Maharajan Therile Maharani
From Merke Uthikkum Sooriyan · 1981
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Merke Uthikkum Sooriyan1981
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Maharani therilae maharajan nerilae | The queen in the chariot, the king in person before her |
| Oorgolamaai nee pogavae naan paaduven | I shall sing as you travel in a grand procession |
| Malar konjam thoovi mana pennai vaazhthi | Sprinkling a few flowers, blessing the bride |
| Malar konjam thoovi mana pennai vaazhthi | Sprinkling a few flowers, blessing the bride |
| Merkkae udhikkum sooriyan aa aa aa aa haa haa | The sun rising in the west, aa aa aa aa haa haa |
| Female | |
| Illaiyendru sonnom | We said it does not exist |
| Adhu illaiyendru vandhaai | You came proving that it does exist |
| Naan unnai vaazhthi paada | For me to sing and bless you |
| En kannil konden vaarthai | I found words in my eyes |
| Female | |
| Illaiyendru sonnom | We said it does not exist |
| Adhu illaiyendru vandhaai | You came proving that it does exist |
| Naan unnai vaazhthi paada | For me to sing and bless you |
| En kannil konden vaarthai | I found words in my eyes |
| Female | |
| Puthu baarangal | New burdens |
| Konjam ilaipaarungal | Rest a little while |
| Nenjil puthu baarangal | New burdens in the heart |
| Konjam ilaipaarungal | Rest a little while |
| Mudindha kadhaikku | For a finished story |
| Thodakkam ini yedhu | Where is a new beginning now? |
| Female | |
| Maharajan therilae maharani nerilae | The king in the chariot, the queen in person before him |
| Oorgolamaai nee pogavae naan paaduven | I shall sing as you travel in a procession |
| Namakkaaga naamae dhisai maattri kondaal | If we change our direction for our own sake |
| Namakkaaga naamae dhisai maattri kondaal | If we change our direction for our own sake |
| Merkkae udhikkum sooriyan aa aa aa aa haa haa | The sun rising in the west, aa aa aa aa haa haa |
| Male | |
| Vaazhkai enbadhu nadagam illai | Life is not a stage play |
| Vandhadhum ponadhum vedangal illai | What comes and goes are not mere disguises |
| Ullathaal pillaigal neengal | At heart, you are innocent children |
| Vaazhkai enbadhu nadagam illai | Life is not a stage play |
| Vandhadhum ponadhum vedangal illai | What comes and goes are not mere disguises |
| Ullathaal pillaigal neengal | At heart, you are innocent children |
| Male | |
| Aanadhu aagattum marandhu | Let whatever happened be forgotten |
| Ponadhu kidaithathu magizhndhu | Rejoicing in finding what was lost |
| Aanandha vaazhvai nee thodangu | Begin a life filled with joy |
| Thodakkam varum munn mudivai thodalaama | Should one touch the end before the beginning arrives? |
| Male | |
| Maharani therilae maharajan nerilae | The queen in the chariot, the king in person before her |
| Oorgolamaai nee pogavae naan paaduven | I shall sing as you travel in a grand procession |
| Dhisai maarinaalae nalam undu endraal | If changing directions brings well-being |
| Dhisai maarinaalae nalam undu endraal | If changing directions brings well-being |
| Merkkae udhikkum sooriyan aa aa aa aa haa haa | The sun rising in the west, aa aa aa aa haa haa |
| Male | |
| Paadhai podum nadhigal | Rivers that forge a pathway |
| Pin payanam pogum karaigal | The banks that witness the journey behind them |
