Look Love Me Dear
From Simla Special · 1982
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Simla Special1982
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Look love me dear | Look, love me dear |
| Lovely figure lasting coloru | Lovely figure, lasting color |
| Venmegamae odi vaa | Oh white cloud, run and come |
| Female | |
| En ullathinil velli pani | In my heart, silver snow |
| Alli theli | Scoop and splash it |
| Sangeethamae paadi vaa | Oh music, come singing |
| Male | |
| Look love me dear | Look, love me dear |
| Lovely figure lasting coloru | Lovely figure, lasting color |
| Venmegamae odi vaa | Oh white cloud, run and come |
| Female | |
| En ullathinil velli pani | In my heart, silver snow |
| Alli theli | Scoop and splash it |
| Sangeethamae paadi vaa | Oh music, come singing |
| Male | |
| Thaen konda poovae | Oh flower holding honey |
| Thaedi vaa | Come seeking me |
| Naan konja vendum naadi vaa | Seek me, for I desire to cuddle you |
| Male | |
| Neela vaanathil naan kaanum kolam | The beauty I see in the blue sky |
| Kaala kaalangal kaanaadha jaalam | Is a magic unseen for ages |
| Neela vaanathil naan kaanum kolam | The beauty I see in the blue sky |
| Kaala kaalangal kaanaadha jaalam | Is a magic unseen for ages |
| Female | |
| Kaadhal ennangal neeraadum odai | A stream where romantic thoughts bathe |
| Kanni poo maanin kan kaattum jaadai | A gesture shown by the eyes of a flower-like maiden |
| Kaadhal ennangal neeraadum odai | A stream where romantic thoughts bathe |
| Kanni poo maeni kan kaattum jaadai | A gesture shown by the maiden's flower-like body |
| Male | |
| Koondhal mel nindru | Standing atop her long hair |
| Oonjal pol indru | Like a swing today |
| Kaatru vilaiyaadum naal allavo | Is this not the day the wind plays? |
| Female | |
| Look love me dear | Look, love me dear |
| Leave me never hug me ever | Leave me never, hug me ever |
| Venmegamae odi vaa | Oh white cloud, run and come |
| Male | |
| En ullathinil velli pani | In my heart, silver snow |
| Alli theli | Scoop and splash it |
| Sangeethamae paadi vaa | Oh music, come singing |
| Male | |
| Moga raagathil munnooru geetham | Three hundred songs in the raga of desire |
| Yaega thaalathil nenjodu modhum | Clashing with the heart in a unified beat |
| Moga raagathil munnooru geetham | Three hundred songs in the raga of desire |
| Yaega thaalathil nenjodu modhum | Clashing with the heart in a unified beat |
| Female | |
| Nooru sandhangal naan koorum podhu | When I recite a hundred poetic rhythms |
| Artham thondraamal alai paayum maadhu | The woman drifts restlessly without understanding the meaning |
| Nooru sandhangal naan koorum podhu | When I recite a hundred poetic rhythms |
| Artham thondraamal alai paayum maadhu | The woman drifts restlessly without understanding the meaning |
| Female | |
| Paadum thaen sindhu | Singing sweet honey-like melodies |
| Yaavum naan thndhu | Offering all of them, I |
| Neeyum kaviyaagum pozhuthallavo | Is this not the moment you too turn into poetry? |
| Male | |
| Look love me dear | Look, love me dear |
| Lovely figure lasting coloru | Lovely figure, lasting color |
| Venmegamae odi vaa | Oh white cloud, run and come |
| Female | |
| En ullathinil velli pani | In my heart, silver snow |
| Alli theli | Scoop and splash it |
| Sangeethamae paadi vaa | Oh music, come singing |
| Male | |
| Thaen konda poovae | Oh flower holding honey |
| Thaedi vaa | Come seeking me |
| Female :Naan konja vendum naadi vaa | Female: Seek me, for I desire to cuddle you |
லுக் லவ் மீ டியர்
லவ்லி பிகர் லாஸ்ட்டிங் கலர்
வெண்மேகமே ஓடிவா
Look, love me dear
Lovely figure, lasting color
Oh white cloud, run and come
என் உள்ளத்தினில்
வெள்ளிப்பனி அள்ளித்தெளி
சங்கீதமே பாடி வா
In my heart, silver snow
Scoop and splash it
Oh music, come singing
லுக் லவ் மீ டியர்
லவ்லி பிகர் லாஸ்ட்டிங் கலர்
வெண்மேகமே........ஓடிவா
Look, love me dear
Lovely figure, lasting color
Oh white cloud, run and come
என் உள்ளத்தினில்
வெள்ளிப்பனி அள்ளித்தெளி
சங்கீதமே பாடி வா
In my heart, silver snow
Scoop and splash it
Oh music, come singing
தேன்கொண்ட பூவே தேடிவா
நான் கொஞ்ச வேண்டும் நாடி வா
Oh flower holding honey
Come seeking me
Seek me, for I desire to cuddle you
நீல வானத்தில் நான் காணும் கோலம்
கால காலங்கள் காணாத ஜாலம்
நீல வானத்தில் நான் காணும் கோலம்
கால காலங்கள் காணாத ஜாலம்
The beauty I see in the blue sky
Is a magic unseen for ages
The beauty I see in the blue sky
Is a magic unseen for ages
காதல் எண்ணங்கள் நீராடும் ஓடை
கன்னிப் பூ மேனி கண்காட்டும் ஜாடை
காதல் எண்ணங்கள் நீராடும் ஓடை
கன்னிப் பூ மேனி கண்காட்டும் ஜாடை
A stream where romantic thoughts bathe
A gesture shown by the eyes of a flower-like maiden
A stream where romantic thoughts bathe
A gesture shown by the maiden's flower-like body
கூந்தல் மேல் நின்று
ஊஞ்சல் போல் இன்று
காற்று விளையாடும் நாள் அல்லவோ
Standing atop her long hair
Like a swing today
Is this not the day the wind plays?
