- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- V. S. Narasimhan
- Movie name
- Unnai Ondru Ketpen
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Mar 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This sensual track expresses deep romantic yearning, intimacy, and complete emotional surrender. The protagonist calls out to her lover, declaring herself a slave to his love and begging for them to melt into a single entity. She describes her sleepless, restless nights filled with desire that cannot be quenched, using metaphors of Cupid's flower-arrows and bridges between youth and sweetness. The track seamlessly blends physical passion with poetic surrender.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Arugil vaa vaa adimai naan naan”
The words 'vaa vaa' and 'naan naan' are repeated consecutively to convey urgency, passion, and complete surrender.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Iravukkum pagalukkum yaekkam theeralai / Imai thotta vizhikkullae thookkam seralai”
The lines end with rhyming sound patterns 'theeralai' and 'seralai', creating a melodic and rhythmic flow.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Inimaikkum ilamaikkum paalam aagalaam”
The lyricist compares the intimacy between lovers to a bridge connecting sweetness and youth.
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Trivia
Composed by renowned violinist V. S. Narasimhan, the soundtrack features refined string arrangements reflecting his background in Western and Carnatic classical music. Lyrics written by Vaali and performed with sultry elegance by Vani Jairam make it a memorable romantic track from the 1980s.
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