Karthik and Uma Devi’s ‘Unnai Keta’ from the album ‘Clap’ pairs Ilaiyaraaja’s soothing arrangement with discussions of steadfast support. Lyricist Uma Devi frames companionship through natural elements like breezes and moonlight. The composition maintains a consistent, comforting tone across its Tamil verses.
Released: March 10, 2022
Unnai Keta
Ilaiyaraaja | Karthik • From “Clap”
Lyricist
Uma Devi
Composer
Ilayaraja
What is the meaning of Unnai Keta Lyrics from Clap?
Uma Devi contrasts protective imagery with stark admissions of isolation, noting ‘even together, we remained alone.’ Karthik’s delivery reinforces pledges of presence during life’s unpredictable turns. The lyrics position nature as responsive to human need through phrases about clouds watering flowers.
Unnai Ketta Ennai KettaIf you ask it, and if I ask it,
Thendral Vandhu Thalatuma gentle breeze will come to lull you.
Mannai Ketta Malarai KettaIf the soil asks, and if the flower asks,
Megam Vandhu Neer Ootruma cloud will come and pour down water.
Irulai Ootum VennilaThe bright moon that drives away the darkness,
Ulagukaga Thondrumappears for the sake of the world.
Unakagave Orr Oli NilaBut for you alone, a moon of light,
Endrum Unnai Thodarnthu Varutheis always following you.
Unnai Ketta Ennai KettaIf you ask it, and if I ask it,
Thendral Vandhu Thalatuma gentle breeze will come to lull you.
Yarukkum VazhkaiLife doesn’t go the way,
Ninaitha Padi Selladhuanyone ever plans for it to.
Nee Ingu NinaithadhumWhat you thought would happen here,
Nadanthadhum Vevveruand what actually did are two different things.
Unaku Orr Aran PolaLike a fortress built just for you,
Poomagal Vanthalea flower-like girl has arrived.
Unnai Nee NonthalumEven if you hurt yourself,
Thannaiye Thanthaleshe’s given herself completely to you.
Meendu Vara Vendum EndruPraying that you must come back,
Vendi Varam Vangi Kondalshe asked for and received a promised ‘boon’.
Malargal Kulungum PoongavilIn a garden where flowers bloom so gently,
Ottrai Malar Pola Nindralshe stood all alone like a single flower.
Koodiye Valvadha ThanimaiyilIs this living together, or in loneliness?
Unnai Ketta Ennai KettaIf you ask it, and if I ask it,
Thendral Vandhu Thalatuma gentle breeze will come to lull you.
Veenaikkul NathangalThe musical notes inside a ‘veena’ lute,
Aalkadal Pol Thoongutheare sleeping like the deep ocean.
Alaigal Pol Karai ThodaLike waves trying to touch the shore,
Aasaiyodu Adhu Yengutheit yearns with great desire.
Vithigal Nadathum ValkaiyilIn this life directed by fate,
Unaku Yeno Vidhiwhy is this the destiny meant for you?
Kalainthu Pogum KanavileIn a dream that’s doomed to fade away,
Unaku Yeno Orr Kanawhy is this the one dream meant for you?
Serndhu Irundha Podhum IngeEven when we were together here,
Neeyum Thani Nanum Thaniyeyou were alone, and I was alone.
Vanavillin Serndha VannamThe blended colors of a rainbow,
Kalaiyum Nodi Pogum Than Valiyewill scatter in a moment, each going its own way.
Ragama Nan VegamaShould I be the melody, or the rhythm?
Neeyum SolluYou’re the one who has to tell me.
Unnai Ketta Ennai KettaIf you ask it, and if I ask it,
Thendral Vandhu Thalatuma gentle breeze will come to lull you.
Mannai Ketta Malarai KettaIf the soil asks, and if the flower asks,
Megam Vandhu Neer Ootruma cloud will come and pour down water.
Irulai Ootum VennilaThe bright moon that drives away the darkness,
Ulagukaga Thondrumappears for the sake of the world.
Unakagave Orr Oli NilaBut for you alone, a moon of light,
Endrum Unnai Thodarnthu Varutheis always following you.
Unnai Ketta Ennai KettaIf you ask it, and if I ask it,
Thendral Vandhu Thalatuma gentle breeze will come to lull you.
Ilaiyaraaja’s melody supports a clear ‘Unnai Keta’ lyrics meaning about finding constancy amid shared solitude. Listeners seeking the lyrics translation will encounter direct assurances against abandonment. The track resolves with repeated commitments to responsive care.
