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Lyrics & meaning

Devathai Ondru Song

From Virudhagiri · 2010

Lyricist
Snehan
Singers
Hariharan, Chinmayi
Music director
Sundar C Babu
Movie name
Virudhagiri
Movie release year
2010
Lyrics added on
15 Nov 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Devathai ondru piranthitta naal indru
Nee deivaththai kooppidum vaazhththa
Vannaththu poochchi vaanavil meal nindru
Vinnmeengalai azhaikkithu neentha
Aanaaga irunthum thaai enakku
Aandavan vaazhththu ellaam yaen enakku
Unnoda kadhai ellaam en kanakku
Punnagai mattum thaanae un kanakku
Devathai ondru piranthitta naal indru
Nee deivaththai kooppidum vaazhththa
Vannaththu poochchi vaanavil meal nindru
Vinnmeengalai azhaikkithu neentha
Uyirulla oviyamae
Ninnaalae kaaviyamae
Unnodu poo manamae
Naan vaazhum thaayagamae
Inbam saerkkum payanam
Iruppinum konjam kavanam
Ovvoru nodiyum vaazhththida vendum nee
Unthan nizhalil irunthaal
Entha idarum illai
Enthan vaazhvil anbin vedham nee
Devathai ondru pirantha naal indru
Nee deivaththai kooppidum vaazhththa
Vannaththu poochchi vaanavil meal nindru
Vinnmeengalai azhaikkithu neentha
Uyiraaga nee irukka
Unakkaaga naan irukka
Anpalli nee kodukka
Verenna naan edukka
Eththanai jenmam vendum
Naanae tharuven meendum
Devaigal ellaam pattiyal podu nee
Ulagam rompa sirithu
Unthan anbe perithu
Ottu moththa thevai enakku nee
Devathai ondru pirantha naal indru
Nee deivaththai kooppidum vaazhththa
Vannaththu poochchi vaanavil meal nindru
Vinnmeengalai azhaikkithu neentha
Today is the day an angel was born,
Call upon God to send His blessings.
Perched atop a rainbow, a butterfly
Invites the stars to come and swim.
Though you are a man, you are a mother to me;
Why do I even need blessings from God?
Your entire life is my responsibility,
And smiling is your only job.
Today is the day an angel was born,
Call upon God to send His blessings.
Perched atop a rainbow, a butterfly
Invites the stars to come and swim.
O living work of art,
Life becomes a poem because of you.
Beside your gentle, flower-like heart,
You are the homeland where I live.
This journey brings so much joy,
Yet you must walk with a little care.
You must celebrate every passing moment.
As long as I am in your shelter,
No trouble can ever touch me.
In my life, you are the holy scripture of love.
Today is the day an angel was born,
Call upon God to send His blessings.
Perched atop a rainbow, a butterfly
Invites the stars to come and swim.
With you being my very life,
And me living just for you,
When you give so much love by the handful,
What else could I ever ask for?
Tell me how many lifetimes you want,
I will give them to you again and again.
Just make a list of everything you need.
The world is far too small,
While your love is so vast.
In the end, all I ever need is you.
Today is the day an angel was born,
Call upon God to send His blessings.
Perched atop a rainbow, a butterfly
Invites the stars to come and swim.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Devathai Ondru' is a joyous celebrating ode to a loved one, depicting deep affection, respect, and unconditional love. The speaker rejoices in the birth of this angel-like figure, expressing that her presence brings overwhelming happiness and maternal comfort into his life. He compares her to a living masterpiece, promises to shoulder all her burdens, and asks only for her smile in return. Throughout the track, the bond is portrayed as pure and celestial. The lyricist Snehan emphasizes how small the entire world seems in comparison to her boundless love, depicting her as the ultimate purpose and guidance in life. The melody composed by Sundar C. Babu highlights the emotional richness of these promises.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Uyirulla oviyamae”

Compares the beloved person directly to a living painting, expressing her breathtaking beauty and lively nature.

Surreal Imagery

“Vannaththu poochchi vaanavil meal nindru Vinnmeengalai azhaikkithu neentha”

Creates a magical visual of a butterfly standing on a rainbow and calling stars to swim, reflecting childlike wonder and heavenly celebration.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Aanaaga irunthum thaai enakku / Aandavan vaazhththu ellaam yaen enakku”

The second letters 'na' in 'Aanaaga' and 'nd' in 'Aandavan' follow Tamil poetic harmony across consecutive lines.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

“Eththanai jenmam vendum Naanae tharuven meendum”

Exaggerates the speaker's devotion by offering to give multiple births/lifespans to fulfill her needs.

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Trivia

'Virudhagiri' (2010) marked veteran actor Vijayakanth's debut as a film director. This song, composed by Sundar C. Babu and sung by Hariharan alongside Chinmayi, stands out as one of the most melodic highlights of the album.

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