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Lyrics & meaning

Kavidhaigal Viriyum

From Uyire Unakkaga · 1986

Lyricist
M. G. Vallaban
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Details
Uyire Unakkaga1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Zuzuzuzum zuzum zuzuzuzumHumming vocalizations (Zuzuzuzum zuzum zuzuzuzum)
Zuzuzuzum zuzum zuzuzuzumHumming vocalizations (Zuzuzuzum zuzum zuzuzuzum)
Male
KavidhaigalPoems
Viriyum vizhiyilae…In the expanding eyes...
Kanavugal puriyum mozhiyilae…In the language that dreams understand...
Ilamaigal malarum vazhiyilaeAlong the path where youth blossoms
Female
Manam thedum uravugalaeOh relationships that the heart searches for
Dhinandhorum ninaivugalaeOh memories of every single day
Ini varum iravilaeIn the upcoming nights
Ilamaiyin vedhamaeOh sacred scripture of youth
Male
KavidhaigalPoems
Viriyum vizhiyilae…In the expanding eyes...
Kanavugal puriyum mozhiyilae…In the language that dreams understand...
Male
Velli thaeril varum neeYou who arrive on a silver chariot
Mullai poovin saram naanI am a garland of jasmine flowers
Allikkolla sugamThe bliss of taking in arms
Orr aarambam aagaadhoWill it not become a new beginning?
Male
Maaman veettu magal neeYou are my uncle's daughter
Endhan thotta malar naanI am the flower in my garden
Unnai meettum varaiUntil I pluck and play with you
En aasaigal nooraagumMy desires will multiply a hundredfold
Female
Vaanam poo thooviWhen the sky showers flowers
Vaazhthum neramAt the moment of blessing
Kaadhal ullam paadal paadaadhoWon't the loving heart sing a song?
Mugavari tharumvaraiUntil you give your address
Sugavari vendumaaDo you need a tax on happiness?
Male
KavidhaigalPoems
Viriyum vizhiyilae…In the expanding eyes...
Kanavugal puriyum mozhiyilae…In the language that dreams understand...
Ilamaigal malarum vazhiyilaeAlong the path where youth blossoms
Female
Manam thedum uravugalaeOh relationships that the heart searches for
Dhinandhorum ninaivugalaeOh memories of every single day
Ini varum iravilaeIn the upcoming nights
Ilamaiyin vedhamaeOh sacred scripture of youth
Male
KavidhaigalPoems
Viriyum vizhiyilae…In the expanding eyes...
Kanavugal puriyum mozhiyilae…In the language that dreams understand...
Female
Kaigal thotta idam pooThe place touched by hands becomes a flower
Thendral thotta sugamThe comfort felt when touched by the breeze
Un paarvai pattaal sudumIf your glance falls, it burns with warmth
Melaadaigal thaangaadhuThe upper garments cannot bear it
Female
Nenjil manjam tharumGiving a bed inside the heart
Naan undhan vanji kodiI am your tender, creeper-like beloved
Nee konjam kaalam poruWait for a little while
Un thevaigal eederumAll your desires will be fulfilled
Male
Andhi iravoduWith the evening night
Konjum velaiIn the intimate moments
Kandu nindraalIf we stand witnessing it
Mogam koodaadho..Won't passion intensify?
Pudhumaigal pazhagidumGetting accustomed to novelties
Radhi madhan ilaval naanI am the youthful incarnation of Rati and Kama
Female
KavidhaigalPoems
Viriyum vizhiyilae…In the expanding eyes...
Kanavugal puriyum mozhiyilae…In the language that dreams understand...
Male :Ilamaigal malarum vazhiyilaeMale: Along the path where youth blossoms
Female :Tholilae..poongodi…Female: On the shoulder... a flowering creeper...
Poovidum…naalae…ponnaalaamThe day flowers bloom... is a golden day
Male
KavidhaigalPoems
Female :Viriyum vizhiyilae…Female: In the expanding eyes...
KanavugalDreams
Male :Puriyum mozhiyilae…Male: In the language that dreams understand...
Male
Zuzuzuzum zuzum zuzuzuzumHumming vocalizations (Zuzuzuzum zuzum zuzuzuzum)
Zuzuzuzum zuzum zuzuzuzumHumming vocalizations (Zuzuzuzum zuzum zuzuzuzum)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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