Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
From Avalukendru Oru Manam · 1971
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Avalukendru Oru Manam1971
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Unnidathil ennai koduthen | I gave myself to you |
| Unnai ullamengum alli thelithen | I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart |
| Unnidathil ennai koduthen | I gave myself to you |
| Unnai ullamengum alli thelithen | I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart |
| Female | |
| Uravinil vilayadi varum | Playing within our relationship, there come |
| Kanavugal pala kodi | Millions of dreams |
| Uravinil vilayadi varum | Playing within our relationship, there come |
| Kanavugal pala kodi…ee….. | Millions of dreams... |
| Female | |
| Unnidathil ennai koduthen | I gave myself to you |
| Unnai ullamengum alli thelithen | I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart |
| Female | |
| {Kaatril aadum maalai | {The garland swaying in the wind |
| Ennai penmai endrathu} (2) | Called me womanhood} (2) |
| {Kaadhal ondruthanae | {That love alone |
| Vazhvil unmai endrathu} (2) | Is the truth of life, it declared} (2) |
| Female | |
| Idhazhudan idhazhada | As lip touches lip |
| Nee ilamaiyil nadamadu | Dance in your youth |
| Ninaithaal pothum varuven…aa… | Just a thought of me is enough, I shall come... |
| Thaduthaal kooda tharuven | Even if forbidden, I shall give |
| Female | |
| Unnidathil ennai koduthen | I gave myself to you |
| Unnai ullamengum alli thelithen | I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart |
| Female | |
| Vellam sellum vegam | The speed with which the flood rushes |
| Enthan ullam sendrathu | My heart rushed with the same speed |
| Vegam vantha neram | When that speed arrived |
| Inba illam kandathu | It found the abode of bliss |
| Female | |
| Ini oru pirivethu | How can there be separation anymore? |
| Antha ninaivukku mudivethu | How can there be an end to those memories? |
| Iravum pagalum kalaiyae…aaa | Day and night are works of art... |
| Iruvar nilaiyum silaiyae | The stance of both of us is like a statue |
| Female | |
| Unnidathil ennai koduthen | I gave myself to you |
| Unnai ullamengum alli thelithen | I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart |
| Female | |
| {Oodal konda penmai | {The woman nursing a lover's tiff |
| Angae thaniyae nindrathu} (2) | Stood there alone} (2) |
| {Koodal kolla mannan | {Desiring union, the king's |
| Ullam arugae vanthathu} (2) | Heart came close} (2) |
| Female | |
| Ennadi vilayattu | "What playful game is this?" |
| Endru sonnavan mozhi kettu | Hearing the words of the man who asked this |
| Aasaiyil vizhunthen angae.. aaa… | I fell into desire right there... |
| Kalaiyil kanavugal enge | Where did those dreams go at dawn? |
| Female | |
| Unnidathil ennai koduthen | I gave myself to you |
| Unnai ullamengum alli thelithen | I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart |
| Uravinil vilayadi varum | Playing within our relationship, there come |
| Kanavugal pala kodi…ee….. | Millions of dreams... |
| Female | |
| Unnidathil ennai koduthen | I gave myself to you |
| Unnai ullamengum alli thelithen | I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart |
{உன்னிடத்தில்
என்னை கொடுத்தேன்
உன்னை உள்ளமெங்கும்
அள்ளி தெளித்தேன்} (2)
I gave myself to you
I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart
I gave myself to you
I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart
உறவினில் விளையாடி வரும்
கனவுகள் பல கோடி
உறவினில் விளையாடி வரும்
கனவுகள் பல கோடி.....
Playing within our relationship, there come
Millions of dreams
Playing within our relationship, there come
Millions of dreams...
உன்னிடத்தில்
என்னை கொடுத்தேன்
உன்னை உள்ளமெங்கும்
அள்ளி தெளித்தேன்
I gave myself to you
I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart
{காற்றில் ஆடும் மாலை
என்னை பெண்மை என்றது} (2)
{காதல் ஒன்றுதானே
வாழ்வில் உண்மை என்றது} (2)
{The garland swaying in the wind
Called me womanhood} (2)
{That love alone
Is the truth of life, it declared} (2)
இதழுடன் இதழாட
நீ இளமையில் நடமாடு
நினைத்தால் போதும் வருவேன்..ஆஆ...
தடுத்தால் கூட தருவேன்
As lip touches lip
Dance in your youth
Just a thought of me is enough, I shall come...
Even if forbidden, I shall give
உன்னிடத்தில்
என்னை கொடுத்தேன்
உன்னை உள்ளமெங்கும்
அள்ளி தெளித்தேன்
I gave myself to you
I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart
வெள்ளம் செல்லும் வேகம்
எந்தன் உள்ளம் சென்றது
வேகம் வந்த நேரம்
இன்ப இல்லம் கண்டது
The speed with which the flood rushes
My heart rushed with the same speed
When that speed arrived
It found the abode of bliss
இனி ஒரு பிரிவேது
அந்த நினைவுக்கு முடிவேது
இரவும் பகலும் கலையே...ஆஅ....
இருவர் நிலையும் சிலையே
How can there be separation anymore?
How can there be an end to those memories?
Day and night are works of art...
The stance of both of us is like a statue
உன்னிடத்தில்
என்னை கொடுத்தேன்
உன்னை உள்ளமெங்கும்
அள்ளி தெளித்தேன்
I gave myself to you
I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart
{ஊடல் கொண்ட பெண்மை
அங்கே தனியே நின்றது} (2)
{கூடல் கொள்ள மன்னன்
உள்ளம் அருகே வந்தது} (2)
{The woman nursing a lover's tiff
Stood there alone} (2)
{Desiring union, the king's
Heart came close} (2)
என்னடி விளையாட்டு என்று
சொன்னவன் மொழி கேட்டு
ஆசையில் விழுந்தேன் அங்கே...ஆஅ....
