- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singers
- Unnikrishnan, Sujatha
- Music director
- Sirpy
- Movie name
- Unnai Ninaithu
- Movie release year
- 2002
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Jun 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic romantic duet celebrates the overwhelming, magical sensation of falling in love. The lovers compare their beloved to natural phenomena such as lightning, gentle drizzle, musical showers, and lush flower gardens. They describe love as a transformative experience where time and physical reality bend; presence feels like standing atop the highest peaks, whereas separation feels like a crushing weight. Through poetic imagery, they highlight how love erases individual ego and self-awareness, allowing two souls to merge into one complete unit that even grand monuments like the Taj Mahal would admire.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia (அளபெடை / ஒலிக்குறிப்பு)
“Sil sil sil silala”
The rhythmic repetition 'Sil sil sil silala' evokes the cool, refreshing feeling of rain drizzling or a gentle breeze.
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Un kangal koorvaalaa”
The lover's eyes are directly compared to a sharp sword ('koorvaal') capable of piercing the heart.
Hyperbole (உயர்வின் நவிற்சி அணி)
“Imayathin melae iruppen”
The emotion of presence and absence is exaggerated using the weight and height of the Himalayas.
Paradox (முரண் அணி)
“Ahimsaiyaai arugil vanthu / Vanmuraiyil irangugiraai”
Juxtaposes 'Ahimsai' (non-violence) with 'Vanmurai' (violence) to describe the sudden force of romantic emotion.
Rhyme / Monai & Ethirai (மோனை / எதுகை)
“Nee saaralaa / Isai thooralaa”
Rhyming scheme with matching sound patterns like 'saaralaa' and 'thooralaa'.
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Trivia
The song 'Sil Sil Silala' features in the 2002 Tamil hit movie 'Unnai Ninaithu' directed by Vikraman, starring Suriya, Laila, and Sneha. The music was composed by Sirpy, with lyrics penned by Yugabharathi. The track became an immensely popular youth anthem in the early 2000s due to its catchy catchy chorus and melody.
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