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Lyrics & meaning

Chinna Maharani

From Priyasakhi · 2005

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singer
Hariharan
Music director
Bharathwaj
Details
Priyasakhi2005

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Chinna maharaniyae magalaaga vandhaaiLittle queen, you came to me as my daughter
Siripaal endhan nenjil santhosam thandhaaiWith your smile, you brought joy to my heart
Kai veesum jannal nila nee vandha velaiLike a moon waving through the window when you arrived
Vaazhkai paadhai engum varaverpu maalaiEverywhere on life's path, there is a welcoming garland
Male
Engal veetu gadigaarathilIn our house clock
Ella neramum inbamAll time is happiness now
Ini undhan pinnaal undhan anbaalFrom now on, following you and led by your love
Engal uzhagam sutrumOur world will revolve
Male
Chinna maharaniyae magalaaga vandhaaiLittle queen, you came to me as my daughter
Siripaal endhan nenjil santhosam thandhaaiWith your smile, you brought joy to my heart
Male
Pennukena vaazhkayilae ilakanam ulladhammaThere is a set grammar for a woman in life, my dear child
Vitu tharum gunam irundhaal ilakiyam aagum ammaaIf she possesses the quality of selflessness, she becomes literature, my child
Anaivarukum idhayathilae aasaigal irukum ammaaEveryone holds desires in their heart, my child
Aasaigal thaan vaazhkai endraal avasthaigal pirakum ammaaIf desires alone dictate life, troubles will be born, my child
Male
Adi vaanathai alanthida sendraal adhu mudigira kaariyamaaIf one sets out to measure the distant sky, is that an achievable task?
Adi vaarthayai kottiya pinnaal adhai allida koodidumaaOnce words are spilled out, can they ever be gathered back?
Roja poovum neeyum ondrae idhazhgal ingae idhayam engaeA rose flower and you are the same; the petals are here, but where is the heart?
Male
Chinna maharaniyae magalaaga vandhaaiLittle queen, you came to me as my daughter
Siripaal endhan nenjil santhosam thandhaaiWith your smile, you brought joy to my heart
Male
Un thaayum ketaalae vinmeen vendum endruIf your mother asks for the stars from the sky
Vinmeengal naan tharuven vidiyalai tharuvaalaaI will give her the stars, but will she give me a new dawn?
Oonjaluku ketaalae vaanavil vendum endruIf she asks for a rainbow to swing upon
Vaanavillai naan tharuven vasandhathai tharuvaalaaI will give her the rainbow, but will she bring back the spring season?
Male
Un aasaigalai oru naalum naan marukavum illaiyadiI have never denied your desires on any day, my dear
Un thaayai naan oru naalum ingu verukavum illaiyadiI have never harbored hatred for your mother here, my dear
Endhan thaayae en mugam paaruMy little mother, look at my face
Undhan thaaikum nal vazhi kooruGuide your mother too toward a righteous path
Male
Chinna maharaniyae magalaaga vandhaaiLittle queen, you came to me as my daughter
Siripaal endhan nenjil santhosam thandhaaiWith your smile, you brought joy to my heart

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Priyasakhi' (2005) is a heartfelt lullaby sung by a loving father to his infant daughter. He cherishes her arrival, describing how her presence and innocence have brightened the entire household and turned their life into a continuous celebration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Chinna maharaniyae magalaaga vandhaai

The child is affectionately addressed as 'Chinna maharaniyae' (Little Queen) and compared to 'jannal nila' (window's moon), signifying radiance and grace.

Wordplay / Metaphor (Ilakanam vs Ilakiyam)

Vitu tharum gunam irundhaal ilakiyam aagum ammaa

Pa. Vijay contrasts 'ilakanam' (grammar/rules) with 'ilakiyam' (literature/art), metaphorically stating that adhering to sacrifice elevates a person's life from mere rules to art.

Rhetorical Question

Adi vaarthayai kottiya pinnaal adhai allida koodidumaa

A thought-provoking rhetorical question highlighting the irreversible nature of spoken words and impossible expectations.

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Trivia

Although listed as unknown in the prompt context, the music for 'Priyasakhi' (2005) was composed by Bharathwaj, starring R. Madhavan and Sadha. The song serves as a crucial emotional bridge in the movie's plot, addressing themes of marital reconciliation through a child.

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