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Lyrics & meaning

Ragasiya Kanavugal

From Bheema · 2008

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singers
Hariharan, Madhushree
Music director
Harris Jayaraj
Details
Bheema2008

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ragasiya kanavugal jal jalSecret dreams chime 'jal jal'
En imaigalai kaluvudhu sol solWashing my eyelids, tell me, tell me
Ilamaiyil ilamiyil jil jilIn youth, in youth, cool and chilling 'jil jil'
En irudhayam nazhuvudhu sel selMy heart slips away, go, go
Male
Mudhal pilai polLike a first mistake
Manadhinilae vilundhadhu unadhuruvamYour form fell into my heart
Male
Ohh…udhadugalaal unai padippenOh, I will read you with my lips
Irundhidu arai nimidamStay still for half a minute
Male
Tholaivadhu pol tholaivadhuthaanLosing oneself, indeed, getting lost like this
Ulagil ulagil punithamIs the most sacred thing in this world
Chorus
{Iraghae iraghae mayil iraghaeFeather, feather, peacock feather
Vanna mayil iraghaeColorful peacock feather
Vandhu thodu azhagaeCome and touch me, my beautiful one
Thoda Thoda pozhigira sugam sugamaeAs you keep touching, the pleasure pours blissfully
Kan pada pada pudhirgalumAs eyes blink, the mysteries
Avizhndhidumae} (2)Will unravel
Female
Marubadi oru murai pirandhenaeI was reborn once again
Viral thoda puruvamum sivandhenaeWhen your finger touched, even my eyebrows blushed
Female
Oh… illaadha vaarthaikumOh, for words that do not exist
Purikindra artham neeYou are the understood meaning
Sollaadha idamengumOn every unsaid spot
Sudukindra mutham neeYou are a burning kiss
Male
Sudum thanimaiyaiLike the shadow of a tree
Unarghira mara nizhal polaThat feels the scorching solitude
Enai sooda..Enfold me warmly..
Narambugalodu kurumbugal naalumMischiefs written daily
Ezhudhiya kanakkuAlong with my nerves, like a calculation
Enadhiru kaigal thazhuvida neengumAs my two arms embrace you, it removes
Irudhaya sulukkuThe sprain of the heart
Female
Ragasiya kanavugal jal jalSecret dreams chime 'jal jal'
En imaigalai kaluvudhu sol solWashing my eyelids, tell me, tell me
Ilamaiyil ilamiyil jil jilIn youth, in youth, cool and chilling 'jil jil'
En irudhayam nazhuvudhu sel selMy heart slips away, go, go
Male
Uyir anu muzhuvadhum unai pesaMy entire living cell speaks of you
Unai pesaSpeaks of you
Imai thodum ninaivugal anal veesaMemories touching my eyelids blow hot air
anal veesaBlow hot air
Male
Oh nenachaalae sivapaagumOh, you are a henna garden
Marudhaani thottam neeThat turns red at the mere thought
Male
Thalai vaithu naan thoongumWhere I rest my head to sleep
Thalagaani koocham neeYou are the shy softness of the pillow
Female
Enathiravinil kasigiraSeeping into my night
Nila oli neeyae padarvaayaeYou are the moonlight, please spread
Female
Nerunguvadhaalae norungividaathoWon't twenty years crush
Irupathu varudamJust by coming close?
Female
Oh…thavarugalaalae thodugiraOh, touching through mistakes
Nee orr azhagiya mirugamYou are a beautiful beast
Male
Ragasiya kanavugal jal jalSecret dreams chime 'jal jal'
En imaigalai kaluvudhu sol solWashing my eyelids, tell me, tell me
Ilamaiyil ilamiyil jil jilIn youth, in youth, cool and chilling 'jil jil'
En irudhayam nazhuvudhu sel selMy heart slips away, go, go
Female
Kuyilinamae kuyilinamaeFlock of cuckoos, flock of cuckoos
Enakkoru siragu koduGive me a feather
Mugizhinamae mugizhinamaeFlock of clouds, flock of clouds
Mughavari ezhudhi koduWrite down an address for me
Avanidamae avanidamaeTo him, to him
Enadhu kanavai anuppuSend my dream
Chorus
{Iraghae iraghae mayil iraghaeFeather, feather, peacock feather
Vanna mayil iraghaeColorful peacock feather
Vandhu thodu azhagaeCome and touch me, my beautiful one
Thoda Thoda pozhigira sugam sugamaeAs you keep touching, the pleasure pours blissfully
Kan pada pada pudhirgalumAs eyes blink, the mysteries
Avizhndhidumae} (3)Will unravel

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Ragasiya Kanavugal / Iragai Iragai is a lush, sensual romantic song from Bheema that captures the intoxication and tenderness of love. The narrator describes how romantic longing alters every sensory experience, turning innocent thoughts into intense emotional and physical sensations. Through delicate imagery of peacock feathers, henna gardens, and gentle moonlight, the song celebrates intimacy as a sacred, transformative journey where even unspoken words gain deep meaning.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Imagery & Metaphor

Iraghae iraghae mayil iraghae

Compares soft, romantic touch to a delicate peacock feather (mayil iraghae), bringing tactile and visual vividness.

Onomatopoeia

Ragasiya kanavugal jal jal

Uses rhythmic acoustic words like 'jal jal' and 'jil jil' to convey the ringing sound of anklets/dreams and the feeling of coolness.

Hyperbole & Metaphor

Marudhaani thottam nee

Describes the lover as a 'marudhaani thottam' (henna garden) that turns red merely by being thought of, exaggerating the blushing sensation of love.

Oxymoron

Nee orr azhagiya mirugam

Pairs 'azhagiya' (beautiful) with 'mirugam' (beast) to create a striking contrast representing raw, captivating desire.

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Trivia

Composed by Harris Jayaraj for the 2008 action film Bheema starring Vikram and Trisha, this song is rendered by Hariharan and Madhushree with lyrics by Yugabharathi. The visual sequence shot in historic and scenic landscapes gained widespread popularity for its stunning cinematography and chemistry.

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