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Lyrics & meaning

En Rajave

From Vazhvey Maayam · 1982

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kalyani Menon
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Movie name
Vazhvey Maayam
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
25 Jul 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ye raajavae hmm mmm
Un raajathi hmm mmm
Ye raajavae un raajathi
Methayitta thathai allavo
Chinna vizhi jaadai
Minna minna
Sonnathoru seidhi enna enna
Muthu navarathinangal
Punnagayil jolikkum
Ye raajavae un raajathi
Methayitta thathai allavo
Paadum kuyila
Panjavarna kiliya
Jodi serthaal enna
Aadum rathathai
Achadicha padatha
Kooda sertha enna
Hei raadha …..
Vaa nee thaan
Hei raadha vaa nee thaan
Poovai neeyum poo pol sirikka
Maalayila vantha mayakkam
Kaalai varai ingu irukkum
Ha ha
Ye raajavae
Male :En radhavae
Female :Naan vanthenae
Male :Thaa senthaenae
Female :Konji vara
Panjam ennavo…oo….oo
Chinna vizhi jaada
Minna minna
Female :Ha ha
Sonnathoru seidhi enna enna
Male :Hei hei hei
Muthu navarathinangal
Punnagayil jolikkum
Ye raajavae
Male :Ye radhavae
Female :Konji vara
Panjam ennavo…oo…
Neeyum irukka
Innoruthi edhukku
Unnai pol aaguma…aa…
Aasai irukka
Andharangam irukka
Yaaru kandaaramma
Vaa konju
Hei naan pinju
Vaa konju naan pinju
Kodai kaalam maalai neram
Maeni idhu rumba kodhikum
Nee anaicha konjam inikkum
Aaa…haaa…aaa…
Ye raadhavae
Female :En raajavae
Male :Naan vanthenae
Female :Thaa senthaenae
Male :Methai itta thathai allavo
Chinna vizhi jaada
Minna minna
Male :Thara ra ra
Sonnathoru seidhi enna enna
Female :Ho ho
Muthu navarathinangal
Punnagayil jolikkum
Ye radhavae
Female :Un raajathi
Male :Methai itta thathai allavo
haan
Oh my king, hmm mmm
Your queen, hmm mmm
Oh my king, isn't your queen
a sweet parrot resting on your bed?
As the subtle hints in your eyes
flash and sparkle,
what is the secret message they shared?
Pearls and precious gems
glitter in your smile!
Oh my king, isn't your queen
a sweet parrot resting on your bed?
Is she a singing cuckoo?
Is she a colorful parrot?
What if we bring the pair together?
A swaying chariot,
a picture-perfect beauty,
what if I embrace her close?
Hey Radha...
Come, you are the one!
Hey Radha, come, you are the one!
When you, my flower, smile like a blossom,
the sweet intoxication that arrived this evening
will linger right here until morning!
Ha ha!
Oh my king!
Male: My Radha!
Female: Here I come!
Male: Come, I have joined you!
Female: When I come to snuggle and tease,
why should there be any shortage of love?
As the subtle hints in your eyes
flash and sparkle,
Female: Ha ha!
what is the secret message they shared?
Male: Hey hey hey!
Pearls and precious gems
glitter in your smile!
Oh my king!
Male: Hey Radha!
Female: When I come to snuggle,
why should there be any shortage of love?
When you are right here,
why would I ever need another woman?
Could anyone ever compare to you?
With desire in our hearts
and privacy all around us,
who is going to see us, my girl?
Come and pamper me!
Hey, I am so tender and young!
Come and pamper me, I am tender and young!
On this warm summer evening,
this body of mine is burning up!
If you hold me close, it will feel so sweet!
Aah... haa... aah...
Oh Radha!
Female: My king!
Male: Here I come!
Female: Come, I have joined you!
Male: Aren't you a sweet parrot resting on a bed?
As the subtle hints in your eyes
flash and sparkle,
Male: Tra la la!
what is the secret message they shared?
Female: Ho ho!
Pearls and precious gems
glitter in your smile!
Oh Radha!
Female: Your queen,
Male: isn't she a sweet parrot resting on a bed?
Haan!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful romantic duet features a lover and his beloved exchanging intimate expressions of desire, affection, and admiration. The lovers address each other endearingly as 'King' (Raaja) and 'Radha', engaging in rhythmic banter that celebrates the beauty of companionship. The lyrics capture the enchantment of evening romance, comparing the beloved's smile to precious gems and her presence to a refined, gentle bird.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை)

Muthu navarathinangal Punnagayil jolikkum

Compares the woman's brilliant smile to pearls and nine precious gems (navarathinam).

Edhugai (Ethugai / Rhyme)

Maalayila vantha mayakkam / Kaalai varai ingu irukkum

Assonance/rhyming of second letters across consecutive lines ('Maalayila' and 'Kaalai').

Anaphora / Repetition (Irattakilavi / Adukku Thodar)

Minna minna / Sonnathoru seidhi enna enna

Repetition of words like 'Minna minna' and 'Enna enna' for poetic rhythm and emphasis.

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Trivia

This track belongs to the 1982 romantic drama 'Vazhvey Maayam', starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi. The film features classic compositions by Gangai Amaran, with lyrics crafted by the legendary poet Vaali.

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