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Lyrics & meaning

Hey I Love You

From Unnai Naan Sandhithaen · 1984

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Unnai Naan Sandhithaen1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hey i love you i love you i love youHey, I love you, I love you, I love you
Hey i love you i love you i love youHey, I love you, I love you, I love you
Male
Andhi veyil minnivarum pozhuthuAt the time when the evening sunlight gleams
Manmadhanin manthirathaiThe spell of Manmadhan (God of Love)
Ezhuthu mella ezhuthuWrite it, slowly write it
Chorus
Rooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthooRooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthoo
Rooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthooRooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthoo
Rooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthooRooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthoo
Rooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthooRooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthoo
Male
Hey i love you i love you i love youHey, I love you, I love you, I love you
Female
Pasumpul paaigal virikkumGreen grass spreads out like mats
Paniyil pookkal kulikkumFlowers bathe in the fresh dew
Idhayamae mathuvilae nanaiyuthaeThe heart gets soaked in sweet nectar
Male
Idhuthaan maalai virundhuThis is an evening feast
Malarae neeyum arundhuOh flower, you drink it too
Iravilae mayangalaam nilavilaeWe can swoon in the night under the moonlight
Female
Kaathoram mella koorum sethiThe news whispered softly near the ear
Thaenpolae paayaathoWon't it flow like sweet honey?
Male
Neeraadum vannappoovum naalaiTomorrow, the colorful flower bathing in water
Poomanjam podaathoWon't it lay out a bed of flowers?
Chorus
Laa… lala laa…. lala laa….Laa… lala laa…. lala laa….
Chorus
Rooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthooRooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthoo
Rooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthooRooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthoo
Rooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthooRooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthoo
Rooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthooRooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthoo
Male
Hey i love you i love you i love youHey, I love you, I love you, I love you
Hey i love you i love you i love youHey, I love you, I love you, I love you
Female
Andhi veyil minnivarum pozhuthuAt the time when the evening sunlight gleams
Manmadhanin manthirathaiThe spell of Manmadhan (God of Love)
Ezhuthu mella ezhuthuWrite it, slowly write it
Chorus
………………………
Male
Thugilo mella vilagumThe garment gently moves aside
Karamo thottu pazhakumThe hand touches and grows familiar
Sorgathilae kanavugal valaruthaeDreams grow in paradise
Female
Mugilo vaanil midhakkumClouds float in the sky
Malaiyo mutham kodukkumThe mountain gives a kiss
Iyarkaiyum kaadhalaal mayanguthaeEven nature swoons in romantic love
Male
Thaenoorum kanni poovaichoodumAdorning the young virgin flower oozing nectar
Poongaatrum naanthaanaeI am that gentle breeze
Female
Poraadum palli koodam thedumSeeking the nuptial chamber filled with sweet struggle
Poochendum naanthaanaeI am that flower bouquet
Chorus
Rooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthooRooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthoo
Rooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthooRooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthoo
Rooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthooRooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthoo
Rooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthooRooththooth thuthuthuthu thuthoo
Female
Hey i love you i love you i love youHey, I love you, I love you, I love you
Hey i love you i love you i love youHey, I love you, I love you, I love you
Male
Andhi veyil minnivarum pozhuthuAt the time when the evening sunlight gleams
Manmadhanin manthirathaiThe spell of Manmadhan (God of Love)
Ezhuthu mella ezhuthuWrite it, slowly write it

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'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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