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Lyrics & meaning

Chinna Roja

From Oruvan · 1999

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singer
Hariharan
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Oruvan
Movie release year
1999
Lyrics added on
3 May 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Chinna roja chinna roja
Mullilaadha chinna roja
Chinna roja chinna roja
Mullilaadha chinna roja
Sollu raaja sollu raajaaaa..
Sondham neeyum sollu raaja
Thaiyum illai naan thanthai illai
Ondraaga pirantha bantham ilai
Nanban illai nee pillai illai
Endralum anbil pancham illai
Naanum neeyum serum uravin
Perum enna raaa…aajaaaa
Chinna roja chinna roja
Mullilaadha chinna roja
En madiyil nee uranghu
Unn madiyil thendral vanthu
Sugamai uranghum
En kanavai neeyum kaana
Unn kanavai naanum kaana
Uravum valarum
Kannaaaa unthan siripil thaanae
Aaaa…aaaaa…aaaa…
Kannaaaa unthan siripil thaanae
Enthan manam tholaithenae
Unthan vaazhkai velicham peravae
Endrum naanae melughaaven
Unnai thozhil saaithu aada
Naan aariraroo paada
Varum jenmam ellam
Unthan thaai aaghuvenae
Chinna roja chinna roja
Mullilaadha chinna roja
Sollu raaja sollu raajaaaa..
Sondham neeyum sollu raaja
Vaanam veghu thooramillai
Vennilaavil oonjal katti aadalam vaa
Naan irukka thumbam illai
Ennuyiraai unai naanum kaapen vaa
Unnai sogham thendha paarthal
Enthan kanghal thee mootum
Unnai sugham thedi vandhal
Enthan karangal poo thoovum
Naan karuvil seitha kanavae
Nee ennakae kedaitha varamae
Varum jenmam ellam
Unthan thaai aaghuvenae
Chinna roja chinna roja
Mullilaadha chinna roja
Sollu raaja sollu raajaaaa..
Sondham neeyum sollu raaja
Thaiyum illai naan thanthai illai
Ondraaga pirantha bantham ilai
Nanban illai nee pillai illai
Endralum anbil pancham illai
Naanum neeyum serum uravin
Perum enna raaa…aajaaaa
Little rose, little rose,
A little rose without any thorns.
Little rose, little rose,
A little rose without any thorns.
Tell me, my little king, tell me...
Tell me what our bond is, my little king.
I am not your mother, nor am I your father.
We share no bond of being born together.
You are not my friend, nor are you my child.
Yet, there is no shortage of love.
For this bond that unites you and me,
what is its name, my little king?
Little rose, little rose,
A little rose without any thorns.
Sleep peacefully in my lap,
and on your lap, the gentle breeze
will rest comfortably.
As you dream my dreams,
and I dream yours,
our bond will grow.
My little one, in your smile,
Aaa... aaaa... aaa...
My little one, in your smile,
I have lost my heart.
To fill your life with light,
I will always be the melting candle.
To rest you on my shoulder and rock you,
and sing you a lullaby,
in every birth to come,
I will become your mother.
Little rose, little rose,
A little rose without any thorns.
Tell me, my little king, tell me...
Tell me what our bond is, my little king.
The sky is not too far away;
come, let us tie a swing to the silver moon and play.
With me here, there is no sorrow;
come, I will guard you like my own life.
If sadness tries to touch you,
my eyes will blaze with fire.
If joy comes seeking you,
my hands will shower flowers.
You are the dream born from my very soul,
you are a blessing gifted to me.
In every birth to come,
I will become your mother.
Little rose, little rose,
A little rose without any thorns.
Tell me, my little king, tell me...
Tell me what our bond is, my little king.
I am not your mother, nor am I your father.
We share no bond of being born together.
You are not my friend, nor are you my child.
Yet, there is no shortage of love.
For this bond that unites you and me,
what is its name, my little king?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Chinna Roja' from the movie Oruvan (1999) is a deeply emotional lullaby-style song exploring a unique and nameless bond of pure affection. The singer marvels at how a deep, unconditional relationship can exist without formal social labels—being neither parent, child, sibling, nor friend, yet filled with boundless warmth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Mullilaadha chinna roja”

Compares the innocent loved one to a rose without thorns ('Mullilaadha chinna roja'), signifying pure joy without pain.

Imagery

“Endrum naanae melughaaven”

Uses the visual imagery of a candle melting ('melughaaven') to express selfless devotion and sacrifice to bring light to another's life.

Hyperbole

“Vennilaavil oonjal katti aadalam vaa”

Exaggerates swinging on the moon ('Vennilaavil oonjal katti') to depict whimsical, infinite affection.

Contrast / Antithesis

“Unnai sogham thendha paarthal / Enthan kanghal thee mootum”

Contrasts protective wrath against sorrow ('kanghal thee mootum') with gentle affection for happiness ('karangal poo thoovum').

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Trivia

'Oruvan' (1999), directed by Suresh Krissna and starring Sarathkumar and Pooja Batra, features a memorable musical score composed by Deva. The song 'Chinna Roja' serves as a tender emotional centerpiece expressing parental affection and care.

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