Unnattam Pillai
From Ithu Engal Neethi · 1988
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Ithu Engal Neethi1988
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Unnaattam pillai oor paarththathillai | The town has never seen a child like you. |
| Mun vaiththa kaalai pin vaiththathullai | You have never taken a step back once you stepped forward. |
| Vaanam bhoomi ulla mattum | As long as the sky and earth exist, |
| Ettu thikkum murasu kottum | Drums of fame will beat in all eight directions. |
| Female | |
| Puththisaali raja | O clever king, |
| Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Vettri maalai soodu | Wear the garland of victory, |
| Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Female | |
| Kettikkaaran needhaan | You are indeed the smart and capable one, |
| Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Pattam vaangiyaachchu | The title degree has been earned, |
| Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
உன்னாட்டம் பிள்ளை ஊர் பார்த்ததில்லை
முன் வைத்த காலை பின் வைத்ததில்லை
வானம் பூமி உள்ள மட்டும்
எட்டு திக்கும் முரசு கொட்டும்
The town has never seen a child like you.
You have never taken a step back once you stepped forward.
As long as the sky and earth exist,
Drums of fame will beat in all eight directions.
புத்திசாலி ராஜா
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
வெற்றி மாலை சூடு
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
O clever king,
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Wear the garland of victory,
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
கெட்டிக்காரன் நீதான்
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
பட்டம் வாங்கியாச்சு
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
You are indeed the smart and capable one,
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
The title degree has been earned,
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Unnaattam pillai oor paarththathillai
The town has never seen a child like you.
Mun vaiththa kaalai pin vaiththathullai
You have never taken a step back once you stepped forward.
Vaanam bhoomi ulla mattum
As long as the sky and earth exist,
Ettu thikkum murasu kottum
Drums of fame will beat in all eight directions.
Puththisaali raja
O clever king,
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Vettri maalai soodu
Wear the garland of victory,
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Kettikkaaran needhaan
You are indeed the smart and capable one,
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Pattam vaangiyaachchu
The title degree has been earned,
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This jubilant song celebrates a young protagonist who has accomplished a great feat and earned a degree or title. Lyricist Vaali uses joyful imagery to praise the hero's unwavering determination, intelligence, and sharp mind, asserting that their glory will resonate throughout all eight directions as long as the world exists. The repeated chanting of 'Vaazhga' serves as a rhythmic blessing, showering the victorious hero with honor, longevity, and success.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Unnaattam pillai oor paarththathillai / Mun vaiththa kaalai pin vaiththathullai”
The second letter 'n' (ன்) rhymes between 'Unnaattam' and 'Mun' across the opening lines.
Adukku Thodar (Consecutive Repetition)
“Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga”
The word 'Vaazhga' is repeated four times consecutively to emphasize intense celebration, honor, and enthusiasm.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navirtchi)
“Vaanam bhoomi ulla mattum / Ettu thikkum murasu kottum”
Extolling the hero's fame as something that will beat like drums across all eight directions as long as the earth and sky exist.
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Trivia
'Ithu Engal Neethi' (1988) featured a popular soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Vaali. This track highlights K. S. Chithra's dynamic vocal delivery in rendering high-energy celebratory folk-pop numbers during the late 1980s.
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