- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- Jency, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Ullasa Paravaigal
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Jun 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Deiveega Raagam from the movie Ullasa Paravaigal (1980) is a sensual and evocative romantic song celebrating youthful love and physical yearning. The protagonist compares love to an eternal, divine melody that stirs deep emotions in young hearts. Dressed beautifully with flowers and vermilion by the riverbank, she invites her beloved to embrace her, swim in love, and fulfill their unquenchable desires together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Senthaazham poovai kondu / Singaaram pannikkondu”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Se' in lines 10, 11, and 12 ('Senthaazham', 'Singaaram', 'Senthoora') creates a rhythmic, musical flow.
Anaphora / Alliteration
“Thazhuvaatha dhegam ondru / Thaniyaatha mogam kondu”
Repetition of the initial 'Tha' sound across multiple consecutive lines ('Thazhuvaatha', 'Thaniyaatha', 'Thaalaatta', 'Thaalaatha') establishing melodic symmetry.
Metaphor
“Deiveega raagam / Thevittaatha paadal”
Describing love and romantic longing as a 'Deiveega raagam' (divine musical ragam) and an insatiable song ('Thevittaatha paadal').
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and sung by Vani Jairam, 'Deiveega Raagam' remains one of Tamil cinema's most famous romantic melodies. The movie 'Ullasa Paravaigal' was notable for being filmed in exotic European locations like Paris, showcasing advanced orchestral arrangements by Ilaiyaraaja.
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