Unnai Ondru Ketpen Lyrics English Meaning — Puthiya Paravai | P. Susheela | Sooriya Soe
P. Susheela sings with gentle longing, while Sooriya Soe joins her in this classic duet. Kannadasan writes the lyrics, and M. S. Viswanathan composes the music. The song comes from the album Puthiya Paravai.
Released: April 29, 2023
Unnai Ondru Ketpen
P. Susheela | Sooriya Soe • From “Puthiya Paravai”
Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
M. S. Viswanathan
What is the meaning of Unnai Ondru Ketpen Lyrics from Puthiya Paravai?
The poet asks a simple question that carries deep weight: ‘If you ask me to sing, what song would I feel like singing?’ He mentions a moonless sky and a cloud without rain to describe silent yearning. The vocalist portrays a woman whose heart is full, yet she cannot sing of love, not yet.
Unnai Ondru KetpenI’ll ask you one thing,
Unmai Solla Vendumyou’ve got to tell me the truth.
Ennai Pada SonnalIf you ask me to sing,
Enna Pada Thondrumwhat song would I feel like singing?
Unnai Ondru KetpenI’ll ask you one thing,
Unmai Solla Vendumyou’ve got to tell me the truth.
Ennai Pada SonnalIf you ask me to sing,
Enna Pada Thondrumwhat song would I feel like singing?
Kadhal Paattu PadaTo sing a song of love,
Kaalam Innum Illaithe right time hasn’t come yet.
Kadhal Paattu PadaTo sing a song of love,
Kaalam Innum Illaithe right time hasn’t come yet.
Thaalattu Pada ThaayagavillaiI’m not yet a mother to sing a ‘lullaby’.
Unnai Ondru KetpenI’ll ask you one thing,
Unmai Solla Vendumyou’ve got to tell me the truth.
Ennai Pada SonnalIf you ask me to sing,
Enna Pada Thondrumwhat song would I feel like singing?
Nilavilla VaanamA moonless sky,
Neerilla Megama cloud without rain.
Pesaatha PenmaiA silent womanhood,
Paadaathu Unmaia truth that doesn’t sing.
Kannai Mella MoodumSlowly closing her eyes,
Thannai Enni Vaadumshe wilts while pining for herself.
Pennai Pada SonnalIf you ask this woman to sing,
Enna Pada Thondrumwhat song would she feel like singing?
Unnai Ondru KetpenI’ll ask you one thing,
Unmai Solla Vendumyou’ve got to tell me the truth.
Ennai Pada SonnalIf you ask me to sing,
Enna Pada Thondrumwhat song would I feel like singing?
Thanimaiyil GaanamA melody in solitude,
Sabaiyile Mounamsilence in the midst of a crowd.
Uravuthan RaagamRelationships are the ‘raga’ melody,
Uyirellaam Paasamand my entire soul is filled with love.
Anbu Konda NenjilIn a heart so full of love,
Anubavam Illaithere’s no worldly experience.
Ennai Pada SonnalIf you ask me to sing,
Enna Pada Thondrumwhat song would I feel like singing?
Unnai Ondru KetpenI’ll ask you one thing,
Unmai Solla Vendumyou’ve got to tell me the truth.
Ennai Pada SonnalIf you ask me to sing,
Enna Pada Thondrumwhat song would I feel like singing?
The meaning behind ‘Unnai Ondru Ketpen’ is love waiting for the right moment. Featuring P. Susheela and Sooriya Soe, ‘Unnai Ondru Ketpen’ from Puthiya Paravai captures quiet desire in every note.
