- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Unnai Naan Sandhithaen
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Feb 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Hey I Love You' from the movie 'Unnai Naan Sandhithaen' (1984) is a romantic track celebrating youth, love, and intimacy. Set during the golden hour of twilight, the lyrics describe lovers surrendering to the divine spell cast by Manmadhan, the Hindu god of love. The song portrays nature—dew-soaked flowers, soft winds, floating clouds, and moonlight—as an active participant in their romance. The emotional progression moves from exuberant vocal declarations of love to evocative imagery of touch, warmth, and shared dreams. Rich in sensory details, the lyrics capture the intoxicating bliss of young love where time seems to slow down under the magic of the evening breeze.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Pasumpul paaigal virikkum / Paniyil pookkal kulikkum”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Pa' ('Pasumpul', 'Paaigal', 'Paniyil', 'Pookkal') creating a rhythmic, musical flow.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Pasumpul paaigal virikkum / Paniyil pookkal kulikkum”
Matching end sounds ('virikkum' and 'kulikkum') establishing a melodic cadence.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Pasumpul paaigal virikkum”
The lush green grass is metaphorically described as woven mats laid out by nature.
Personification
“Malaiyo mutham kodukkum / Iyarkaiyum kaadhalaal mayanguthae”
Mountains kissing clouds and nature swooning in love give human emotions and actions to natural elements.
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Trivia
'Unnai Naan Sandhithaen' (1984) was directed by K. Rangaraj and stars Sivakumar, Sujatha, and K. R. Vijaya. The soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring lyrics penned by the esteemed lyricist Muthulingam.
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