- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Raveendran
- Movie name
- Rasigan Oru Rasigai
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 8 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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