T. M. Soundarajan and P. Susheela perform ‘Unthan Mugil’ from the album ‘Paattaliyin Sabatham.’ Lyricist Kambadasan and composer O. P. Nayyar create a playful romantic exchange. Natural imagery defines this flirtatious conversation between lovers.
Unthan Mugil
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan • From “Paattaliyin Sabatham”
Unthan Mugil Lyrics Meaning P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan | Paattaliyin Sabatham
T. M. Soundarajan compares his beloved’s hair to curling clouds. P. Susheela counters with the moon fleeing behind those same clouds. Kambadasan’s lines show mutual admiration through fish leaping and peacocks dancing.
Undhan Mugil Surul Enum Un KoondhalYour hair is like a cluster of curling clouds.
Undhan Mugil Surul Enum Un KoondhalYour hair is like a cluster of curling clouds.
Ho Undhan Mugil Surul Enum Un KoondhalOh, your hair is like a cluster of curling clouds.
Ho Mugil Surul Enum Un KoondhalOh, your hair is like a cluster of curling clouds.
Kann Paarkka Nenjae Aadum MayilaaiWhen my eyes see it, my heart dances like a peacock.
Kann Paarkka Nenjae Aadum Mayilaai Endhan MohanaWhen my eyes see it, my heart dances like a peacock, my enchanting one.
En Manam Thullum Kendai MeenaeMy heart leaps like a ‘Kendai’ fish.
En Manam Thullum Kendai MeenaeMy heart leaps like a ‘Kendai’ fish.
Un Kannin Kathi Vettum OyilaaiThe sword of your glance cuts with such style.
Un Kannin Kathi Vettum Oyilaai Endhan MoginiThe sword of your glance cuts with such style, my enchantress.
Unnai Chandhiran Pol En Kann PaarkkumMy eyes gaze at you as if you’re the moon.
Unnai Chandhiran Pol En Kann PaarkkumMy eyes gaze at you as if you’re the moon.
Unnai Chandhiran Pol En Kann PaarkkumMy eyes gaze at you as if you’re the moon.
Unnai Chandhiran Pol En Kann PaarkkumMy eyes gaze at you as if you’re the moon.
Nee Sannal Pakkam Kaana OdivaaRun to the window so I can see you.
Nee Sannal Pakkam Kaana Odivaa Endhan MohiniRun to the window so I can see you, my enchantress.
Paarthaal Siruvar Ellam Kaeli SeiguvaarIf people see us, the youngsters will tease us.
Ho Paarthaal Siruvar Ellam Kaeli SeiguvaarOh, if people see us, the youngsters will tease us.
Nilaavai Mugil Mooda OodudhaeThe clouds are rushing to cover the moon.
Nilaavai Mugil Mooda Oodudhae Endhan MohanaThe clouds are rushing to cover the moon, my charmer.
Neeyae Odathae Naagam EnavaeDon’t run away, thinking I’m a snake.
Neeyae Odathae Naagam EnavaeDon’t run away, thinking I’m a snake.
Neeyae Odathae Naagam EnavaeDon’t run away, thinking I’m a snake.
Neeyae Odathae Naagam EnavaeDon’t run away, thinking I’m a snake.
Naan Jodhiyaagi Kondae SolvenI’ll speak my truth as a pure flame.
Naan Jodhiyaagi Kondae Solven Endhan MohiniI’ll speak my truth as a pure flame, my enchantress.
Engae Sellinum Manam Un VasanthanWherever you go, my heart is your spring season.
Kettidu Neeyae Unmaiyae SolvenListen to me, for I’m telling you the truth.
Kettidu Neeyae Unmaiyae Solven Endhan MohanaListen to me, for I’m telling you the truth, my charmer.
Unthan Mugil Music Video
Mutual devotion forms the core of the ‘Unthan Mugil’ lyrics translation. Kambadasan frames their banter as a sacred bond. The ‘Paattaliyin Sabatham’ track presents love as both earthly and divine.