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Lyrics & meaning

Unakkagave Naan

From Rasigan Oru Rasigai · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Raveendran
Details
Rasigan Oru Rasigai1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Uyir vaazhgirenI am living
Female
Unakkaagavae naanOnly for you, I am
Uyir vaazhgirenI am living
Unakkaagavae naanOnly for you, I am
Uyir vaazhgirenI am living
Manamae….Oh my heart...
Raagam en dhaagamRaga is my thirst
Pen dhaegamA woman's body
Sangeedham aagumaeBecomes music itself
Female
Unakkaagavae naanOnly for you, I am
Uyir vaazhgirenI am living
Female
Poovizhi thaerinilIn the chariot of flower-like eyes
Oorvalam pogumGoing on a procession
Ilam kanavae isaippaaduOh young dream, sing a song
Naalvizhi saernthidumWhen four eyes meet
Naadaga vaelaiIn this dramatic moment
Varumpozhudho imai mooduWhen it arrives, close your eyelids
Female
Malarvizhi naanumaeI, with flower-like eyes
Madhu idhazh nogumaeMy honey-like lips will ache
Maarbinil saaindhidumLeaning upon the chest
Maathava maeniThis ascetic body
Female
Unakkaagavae naanOnly for you, I am
Uyir vaazhgirenI am living
Unakkaagavae naanOnly for you, I am
Uyir vaazhgirenI am living
Manamae….Oh my heart...
Raagam en dhaagamRaga is my thirst
Pen dhaegamA woman's body
Sangeedham aagumaeBecomes music itself
Female
Unakkaagavae naanOnly for you, I am
Uyir vaazhgirenI am living
Female
Maanicka veenaiyilOn the ruby-studded veena
Raagangal meettiPlucking notes of ragas
Manavaraiyil varum vaelaiWhen arriving at the marriage dais
KaanikkaiyaagavaeAs an offering
Nee tharum bodhuWhen you give yourself
Kalangidumae manakolamThe bridal mind fills with emotion
Female
Isaithidaa penmaiyaeOh unplayed womanhood
Isaindhidum unmaiyaeThe consenting truth
Kaalaiyil thookkamaaIs it sleep in the morning
KanninilaeIn those eyes?
Female
Unakkaagavae naanOnly for you, I am
Uyir vaazhgirenI am living
Unakkaagavae naanOnly for you, I am
Uyir vaazhgirenI am living
Manamae….Oh my heart...
Raagam en dhaagamRaga is my thirst
Pen dhaegamA woman's body
Sangeedham aagumaeBecomes music itself
Female
Unakkaagavae naanOnly for you, I am
Uyir vaazhgirenI am living

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic track from 'Rasigan Oru Rasigai' (1986) is a soulful romantic duet where the protagonist expresses how their entire existence and life's purpose revolve around their beloved. Music serves as the primary metaphor for passion and intimacy, comparing a woman's form to sweet musical ragas and a ruby veena that awakens with love. The lyrics by Vaali beautifully blend classical music imagery with delicate sensuality, capturing the tender feelings of romance, the emotional thrill of union, and the sacred beauty of commitment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Raagam en dhaagam / Pen dhaegam / Sangeedham aagumae

Comparing passion/thirst to a musical raga ('Raagam en dhaagam') and a woman's body to music ('Pen dhaegam Sangeedham aagumae').

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Malarvizhi naanumae / Madhu idhazh nogumae / Maarbinil saaindhidum / Maathava maeni

Repetition of the 'M' sound at the beginning of consecutive lines ('Malarvizhi', 'Madhu', 'Maarbinil', 'Maathava').

Anaphora

Unakkaagavae naan / Uyir vaazhgiren

Repetition of the phrase 'Unakkaagavae naan Uyir vaazhgiren' at the start and refrain of the song for emotional emphasis.

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Trivia

Rasigan Oru Rasigai is a 1986 Tamil romance film starring Sathyaraj and Ambika. The soundtrack was composed by Raveendran, featuring veteran lyricist Vaali's classic poetic touches blending classical music motifs with mainstream film music.

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