- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Ilamai
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Roja Thegamae' from the 1985 movie 'Ilamai' is a romantic duet expressing deep passionate love and intimate desires between two lovers. The lyrics written by Vaali use rich imagery comparing the beloved's physical features to elements of nature such as roses, clouds, lotus blossoms, screwpine flowers, and sweet nectar, creating a sensual atmosphere. The lovers exchange poetic affirmations of their mutual devotion, characterizing their togetherness as a harmonious melody and an endless celebration of affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Metaphor/Simile)
“Roja thegamae ilang kadhal megamae”
Comparing the beloved's body to a rose ('Roja thegamae') and love to a palace ('kadhal maaligai').
Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Muththam vithaiththidavaa / Muththa porvaiyil meththai naadagam”
Rhyming of the second consonant sound in adjacent lines ('Muththam' and 'Muththa').
Ushnam / Nature Imagery
“Kodai naalil aasai vaigai vellam paaikkirathae”
Comparing passionate desire to a summer river flooding ('aasai vaigai vellam paaikkirathae').
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Trivia
The song features lyrics by legendary songwriter Vaali and showcases mid-1980s Tamil romantic music aesthetics with elaborate nature-based metaphors.
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