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Lyrics & meaning

Unnalae

From Raja Rani · 2013

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Vandana Srinivasan
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Movie name
Raja Rani
Movie release year
2013
Lyrics added on
25 Dec 2016

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Unnalae meimarandhu nindrenae
Mai vizhiyil maiyaludan vandhenae
Idai vidaadha nerukkangal
Thodarumaa uyirae
Mozhi illaamal thavikiren
Mounamaa ingae
Unnalae meimarandhu nindrenae
Un thozhil saaindhu kolla vandhenae
Idhu podhum oh..oh…. eppodhum mmmm oh..oh..
Because of you, I stood there, losing myself.
With longing in my kohl-lined eyes, I came to you.
This unbroken closeness...
Will it continue, my love?
Having no words, I am struggling.
Is there only silence here?
Because of you, I stood there, losing myself.
I came just to lean on your shoulder.
This is enough, oh... oh... forever, mmm... oh... oh...
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song segment captures the tender emotional state of a lover completely overwhelmed and captivated by their partner's presence. The lyrics express a deep sense of vulnerability, passion, and longing, highlighted by moments of wordless silence where emotions transcend verbal communication. The speaker seeks comfort, permanence, and reassurance in their partner's embrace, longing for this intimate connection to last forever.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Mai vizhiyil maiyaludan vandhenae

Repetition of the 'Mai' sound ('Mai vizhiyil', 'maiyaludan') creates an endearing musical rhythm.

Anaphora

Unnalae meimarandhu nindrenae

Repetition of 'Un' at the start of key lines emphasizes intense devotion focused entirely on the beloved.

Visual Imagery

Mai vizhiyil maiyaludan vandhenae

'Mai vizhi' (kohl-adorned eyes) combined with 'maiyal' (passion/love) creates a vivid romantic portrait.

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Trivia

Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar with lyrics by the late Na. Muthukumar, this emotional track is part of the 2013 hit Tamil romantic drama film Raja Rani, directed by Atlee.

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