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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Devathai Varum

From Naan Ungal Rasigan · 1985

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Movie name
Naan Ungal Rasigan
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
2 Jun 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oru devathai varum neramae
Suga raagamae uruvaagumae
Mullai manakkum vandu mayakkum
Thulli ezhum poongaattru
Oru devathai varum neramae
Suga raagamae uruvaagumae
Mullai manakkum vandu mayakkum
Thulli ezhum poongaattru
Oru devathai varum neramae
Female :Suga raagamae uruvaagumae
Hae haeiiiiiiiiii yaa aaa
Haeiiiiiiiiiii haehaehae
Orae
Male :Aahaah
Female :Murai
Male :Aahaah
Female :Orae oru murai
Male :Aahaah
Female :Oru viral unnai thoda varavaa
Orae
Male :Aahaah
Male :Vilai
Female :Aahaah
Male :Adhan oraey vilai
Female :Aahaah
Male :Unakku intha ulaginai tharavaa
Nee kaanum kanavul varuvenae
Male :Naan unthan rasigan kalai maanae
Female :Aadum ponnoonjal podum poo panthal
Oru devathai varum neramae
Female :Suga raagamae uruvaagumae
Varum
Female :Mhhmm
Male :Varum
Female :Aahaa
Male :Nilaavilae varum
Female :Aahaa
Male :Arasilankumaariyin radhamae
Nalam
Male :Aahaa
Female :Nalam
Male :Aahaa
Female :Ulaa varum vanam
Male :Mhaa…aa…
Female :Pudhumugam arimugam dhinamae
Aahaa poo meththai virippen vazhi melae
Female :Oorellaam rasikkum vizhiyaalae
Male :Kaanbom naam ingae
Kadhal raajangam….
Oru devathai varum neramae
Suga raagamae uruvaagumae
Mullai manakkum vandu mayakkum
Thulli ezhum poongaattru
Oru devathai varum neramae
Suga raagamae uruvaagumae
Mullai manakkum vandu mayakkum
Thulli ezhum poongaattru
Oru devathai varum neramae
Female :Aa…suga raagamae uruvaagumae
The moment an angel arrives,
a sweet melody takes form.
Jasmine spreads its fragrance, bees are enchanted,
and a gentle breeze leaps with joy.
The moment an angel arrives,
a sweet melody takes form.
Jasmine spreads its fragrance, bees are enchanted,
and a gentle breeze leaps with joy.
The moment an angel arrives,
Female: A sweet melody takes form.
Hey hey... yeah...
Hey... heh heh heh
Just...
Male: Aha!
Female: ...one time...
Male: Aha!
Female: Just once,
Male: Aha!
Female: may a finger come and touch you?
Just...
Male: Aha!
Male: ...the price...
Female: Aha!
Male: As its only price,
Female: Aha!
Male: shall I give you this whole world?
I will come into the dreams you dream,
Male: I am your devoted fan, my graceful deer!
Female: A golden swing sways, a canopy of flowers is woven,
the moment an angel arrives...
Female: A sweet melody takes form.
Coming...
Female: Mmhmm...
Male: Coming...
Female: Aha...
Male: Coming from the moon,
Female: Aha...
Male: the chariot of a princess!
Joy...
Male: Aha...
Female: Joy...
Male: Aha...
Female: In this garden where goodness strolls,
Male: Mha... ah...
Female: a fresh face is introduced every single day!
Aha, I will lay a bed of flowers along the path,
Female: with eyes admired by the entire town,
Male: we shall behold right here
the kingdom of love...
The moment an angel arrives,
a sweet melody takes form.
Jasmine spreads its fragrance, bees are enchanted,
and a gentle breeze leaps with joy.
The moment an angel arrives,
a sweet melody takes form.
Jasmine spreads its fragrance, bees are enchanted,
and a gentle breeze leaps with joy.
The moment an angel arrives,
Female: Ah... a sweet melody takes form.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Oru Devathai Varum Neramae' is a soulful romantic duet from the 1985 film 'Naan Ungal Rasigan'. The song portrays the romantic fantasy and deep admiration between two lovers. The lyrics metaphorically equate the arrival of the beloved to a divine angel whose presence sets off a sweet musical melody in nature, surrounded by blooming jasmines, buzzing bees, and cool breezes. Throughout the song, the lovers engage in playful vocal exchanges. The male protagonist declares his devotion, offering the entire world in exchange for her touch, while calling himself her ultimate fan. Together, they dream of building a grand kingdom of love where every day brings fresh joy and romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Mullai manakkum vandu mayakkum”

Repetition of the 'M' sound at the beginning of 'Mullai', 'manakkum', and 'mayakkum' creates rhythmic harmony.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Oru devathai varum neramae / Suga raagamae uruvaagumae”

The lines end with matching vowel sounds ('neramae' and 'uruvaagumae'), giving a melodic flow.

Metaphor

“Naan unthan rasigan kalai maanae”

The woman is gracefully compared to an artistic, elegant deer ('kalai maanae').

Personification

“Thulli ezhum poongaattru”

The gentle breeze is personified as a playful creature leaping and bouncing with joy.

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Trivia

'Naan Ungal Rasigan' (1985) features music composed by Gangai Amaran with lyrics penned by the renowned Tamil poet Mu. Metha. The song features the classic vocal pairing of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela, who were known for delivering iconic duets together throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

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