Ilaiyaraaja teams up with K. S. Chithra and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam for ‘Devi Devi Nee En Devi’ from the album ‘Dharmam Vellum’. The melody blends classical and folk sounds, creating a vibrant celebration of love. Vaali writes the poetic lyrics, while the music master crafts a tune that lingers in your heart.
Released: January 7, 2025
Devi Devi Nee En Devi
Ilaiyaraaja | K. S. Chithra • From “Dharmam Vellum”
Dharmam Vellum’s Devi Devi Nee En Devi Tamil Lyrics English Translation
The lyrics describe love as a divine union, ‘You’re half of my body, and I’m the rest’. K. S. Chithra’s voice carries the warmth of devotion, while S. P. Balasubrahmanyam’s voice adds depth. The words weave imagery of honey-sweet lips and musical flowers, celebrating love in its purest form.
Devi Devi Nee En DeviDevi, Devi, you’re my goddess.
Degathil Nee Padhi Nan MeedhiYou’re half of my body, and I’m the rest.
Devi Devi Nee Un DeviDevi, Devi, you’re my goddess.
Degathil Nee Padhi Nan MeedhiYou’re half of my body, and I’m the rest.
Devadhai ThenidhazhilOn the angel’s honey-sweet lips,
Nanum Oru Thenisai PadidavaShall I sing a sweet melody?
Thenisai Poo MazhaiyilIn this rain of musical flowers,
Devadhaiyum Degamum MoodidavaShall I cover this angel and her body?
Devi Devi Nee En DeviDevi, Devi, you’re my goddess.
Degathil Nee Padhi Nan MeedhiYou’re half of my body, and I’m the rest.
Devi Devi Nee En DeviDevi, Devi, you’re my goddess.
Kutrala Katru VandhadhuThe breeze from ‘Courtallam’ has arrived.
Kondattam PodudhuIt’s throwing a celebration.
Vatramal Asai OorudhuDesire wells up inside without drying out.
Va Va Va EndradhuIt kept saying, “Come, come, come.”
Pattadai Pondra En UdalMy body, smooth like a silk garment,
Palatril AdudhuIs dancing in a river of milk.
Mottadum Degam EnbadhuThis body, which is budding like a flower,
Mogathil VadudhuIs wilting in the heat of passion.
Thulludhu MellidaiyeYour slender waist is trembling.
En Manadhai Killudhu Un VizhiyeYour eyes are teasing my heart.
Solvadhu Innisaiye Thol InaiyaSweet music speaks, asking our shoulders to join.
Thondrudhu MellisaiyeA gentle melody is emerging.
Podhum PodhumEnough, that’s enough.
Ungal ParattuYour praise and flattery.
Poovai Ennum Thanga TherottuDrive this golden chariot that is this flower.
Paloottu Thenoottu Pasam ThottuFeed me milk and honey, touched with affection.
Devi Devi Nee Un DeviDevi, Devi, you’re my goddess.
Degathil Nee Padhi Nan MeedhiYou’re half of my body, and I’m the rest.
Devi Devi Nee En DeviDevi, Devi, you’re my goddess.
Degathil Nee Padhi Nan MeedhiYou’re half of my body, and I’m the rest.
Devadhai ThenidhazhilOn the angel’s honey-sweet lips,
Neeyum Oru Thenisai PadidavaWill you also sing a sweet melody?
Thenisai Poo MazhaiyilIn this rain of musical flowers,
Devadhaiyum Degamum MoodidavaShall I cover this angel and her body?
Devi Devi Nan Un DeviDevi, Devi, I’m your goddess.
Ippodhu Nenjam EnbadhuRight now, this heart of mine,
Yedho Pol AnadhuHas become strange and different.
Eppodhum Undhan NyabagamMemories of you, always,
Ennulle ThonudhuAre appearing within me.
Mundhanai Megam MoodudhuThe cloud of my sari’s pallu is covering me.
En Aval KoodudhuMy longing is increasing.
Sindhadha Thenai ThedudhuSearching for the honey that hasn’t spilled.
Sillendru PadudhuIt feels cool to the touch.
Solvadhil VallavaneOh, master of words.
Sonna Padi Seidhidum MannavaneOh king who does exactly as he says.
Nal Manam UllavaneOh one with a good heart.
Nalla Kula Nayagi EnbavaneYou, who call me a lady of noble lineage.
Oodal Kanum Oru VaibogamSeeing our lovers’ tiff is a celebration.
Aadal Padal Sugam Kai KoodumThe pleasure of dance and song will come together.
Or Inbam Perinbam Ondrai VarumA joy and a great bliss will arrive as one.
Devi Devi Nee En DeviDevi, Devi, you’re my goddess.
Degathil Nee Padhi Nan MeedhiYou’re half of my body, and I’m the rest.
Devi Devi Nee Un DeviDevi, Devi, you’re my goddess.
Degathil Nee Padhi Nan MeedhiYou’re half of my body, and I’m the rest.
Devadhai ThenidhazhilOn the angel’s honey-sweet lips,
Nanum Oru Thenisai PadidavaShall I sing a sweet melody?
Thenisai Poo MazhaiyilIn this rain of musical flowers,
Devadhaiyum Degamum MoodidavaShall I cover this angel and her body?
Devi Devi Nee En DeviDevi, Devi, you’re my goddess.
Degathil Nee Padhi Nan MeedhiYou’re half of my body, and I’m the rest.
Devi Devi Nee En DeviDevi, Devi, you’re my goddess.
Devi Devi Nee En Devi Music Video
The translation of ‘Devi Devi Nee En Devi’ lyrics offers a heartfelt tribute to love’s divine essence. The song, sung by K. S. Chithra and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, is a classic Tamil melody that blends devotion and passion.