- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Theerppu
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Feb 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
"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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