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Lyrics & meaning

Hey Mr. Ungalaithaane

From Theerppu · 1982

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Theerppu1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
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Female
Haei mr. ungalaththaanaeHey Mr., I am calling you!
Haei mr. ungalaththaanaeHey Mr., I am calling you!
Kadhalukku abcd engittaththaanaeThe A-B-C-D of love is right here with me!
Ada anbulla aththaanaeOh my dear loving cousin!
Ada anbulla aththaanaeOh my dear loving cousin!
Female
Kadhalukku abcd engittaththaanaeThe A-B-C-D of love is right here with me!
Ada anbulla aththaanaeOh my dear loving cousin!
Ada anbulla aththaanaeOh my dear loving cousin!
Female
Anumanthappaa anumanthappaaLord Hanuman, O Hanuman!
Anupavichchaa thppaaIs it wrong to enjoy?
Azhagu pappa azhagu pappaaA beautiful doll, a pretty babe,
Anaichchukittu nippaaWill stand here embracing you!
Female
Anumanthappaa anumanthappaaLord Hanuman, O Hanuman!
Anupavichchaa thppaaIs it wrong to enjoy?
Azhagu pappa azhagu pappaaA beautiful doll, a pretty babe,
Anaichchukittu nippaaWill stand here embracing you!
Female
: Haei mr. ungalaththaanaeHey Mr., I am calling you!
Haei mr. ungalaththaanaeHey Mr., I am calling you!
Kadhalukku abcd engittaththaanaeThe A-B-C-D of love is right here with me!
Ada anbulla aththaanaeOh my dear loving cousin!
Ada anbulla aththaanaeOh my dear loving cousin!
Female
Kavarchchi irukku enakkuI possess glamour and allure,
Adhu kadavul koduththa sarakkuThat is a god-given asset!
Haa unarchchi pirakkum unakkuAh, feelings and passion will ignite in you,
Intha udambu muzhukka silukkuThis entire body is shimmering silk!
Female
Silukku silukku silukku silukkuSilk, silk, silk, silk!
Silukku silukku silukku silukkuSilk, silk, silk, silk!
Thalukku thalukku thalukku thalukkuSashaying, swaying, shimmering, glinting!
Thalukku thalukku thalukku thalukkuSashaying, swaying, shimmering, glinting!
Female
Kodai iravil koppai madhuvilIn a summer night, inside a wine cup,
Aaduvathu pennallavoIsn't it a woman who dances?
Jaadai mozhiyil kodi kadhaigalIn the language of gestures, millions of stories,
Kooruvathu kannallavoIsn't it the eyes that tell them?
Female
Haei mr. ungalaththaanaeHey Mr., I am calling you!
Haei mr. ungalaththaanaeHey Mr., I am calling you!
Kadhalukku abcd engittaththaanaeThe A-B-C-D of love is right here with me!
Ada anbulla aththaanaeOh my dear loving cousin!
Ada anbulla aththaanaeOh my dear loving cousin!
Female
Unakku eppadi vasathiWhat convenes best for you?
Unthan udambukkenna asathiWhy is your body feeling so tired?
Aang irukku adhukku marunthuAh, there is a remedy for that tiredness,
Intha idhazhgal vazhangum virunthuA feast served by these lips!
Female
Kaalai manangal kaalam muzhuthumYouthful hearts, across all time,
Theduvathu thenpattathoAre they searching for sweet nectar?
Paarththu rasikka paavai irukkaWhen a maiden is right here to behold and adore,
Thondruvathu ennennavoWhat varied thoughts arise in the mind!
Female
Haei mr. ungalaththaanaeHey Mr., I am calling you!
Haei mr. ungalaththaanaeHey Mr., I am calling you!
Kadhalukku abcd engittaththaanaeThe A-B-C-D of love is right here with me!
Ada anbulla aththaanaeOh my dear loving cousin!
Ada anbulla aththaanaeOh my dear loving cousin!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

"Haei Mr. Ungalaththaanae" from the 1982 film 'Theerppu' is a seductive and lively dance number composed by M. S. Viswanathan and rendered with signature exuberance by L. R. Eswari. The protagonist playfully beckons her lover ("Aththaan"), boasting that she knows the fundamental lessons ("A-B-C-D") of love and sensuality. She invites him to cast aside his tiredness and enjoy the feast of affection she offers, describing her charm as a god-given gift. Throughout the track, lyricist Vaali blends playful slang, rhythmic sound words ("Silukku", "Thalukku"), and poetic imagery of summer nights, wine, and expressive eyes. The song encapsulates the glamorous, alluring cabaret style popular in Tamil cinema during the late 70s and early 80s.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (Rhyme)

Kavarchchi irukku enakku / Adhu kadavul koduththa sarakku / Haa unarchchi pirakkum unakku

The line endings 'enakku', 'sarakku', and 'unakku' share the same ending sound and structure, creating a rich internal rhyme.

Ethugai (Second Letter Assonance)

Kodai iravil koppai madhuvil / Jaadai mozhiyil kodi kadhaigal

The second consonant sound 'da' (ட) rhymes across 'Kodai' and 'Jaadai'.

Adukkuthodar / Repetition for Rhythm

Silukku silukku silukku silukku / Thalukku thalukku thalukku thalukku

Repetition of rhythmic, sensory words evoking silky smoothness and graceful sway to enhance the dance beat.

Metaphor / Metonymy

Intha udambu muzhukka silukku

Describing the smooth skin and body as 'silukku' (silk) serves as a tactile sensory metaphor.

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Trivia

The song is featured in the 1982 Tamil movie 'Theerppu', starring Sivaji Ganesan and Sujatha. L. R. Eswari was celebrated as the undisputed queen of glamour numbers and dance songs in South Indian cinema during this era, and her collaboration with legendary composer M. S. Viswanathan produced numerous evergreen hits.

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