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Lyrics & meaning

Devi Devi Nee En Devi

From Dharmam Vellum · 1989

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Dharmam Vellum
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
11 Sept 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Dhevi dhevi nee en dhevi
Dhaegathil nee paadhi naan meedhi
Dhevi dhevi nee un dhevi
Dhaegathil nee paadhi naan meedhi
Dhevadhai thaenidhazhil
Naanum oru thaenisai paadidavaa
Thaenisai poo mazhaiyil
Dhevadhaiyum dhegamum moodidavaa
Dhevi dhevi nee en dhevi
Female :Dhaegathil nee paadhi naan meedhi
Dhevi dhevi nee en dhevi
Kutraala kaatru vandhadhu
Kondaattam podudhu
Vatraamal aasai oorudhu
Vaa vaa vaa endradhu
Pattaadai pondra en udal
Paalaatril aadudhu
Mottaadum dhegam enbadhu
Mogathil vaadudhu
Thulludhu mellidaiyae
En manadhai killudhu un vizhiyae
Solvadhu innisaiyae thol inaiya
Thondrudhu mellisaiyae
Podhum podhum
Ungal paaraattu
Poovai ennum thanga thaerottu
Paaloottu thaenoottu paasam thottu
Dhevi dhevi nee un dhevi
Dhaegathil nee paadhi naan meedhi
Dhevi dhevi nee en dhevi
Dhaegathil nee paadhi naan meedhi
Dhevadhai thaenidhazhil
Neeyum oru thaenisai paadidavaa
Thaenisai poo mazhaiyil
Dhevadhaiyum dhaegamum moodidavaa
Dhevi dhevi naan un dhevi
Thudhudhudhutthu thudhudhoo
Thudhudhudhutthu thudhuduhdhoo
Thudhudhudhutthu thudhudhoo
Thudhudhudhutthu thudhutthoo
Ippodhu nenjam enbadhu
Yedho pol aanadhu
Eppodhum undhan nyaabagam
Ennullae thonudhu
Mundhaanai megam moodudhu
En aaval koodudhu
Sindhaadha thaenai thaedudhu
Sillendru paadudhu
Solvadhil vallavanae
Sonna padi seidhidum mannavanae
Nal manam ullavanae
Nalla kula naayagi enbavanae
Oodal kaanum oru vaibogam
Aadal paadal sugam kai koodum
Or inbam paerinbam ondraai varum
Dhevi dhevi nee en dhevi
Dhaegathil nee paadhi naan meedhi
Dhevi dhevi nee un dhevi
Dhaegathil nee paadhi naan meedhi
Dhevadhai thaenidhazhil
Naanum oru thaenisai paadidavaa
Thaenisai poo mazhaiyil
Dhevadhaiyum dhegamum moodidavaa
Dhevi dhevi nee en dhevi
Female :Dhaegathil nee paadhi naan meedhi
Dhevi dhevi nee en dhevi
Goddess, goddess, you are my goddess
In body, you are one half and I am the other
Goddess, goddess, I am your goddess
In body, you are one half and I am the other
On the angel's honeyed lips,
Shall I sing a sweet melody?
In a flower-shower of sweet music,
Shall it envelop the angel and her body?
Goddess, goddess, you are my goddess
Female: In body, you are one half and I am the other
Goddess, goddess, you are my goddess
The breeze from Courtallam has arrived,
It is celebrating with joy
Endless desire overflows,
Calling out, "Come, come, come!"
My body, soft like silk,
Floats in a river of milk
This blossoming body
Wilts in sweet desire
Your slender waist sways,
Your eyes tease my heart
What they speak is sweet melody; as our shoulders meet,
A gentle tune begins to rise
Enough, enough
Of all your praise
Drive this golden chariot of a woman,
Feed me milk and honey with a touch of love
Goddess, goddess, I am your goddess
In body, you are one half and I am the other
Goddess, goddess, you are my goddess
In body, you are one half and I am the other
On the angel's honeyed lips,
Will you also sing a sweet melody?
In a flower-shower of sweet music,
Shall it envelop the angel and her body?
Goddess, goddess, I am your goddess
Thuthudhuthu thuthuthoo
Thuthudhuthu thuthudhuthoo
Thuthudhuthu thuthuthoo
Thuthudhuthu thuduthoo
Right now, my heart
Feels so strange and new
Thoughts of you, all the time,
Keep rising within me
The pallu (sari end) covers like a cloud,
My longing only grows
It searches for honey that hasn't spilled,
And sings with a cool thrill
You who are so skilled with words,
My king who does whatever he promises,
You with such a kind heart,
Who calls me a lady of noble grace!
A lover's little sulking is a grand celebration,
The joy of dance and song will come together,
Sweet pleasure and supreme bliss will unite as one
Goddess, goddess, you are my goddess
In body, you are one half and I am the other
Goddess, goddess, I am your goddess
In body, you are one half and I am the other
On the angel's honeyed lips,
Shall I sing a sweet melody?
In a flower-shower of sweet music,
Shall it envelop the angel and her body?
Goddess, goddess, you are my goddess
Female: In body, you are one half and I am the other
Goddess, goddess, you are my goddess
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Dhevi Dhevi' from the 1989 Tamil film 'Dharmam Vellum' is a romantic duet expressing deep romantic intimacy and physical union. The lovers view each other as divine counterparts, echoing the concept of Ardhanarishvara where two lovers share one body and soul. Through vivid nature metaphors—such as the cool breeze of Kuttralam, flower rains, clouds, and sweet honey—the song captures the sensory delight, anticipation, and emotional ecstasy of lovers lost in mutual adoration. Written by Vaali, the lyrics combine classic Tamil poetic imagery with playful romantic banter, celebrating love as both an earthly joy and a transcendent experience.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Dhevadhai thaenidhazhil / Thaenisai poo mazhaiyil

Comparing the lover's lips to sweet honey and music to a shower of flowers.

Simile (Upamai)

Pattaadai pondra en udal / Paalaatril aadudhu

Comparing the woman's smooth body to silk cloth floating in a river of milk.

Emoni / Second Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)

Ippodhu nenjam enbadhu / Eppodhum undhan nyaabagam

Rhyming of second letters across adjacent lines ('Ippodhu', 'Eppodhum').

Anaphora / Repetition

Dhevi dhevi nee en dhevi

Repetition of the word 'Dhevi' emphasizing divine affection and adoration.

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Trivia

'Dharmam Vellum' (1989) is an action drama starring Vijayakanth and Gautami, directed by K. Rangaraj. The soundtrack features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by legendary poet Vaali.

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