Oru Moga Ragam
From Unakkaga Oru Roja · 1985
- Lyricist
- T. Rajendar
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- T. Rajendar
- Details
- Unakkaga Oru Roja1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Mhimmm aahaahhaa | Mhimmm aahaahhaa |
| Male | |
| Oru moga raagam naan paadum neram | As I sing a melody of desire |
| Oru moga raagam naan paadum neram | As I sing a melody of desire |
| Anbinai pozhiya ambigai vanthaal | The goddess arrived to shower her affection |
| Pookkalai thoovinaen paakkalai paadinaen | I showered flowers and sang verses |
| Female | |
| Oru moga raagam naan paadum neram | As I sing a melody of desire |
| Oru moga raagam naan paadum neram | As I sing a melody of desire |
| Anbinai pozhiya ambigai vanthaal | The goddess arrived to shower her affection |
| Pookkalai thoovinaen paakkalai paadinaen | I showered flowers and sang verses |
| Chorus | |
| ………………. | ………………. |
| Male | |
| Malar konda poonthoppu | The garden filled with flowers |
| Viyanthathu idhzh paarththu | Was amazed looking at your lips |
| Female :Aahaan | Female: Aahaan |
| Kani sinthum maanthoppu | The mango grove dropping fruits |
| Malaiththathu unai paarththu | Was awestruck looking at you |
| Male | |
| Vendinaal marukkiraal | She refuses when requested |
| Theendinaal sirikkiraal | She smiles when touched |
| Female | |
| Bakthan nee nee pakkam vaa vaa | You are the devotee, come near me, come |
| Bakthan nee nee pakkam vaa vaa | You are the devotee, come near me, come |
| Devi naan thorkiraen | I, the goddess, surrender to you |
| THevaiyai theerkkiraen aaa…… | I fulfill your desires... |
| Male | |
| Haah oru moga raagam naan paadum neram | Ah, as I sing a melody of desire |
| Oru moga raagam naan paadum neram | As I sing a melody of desire |
| Anbinai pozhiya ambigai vanthaal | The goddess arrived to shower her affection |
| Pookkalai thoovinaen paakkalai paadinaen | I showered flowers and sang verses |
| Female | |
| Iniththidum karumbennai | Me, who is like sweet sugarcane |
| Pizhinthida thudikkindraan | He yearns to squeeze and savor |
| Pooththitta arumbennai | Me, who is a blooming flower bud |
| Udhirththida ninaikkirndraan | He thinks of plucking and shedding |
| Female | |
| Paavai naan valaikiraen | I, the damsel, bend and curve |
| Paambena neligiraen | I slither gracefully like a serpent |
| Male | |
| Azhagae nee nee alli thaa thaa | Oh handsome one, embrace and gather me |
| Azhagae nee nee alli thaa thaa | Oh handsome one, embrace and gather me |
| Sammatham ketkiraen | I ask for your consent |
| En vasam saerkkiraen | I bring you under my charm |
| Female | |
| Haah oru moga raagam naan paadum neram | Ah, as I sing a melody of desire |
| Oru moga raagam naan paadum neram | As I sing a melody of desire |
| Anbinai pozhiya ambigai vanthaal | The goddess arrived to shower her affection |
| Pookkalai thoovinaen paakkalai paadinaen | I showered flowers and sang verses |
ம்ஹீம்ம்ம் ஆஹாஹ்ஹா
Mhimmm aahaahhaa
ஒரு மோக ராகம் நான் பாடும் நேரம்
ஒரு மோக ராகம் நான் பாடும் நேரம்
அன்பினை பொழிய அம்பிகை வந்தாள்
பூக்களை தூவினேன் பாக்களை பாடினேன்
As I sing a melody of desire
As I sing a melody of desire
The goddess arrived to shower her affection
I showered flowers and sang verses
ஒரு மோக ராகம் நீ பாடும் நேரம்
ஒரு மோக ராகம் நீ பாடும் நேரம்
அன்பினை பொழிய அம்பென வந்தேன்
பூக்களை தூவினாய் பாக்களை பாடினாய்..
As I sing a melody of desire
As I sing a melody of desire
The goddess arrived to shower her affection
I showered flowers and sang verses
........................
……………….
மலர் கொண்ட பூந்தோப்பு
வியந்தது இதழ் பார்த்து
ஆஹான்
கனி சிந்தும் மாந்தோப்பு
மலைத்தது உனைப் பார்த்து
The garden filled with flowers
Was amazed looking at your lips
Female: Aahaan
The mango grove dropping fruits
Was awestruck looking at you
வேண்டினால் மறுக்கிறாள்
தீண்டினால் சிரிக்கிறாள்
She refuses when requested
She smiles when touched
பக்தன் நீ நீ பக்கம் வா வா
பக்தன் நீ நீ பக்கம் வா வா
தேவி நான் தோற்கிறேன்
தேவையை தீர்க்கிறேன் ஆஆ........
You are the devotee, come near me, come
You are the devotee, come near me, come
I, the goddess, surrender to you
I fulfill your desires...
