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Lyrics & meaning

Dhinam Dhinam Un Mugam

From Thangaikkor Geetham · 1983

Lyricist
T. Rajendar
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
T. Rajendar
Details
Thangaikkor Geetham1983

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
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Male
Dhinam dhinam un mugamEvery single day, your face
Ninaivinil malaruthuBlooms in my memory
Nenjaththil poraattam poraattamThere is a turmoil, a battle in my heart
Unnai naanum arivaenI know who you are
Ennai neeyum ariyaaiYet you do not know me
Yaarendru nee unarum mudhal kattamThis is the initial phase where you come to realize who I am
Male
Malar unnai ninaiththiThinking of you, who are like a flower
Chorus :Paa pappa paaChorus: Paa pappa paa
Male :Malar dhinam vaiththaenMale: I placed flowers every day
Chorus :Paa pappa paaChorus: Paa pappa paa
Male
Malar unnai ninaiththiMalar unnai ninaiththi
Chorus :Paa pappa paaChorus: Paa pappa paa
Male :Malar dhinam vaiththaenMale: I placed flowers every day
Chorus :Paa pappa paaChorus: Paa pappa paa
Male :MaivizhiMale: Kohl-lined eyes
Rapapa papa rapapa….mayanguthae….haa haaRapapa papa rapapa... swooning... haa haa
Chorus :Disco disco disco discoChorus: Disco disco disco disco
Disco disco disco discoDisco disco disco disco
Male
Hae hae….Hae hae...
Chorus :……………..Chorus: ...
Male
Kavithaigal VarainthaenI wrote poems
Adhil enthan rasanaiyai kandaayoDid you perceive my refined taste in them?
Kadithangal pottaenI sent letters
Idhayaththai padhilaakki tharuvaayoWill you offer your heart in response?
Male
Mullai unna adaiyaTo reach you, my jasmine flower
Muyarchiyai thodarvaenI will keep continuing my efforts
Mounamaagi ponaal manathinil azhuvaenIf you remain silent, I will weep in my heart
Paavaiyin paarvaiyae amuthamaam….thagathkadhakadhamThe maiden's gaze is pure nectar... thagathkadhakadham
Deviyin jaadaiyae thendralaam…papappaapapaaThe goddess's gesture is like a gentle breeze... papappaapapaa
Chorus
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Male
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Male
Thavam kooda seivaenI will even perform penance
Devathaiyae kan thoranthu paaraayoOh angel, will you open your eyes and look at me?
Uyiraiyum viduvaenI am even willing to give up my life
Kaappaattara manam indri povaayoWill you walk away without the heart to save me?
Male
Thiriyattru karugum Dheepamena aanaenI became like a wickless, burning-out lamp
Ennai ena ninaiththuWondering who I am
Unnaithaanae azhaiththaenI called out only to you
Nilavae nee vaa nee vaa thaga thaga thaga thaga thumOh moon, come to me, come... thaga thaga thaga thaga thum
Niaivae neethaan neethaan thaga thaga thaga thaga thumOh soulmate, it is you, only you... thaga thaga thaga thaga thum
Male
Dhinam dhinam un mugamEvery single day, your face
Ninaivinil malaruthuBlooms in my memory
Nenjaththil poraattam poraattamThere is a turmoil, a battle in my heart
Unnai naanum arivaenI know who you are
Ennai neeyum ariyaaiYet you do not know me
Yaarendru nee unarum mudhal kattamThis is the initial phase where you come to realize who I am
Chorus
Disco discoDisco disco
Male :DiscoMale: Disco
Chorus :Disco discoChorus: Disco disco
Male :DiscoMale: Disco
Chorus :Disco discoChorus: Disco disco
Male :DiscoMale: Disco
Chorus :Disco discoChorus: Disco disco
Male :Disco discoMale: Disco disco
Chorus :Disco discoChorus: Disco disco
Male :Disco discoMale: Disco disco
Chorus :Disco discoChorus: Disco disco
Male :Disco discoMale: Disco disco

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic song portrays a passionate lover expressing his deep, unrequited admiration for a woman who is unaware of his true identity. He describes how her image constantly blooms in his mind, causing a stir in his heart. Despite the distance between them, he writes poems and letters hoping to win her heart, comparing her beauty to flowers, nectar, and a gentle breeze, while asserting his willingness to perform penance or endure pain to earn her love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodai (Repetition)

“Dhinam dhinam un mugam”

Repetition of words like 'Dhinam dhinam' (Every day) and 'poraattam poraattam' (struggle struggle) for emotional emphasis and rhythm.

Upamai (Simile)

“Thiriyattru karugum Dheepamena aanaen”

Comparing the protagonist's fading state without love to a lamp burning out without a wick ('Thiriyattru karugum Dheepamena aanaen').

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

“Paavaiyin paarvaiyae amuthamaam….thagathkadhakadham”

Metaphorically addressing the beloved as 'Nilave' (Moon) and 'Devathai' (Angel), and comparing her gaze to 'Amutham' (Nectar).

Monai (Alliteration)

“Mounamaagi ponaal manathinil azhuvaen”

Repetition of the starting 'M' sound across words ('Mullai', 'Muyarchiyai', 'Mounamaagi', 'Manathinil').

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Trivia

Composed, written, and directed by T. Rajendar for the 1983 Tamil film 'Thangaikkor Geetham', this track blends Western disco music beats with traditional Tamil poetic meter and rhythmic beat-scatting (konnakol-like rhythmic syllables such as 'thagathkadhakadham'). Sung brilliantly by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, it highlights the iconic T. Rajendar style of mixing synth-disco arrangements with rhyming lyricisms.

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