| Nadhigal pogum thaniyaaga | Rivers stream away on their own |
| Karaigal vaazhum nilaiyaaga | The banks remain steadfast and permanent |
| Male | |
| Paadhai podum nadhigal | Rivers that forge a pathway |
| Pin payanam pogum karaigal | The banks that witness the journey behind them |
| Nadhigal pogum thaniyaaga | Rivers stream away on their own |
| Karaigal vaazhum nilaiyaaga | The banks remain steadfast and permanent |
| Female | |
| Oru aagayathil | In a single sky |
| Aadum tharisangu naan | I am a swaying kite suspended high |
| Oru aagayathil | In a single sky |
| Aadum tharisangu naan | I am a swaying kite suspended high |
| Irandu vizhiyil irandu baavama | Can two eyes hold two conflicting emotions? |
| Female | |
| Namakkaaga naamae dhisai maattri kondaal | If we change our direction for our own sake |
| Namakkaaga naamae dhisai maattri kondaal | If we change our direction for our own sake |
| Merkkae udhikkum sooriyan | The sun rising in the west |
| Male :Merkkae udhikkum sooriyan | Male : The sun rising in the west |
| Merkkae udhikkum sooriyan aa aa aa aa haa haa | The sun rising in the west, aa aa aa aa haa haa |
மகாராணி தேரிலே மகாராஜன் நேரிலே
ஊர்கோலமாய் நீ போகவே நான் பாடுவேன்
மலர் கொஞ்சம் தூவி மணப் பெண்ணை வாழ்த்தி
மலர் கொஞ்சம் தூவி மணப் பெண்ணை வாழ்த்தி
மேற்கே உதிக்கும் சூரியன் ஆஹாஹஹா....
The queen in the chariot, the king in person before her
I shall sing as you travel in a grand procession
Sprinkling a few flowers, blessing the bride
Sprinkling a few flowers, blessing the bride
The sun rising in the west, aa aa aa aa haa haa
இல்லையென்று சொன்னோம் அது
இல்லையென்று வந்தாய்
நான் உன்னை வாழ்த்தி பாட என்
கண்ணில் கொண்டேன் வார்த்தை
We said it does not exist
You came proving that it does exist
For me to sing and bless you
I found words in my eyes
இல்லையென்று சொன்னோம் அது
இல்லையென்று வந்தாய்
நான் உன்னை வாழ்த்தி பாட என்
கண்ணில் கொண்டேன் வார்த்தை
We said it does not exist
You came proving that it does exist
For me to sing and bless you
I found words in my eyes
புது பாரங்கள் கொஞ்சம்
இளைப்பாறுங்கள் நெஞ்சில்
புது பாரங்கள் கொஞ்சம் இளைப்பாறுங்கள்
முடிந்த கதைக்கு தொடக்கம் இனியேது
New burdens
Rest a little while
New burdens in the heart
Rest a little while
For a finished story
Where is a new beginning now?
மகாராஜன் தேரிலே மகாராணி நேரிலே
ஊர்கோலமாய் நீ போகவே நான் பாடுவேன்
நமக்காக நாமே திசை மாற்றிக் கொண்டால்
நமக்காக நாமே திசை மாற்றிக் கொண்டால்
மேற்கே உதிக்கும் சூரியன் ஆஹாஹஹா....
The king in the chariot, the queen in person before him
I shall sing as you travel in a procession
If we change our direction for our own sake
If we change our direction for our own sake
The sun rising in the west, aa aa aa aa haa haa
வாழ்க்கை என்பது நாடகமில்லை
வந்ததும் போனதும் வேடங்கள் இல்லை
உள்ளத்தால் பிள்ளைகள் நீங்கள்
வாழ்க்கை என்பது நாடகமில்லை
வந்ததும் போனதும் வேடங்கள் இல்லை
உள்ளத்தால் பிள்ளைகள் நீங்கள்
Life is not a stage play
What comes and goes are not mere disguises
At heart, you are innocent children
Life is not a stage play
What comes and goes are not mere disguises
At heart, you are innocent children
ஆனது ஆகட்டும் மறந்து
போனது கிடைத்தது மகிழ்ந்து
ஆனந்த வாழ்வை நீ தொடங்கு
தொடக்கம் வரும் முன் முடிவை தொடலாமா
Let whatever happened be forgotten
Rejoicing in finding what was lost
Begin a life filled with joy
Should one touch the end before the beginning arrives?
