Unakenna Mele Lyrics
From the movie Simla Special
Unakenna Mele Song Lyrics is the track from Simla Special Tamil Film – 1982, Starring Kamal Haasan, S.Ve. Sekar, Sripriya, Thengai Srinivasan, Venniradai Moorthy, Manorama, Shanthi Krishna, Y. G. Mahendran, Delhi Ganesh, Kamala Kamesh. This song was sung by எஸ். பி. பாலசுப்ரமணியம். The music was composed by M. S. Vishwanathan. Lyrics works penned by Vaali.
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Thakadhinathaka thadhum thom thakadhinathaka thadhum thom
Thakadhinathaka thadhum thom Thakadhinathaka thadhum thomtha thomtha thomtha
Thakadhina thomtha thomtha thomtha thomtha Thakadhina thomtha thomtha thomtha thomtha
Thakadhina thom…
Unakkenna melae nindraai O nandhalaalaa…
Unakkenna melae nindraai O nandhalaalaa
Unadhaanai paadugindren Naan romba naalaa
Unakkenna melae nindraai O nandhalaalaa
Thaai madiyil pirandhom Thamizh madiyil valarndhom
Nadigarena malarndhom Naadagathil kalandhom
Thathomtha thomtha thakadhina Thathomtha thomtha thomtha thomtha
Thakadhina Thathomtha thomtha thomtha thomtha
Thakadhina thom…
Aadaadha medai illai Podaadha vesham illai
Aadaadha medai illai Podaadha vesham illai
Sindhaadha kanneer illai Sirippukkum panjam illai
Kaal kondu aadum pillai Nool kondu aadum bommai
Kaal kondu aadum pillai Nool kondu aadum bommai
Un kaiyil andha noolaa aa Nee sollu nandhalaalaa
Yaaraaro nanban endru Yemaandha nenjam undu
Yaaraaro nanban endru Yemaandha nenjam undu
Poovendu mullai kandu Puriyaamal nindren indru
Paal pola kallum undu Nirathaalae rendum ondru
Paal pola kallum undu Nirathaalae rendum ondru
Naanenna kallaa paalaa Nee sollu nandhalaalaa
Unakkenna melae nindraai O nandhalaalaa
Unadhaanai paadugindren Naan romba naalaa
Thakadhinathaka thadhum thom Thakadhinathaka thadhum thom
Thakadhinathaka thadhum thom Thakadhinathaka thadhum thomtha thomtha thomtha
Thakadhina thomtha thomtha thomtha thomtha Thakadhina thomtha thomtha thomtha thomtha
Thakadhina thom…
Unakkenna melae nindraai O nandhalaalaa…
Song Meaning & Analysis
The song "Unakkenna Mele" is a poignant and philosophical reflection on life, particularly from the perspective of an actor, addressing a higher power, Nandhalala (Lord Krishna). The singer questions the divine's detached observation of his life's journey, expressing a sense of being a performer on life's stage. He recounts his origins, growing up immersed in Tamil culture and blossoming into an actor, having played countless roles, experienced every emotion, and shed both tears and laughter. This sets the stage for a deep introspection into the nature of existence and destiny.
The lyrics delve into themes of control and disillusionment, comparing himself to a puppet whose strings might be held by Nandhalala, questioning his own agency. He laments past betrayals, where trusted friends turned out to be deceptive, leaving him bewildered by the harsh realities of life. The powerful metaphor of toddy resembling milk highlights the difficulty of distinguishing good from evil, leading to an existential query: "Am I toddy or milk?" This profound question encapsulates the singer's search for self-identity and moral clarity, seeking answers from the divine observer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Unakenna Mele?
Unakenna Mele is sung by எஸ். பி. பாலசுப்ரமணியம்.
Which movie is Unakenna Mele from?
The song Unakenna Mele is featured in the movie Simla Special.
Who wrote the lyrics for Unakenna Mele?
The lyrics for Unakenna Mele were written by Vaali with music composed by M. S. Vishwanathan.
Is English translation available for Unakenna Mele lyrics?
Yes! Unakenna Mele lyrics from Simla Special include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Unakenna Mele lyrics?
The song "Unakkenna Mele" is a poignant and philosophical reflection on life, particularly from the perspective of an actor, addressing a higher power, Nandhalala (Lord Krishna). The singer questions the divine's detached observation of his life's journey, expressing a sense of being a performer on life's stage. He recounts his origins, growing up immersed in Tamil culture and blossoming into an actor, having played countless roles, experienced every emotion, and shed both tears and laughter. This sets the stage for a deep introspection into the nature of existence and destiny. The lyrics delve into themes of control and disillusionment, comparing himself to a puppet whose strings might be held by Nandhalala, questioning his own agency. He laments past betrayals, where trusted friends turned out to be deceptive, leaving him bewildered by the harsh realities of life. The powerful metaphor of toddy resembling milk highlights the difficulty of distinguishing good from evil, leading to an existential query: "Am I toddy or milk?" This profound question encapsulates the singer's search for self-identity and moral clarity, seeking answers from the divine observer.