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Lyrics & meaning

Unnala Thaane

From Marutham · 2025

Lyricist
Neethi
Singer
Anand Aravindakshan
Music director
N. R. Raghunanthan
Details
Marutham2025

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Unnaala thanae unnaala thanaeOnly because of you, only because of you
Kanavodu naanum vaazhkindrene…I am living with a dream...
Kannaana kannae en jeevan neeyaeOh precious eye of mine, you are my life
Epothum en vaazhvin oli neeyada…You are always the light of my life, my son...
Male
Ennoda kalam ini unakaga odumMy time will now run for you
Munnaadi pogum un vaazhkaiye…Your life will move forward...
Magane ne munneru un paadhaiyilMy son, progress in your path
Ini velichangal undaagum un vaazhvile…Now lights will shine in your life...
Magane ne munneru un paadhaiyilMy son, progress in your path
Ini velichangal undaagum un vaazhvile…Now lights will shine in your life...
Magane ne munneru un paadhaiyilMy son, progress in your path
Ini vetrangal undaagum un vaazhvile…Now victories will happen in your life...
Male
Unnaala thanae unnaala thanaeOnly because of you, only because of you
Kanavodu naanum vaazhkindrene…I am living with a dream...
Kannaana kannae en jeevan neeyaeOh precious eye of mine, you are my life
Epothum en vaazhvin oli neeyada…You are always the light of my life, my son...
Male
Kaalangal ponalum nerangal ponalumEven if eras pass, even if time passes
Magane en paasam than pogaathaiyaa..My son, my affection for you will never fade away...
Kaalangal ponalum nerangal ponalumEven if eras pass, even if time passes
Magane en paasam than pogaathaiyaa..My son, my affection for you will never fade away...
Ulagam un pinnaadi oru naalum varumeThe world will follow behind you one day
Nee pogum idamellam unathagume…Every place you step into will become yours...
Male
Suzhalodu puyal vandhuEven if a storm comes along with a whirlwind
Adithaalum maganeAnd strikes you, my son
Karai sera naan vandhu nippenada…I will stand there to guide you safely to the shore...
Uyirena unnai kaappeneI will protect you as if you were my own life
Viral nagam theya uzhaippene…I will labor until my fingernails wear away...
Puthu kanavugal naal dhorumNew dreams every day
Azhagaai varume…Will arrive beautifully...
Male
Unnaala thanae unnaala thanaeOnly because of you, only because of you
Kanavodu naanum vaazhkindrene…I am living with a dream...
Kannaana kannae en jeevan neeyaeOh precious eye of mine, you are my life
Epothum en vaazhvin oli neeyada…You are always the light of my life, my son...
Male
Ennoda kalam ini unakaga odumMy time will now run for you
Munnaadi pogum un vaazhkaiye…Your life will move forward...
Magane ne munneru un paadhaiyilMy son, progress in your path
Ini velichangal undaagum un vaazhvile…Now lights will shine in your life...
Magane ne munneru un paadhaiyilMy son, progress in your path
Ini velichangal undaagum un vaazhvile…Now lights will shine in your life...
Magane ne munneru un paadhaiyilMy son, progress in your path
Ini vetrangal undaagum un vaazhvile…Now victories will happen in your life...
Male
Unnaala thanae unnaala thanaeOnly because of you, only because of you
Kanavodu naanum vaazhkindrene…I am living with a dream...
Kannaana kannae en jeevan neeyaeOh precious eye of mine, you are my life
Epothum en vaazhvin oli neeyada…You are always the light of my life, my son...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This emotional father-son anthem highlights a parent's selflessness, unwavering affection, and hopes for his son's future. The father describes his child as the light of his life and the primary reason for his dreams and ongoing hard work.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagim)

Kannaana kannae en jeevan neeyae / Epothum en vaazhvin oli neeyada…

Compares the child directly to the father's eyes ('Kannaana kannae') and the light of his life ('vaazhvin oli'), symbolizing supreme value and guidance.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Viral nagam theya uzhaippene…

Exaggerates working until fingernails wear out ('Viral nagam theya uzhaippene') to express boundless parental devotion and tireless hard work.

Anaphora / Repetition

Unnaala thanae unnaala thanae

Repeats phrases like 'Unnaala thanae' and 'Magane ne munneru' to emphasize motivation, pride, and unconditional love.

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Trivia

Featured in the 2025 film 'Marutham', this heartfelt song is composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, penned by lyricist Neethi, and rendered with soulful depth by Anand Aravindakshan.

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