Unnalae
From Raja Rani · 2013
- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Vandana Srinivasan
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Details
- Raja Rani2013
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Unnalae meimarandhu nindrenae | Because of you, I stood completely mesmerized. |
| Mai vizhiyil maiyaludan vandhenae | I came with love in my kohl-adorned eyes. |
| Idai vidaadha nerukkangal | Will this continuous closeness... |
| Thodarumaa uyirae | ...continue forever, my darling? |
| Mozhi illaamal thavikiren | I am struggling without words to express. |
| Mounamaa ingae | Is there only silence here? |
| Female | |
| Unnalae meimarandhu nindrenae | Because of you, I stood completely mesmerized. |
| Un thozhil saaindhu kolla vandhenae | I came to lean comfortably on your shoulders. |
| Idhu podhum oh..oh…. eppodhum mmmm oh..oh.. | This is enough, oh... forever, mmmm, oh... |
உன்னாலே மெய்
மறந்து நின்றேனே மை
விழியில் மையலுடன்
வந்தேனே இடை விடாத
நெருக்கங்கள் தொடருமா
உயிரே மொழி இல்லாமல்
தவிக்கிறேன் மௌனமா இங்கே
Because of you, I stood completely mesmerized.
I came with love in my kohl-adorned eyes.
Will this continuous closeness...
...continue forever, my darling?
I am struggling without words to express.
Is there only silence here?
உன்னாலே மெய்
மறந்து நின்றேனே உன்
தோளில் சாய்ந்து கொள்ள
வந்தேனே இது போதும் ஓ
ஓ எப்போதும் ம்ம்ம்ம் ஓ ஓ
Because of you, I stood completely mesmerized.
I came to lean comfortably on your shoulders.
This is enough, oh... forever, mmmm, oh...
Unnalae meimarandhu nindrenae
Because of you, I stood completely mesmerized.
Mai vizhiyil maiyaludan vandhenae
I came with love in my kohl-adorned eyes.
Idai vidaadha nerukkangal
Will this continuous closeness...
Thodarumaa uyirae
...continue forever, my darling?
Mozhi illaamal thavikiren
I am struggling without words to express.
Mounamaa ingae
Is there only silence here?
Unnalae meimarandhu nindrenae
Because of you, I stood completely mesmerized.
Un thozhil saaindhu kolla vandhenae
I came to lean comfortably on your shoulders.
Idhu podhum oh..oh…. eppodhum mmmm oh..oh..
This is enough, oh... forever, mmmm, oh...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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