- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Simla Special
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Aug 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful romantic song from 'Simla Special' expresses the exuberant joy and passion of lovers set against a cool, scenic backdrop reminiscent of snow-capped mountains. The male protagonist addresses his beloved using romantic imagery, comparing her to white clouds, honey-laden flowers, and gentle breezes playing through long hair. He weaves rhythmic lines and melodies to woo her, celebrating the magic of love that makes everything feel like poetry.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Code-mixing / Tanglish
“Look love me dear / Leave me never hug me ever”
Blends English romantic phrases directly into Tamil lyrics for a modern, youthful flavor.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En ullathinil velli pani”
Compares pure, sparkling inner feelings to 'velli pani' (silver snow) and the lover to a 'venmegam' (white cloud).
Personification
“Oonjal pol indru / Kaatru vilaiyaadum naal allavo”
Attributes human playfulness to the wind interacting with her hair like a swing.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Koondhal mel nindru / Oonjal pol indru”
Rhyming of the second consonant ('dha') across consecutive lines ('Koondhal' and 'Oonjal').
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Trivia
'Simla Special' (1982) is a comedy-drama starring Kamal Haasan and Sripriya, with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics penned by Vaali. Vaali frequently incorporated catchy English phrases into his Tamil lyrics during this era to suit Kamal Haasan's suave, contemporary onscreen persona.
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