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Utharavindri Ullae Vaa (Mix)

From Thenkinnam · 1971

Lyricist
Kumaradevan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Thenkinnam
Movie release year
1971
Lyrics added on
14 May 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Utharavindri ullae vaa
Unnidam kadhal kondaen vaa
Utharavindri ullae vaa
Unnidam kadhal kondaen vaa
Roop theraa masthaanaa pyaar mera theevaanaa
Bhoolgaiyae hum thaenaa ho jaayae
Roop theraa masthaanaa pyaar mera theevaanaa
Bhoolgaiyae hum thaenaa ho jaayae
Ninaithaen vanthaai nooru vayathu
Kettaen thanthaai aasai manathu
Ninaithaen vanthaai nooru vayathu
Kettaen thanthaai aasai manathu
Medhuvaa medhuvaa thodalaamaa thodalaamaa
Un maeniyilae kai padalaamaa padalaamaa
Medhuvaa medhuvaa thodalaamaa thodalaamaa
Un maeniyilae kai padalaamaa padalaamaa
Ennavo seiyungal ingaeyae nillungal
Thottathaal ullam thudikkindrathu
Ennavo seiyungal ingaeyae nillungal
Thottathaal ullam thudikkindrathu
Katti kollavaa unnai kalanthu kollavaa
Ottikkolla vaa vaa unnai urimai kollavaa
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Anaiththu kondaalae rasiththu kolvaenae
Ponmagal vanthaal porul kodi thanthaal
Poo maedai vaasal pongum thaenaaga
Kannmalar konjum kanivodu ennai
Aalaakkinaal anbilae
Ponmagal vanthaal porul kodi thanthaal
Poo maedai vaasal pongum thaenaaga
Kannaana kannanukku avasaramo konjam
Pinnaalae paarkkavum mudiyalaiyo
Naan unnai azhaikkavillai
En uyirai azhaikkiraen
En uyirai azhaikkiraen
Dei unnai azhaikkavillai…
Sollaathae maman kettaal
Sonnaalae thaangamaattaar
Sollaathae maman kettaal
Sonnaalae thaangamaattaar
Marainthirunthu paarkkum marmam enna
Mama marainthirunthu paarkkum marmam enna
Adangoppuraanae saththiyamaa nee kaavalkaaran
Nee oppukkolla maruththaalum nee kaavalkaaran
Ninaithathai nadaththiyae mudippavan naan naan naan
Thunichchalai manaththilae valarththavan naan naan naan
Puththi ketta mandukalaa potti pottu vantheegalaa
Puththi ketta mandukalaa potti pottu vantheegalaa
Uravai pirikka thittam pottu onnu saerththu vachcheengalaa
Puththi ketta mandukalaa potti pottu vantheegalaa
Puththi ketta mandukalaa potti pottu vantheegalaa
Come inside without needing permission,
I've fallen in love with you, come!
Come inside without needing permission,
I've fallen in love with you, come!
Your beauty is intoxicating, my love is crazy,
Let's make sure we don't make a mistake!
Your beauty is intoxicating, my love is crazy,
Let's make sure we don't make a mistake!
I thought of you and you arrived—may you live a hundred years!
I asked, and you gave me your loving heart.
I thought of you and you arrived—may you live a hundred years!
I asked, and you gave me your loving heart.
Can I touch you gently, slowly?
Can my hands brush against your body?
Can I touch you gently, slowly?
Can my hands brush against your body?
Do whatever you want, but stay right here!
My heart races because you touched me.
Do whatever you want, but stay right here!
My heart races because you touched me.
Shall I hold you tight, shall I become one with you?
Come close to me, shall I make you mine?
If you ask like this, how can I answer?
If you just embrace me, I will enjoy it!
The golden girl arrived, bringing endless wealth,
The stage of flowers overflows like sweet honey.
With tender flower-like eyes and gentle care,
She raised me up with her love.
The golden girl arrived, bringing endless wealth,
The stage of flowers overflows like sweet honey.
Is my precious sweetheart in a bit of a rush?
Can't you even turn around and look back?
I am not calling you,
I am calling my very life!
I am calling my very life!
Hey, I am not calling you...
Don't tell if uncle asks,
If you tell him, he won't be able to take it!
Don't tell if uncle asks,
If you tell him, he won't be able to take it!
What is the mystery behind watching from hiding?
Uncle, what is the secret behind watching from hiding?
By God, I swear you are truly a watchman!
Even if you refuse to admit it, you are a watchman!
I am the one who achieves whatever he sets his mind to!
I am the one who built courage inside his heart!
You foolish idiots, did you come competing with each other?
You foolish idiots, did you come competing with each other?
You plotted to break up our bond, only to bring us together?
You foolish idiots, did you come competing with each other?
You foolish idiots, did you come competing with each other?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This track from 'Thenkinnam' (1971) is a playful medley sequence that weaves together iconic lines, melodies, and tropes from popular Tamil and Hindi songs of the late 1960s and early 1970s. It transitions rapidly through themes of romance, seductive teasing, playful banter, comedic hide-and-seek with an uncle/guard, and eventual victory over detractors. The lyricist Kumaradevan and music directors Shankar-Ganesh crafted this lighthearted musical collage to showcase energetic vocal dynamics between T. M. Soundararajan and L. R. Eswari, blending romantic yearning, humorous dialogue, and quick-witted rhythmic refrains.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Ninaithaen vanthaai nooru vayathu / Kettaen thanthaai aasai manathu Development of N/K second letter dynamic with initial consonant focus across pairs.

Ethirai (Second Letter Agreement)

Sollaathae maman kettaal / Sonnaalae thaangamaattaar ('ll' and 'nn' rhythmic agreement across couplets)

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Ponmagal vanthaal porul kodi thanthaal ('Ponmagal' - Golden lady as a metaphor for divine fortune and beauty)

Repetition / Anaphora

Puththi ketta mandukalaa potti pottu vantheegalaa (Emphatic repetition for comedic effect)

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Trivia

'Thenkinnam' (1971) featured music composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh. This medley incorporates iconic pop-culture references of its time, including snippets inspired by Kishor Kumar's legendary Hindi hit 'Roop Tera Mastana' from Aradhana (1969) alongside classic Tamil film hits, blending multilingual influences into Tamil film music.

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