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Mogam Ennum Ragam

From Ezhaikkum Kaalam Varum · 1975

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
P. Susheela, K. J. Yesudas
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Ezhaikkum Kaalam Varum
Movie release year
1975
Lyrics added on
24 Feb 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mogam ennum raagam paadum
Muthu pallaakku
Muppaalukku appaal pogum
Endhan kannukku
Thiththikkindra thaenil seidha
Chinna pennukku
Dheivam thantha selvam ondru
Endhan nenjukku
Mogam ennum raagam paadum
Muthu pallaakku
Muppaalukku appaal pogum
Endhan kannukku
Thiththikkindra thaenil seidha
Chinna pennukku
Dheivam thantha selvam ondru
Endhan nenjukku
Mogam ennum raagam paadum
Muthu pallaakku
Muppaalukku appaal pogum
Endhan kannukku
Nenjil ooriyadhu neiyil yetriyadhu deepam
Male :Aa haa haa aaa
Female :Kaiyil kooduvadhu kannil aaduvadhum laabam
Male :Aa haa haa aaa
Thaiyal konjuvadhum maiyal minjuvadhum mogam
Female :Aa haa haa aaa
Male :Haiya enna idhu nenjil vandha pudhu raagam
Hmm mm
Female :Ahaaa
Male :Hmm mm
Female :Ahaaa…lalalalala laa
Ammadi puthiyathu puthiyathu unnaasai
Ennaalum iniyathu iniyathu pennnaasai
Mogam ennum raagam paadum
Muthu pallaakku
Muppaalukku appaal pogum
Endhan kannukku
Kottu melamudam kattum maalai mani yeno
Female :Aa haa haa aaa
Male :Kodukindravargal naadugindra sugam thaanae
Female :Aa haa haa aaa
Kattil aattuvadhum thottil aaduvadhum yeno
Kaamadhevan avan itta kattalaigal thaano
Male :Pennodu ragasiya sugamidhai vaiththaanae
Aanodu inaivadhu sugamena sonnaanae
Mogam ennum raagam paadum
Muthu pallaakku
Muppaalukku appaal pogum
Endhan kannukku
Thiththikkindra thaenil seidha
Chinna pennukku
Dheivam thantha selvam ondru
Endhan nenjukku
Aaa…..aaa…..aaa….aa..
Male :Mogam ennum raagam paadum
Muthu pallaakku
Muppaalukku appaal pogum
Endhan kannukku
Singing a melody of desire,
Is this pearl palanquin,
Going beyond the Muppaal (the classic three books of virtue, wealth, and love),
Right before my eyes.
Made of the sweetest honey,
Is this young woman,
A treasure given by God
To my heart.
Singing a melody of desire,
Is this pearl palanquin,
Going beyond the Muppaal (the classic three books of virtue, wealth, and love),
Right before my eyes.
Made of the sweetest honey,
Is this young woman,
A treasure given by God
To my heart.
Singing a melody of desire,
Is this pearl palanquin,
Going beyond the Muppaal (the classic three books of virtue, wealth, and love),
Right before my eyes.
A lamp lit with ghee has welled up in the heart,
Male: Aahaa haa aaa
Female: Embracing in your arms and dancing in your eyes is pure reward,
Male: Aahaa haa aaa
A woman's sweet whispering and overflowing love is true desire,
Female: Aahaa haa aaa
Male: Oh my, what is this brand-new tune that has entered my heart?
Mmm mm
Female: Aahaa
Male: Mmm mm
Female: Aahaa... lalalala la
Oh my, how fresh and new your desire is!
Longing for a woman is forever sweet!
Singing a melody of desire,
Is this pearl palanquin,
Going beyond the Muppaal (the classic three books of virtue, wealth, and love),
Right before my eyes.
Why the festive beating drums and the wedding garlands?
Female: Aahaa haa aaa
Male: Isn't it for the joy lovers seek when giving themselves to each other?
Female: Aahaa haa aaa
Why does the bed rock, and why does the cradle sway?
Are these not the commands of Kamadevan (the god of love)?
Male: He placed this secret pleasure within a woman,
And declared that uniting with a man is pure joy!
Singing a melody of desire,
Is this pearl palanquin,
Going beyond the Muppaal (the classic three books of virtue, wealth, and love),
Right before my eyes.
Made of the sweetest honey,
Is this young woman,
A treasure given by God
To my heart.
Aaa... aaa... aaa... aa...
Male: Singing a melody of desire,
Is this pearl palanquin,
Going beyond the Muppaal (the classic three books of virtue, wealth, and love),
Right before my eyes.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Mogam Ennum Raagam Paadum' is a romantic duet from the film 'Ezhaikkum Kaalam Varum' (1975) with lyrics crafted by Vaali. The song portrays two lovers celebrating their deep passion and emotional connection. The lyrics weave romantic metaphors, describing love as a divine treasure crafted from honey and a glowing lamp fueled by heartfelt devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Mogam ennum raagam paadum / Muthu pallaakku / Muppaalukku appaal pogum

Repetition of the initial 'M' sound across lines ('Mogam', 'Muthu', 'Muppaalukku'), creating rhythm.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Muthu pallaakku / Thiththikkindra thaenil seidha

The beloved and passion are metaphorically described as a 'Muthu pallaakku' (pearl palanquin) and 'Thiththikkindra thaen' (sweet honey).

Literary Allusion

Muppaalukku appaal pogum

Refers to 'Muppaal' (the three canonical divisions of Tirukkural: Virtue, Wealth, and Love) and suggests their passion transcends ordinary limits.

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Trivia

The line 'Muppaalukku appaal pogum' playfully references Tiruvalluvar's classic Tamil treatise 'Tirukkural' (traditionally called Muppaal for its three sections on ethics, wealth, and love), indicating that romantic affection reaches dimensions beyond classical philosophical codification.

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