- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Asha Bhosle
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Kannukkoru Vannakili
- Movie release year
- 1991
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Feb 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Unnai Naan Paarkkaiyil' from the movie 'Kannukkoru Vannakili' (1991) is a romantic duet expressing deep emotional connection and wordless admiration between lovers. The protagonist describes becoming completely speechless whenever he sets eyes on his beloved, framing their passion as a musical melody searching for lyrics to express its depth. Through poetic imagery, the couple exchanges affectionate banter, comparing each other's beauty and gentle words to nature's marvels—where a single glance can make thorns bloom into flowers and sweet words can turn stones into honey. The female voice fondly likens her lover to Lord Krishna (Kannan), the stealer of her heart, as they navigate the playful yet profound feelings of emerging love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Aavaaram poovukku”
Compares the beloved's beauty to 'Aavaaram poo' (golden senna flower) and his emotional song to a 'kaadhal raagam' searching for words.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Nee paarthidum paarvaiyil mullum poo pookkum”
Exaggerates the effect of love by claiming that a glance makes thorns blossom and spoken words make stones yield honey.
Alliteration / Monai
“Maadhangal mugoorthangal”
Repetition of initial consonants or phonetic sounds, creating rhythmic resonance ('Maadhangal' / 'Mugoorthangal').
Rhyme / Etukai
“Nee paarthidum paarvaiyil / Nee pesidum sollilae”
Matching second consonants across lines ('Mullum' and 'Kallum').
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Trivia
The film 'Kannukkoru Vannakili' (1991) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by the celebrated poet Vaali. The song is well regarded for its soft, melodic structure and classical nuances in Vaali's evocative Tamil phrasing.
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