- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singers
- G. V. Prakash Kumar, Anushka Manchanda
- Music director
- Harris Jayaraj
- Movie name
- Unnale Unnale
- Movie release year
- 2007
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful, energetic song from 'Unnale Unnale' expresses the charming yet chaotic dynamic between young men and women. The song lightheartedly complains about how women can be simultaneously delightful and maddening—calling them a 'blissful trouble' and a 'beautiful allergy'. It teases how sweet talks and charming looks can easily fool a smitten guy into falling in love, leading to a rollercoaster of emotions ranging from pure joy to romantic heartbreak. Through lively Tanglish phrases and urban slang, the lyrics capture modern youth culture, friendship evolving into romance, and the playful battle of sexes. Despite all the teasing about how women bring trouble and confusion, the protagonist ultimately surrenders to the irresistible allure and beauty of his beloved cousin/partner.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Oxymoron
“Anantha tholaiyae”
Combines 'Anantha' (Blissful) and 'Tholai' (Trouble/Nuisance) to describe the endearing frustration of love.
Oxymoron
“Azhagaana allergy neengal”
Pairs 'Azhagaana' (Beautiful) with 'Allergy' to express an appealing yet irritating presence.
Metaphor
“Veesum puyalae”
Compares the woman's stunning effect on the speaker to a sweeping storm.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Hello miss imsaiyae / Anantha tholaiyae / Akkarai patchaiyae pennae”
The lines end with rhyming sounds ('imsaiyae', 'tholaiyae', 'patchaiyae').
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Angkittu koncham / Ingkuttu koncham”
The second letters 'ng' in 'Angkittu' and 'Ingkuttu' rhyme across consecutive lines.
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Trivia
'Unnale Unnale' (2007) was directed by the late cinematographer-director Jeeva and featured music composed by Harris Jayaraj. The film was a major musical hit, popularizing breezy, Tanglish youth anthems. Lyricist Pa. Vijay cleverly blended traditional Tamil relational terms like 'Ammaan magale' (maternal uncle's daughter) with contemporary English loanwords like 'allergy', 'energy', and 'time' to resonate with urban youth.
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