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Lyrics & meaning

Deiveega Raagam

From Bommai – 2023 Film · 2023

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
Mithushree
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Bommai – 2023 Film2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Mmm hhhmmm..haa..Mmm hhhmmm..haa..
Female
Mmm hhhmmm..haa..Mmm hhhmmm..haa..
Deiveega raagamA divine melody,
Thevittaatha paadal kettaalum podhumAn insatiable song, it is enough just to hear it,
Ila nenjangal vaadumYoung hearts will wither in longing.
Female
Mmm hhhmmm..haa..Mmm hhhmmm..haa..
Deiveega raagamA divine melody,
Thevittaatha paadalAn insatiable song.
Female
Senthaazham poovai konduAdorned with the red fragrant screwpine flower,
Singaaram pannikkonduDecked up in exquisite beauty,
Senthoora pottum vaithuWearing a spot of vermilion on the forehead,
Selaadum karaiyil nindrenI stood at the water's edge where fish play.
Paaraatta vaa seeraatta vaaCome to praise me, come to pamper me,
Nee neentha vaa ennoduCome swim along with me,
Mogam theerumoWill this consuming desire ever be quenched?
Female
Mmm hhhmmm..haaMmm hhhmmm..haa
Deiveega raagamA divine melody,
Thevittaatha paadal kettaalum podhumAn insatiable song, it is enough just to hear it,
Ila nenjangal vaadumYoung hearts will wither in longing.
Female
Mmm..mmm..mmm..haa haa.Mmm..mmm..mmm..haa haa.
Mmm..mmm..mmm..haa..haaMmm..mmm..mmm..haa..haa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Deiveega Raagam is a sensuous and evocative song depicting romantic longing and passion. The speaker describes how a divine melody and deep passion touch youthful hearts, leaving them yearning for love. Dressed elegantly with fragrant flowers and vermilion, she waits by the waterside, inviting her lover to cherish her, pamper her, and dive into the depths of love together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Senthaazham poovai kondu / Singaaram pannikkondu / Senthoora pottum vaithu

Repetition of the initial 'S' sound across consecutive lines ('Senthaazham', 'Singaaram', 'Senthoora', 'Selaadum') creates a rhythmic, musical flow.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Paaraatta vaa seeraatta vaa / Nee neentha vaa ennodu

Matching sentence endings with 'vaa' creates an inviting, hypnotic cadence.

Imagery & Visual Symbolism

Senthaazham poovai kondu ... Selaadum karaiyil nindren

Use of sensory details like fragrant screwpine flowers, red vermilion, and shimmering waters invokes rich classical Indian aesthetic imagery (Sringara rasa).

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Trivia

This track is a reimagined version of the classic song originally composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Panchu Arunachalam for the 1980 film 'Ullasa Paravaigal'. The classic track was reused/adapted by composer Yuvan Shankar Raja for the 2023 psychological romantic thriller 'Bommai', directed by Radha Mohan and starring S.J. Suryah.

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