- Lyricist
- M. G. Vallaban
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Unnai Naan Sandhithaen
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Feb 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses the boundless romantic longing and Joy felt by two lovers upon seeing each other. The melody of love overflows in their hearts like hundreds of ragas, transcending time and earthly constraints. The lyrics capture the tender bashfulness, longing touches, and dreams of wedded bliss where they seek to spend a lifetime leaning on each other under nature's blessing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kannil minnum kaadhal jodhi / Kanni maeni maanin jaadhi”
Matching of second consonants across lines: 'Kannil', 'Kanni', 'Kangal', 'Kandum'.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kangal sollum kaaman saedhi”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds: 'Kaalam', 'Kaaman', 'Kandum'.
Personification
“Pani thoovi vaanam vaazhthum”
Attributing human emotions and actions to nature, where the sky sprinkles dew to bless the lovers.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Kanni maeni maanin jaadhi”
Comparing the grace and purity of the maiden's body to that of a deer ('maanin jaadhi').
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Trivia
'Unnai Naan Sandhithaen' (1984) is a Tamil romantic drama film directed by K. Rangaraj, starring Sivakumar, Suhasini, and Suresh. The film features memorable music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics contributed by M. G. Vallaban and Vaali.
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