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Lyrics & meaning

Hello Miss Imsaiyae

From Unnale Unnale · 2007

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
G. V. Prakash Kumar, Anushka Manchanda
Music director
Harris Jayaraj
Details
Unnale Unnale2007

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Nannaa nana naa nannaa nananNannaa nana naa nannaa nanan
Nannaa nana naa nannaa nananNannaa nana naa nannaa nanan
Male
Hello miss imsaiyaeHello Miss Nuisance!
Anantha tholaiyaeYou blissful trouble!
Akkarai patchaiyae pennaeOh girl who seems like green pasture on the other side!
Vizhi enna paasiyaAre your eyes made of glass beads?
Viluvomae jolliyaWe shall fall for you merrily!
Emaarum rasiyaa aanaeI have become a fan who gets easily tricked!
Male
Angkittu konchamA little bit over there,
Ingkuttu konchamA little bit over here,
Parththathu ellaam poiyaWas everything we saw just a lie?
Karkandu petchumSweet words like rock candy,
Poochendu veechumWaving like a bouquet of flowers,
Numbivedathae paiyaDon't trust them and fall for it, boy!
Male
Ammaan magalaeUncle's daughter,
Ammaan magalaeUncle's daughter,
Anbaai azhgaaiLovingly and beautifully,
Veesum puyalaeYou are a blowing storm!
Male
Ammaan magalaeUncle's daughter,
Ammaan magalaeUncle's daughter,
Ennai assaththumAstonishing me,
Aalvaar kuzhlaeLike the melody of an Alvar's flute!
Male
Anbukku neengalthaanFor love, you women are
AsththivaaramThe very foundation!
Vambukkum neegalthaan adivaaramFor trouble too, you are the baseline!
Female
Natppendru suttruveerYou will revolve around calling it friendship
Muthal vaaramIn the very first week,
Sattendru parvaigal idam maarumSuddenly, your glances change direction!
Male
Azhagaana allergy neengalYou are a beautiful allergy,
Annaalum energy neengalYet every day, you are the energy!
Female
Time enna kettaalIf anyone asks what time it is,
Vazhiyira manamaeThe heart spills over!
Orumurai paathaalIf looked at just once,
Azhaiyira dhinamaeIt is a day that invites madness!
Male
Nannaa nana naa nannaa nanaNannaa nana naa nannaa nana
Nannaa nana naa nannaa nanaNannaa nana naa nannaa nana
Nannaa nana naa nannaa nanaNannaa nana naa nannaa nana
Nannaa nana naa nannaa nanaNannaa nana naa nannaa nana
Male
Hello miss imsaiyaeHello Miss Nuisance!
Anantha tholaiyaeYou blissful trouble!
Akkarai patchaiyae pennaeOh girl who seems like green pasture on the other side!
Vizhi enna paasiyaAre your eyes made of glass beads?
Viluvomae jolliyaWe shall fall for you merrily!
Emaarum rasiyaa aanaeI have become a fan who gets easily tricked!
Chorus
……………………..
Male
Kangalaal muthalilAt first, through our eyes,
PunnagaippomWe smile,
Pinbuthaan kangalilOnly later, in those eyes,
Mazhai vadippomWe shed rain (tears)!
Female
Ungalai nambithaanOnly by trusting you,
KaiyapidippomWe hold hands,
Ayayayyo thappendruSaying 'Oh no, what a mistake',
Kangal thudaippomWe wipe our eyes!
Male
UthattoduWith lip against lip,
Uthattu chaayamThe color of lipstick,
Aan nenjil araakkaayamLeaves a half-wound in a man's heart!
Female
Konchalum yenooWhy the sweet coaxing?
Kenchalum yenooWhy the desperate pleading?
Neeyo naanoIs it you or is it me?
Minchalum no noEven if taking the lead, no no!
Male
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Male
Hello miss imsaiyaeHello Miss Nuisance!
Anantha tholaiyaeYou blissful trouble!
Akkarai patchaiyae pennaeOh girl who seems like green pasture on the other side!
Vizhi enna paasiyaAre your eyes made of glass beads?
Viluvomae jolliyaWe shall fall for you merrily!
Emaarum rasiyaa aanaeI have become a fan who gets easily tricked!
Male
Angkittu konchamA little bit over there,
Ingkuttu konchamA little bit over here,
Parththathu ellaam poiyaWas everything we saw just a lie?
Karkandu petchumSweet words like rock candy,
Poochendu veechumWaving like a bouquet of flowers,
Numbivedathae paiyaDon't trust them and fall for it, boy!
Chorus
………………………….
Male
{Ammaan magalae{Uncle's daughter,
Ammaan magalaeUncle's daughter,
Anbaai azhgaaiLovingly and beautifully,
Veesum puyalaeYou are a blowing storm!
Male
Ammaan magalaeUncle's daughter,
Ammaan magalaeUncle's daughter,
Ennai assaththumAstonishing me,
Aalvaar kuzhlae} (2)Like the melody of an Alvar's flute!} (2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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