மகாராஜன் தேரிலே மகராணி நேரிலே
ஊர்கோலமாய் நீ போகவே நான் பாடுவேன்
திசை மாறி சென்றால் நலமுண்டு என்றால்
திசை மாறி சென்றால் நலமுண்டு என்றால்
மேற்கே உதிக்கும் சூரியன் ஆஹாஹஹா....
The queen in the chariot, the king in person before her
I shall sing as you travel in a grand procession
If changing directions brings well-being
If changing directions brings well-being
The sun rising in the west, aa aa aa aa haa haa
பாதை போடும் நதிகள் பின்
பயணம் போகும் கரைகள்
நதிகள் போகும் தனியாக
கரைகள் வாழும் நிலையாக
Rivers that forge a pathway
The banks that witness the journey behind them
Rivers stream away on their own
The banks remain steadfast and permanent
பாதை போடும் நதிகள் பின்
பயணம் போகும் கரைகள்
நதிகள் போகும் தனியாக
கரைகள் வாழும் நிலையாக
Rivers that forge a pathway
The banks that witness the journey behind them
Rivers stream away on their own
The banks remain steadfast and permanent
ஒரு ஆகாயத்தில் ஆடும்
திரிசங்கு நான்
இரண்டு விழியில் இரண்டு பாவமா
In a single sky
I am a swaying kite suspended high
In a single sky
I am a swaying kite suspended high
Can two eyes hold two conflicting emotions?
மகராணி தேரிலே மகாராஜன் நேரிலே
ஊர்கோலமாய் நீ போகவே நான் பாடுவேன்
If we change our direction for our own sake
If we change our direction for our own sake
The sun rising in the west
Male : The sun rising in the west
The sun rising in the west, aa aa aa aa haa haa
நமக்காக நாமே திசை மாற்றிக் கொண்டால்
நமக்காக நாமே திசை மாற்றிக் கொண்டால்
மேற்கே உதிக்கும் சூரியன் ஆஹாஹஹா....
மேற்கே உதிக்கும் சூரியன்
மேற்கே உதிக்கும் சூரியன் ஆஹாஹஹா....
Maharani therilae maharajan nerilae
The queen in the chariot, the king in person before her
Oorgolamaai nee pogavae naan paaduven
I shall sing as you travel in a grand procession
Malar konjam thoovi mana pennai vaazhthi
Sprinkling a few flowers, blessing the bride
Malar konjam thoovi mana pennai vaazhthi
Sprinkling a few flowers, blessing the bride
Merkkae udhikkum sooriyan aa aa aa aa haa haa
The sun rising in the west, aa aa aa aa haa haa
Illaiyendru sonnom
We said it does not exist
Adhu illaiyendru vandhaai
You came proving that it does exist
Naan unnai vaazhthi paada
For me to sing and bless you
En kannil konden vaarthai
I found words in my eyes
Illaiyendru sonnom
We said it does not exist
Adhu illaiyendru vandhaai
You came proving that it does exist
Naan unnai vaazhthi paada
For me to sing and bless you
En kannil konden vaarthai
I found words in my eyes
Puthu baarangal
New burdens
Konjam ilaipaarungal
Rest a little while
Nenjil puthu baarangal
New burdens in the heart
Konjam ilaipaarungal
Rest a little while
Mudindha kadhaikku
For a finished story
Thodakkam ini yedhu
Where is a new beginning now?
