- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Shailaja
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Yaaro Azhaikirargal
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Sept 2022
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
The song 'Unnaiyae Unnaiyae' from 'Yaaro Azhaikirargal' (1985) is an affectionate romantic duet expressing mutual devotion and adoration between two lovers. The heroine expresses her deep-seated love, declaring that her lover resides permanently in her heart and that she will cherish him forever as her king. In response, the hero praises her enchanting charm, comparing her smile to a gleaming flower and her presence to heaven descending upon earth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition / Anaphora)
“Unnaiyae unnaiyae unnaiyae”
Tripling words like 'Unnaiyae', 'Nenjilae', and 'Konjuven' creates a rhythmic beat while emphasizing intense affection.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Thevaiyae theviyae paavaiyae / Devi undhan sevaiyae…”
Rhyming ends of successive lines ('paavaiyae', 'theviyae', 'sevaiyae') enhances melodic flow.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Pennilae pennilae sorgamae / Boologathil vandhadhae”
Comparing the female lead's joy and womanhood directly to heaven on earth.
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Trivia
'Yaaro Azhaikirargal' is a 1985 Tamil horror-thriller film featuring music composed by the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh, with lyrics penned by Vaali and vocals rendered by Malaysia Vasudevan and S. P. Shailaja.
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