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Lyrics & meaning

Aajaa Aajaa

From Thillu Mullu (2013) · 2013

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Haricharan, Priya Himesh
Music directors
M. S. Vishwanathan, Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Thillu Mullu (2013)2013

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aajaa aajaa aajaa aaaaCome, come, come, ah...
Mari rojaMy rose,
Sattai paiyil etti paaarkkumPeeping from the shirt pocket,
Piyaari rojaBeloved rose.
Female
Suttrum bhoomiyai nirkka solliyaeAsking the spinning earth to stop,
Aattam podalaamLet us dance.
Innum ennadaa muththam thanthu neeWhy wait further, my dear? Give me a kiss,
Ennai kolladaaAnd kill me with love!
Female
Aajaa aajaa aajaa aaaaCome, come, come, ah...
Meraa rojaMy rose,
Sattai paiyil etti paaarkkumPeeping from the shirt pocket,
Piyaaraa rajaBeloved king.
Male
Pennae unnaiOh girl, when Lord Brahma created you,
Brahman andru seithathu poovilaaWas it out of flowers,
Thiththikkindra orr theeyilaaOr out of a sweet fire?
Female
Poovil konam theeyil konjamA bit of flower, a bit of fire,
Saernthaval naanadaaI am a blend of both, my dear!
Enna vendumo keladaaAsk whatever you desire, my dear!
Male
Kalla paarvaigal podumPlayful sly glances,
Sella sandaigal vendumSweet little fights are needed.
Veru enna naan ketkkaWhat else can I ask for?
Kangalaal modhadiClash with me through your eyes!
Female
Chinna pillaiyai polaeLike a little child,
Unnai konjida thondrumI feel like pampering you.
Kannam killida vendumI want to pinch your cheek,
Anbe vaa vaaCome, my love, come!
Male
Aajaa aajaa aajaa aaaaCome, come, come, ah...
Mari rojaMy rose,
Sattai paiyil etti paaarkkumPeeping from the shirt pocket,
Piyaari rojaBeloved rose.
Male
Oru vaarththaiyil pala varththaigalIn a single word, many words,
Moththamaai solgiraaiYou say all at once!
Intha manthiram eppadiHow do you do this magic?
Female
Oru paarvaiyil pala paarvaiyinIn a single glance, many glances'
Arththangal solgiraaiMeanings you convey!
Kattru kondathu appadiDid you learn it just like that?
Male
Sonthamaaga oru bhoomiA world of our own,
Sonthamaaga oru vaanamA sky of our own,
Neeyum naanumthaan angaeOnly you and I there,
Inbamaai vaazhalaamWe can live in bliss!
Female
Ennai pol oru pennaiA girl like me,
Unnai poloru thollaiA sweet trouble like you,
Veru aasaigal illaiI have no other desires,
Anbe vaa vaa….Come, my love, come!
Male
Aajaa aajaa aajaa aaaaCome, come, come, ah...
Mari rojaMy rose,
Sattai paiyil etti paaarkkumPeeping from the shirt pocket,
Piyaari rojaBeloved rose.
Female
Suttrum bhoomiyai nirkka solliyaeAsking the spinning earth to stop,
Aattam podalaamLet us dance.
Innum ennadaa muththam thanthu neeWhy wait further, my dear? Give me a kiss,
Ennai kolladaaAnd kill me with love!
Male
Aajaa aajaa aajaa aaaaCome, come, come, ah...
Mari rojaMy rose,
Sattai paiyil etti paaarkkumPeeping from the shirt pocket,
Piyaari rojaBeloved rose.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Aaja Aaja is a playful and romantic duet from the film Thillu Mullu (2013). The song captures the whimsical and joyful feelings of young love, blending playful banter with deep affection. The lovers express their adoration through poetic metaphors of flowers, fire, and magical glances, dreaming of a secluded world where they can celebrate their bond without any worries.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Sattai paiyil etti paaarkkum Piyaari roja

Compares the loved one to a precious rose kept close to the heart inside a shirt pocket.

Initial Rhyme (Monai)

Sonthamaaga oru bhoomi / Sonthamaaga oru vaanam

Repetition of initial consonants like 'Sonthamaaga' across consecutive lines for rhythmic flow.

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Ennai pol oru pennai / Unnai poloru thollai

Matching end sounds in lines creating a musical rhyme scheme.

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Trivia

Thillu Mullu (2013) is a modern remake of the iconic 1981 Rajinikanth comedy film. Uniquely, the soundtrack was a historic collaboration between veteran legendary composer M. S. Viswanathan (who scored the original 1981 film) and Yuvan Shankar Raja.

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