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Lyrics & meaning

Cable Raja

From Vaanam · 2011

Lyricist
Abhishek
Singers
Abhishek, Lawrence
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Vaanam2011

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Huh huh huh huhHuh huh huh huh
Raja cable rajaRaja, Cable Raja
Raja cable rajaRaja, Cable Raja
Raja cable rajaRaja, Cable Raja
Raja cable rajaRaja, Cable Raja
Male
{Kootam podaadhae{Don't crowd around
Vettai inidhaanaeThe hunt is sweet
Maatram pudidhanadhae} (2)The change is brand new}
Chorus
{Raja ivan raja{He is a king, Raja
Vettai vandha viru rajaThe brave king who came to hunt
Kooja idhu koojaThis is a sycophant's pitcher
Thooka mataan ivan kooja} (2)He will never carry anyone's water jug}
Male
{Hey vaada en machi{Hey come on, my friend
Vazhakka bajjiRaw banana fritter
Onodamba picchiRipping your body apart
Poda pora bajji } (2)He will fry you like a fritter}
Bajji bajji bajji bajjiFritter fritter fritter fritter
Chorus
Yeh yeh yehYeh yeh yeh
Male :Ooo vallavanMale: Ooh, the capable man
Chorus :Yeh yeh yehChorus: Yeh yeh yeh
Male :Pudhu manmadhanMale: The new Cupid
Chorus :Yeh yeh yehChorus: Yeh yeh yeh
Male :Romba kettavanMale: A very bad guy
Chorus :Yeh yeh yehChorus: Yeh yeh yeh
Male :Ini vaalibanMale: A vibrant youth from now on
Male
{Raja va raja{Is he a king, Raja?
Raja va rajaIs he a king, Raja?
Raja va rajaIs he a king, Raja?
Ivan cable raja} (2)He is Cable Raja}
Male
Vetti puduvaanHe will cut you down
Ivan ketta payandaHe is a bad boy
Patti thoti ellamAcross every village and corner
Ivan chella payandaHe is everyone's darling boy
Male
Vandha vaayila vacchiTalking whatever comes to his mouth
Thandha odamba vacchiUsing the body he was gifted
Seta verala vacchiWiggling a mischievous finger
Vetta vaalanga machiCutting off the tail of arrogance, my friend
Male
Erraki kuthaeStabbing deep down
Egiri kuthaeLeaping and stabbing
Ehiril nikkaadhaDon't stand in front of him
Thala thookaadhaDon't raise your head
Thazhaiku pidikaadhaDon't get caught in trouble
Vambula nikkaadhaDon't stand in arguments
Chorus
Hoo hoorah…(8)Hoo hoorah… (8)
En sal pitta maaaFolk rhythm chant
Silli pilli kaaaSilli pilli kaaa
Sillaaki doomSillaaki doom
Naa kooki ye burra burra doomNaa kooki ye burra burra doom
Aa doom he he he durrrAa doom he he he durrr
Male
MachiiiiFriend!
Chorus :Raja cable rajaChorus: Raja, Cable Raja
Raja cable rajaRaja, Cable Raja
Male :AathiMale: Oh my!
Chorus :Raja cable rajaChorus: Raja, Cable Raja
Male :Podu machiiMale: Play it, friend!
Chorus :Raja cable rajaChorus: Raja, Cable Raja
Male :Erraki kuthaeMale: Stabbing deep down
Male
Hey vaada en machiHey come on, my friend
Vazhakka bajjiRaw banana fritter
Onodamba picchiRipping your body apart
Poda pora bajji } (2)He will fry you like a fritter}
Bajji bajji bajji bajjiFritter fritter fritter fritter
Vada vada vada vadaa…Come come come come...
Chorus
{Raja cable raja{Raja, Cable Raja
Raja cable rajaRaja, Cable Raja
Raja cable rajaRaja, Cable Raja
Raja cable raja } (2)Raja, Cable Raja}
Male
Hey vaada en machiHey come on, my friend
Vazhakka bajjiRaw banana fritter
Onodamba picchiRipping your body apart
Pichi pichi pichi pichiRipping ripping ripping ripping
Ye pichiii…Yeah, ripping...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic hero-introduction song introduces 'Cable Raja', the street-smart, brave, and charismatic protagonist from the movie Vaanam. The lyrics highlight his rebellious nature, local popularity, and unwillingness to bow down or flatter anyone ('carrying a kooja'). He is described as a local darling who is nevertheless dangerous to mess with.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaiybu (End Rhyme)

Erraki kuthae / Egiri kuthae

Repeated ending sound with 'kuthae' to create a rhythmic, fast-paced punch.

Metaphor

Male :Pudhu manmadhan

Comparing the hero to 'Pudhu Manmadhan' (the new God of Love/Cupid) to emphasize his charm.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Vetti puduvaan / Ivan ketta payanda

Rhyming of the second letter 'tt' in 'Vetti' and 'Ketta' creating local rhythm.

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Trivia

'Cable Raja' is the iconic character played by Silambarasan (Simbu) in the 2011 film Vaanam (a remake of the Telugu film Vedam). Though the prompt credits lyricist Abhishek, the song was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with vocals provided by Simbu himself alongside Yuvan Shankar Raja.

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