காலையில் கனவுகள் எங்கே
"What playful game is this?"
Hearing the words of the man who asked this
I fell into desire right there...
Where did those dreams go at dawn?
உன்னிடத்தில்
என்னை கொடுத்தேன்
உன்னை உள்ளமெங்கும்
அள்ளி தெளித்தேன்
உறவினில் விளையாடி வரும்
கனவுகள் பல கோடி.................
I gave myself to you
I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart
Playing within our relationship, there come
Millions of dreams...
உன்னிடத்தில்
என்னை கொடுத்தேன்
உன்னை உள்ளமெங்கும்
அள்ளி தெளித்தேன்
I gave myself to you
I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart
Unnidathil ennai koduthen
I gave myself to you
Unnai ullamengum alli thelithen
I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart
Unnidathil ennai koduthen
I gave myself to you
Unnai ullamengum alli thelithen
I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart
Uravinil vilayadi varum
Playing within our relationship, there come
Kanavugal pala kodi
Millions of dreams
Uravinil vilayadi varum
Playing within our relationship, there come
Kanavugal pala kodi…ee…..
Millions of dreams...
Unnidathil ennai koduthen
I gave myself to you
Unnai ullamengum alli thelithen
I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart
{Kaatril aadum maalai
{The garland swaying in the wind
Ennai penmai endrathu} (2)
Called me womanhood} (2)
{Kaadhal ondruthanae
{That love alone
Vazhvil unmai endrathu} (2)
Is the truth of life, it declared} (2)
Idhazhudan idhazhada
As lip touches lip
Nee ilamaiyil nadamadu
Dance in your youth
Ninaithaal pothum varuven…aa…
Just a thought of me is enough, I shall come...
Thaduthaal kooda tharuven
Even if forbidden, I shall give
Unnidathil ennai koduthen
I gave myself to you
Unnai ullamengum alli thelithen
I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart
Vellam sellum vegam
The speed with which the flood rushes
Enthan ullam sendrathu
My heart rushed with the same speed
Vegam vantha neram
When that speed arrived
Inba illam kandathu
It found the abode of bliss
Ini oru pirivethu
How can there be separation anymore?
Antha ninaivukku mudivethu
How can there be an end to those memories?
Iravum pagalum kalaiyae…aaa
Day and night are works of art...
Iruvar nilaiyum silaiyae
The stance of both of us is like a statue
Unnidathil ennai koduthen
I gave myself to you
Unnai ullamengum alli thelithen
I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart
{Oodal konda penmai
{The woman nursing a lover's tiff
Angae thaniyae nindrathu} (2)
Stood there alone} (2)
{Koodal kolla mannan
{Desiring union, the king's
Ullam arugae vanthathu} (2)
Heart came close} (2)
Ennadi vilayattu
"What playful game is this?"
Endru sonnavan mozhi kettu
Hearing the words of the man who asked this
Aasaiyil vizhunthen angae.. aaa…
I fell into desire right there...
Kalaiyil kanavugal enge
Where did those dreams go at dawn?
Unnidathil ennai koduthen
I gave myself to you
Unnai ullamengum alli thelithen
I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart
Uravinil vilayadi varum
Playing within our relationship, there come
Kanavugal pala kodi…ee…..
Millions of dreams...
Unnidathil ennai koduthen
I gave myself to you
Unnai ullamengum alli thelithen
I gathered and sprinkled you all over my heart
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen' is a classic romantic composition that portrays total self-surrender and passionate love. The protagonist expresses how completely they have given their heart and soul to their lover, picturing millions of dreams blooming within their sacred bond. The song beautifully traces the evolution of intimacy, from gentle romantic longing and flower garlands whispering of womanhood, to intense union comparing the heart's passion to a surging flood. It captures the classical Sangam literary themes of 'Oodal' (playful lover's quarrel) and 'Koodal' (sweet reunion), leaving the lovers frozen in artistic bliss like statues. Kannadasan's lyrical craft elevates physical intimacy into a transcendent, dreamlike experience.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Second-letter Rhyme (Ethukai)
“Idhazhudan idhazhada / Thaduthaal kooda tharuven”
Repetition of the second consonant sound 'dha'/'th' across lines for rhythmic harmony.
Epanalepsis / Refrain
“Unnidathil ennai koduthen / Unnai ullamengum alli thelithen”
Repetition of the core couplet throughout the song to reinforce the central theme of total surrender.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vellam sellum vegam enthan ullam sendrathu / Iruvar nilaiyum silaiyae”
Comparing the passionate thrill of love to a rushing flood stream ('Vellam sellum vegam') and the lovers' stillness to statues ('silaiyae').
Personification
“Kaatril aadum maalai ennai penmai endrathu”
Attributing speech and perception to a garland swaying in the wind, declaring womanhood and love's truth.
Sangam Literary Contrast (Oodal & Koodal)
“Oodal konda penmai angae thaniyae nindrathu / Koodal kolla mannan ullam arugae vanthathu”
Use of classical Tamil poetic themes depicting 'Oodal' (romantic feigned anger) resolving into 'Koodal' (passionate reunion).
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Trivia
'Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen' features in the 1971 Tamil film 'Avalukendru Oru Manam', directed by C. V. Sridhar. The song's memorable music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, featuring vocals by S. Janaki and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. The track is renowned for its rich orchestration and Kannadasan's classic usage of Sangam poetry motifs like 'Oodal' and 'Koodal'.
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