ஹாஹ் ஒரு மோக ராகம் நான் பாடும் நேரம்
ஒரு மோக ராகம் நான் பாடும் நேரம்
அன்பினை பொழிய அம்பிகை வந்தாள்
பூக்களை தூவினேன் பாக்களை பாடினேன்
Ah, as I sing a melody of desire
As I sing a melody of desire
The goddess arrived to shower her affection
I showered flowers and sang verses
இனித்திடும் கரும்பென்னை
பிழிந்திட துடிக்கின்றான்
பூத்திட்ட அரும்பென்னை
உதிர்த்திட நினைக்கின்றான்
Me, who is like sweet sugarcane
He yearns to squeeze and savor
Me, who is a blooming flower bud
He thinks of plucking and shedding
பாவை நான் வளைகிறேன்
பாம்பென நெளிகிறேன்
I, the damsel, bend and curve
I slither gracefully like a serpent
அழகே நீ நீ அள்ளித் தா தா
அழகே நீ நீ அள்ளித் தா தா
சம்மதம் கேட்கிறேன்
என் வசம் சேர்கிறேன்
Oh handsome one, embrace and gather me
Oh handsome one, embrace and gather me
I ask for your consent
I bring you under my charm
ஹாஹ் ஒரு மோக ராகம் நீ பாடும் நேரம்
ஒரு மோக ராகம் நீ பாடும் நேரம்
அன்பினை பொழிய அம்பென வந்தேன்
பூக்களை தூவினாய் பாக்களை பாடினாய்..
Ah, as I sing a melody of desire
As I sing a melody of desire
The goddess arrived to shower her affection
I showered flowers and sang verses
Mhimmm aahaahhaa
Mhimmm aahaahhaa
Oru moga raagam naan paadum neram
As I sing a melody of desire
Oru moga raagam naan paadum neram
As I sing a melody of desire
Anbinai pozhiya ambigai vanthaal
The goddess arrived to shower her affection
Pookkalai thoovinaen paakkalai paadinaen
I showered flowers and sang verses
Oru moga raagam naan paadum neram
As I sing a melody of desire
Oru moga raagam naan paadum neram
As I sing a melody of desire
Anbinai pozhiya ambigai vanthaal
The goddess arrived to shower her affection
Pookkalai thoovinaen paakkalai paadinaen
I showered flowers and sang verses
……………….
……………….
Malar konda poonthoppu
The garden filled with flowers
Viyanthathu idhzh paarththu
Was amazed looking at your lips
Female :Aahaan
Female: Aahaan
Kani sinthum maanthoppu
The mango grove dropping fruits
Malaiththathu unai paarththu
Was awestruck looking at you
Vendinaal marukkiraal
She refuses when requested
Theendinaal sirikkiraal
She smiles when touched
Bakthan nee nee pakkam vaa vaa
You are the devotee, come near me, come
Bakthan nee nee pakkam vaa vaa
You are the devotee, come near me, come
Devi naan thorkiraen
I, the goddess, surrender to you
THevaiyai theerkkiraen aaa……
I fulfill your desires...
Haah oru moga raagam naan paadum neram
Ah, as I sing a melody of desire
Oru moga raagam naan paadum neram
As I sing a melody of desire
Anbinai pozhiya ambigai vanthaal
The goddess arrived to shower her affection
Pookkalai thoovinaen paakkalai paadinaen
I showered flowers and sang verses
Iniththidum karumbennai
Me, who is like sweet sugarcane
Pizhinthida thudikkindraan
He yearns to squeeze and savor
Pooththitta arumbennai
Me, who is a blooming flower bud
Udhirththida ninaikkirndraan
He thinks of plucking and shedding
Paavai naan valaikiraen
I, the damsel, bend and curve
Paambena neligiraen
I slither gracefully like a serpent
Azhagae nee nee alli thaa thaa
Oh handsome one, embrace and gather me
Azhagae nee nee alli thaa thaa
Oh handsome one, embrace and gather me
Sammatham ketkiraen
I ask for your consent
En vasam saerkkiraen
I bring you under my charm
Haah oru moga raagam naan paadum neram
Ah, as I sing a melody of desire
Oru moga raagam naan paadum neram
As I sing a melody of desire
Anbinai pozhiya ambigai vanthaal
The goddess arrived to shower her affection
Pookkalai thoovinaen paakkalai paadinaen
I showered flowers and sang verses
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Oru Moga Raagam' is a seductive romantic duet from the 1985 film 'Unakkaga Oru Roja', composed and written by T. Rajendar. The song captures an intimate exchange of deep longing and desire between lovers. The male partner addresses his beloved as a divine goddess who bestows affection, while he welcomes her with flowers and verses of praise. The female partner responds playfully, yielding to his devotion while embracing her own allure. Rich in classic Tamil poetic tropes, the lyrics compare the lover's lips to blossoms, her sweetness to sugarcane, and her graceful movements to a serpent. Sung with passion by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, the track progresses through a captivating arc of devotion, mutual attraction, and romantic surrender.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Iniththidum karumbennai / Pooththitta arumbennai”
The second letter 'ru' (ரு) matches across both lines ('karumbennai' and 'arumbennai'), creating a pleasing lyrical rhythm.
Monai (First Letter Alliteration)
“Pookkalai thoovinaen paakkalai paadinaen”
The initial 'Pa/Poo' sounds in 'Pookkalai' and 'paakkalai' form a classic Tamil alliterative pattern typical of T. Rajendar's style.
Simile (Upamai)
“Paambena neligiraen”
The heroine compares her graceful, seductive body movements directly to the fluid motion of a serpent ('paambena').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Bakthan nee... Devi naan”
The dynamic between lovers is metaphorically elevated to that of a devout worshipper ('Bakthan') and a deity ('Devi').
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Trivia
'Unakkaga Oru Roja' (1985) featured music and lyrics composed by multi-talented filmmaker T. Rajendar. The song displays his signature style of rhyming couplets featuring strong Ethugai and Monai sound patterns. Sung by legendary vocalists S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, 'Oru Moga Raagam' remains a popular sensual classic from mid-1980s Tamil cinema.
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