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Lyrics & meaning

Sangeethame En Deiveegame

From Kashmir Kadhali · 1983

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
P. Susheela, P. Jayachandran
Music director
G. K. Venkatesh
Details
Kashmir Kadhali1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
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Male
Sangeethame en dheiveegamaeOh music, my divine presence!
Naan thedum en kadhal rajangamaeYou are the kingdom of love that I search for,
En rajangamaeMy kingdom!
Vaanorum kaanaatha perinpamae perinbamaeA supreme bliss that even heavenly beings haven't witnessed, supreme bliss!
Male
Sangeethame en dheiveegamaeOh music, my divine presence!
Naan thedum en kadhal rajangamaeYou are the kingdom of love that I search for,
En rajangamaeMy kingdom!
Vaanorum kaanaatha perinpamae perinbamaeA supreme bliss that even heavenly beings haven't witnessed, supreme bliss!
Male
Kalyaana pennaaga unnai paarththathuSeeing you dressed as a bride,
Kaarmegam maanikka panthal pottathuThe dark clouds erected a canopy of rubies.
Kalyaana pennaaga unnai paarththathuSeeing you dressed as a bride,
Kaarmegam maanikka panthal pottathuThe dark clouds erected a canopy of rubies.
Male
Kashmir-in saaral panneerin thooralThe drizzle of Kashmir is like a shower of rosewater,
Kashmir-in saaral panneerin thooralThe drizzle of Kashmir is like a shower of rosewater,
Poongaattru vaazhththu solli pogindrathoIs the gentle breeze passing by offering its blessings?
Male
Sangeethame en dheiveegamaeOh music, my divine presence!
Naan thedum en kadhal rajangamaeYou are the kingdom of love that I search for,
En rajangamaeMy kingdom!
Vaanorum kaanaatha perinpamae perinbamaeA supreme bliss that even heavenly beings haven't witnessed, supreme bliss!
Female
Naan konda senthooram unthan nenjilaeThe vermilion I hold rests upon your heart,
Naalthorum serattum konjum anbilaeMay it blend every day in fond, affectionate love.
Naan konda senthooram unthan nenjilaeThe vermilion I hold rests upon your heart,
Naalthorum serattum konjum anbilaeMay it blend every day in fond, affectionate love.
Female
Naanaththil naanum mogaththil neeyumMe wrapped in shyness, and you in longing passion,
Naanaththil naanum mogaththil neeyumMe wrapped in shyness, and you in longing passion,
Poraadum kaatchi thannai ennenpathoHow can I describe this captivating duel between us?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Sangeethame En Dheiveegamae is a classic romantic duet from the 1983 Tamil film 'Kashmir Kadhali', composed by G. K. Venkatesh and written by Pulamaipithan. The song expresses a deep romantic devotion where the lovers compare their affection and music to divine bliss that eclipses even heavenly joy. Set against the scenic backdrop of Kashmir, nature itself is portrayed as participating in their celebration—dark clouds form a ruby canopy, and the mountain mist acts as a shower of rosewater blessing their union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Sangeethame en dheiveegamae

Music is directly equated to divine entity ('dheiveegam') and a kingdom of love ('kadhal rajangam').

Personification & Hyperbole

Kaarmegam maanikka panthal pottathu

Nature is personified; dark clouds are poetically described as erecting a ruby canopy for the bride.

Simile / Imagery

Kashmir-in saaral panneerin thooral

The mist and drizzle of Kashmir are equated to a shower of scented rosewater (panneer).

Antithesis & Rhythm (Ehai / Monnai)

Naanaththil naanum mogaththil neeyum

Contrasting emotions of 'shyness' (Naanam) and 'passionate desire' (Mogam) are juxtaposed in parallel sentence structures.

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Trivia

The song was composed by G. K. Venkatesh, a veteran maestro who was a major mentor and precursor to Ilaiyaraaja. The visual backdrop of Kashmir heavily influenced lyricist Pulamaipithan to weave picturesque elements like 'Kashmir-in saaral' directly into the romantic narrative.

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