லுக் லவ் மீ டியர்
லவ்லி பிகர் லாஸ்ட்டிங் கலர்
வெண்மேகமே ஓடிவா
Look, love me dear
Leave me never, hug me ever
Oh white cloud, run and come
என் உள்ளத்தினில்
வெள்ளிப்பனி அள்ளித்தெளி
சங்கீதமே பாடி வா
In my heart, silver snow
Scoop and splash it
Oh music, come singing
மோக ராகத்தில் முந்நூறு கீதம்
ஏக தாளத்தில் நெஞ்சோடு மோதும்
மோக ராகத்தில் முந்நூறு கீதம்
ஏக தாளத்தில் நெஞ்சோடு மோதும்
Three hundred songs in the raga of desire
Clashing with the heart in a unified beat
Three hundred songs in the raga of desire
Clashing with the heart in a unified beat
நூறு சந்தங்கள் நான் கூறும் போது
அர்த்தம் தோன்றாமல் அலைபாயும் மாது
நூறு சந்தங்கள் நான் கூறும் போது
அர்த்தம் தோன்றாமல் அலைபாயும் மாது
When I recite a hundred poetic rhythms
The woman drifts restlessly without understanding the meaning
When I recite a hundred poetic rhythms
The woman drifts restlessly without understanding the meaning
லுக் லவ் மீ டியர்
லவ்லி பிகர் லாஸ்ட்டிங் கலர்
வெண்மேகமே ஓடிவா
Singing sweet honey-like melodies
Offering all of them, I
Is this not the moment you too turn into poetry?
என் உள்ளத்தினில்
வெள்ளிப்பனி அள்ளித்தெளி
சங்கீதமே பாடி வா
Look, love me dear
Lovely figure, lasting color
Oh white cloud, run and come
தேன்கொண்ட பூவே தேடிவா
நான் கொஞ்ச வேண்டும் நாடி வா
In my heart, silver snow
Scoop and splash it
Oh music, come singing
Oh flower holding honey
Come seeking me
Female: Seek me, for I desire to cuddle you
Look love me dear
Look, love me dear
Lovely figure lasting coloru
Lovely figure, lasting color
Venmegamae odi vaa
Oh white cloud, run and come
En ullathinil velli pani
In my heart, silver snow
Alli theli
Scoop and splash it
Sangeethamae paadi vaa
Oh music, come singing
Look love me dear
Look, love me dear
Lovely figure lasting coloru
Lovely figure, lasting color
Venmegamae odi vaa
Oh white cloud, run and come
En ullathinil velli pani
In my heart, silver snow
Alli theli
Scoop and splash it
Sangeethamae paadi vaa
Oh music, come singing
Thaen konda poovae
Oh flower holding honey
Thaedi vaa
Come seeking me
Naan konja vendum naadi vaa
Seek me, for I desire to cuddle you
Neela vaanathil naan kaanum kolam
The beauty I see in the blue sky
Kaala kaalangal kaanaadha jaalam
Is a magic unseen for ages
Neela vaanathil naan kaanum kolam
The beauty I see in the blue sky
Kaala kaalangal kaanaadha jaalam
Is a magic unseen for ages
Kaadhal ennangal neeraadum odai
A stream where romantic thoughts bathe
Kanni poo maanin kan kaattum jaadai
A gesture shown by the eyes of a flower-like maiden
Kaadhal ennangal neeraadum odai
A stream where romantic thoughts bathe
Kanni poo maeni kan kaattum jaadai
A gesture shown by the maiden's flower-like body
Koondhal mel nindru
Standing atop her long hair
Oonjal pol indru
Like a swing today
Kaatru vilaiyaadum naal allavo
Is this not the day the wind plays?
Look love me dear
Look, love me dear
Leave me never hug me ever
Leave me never, hug me ever
Venmegamae odi vaa
Oh white cloud, run and come
En ullathinil velli pani
In my heart, silver snow
Alli theli
Scoop and splash it
Sangeethamae paadi vaa
Oh music, come singing
Moga raagathil munnooru geetham
Three hundred songs in the raga of desire
Yaega thaalathil nenjodu modhum
Clashing with the heart in a unified beat
Moga raagathil munnooru geetham
Three hundred songs in the raga of desire
Yaega thaalathil nenjodu modhum
Clashing with the heart in a unified beat
Nooru sandhangal naan koorum podhu
When I recite a hundred poetic rhythms
Artham thondraamal alai paayum maadhu
The woman drifts restlessly without understanding the meaning
Nooru sandhangal naan koorum podhu
When I recite a hundred poetic rhythms
Artham thondraamal alai paayum maadhu
The woman drifts restlessly without understanding the meaning
Paadum thaen sindhu
Singing sweet honey-like melodies
Yaavum naan thndhu
Offering all of them, I
Neeyum kaviyaagum pozhuthallavo
Is this not the moment you too turn into poetry?
Look love me dear
Look, love me dear
Lovely figure lasting coloru
Lovely figure, lasting color
Venmegamae odi vaa
Oh white cloud, run and come
En ullathinil velli pani
In my heart, silver snow
Alli theli
Scoop and splash it
Sangeethamae paadi vaa
Oh music, come singing
Thaen konda poovae
Oh flower holding honey
Thaedi vaa
Come seeking me
Female :Naan konja vendum naadi vaa
Female: Seek me, for I desire to cuddle you
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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