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Ragam Pudhu Ragam

From Kan Simittum Neram · 1988

Lyricist
Tamilmani
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
V. S. Narasimhan
Movie name
Kan Simittum Neram
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
1 Sept 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Raagam pudhu raagam
Yaarodu paada vandha raagam
Raagam pudhu raagam
Yaarodu paada vandha raagam
Vidhiyum suthiyum irandu… vandhathae
Raagam pudhu raagam
{Thaenaagavum paalaagavum
Yen ingu maarugiraal
Muzhu nilavu ilam piraiyai
Valarthida theigiraal} (2)
Aruginilae thavar irundhum
Kaadhal engo thediduthae
Puliyin kadum kobamae
Maanum ariyaaadhu
Vizhithaal uyirodu thaan vazhvadhaedhu
Mirugam ezhudhum therpae vidukadhaiya
Raagam pudhu raagam
Yaarodu paada vandha raagam
Vidhiyum suthiyum irandu… vandhathae
Raagam pudhu raagam…(2)
A melody, a brand-new melody,
with whom has this melody come to sing?
A melody, a brand-new melody,
with whom has this melody come to sing?
Fate and tune, both have arrived to dance...
A melody, a brand-new melody.
Like honey and like milk,
why does she keep changing here?
Like a full moon that fades away
just to nurture a young crescent?
Even with someone right beside her,
love goes searching somewhere far away.
The fierce fury of the tiger,
the deer does not know.
If it opens its eyes, what can stay alive?
Is the verdict written by a beast a riddle?
A melody, a brand-new melody,
with whom has this melody come to sing?
Fate and tune, both have arrived to dance...
A melody, a brand-new melody...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from the 1988 movie Kan Simittum Neram explores themes of fate, sacrifice, and tragic misunderstanding in relationships. The imagery of a full moon waning to nourish a nascent crescent moon symbolizes selfless sacrifice, while questions about changing temperaments underscore emotional turmoil. The lyrics further contrast innocence and impending danger using the metaphor of a deer oblivious to a tiger's fury, questioning how one can survive when caught in harsh, beastly circumstances dictated by fate.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Muzhu nilavu ilam piraiyai / Valarthida theigiraal”

The full moon waning to grow a young crescent is used as a poignant metaphor for maternal or selfless sacrifice.

Contrast / Paradox

“Puliyin kadum kobamae / Maanum ariyaaadhu”

Contrasts innocence with hidden danger—the unaware deer next to a fierce tiger emphasizes ignorance of approaching doom.

Anaphora (Repetition)

“Raagam pudhu raagam”

The rhythmic repetition of 'Raagam pudhu raagam' creates a musical refrain echoing haunting uncertainty.

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Trivia

Kan Simittum Neram (1988) is a Tamil thriller film starring Karthik, Ambika, and Sarath Babu. The movie's background score and songs were composed by the veteran music director K. V. Mahadevan.

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