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Lyrics & meaning

Unnai Vidamatten

From Dharmam · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Usha Khanna
Details
Dharmam1986

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Female
Unnai vidamaattaenI will not let you go
Serum neram yaerum vegam seerum poonaagamAs the moment of union arrives, speed surges like a hissing floral serpent
Aahhaa…aahhaa….Aahhaa…aahhaa….
Unnai vidamaattaenI will not let you go
Serum neram yaerum vegam seerum poonaagamAs the moment of union arrives, speed surges like a hissing floral serpent
Aahhaa…aahhaa….Aahhaa…aahhaa….
Chorus
Aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa….Aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa….
Aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa….Aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa….
Female
Naagamangai naan neliyum gangai naanI am a snake-maiden, I am the twisting river Ganges
Padangal eduththaadum paruva nangai naanI am a youthful maiden who dances with raised hoods
Naadhan mudi maelae naalum vilaiyaadiDaily playing upon the head of the Lord Shiva
Kadhal uravaadum kanni ilamaeniA youthful virgin body making love
Female
Alli alli anaiththukollaTo scoop up and embrace passionately
Aasai thoondaathoDoes it not kindle desire?
Aadipaaddi arugil vanthuComing near while singing and dancing
Unnai theendaathoDoes it not touch you?
Female
Unnai vidamaattaenI will not let you go
Serum neram yaerum vegam seerum poonaagamAs the moment of union arrives, speed surges like a hissing floral serpent
Aahhaa…aahhaa….Aahhaa…aahhaa….
Chorus
Aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa….Aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa….
Aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa….Aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa….
Female
Ennuyir mannavan ennoduMy soul's king is with me
Inba nilaavin pinnoduBehind the blissful moon
Punnagai minnuthu kannoduA smile glimmers in the eyes
Ponguthu inbam nenjoduJoy overflows inside the heart
Aadavaa koodavaa naalellaam vaazhalaamShall I dance? Shall I join? We can live for all days
Aasaiyin paadalkal aayiram paadalaamWe can sing a thousand songs of desire
Female
Ennuyir mannavan ennoduMy soul's king is with me
Inba nilaavin pinnoduBehind the blissful moon
Punnagai minnuthu kannoduA smile glimmers in the eyes
Ponguthu inbam nenjoduJoy overflows inside the heart
Chorus
Aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa….Aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa….
Aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa….Aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa….
Aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa….Aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa….
Aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa….Aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa….

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a sensual and evocative track where the female protagonist expresses her deep passion and seductive allure to her lover. She metaphorically compares herself to a serpent maiden ('Naagamangai') and the winding river Ganges, emphasizing her grace, flexibility, and intense romantic yearning. Throughout the song, she promises never to leave her beloved, inviting him to join her in celebration, dance, and eternal togetherness. Written by Vaali, the lyrics capture themes of intimacy, devotion, and intoxicating passion using mythological imagery related to Lord Shiva and nature.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Naagamangai naan neliyum gangai naan”

The singer compares herself directly to a snake maiden (Naagamangai) and the winding river Ganges (Gangai) to portray elegance and sensuality.

Alliteration (Monaai)

“Naagamangai naan neliyum gangai naan”

Repetition of the 'Na' sound at the beginning of words creates a rhythmic and melodic effect.

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Ennuyir mannavan ennodu / Inba nilaavin pinnodu / Punnagai minnuthu kannodu / Ponguthu inbam nenjodu”

The suffix '-odu' is repeated at the end of consecutive lines (ennodu, pinnodu, kannodu, nenjodu) to enhance musicality.

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Trivia

The film 'Dharmam' (1986) stars Sathyaraj and Saritha, directed by R. Thyagarajan. The music for this film was composed by popular Hindi female music director Usha Khanna, making it one of her rare Tamil soundtrack compositions.

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