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Lyrics & meaning

Uruginen

From Anney Anney · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Anney Anney1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Pappapappaaapaba paba paaaPappapappaaapaba paba paaa (Vocalizing beats)
Pappapappaaapaba paba paaaPappapappaaapaba paba paaa (Vocalizing beats)
Female
Uruginen uruginenI melted, I melted
Kannanae mannanaeOh my Krishna, my king
Unnaiyae enniyae yenginen dhinamaeThinking only of you, I longed every single day
Male
Uruginen uruginenI melted, I melted
Kannmani ponmaniMy precious darling, my golden jewel
Unnaiyae enniyae yenginen dhinamaeThinking only of you, I longed every single day
Female
Ho… uruginenOh… I melted
Male
UruginenI melted
Female
Pappapappaaapaba paba paaaPappapappaaapaba paba paaa (Vocalizing beats)
Pappapappaaapaba paba paaaPappapappaaapaba paba paaa (Vocalizing beats)
Male
Kaadhal mogam kai koodumoWill this passionate desire of love come to pass?
Kangal ezhudhum kanavaagumoWill the dream written by the eyes come true?
Kaadhal mogam kai koodumoWill this passionate desire of love come to pass?
Kangal ezhudhum kanavaagumoWill the dream written by the eyes come true?
Female
Yaettil ezhuthil idhu pol yaedhuIs there anything like this found in literature or books?
Uyiril uyiraai iruppaal maadhuThe woman will reside as life within life
Male
Unaiyae kodi kodi jenmam seruvenI will join you for millions and millions of lifetimes
Female
UruginenI melted
Male
UruginenI melted
Female
Uruginen uruginenI melted, I melted
Kannanae mannanaeOh my Krishna, my king
Unnaiyae enniyae yenginen dhinamaeThinking only of you, I longed every single day
Male
Uruginen uruginenI melted, I melted
Kannmani ponmaniMy precious darling, my golden jewel
Unnaiyae enniyae yenginen dhinamaeThinking only of you, I longed every single day
Female
Paavai vadivil or pattu poochiA silk butterfly in the shape of a maiden
Parandhae nenjil vizhundhadhoDid it fly and land directly inside the heart?
Paavai vadivil or pattu poochiA silk butterfly in the shape of a maiden
Parandhae nenjil vizhundhadhoDid it fly and land directly inside the heart?
Male
Maano meeno kan vizhi indha pen vizhiAre these eyes of a maiden like those of a deer or a fish?
Female
PabababaaPabababaa (Scat singing)
Male
PababaPababa (Scat singing)
Yaedho yedhuvo solludhae ennai kolludhaeSomething unknown speaks to me and kills me inside
Female
PabababaaPabababaa (Scat singing)
Unakkaaga pirandhenI was born just for you
Enai naanae marandhenI completely forgot my own self
Unakkaaga pirandhenI was born just for you
Enai naanae marandhenI completely forgot my own self
Female
UruginenI melted
Male
UruginenI melted
Female
Uruginen uruginenI melted, I melted
Kannanae mannanaeOh my Krishna, my king
Unnaiyae enniyae yenginen dhinamaeThinking only of you, I longed every single day
Male
Uruginen uruginenI melted, I melted
Kannmani ponmaniMy precious darling, my golden jewel
Unnaiyae enniyae yenginen dhinamaeThinking only of you, I longed every single day
Female
Ho… lalalalaaOh… lalalalaa
Male
Raa paappaa rabababaa….Raa paappaa rabababaa….

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Uruginen Uruginen' is a passionate expression of romance and deep emotional longing. The lovers express how their hearts melt in devotion and adoration for one another, longing to unite across countless lifetimes. The lyrics convey the beauty of love through vivid metaphors, describing the woman as a delicate silk butterfly and her captivating eyes as reminiscent of a deer or fish.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Uruginen uruginen

Repetition of the word 'Uruginen' (I melted) emphasizes the intensity of emotional melting and devotion.

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Edhugai)

Kannanae mannanae

Matching second consonant 'n' in 'Kannanae' and 'mannanae' creates acoustic harmony.

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagama)

Paavai vadivil or pattu poochi

Compares a young woman to a delicate silkworm/butterfly ('pattu poochi') flying into the heart.

Traditional Simile (Maan / Meen eyes)

Maano meeno kan vizhi indha pen vizhi

Uses classic Tamil poetic tropes comparing a maiden's eyes to a deer (Maan) and fish (Meen).

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Trivia

'Anney Anney' (1983) is a Tamil film starring Moulee and Viji, with lyricist Vaali contributing memorable romantic numbers. The song relies heavily on rhythmic vocalizations and rhythmic scats ('Pababa') intertwined with lyrical couplets.

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