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Deepangal Pesum

From Devathai · 1997

Lyricist
Arivumathi
Singers
S. P. B. Charan, Sandhya, K. P. Mohan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Devathai
Movie release year
1997
Lyrics added on
14 Jan 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Deepangal pesum ithu karthigai masam
Deepangal pesum ithu karthigai masam
Manigal polavae asainthu aaduthae deepamae
Athu kalamkalamai kadhal kavithaigal paadumae
Muthu muthu vilakku muthathula irukku
Muthu ponnu siricha vetkathula
Pakkthula nerupa aththa maga irukka
Mutham onnu kodutha kuthamilla
Deepangal pesum ithu karthigai masam
Manigal polavae asainthu aaduthae deepamae
Athu kalamkalamai kadhal kavithaigal paadumae
Muthu muthu vilakku muthathula irukku
Muthu ponnu siricha vetkathula
Pakkthula nerupa aththa maga irukka
Mutham onnu kodutha kuthamilla
{Mullai aathu thanni pola aasai azhaigal alaiya
kollai pona kanni nenju konjam kalaiya kalaiya} (2)
Ennodu thalatti vanthaadum poongattru
Ponnana naal parthu kondaadum kai korthu
Kuyilgal kodi kulavai podum naalum indruthaano
Deepangal pesum ithu karthigai masam
Manigal polavae asainthu aaduthae deepamae
Athu kalamkalamai kadhal kavithaigal paadumae
Deepangal pesum ithu karthigai masam
Laalaa laa la la lala laaa laaa la la…
Nerupilamal theeriyumilamal eriyum vaana vilakku
Irukkum pothu arugil vanthu vetkam konjam vilakku
Kanavai kooda kavithaiyakki pulanbum ilaiya kaviyae
kavithai ennum siragu kondu parakka vendum iniyae
Vennilavin munnalae vinmeengal oorkolam
Kannimaiyae odathae en kanavai thedathae
Arangam paadi arangam serum naalum indru thaano
Deepangal pesum ithu karthigai masam
Deepangal pesum ithu karthigai masam
Manigal polavae asainthu aaduthae deepamae
Athu kalamkalamai kadhal kavithaigal paadumae
Deepangal pesum ithu karthigai masam
{Muthu muthu vilakku muthathula irukku
Muthu ponnu siricha vetkathula
Pakkthula nerupa aththa maga irukka
Mutham onnu kodutha kuthamilla} (2)
Lamps are speaking, this is the month of Karthigai
Lamps are speaking, this is the month of Karthigai
Swaying and dancing like glittering gems, the lamps glow
Through the ages, they sing poems of love
Pearl-like lamps light up the courtyard
The lovely girl smiled with shyness
When my cousin sits beside me warm like a flame
There is no wrong in giving her a kiss
Lamps are speaking, this is the month of Karthigai
Swaying and dancing like glittering gems, the lamps glow
Through the ages, they sing poems of love
Pearl-like lamps light up the courtyard
The lovely girl smiled with shyness
When my cousin sits beside me warm like a flame
There is no wrong in giving her a kiss
As waves of desire ripple like the waters of the Mullai river
As the captivated heart of the young girl stirs gently
The gentle breeze dances, singing a lullaby with me
Awaiting this golden day, celebrating hand in hand
Is today the day a million cuckoos sing in joyful chorus?
Lamps are speaking, this is the month of Karthigai
Swaying and dancing like glittering gems, the lamps glow
Through the ages, they sing poems of love
Lamps are speaking, this is the month of Karthigai
Laala la la la lala laa laa la la…
The lamp in the sky shines without fire or wick
While it is here, come near and set aside your shyness
Oh young poet, turning even dreams into verse and pouring your heart out
From now on, we must soar on the wings of poetry
A procession of stars moves before the silver moon
Oh tender youth, do not run away, do not chase after my dreams
Is today the day we sing on stage and become one?
Lamps are speaking, this is the month of Karthigai
Lamps are speaking, this is the month of Karthigai
Swaying and dancing like glittering gems, the lamps glow
Through the ages, they sing poems of love
Lamps are speaking, this is the month of Karthigai
Pearl-like lamps light up the courtyard
The lovely girl smiled with shyness
When my cousin sits beside me warm like a flame
There is no wrong in giving her a kiss
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Deepangal Pesum' from the film Devathai is a romantic Tamil song set during the auspicious festival month of Karthigai. It blends festive imagery—glowing oil lamps, shimmering lights, and starry skies—with the tender emotions of youthful love and longing. The lyrics capture the beauty of bashfulness, affection between loved ones, and the poetic elevation of romantic feelings.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

kavithai ennum siragu kondu parakka vendum iniyae

Comparing poetic expression to wings ('kavithai ennum siragu') that allow the soul to fly.

Simile (Upamai)

Manigal polavae asainthu aaduthae deepamae

Comparing the swaying of the burning lamps to precious gems/beads ('Manigal polavae').

Alliteration (Emon / Mohnai)

Muthu muthu vilakku muthathula irukku

Repetition of the 'M' sound across words like 'Muthu', 'muthu', 'muthathula'.

Personification

Athu kalamkalamai kadhal kavithaigal paadumae

Attributing human traits like speaking and singing love poetry across ages to inanimate oil lamps.

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Trivia

The movie Devathai (1997) was directed by Nassar and featured music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable lyrics penned by poet Arivumathi. The song highlights traditional Tamil culture, referencing the Karthigai Deepam festival.

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