- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Aval Mella Sirithal
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Dec 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Dhegam Engum Moga Vellam from Aval Mella Sirithal (1988) is a passionate romantic duet that expresses deep sensual longing and intimate connection between lovers. The song uses vivid poetic metaphors from nature—such as the swollen Kaveri river in the month of Aadi, ocean waves, and rain clouds pouring during the union of the celestial deities Lord Kama and Rathi—to convey the intensity of physical and emotional love. Throughout the track, Gangai Amaran's lyrics portray the woman's body as a musical Veena played by delicate touch, and intimacy as a sacred festival celebrated in solitude. The lovers reflect on youth, solitude, and tender touch, portraying their romantic bond as an ongoing epic poem.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Dhegam enngum moga vellam pongudhae”
Desire is metaphorically described as an overflowing river flood (moga vellam) surging through the body.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Veenai ennum maeni engum”
The woman's physical form is directly compared to a Veena (a traditional string instrument).
Simile (Uvamai)
“Maanai pondra pennin nenjil”
The woman's gentle and shy nature is compared to a timid deer using 'pondra'.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Kadalilae varum alaigal pol”
The continuous rhythm of their physical and emotional union is compared to ocean waves using 'pol'.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Emoni & Iyaibu)
“Ilamaiyil thanimaiyil / Idhazh tharum inimaiyil”
The end-rhyming suffixes (-yil) create melodic rhythm and flow across consecutive short lines.
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Trivia
The song from 'Aval Mella Sirithal' (1988) features lyrics by prolific writer Gangai Amaran, who frequently wove seasonal Tamil motifs like 'Aadi Kaveri' and 'Maargazhi' into erotic-romantic duet lyrics.
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