Maharajan therilae maharani nerilae
The king in the chariot, the queen in person before him
Oorgolamaai nee pogavae naan paaduven
I shall sing as you travel in a procession
Namakkaaga naamae dhisai maattri kondaal
If we change our direction for our own sake
Namakkaaga naamae dhisai maattri kondaal
If we change our direction for our own sake
Merkkae udhikkum sooriyan aa aa aa aa haa haa
The sun rising in the west, aa aa aa aa haa haa
Vaazhkai enbadhu nadagam illai
Life is not a stage play
Vandhadhum ponadhum vedangal illai
What comes and goes are not mere disguises
Ullathaal pillaigal neengal
At heart, you are innocent children
Vaazhkai enbadhu nadagam illai
Life is not a stage play
Vandhadhum ponadhum vedangal illai
What comes and goes are not mere disguises
Ullathaal pillaigal neengal
At heart, you are innocent children
Aanadhu aagattum marandhu
Let whatever happened be forgotten
Ponadhu kidaithathu magizhndhu
Rejoicing in finding what was lost
Aanandha vaazhvai nee thodangu
Begin a life filled with joy
Thodakkam varum munn mudivai thodalaama
Should one touch the end before the beginning arrives?
Maharani therilae maharajan nerilae
The queen in the chariot, the king in person before her
Oorgolamaai nee pogavae naan paaduven
I shall sing as you travel in a grand procession
Dhisai maarinaalae nalam undu endraal
If changing directions brings well-being
Dhisai maarinaalae nalam undu endraal
If changing directions brings well-being
Merkkae udhikkum sooriyan aa aa aa aa haa haa
The sun rising in the west, aa aa aa aa haa haa
Paadhai podum nadhigal
Rivers that forge a pathway
Pin payanam pogum karaigal
The banks that witness the journey behind them
Nadhigal pogum thaniyaaga
Rivers stream away on their own
Karaigal vaazhum nilaiyaaga
The banks remain steadfast and permanent
Paadhai podum nadhigal
Rivers that forge a pathway
Pin payanam pogum karaigal
The banks that witness the journey behind them
Nadhigal pogum thaniyaaga
Rivers stream away on their own
Karaigal vaazhum nilaiyaaga
The banks remain steadfast and permanent
Oru aagayathil
In a single sky
Aadum tharisangu naan
I am a swaying kite suspended high
Oru aagayathil
In a single sky
Aadum tharisangu naan
I am a swaying kite suspended high
Irandu vizhiyil irandu baavama
Can two eyes hold two conflicting emotions?
Namakkaaga naamae dhisai maattri kondaal
If we change our direction for our own sake
Namakkaaga naamae dhisai maattri kondaal
If we change our direction for our own sake
Merkkae udhikkum sooriyan
The sun rising in the west
Male :Merkkae udhikkum sooriyan
Male : The sun rising in the west
Merkkae udhikkum sooriyan aa aa aa aa haa haa
The sun rising in the west, aa aa aa aa haa haa
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Merkkae Udhikkum Sooriyan' expresses philosophical musings on life's unexpected twists, sacrifices, and relationships. The central metaphor of the sun rising in the west represents impossible or unprecedented events coming to pass, symbolizing dramatic shifts in destiny and life choices. The speaker reflects on how individuals alter their directions and embrace new beginnings despite past burdens, offering blessings for a happy future while acknowledging the bittersweet nature of changing paths.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Paradox / Oxymoron
“Merkkae udhikkum sooriyan aa aa aa aa haa haa”
'Merkkae udhikkum sooriyan' (Sun rising in the west) is an impossible event in nature, used here paradoxically to signify rare, impossible, or unexpected life occurrences.
Metaphor
“Paadhai podum nadhigal / Pin payanam pogum karaigal”
Comparing life's changing states and human relationships to flowing rivers and stationary banks ('Nadhigal pogum thaniyaaga / Karaigal vaazhum nilaiyaaga').
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Vaazhkai enbadhu nadagam illai / Vandhadhum ponadhum vedangal illai”
Tamil poetic rhyme where second consonants match across consecutive lines: 'Vaazhkai' / 'Vandhadhum'.
Imagery
“Maharani therilae maharajan nerilae / Oorgolamaai nee pogavae naan paaduven”
Evokes visual imagery of wedding celebrations and grand royal processions ('Maharani therilae maharajan nerilae').
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Trivia
This track features music composed by the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics written by legendary poet Kannadasan. The phrase 'Merke Uthikkum Sooriyan' is a classic Tamil idiom commonly employed in literature to represent extraordinary, unexpected occurrences.
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