- Lyricist
- M. G. Vallaban
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Laxmikant-Pyarelal
- Movie name
- Uyire Unakkaga
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Jul 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Uyire Unakkaga (1986) features a tender romantic duet crafted by lyricist M.G. Vallaban. The song depicts two lovers expressing their affection through poetic imagery, describing eyes filled with dreams, youthful longing, and the joyful anticipation of romantic union. The lyrics convey a playful yet deep intimacy where the lovers compare each other to divine chariots, jasmine garlands, and deities of love like Rati and Kama (Madhan), celebrating every sweet moment spent together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kavidhaigal / Kanavugal puriyum mozhiyilae…”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across consecutive lines creating poetic harmony.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Velli thaeril varum nee / Mullai poovin saram naan”
The second consonant 'll' rhymes between 'Velli' and 'Mullai'.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Velli thaeril varum nee / Mullai poovin saram naan”
Comparing the male partner to a silver chariot and the female partner to a delicate string of jasmine flowers.
Personification
“Vaanam poo thoovi / Vaazhthum neram”
The sky is personified as a well-wisher showering flowers to bless the lovers.
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Trivia
The 1986 film 'Uyire Unakkaga', starring 'Mic' Mohan and Nadhiya, features a musical score by the iconic Hindi composer duo Laxmikant–Pyarelal, making it one of their rare and memorable ventures in Tamil cinema.
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