil vaadudhu
Withered in the chilly winter breeze
Vaasanai poo chendu haei
Is this bouquet of fragrant flowers, hey
Unnai vida maatten
I will not let you go
Kaadhal varam ketten
I asked for the boon of love
Thandhidu kannaa
Grant it to me, my darling
Chinnanjiru maadhu
This very young girl
Kannil vidum thoodhu
Sends a message through her eyes
Vandhidu kannaa
Come to me, my darling
Mellidaiyai thottu thottu
Touching and feeling the slender waist
Munnum pinnum sotta sotta
Dripping wet front and back
Mutha mazhai kotta kotta
As a rain of kisses pours down
Pongi pongi paayum
Gushing forth with excitement
Indha neer ootru thaan
Is this spring of water
Odai yena naan aada
As I sway like a stream
Odam yena nee aada
And you sway like a boat
Oonjal manam poraada
With a restless, swinging heart
Otti kondu neeraada
Bathing while clinging to each other
Theeraadhu aasaigal
Desires that never end
Ingu oyaadhu osaigal
Sounds that never cease here
Nee ondralla rendalla
You giving not one, not two
Munnooru thandhaalum podhaadhu
Even if you give three hundred, it is not enough
Unnai vida maatten
I will not let you go
Kaadhal varam ketten
I asked for the boon of love
Thandhidu kannae
Grant it to me, my dear
Chinnanjiru maadhu
This very young girl
Kannil vidum thoodhu
Sends a message through her eyes
Vandhadhu kannae
Has arrived, my dear
Uyir kaadhali neeyaaga
With you as my life-giving beloved female
Undhan kaadhalan naanaaga
And me as your beloved male lover
Inbangal thaenaaga
May sweet pleasures like honey
Ingu pongattum thaanaaga
Overflow naturally here
Pani vaadaiyil vaadudhu
Withered in the chilly winter breeze
Vaasanai poo chendu haa haei
Is this bouquet of fragrant flowers, haa hey
Unnai vida maatten
I will not let you go
Kaadhal varam ketten
I asked for the boon of love
Thandhidu kannae
Grant it to me, my dear
Chinnanjiru maadhu
This very young girl
Kannil vidum thoodhu
Sends a message through her eyes
Vandhadhu kannae
Has arrived, my dear
Panjanaiyin vaedham enna
What is the scripture of the bed of luxury?
Ennavendru naanum solla
Should I tell you what it is?
Ennidathil katru kolla
To learn it from me
Innamum nee panjaangathil
Are you still checking the almanac
Naal paarppadhaa
Looking for auspicious days?
Kangal padum angangal
Body parts that eyes gaze upon
Kaigal pada thallaadum
Stumble and falter when hands touch
Vaai veditha poo endraal
If a flower blossoms wide
Vandu vandhu ullaadum
The beetle arrives and dances around inside
En ullam unnodu
My heart is with you
Manam vandhaadum pinnodu
My mind follows behind you like a breeze
Nam naesangal nenjangal
Our affections and our hearts
Yaar enna sonnaalum neengaadhae
Will never separate no matter what anyone says
Unnai vida maatten
I will not let you go
Kaadhal varam ketten
I asked for the boon of love
Thandhidu kannaa
Grant it to me, my darling
Chinnanjiru maadhu
This very young girl
Kannil vidum thoodhu
Sends a message through her eyes
Vandhidu kannaa
Come to me, my darling
Uyir kaadhali neeyaaga
With you as my life-giving beloved
Undhan kaadhalan naanaaga
And me as your beloved lover
Inbangal thaenaaga
May sweet pleasures like honey
Ingu pongattum thaanaaga
Overflow naturally here
Pani vaadaiyil vaadudhu
Withered in the chilly winter breeze
Vaasanai poo chendu haa haei
Is this bouquet of fragrant flowers, haa hey
Unnai vida maatten
I will not let you go
Kaadhal varam ketten
I asked for the boon of love
Thandhidu kannaa
Grant it to me, my darling
Chinnanjiru maadhu
This very young girl
Kannil vidum thoodhu
Sends a message through her eyes
Vandhadhu kannae
Has arrived, my dear
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'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.
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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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