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Malargalin Raja

From Valli Deivanai · 1973

Lyricist
Thenkatchi Bharathisami
Singers
Dhanasekar, Mallika
Music director
N. S. Thiyagarajan
Movie name
Valli Deivanai
Movie release year
1973
Lyrics added on
20 Jun 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Malargalin raja azhagiya roja
Malargalin raja azhagiya roja
Ilamangai vaazhvin
Thanga raja raja raja maharaja
Kaadhalin raani kalai tharum vaani
Kaadhalin raani kalai tharum vaani
En idhaya vaanin
Inba raani raani raani maharaani
Orinil uravai thedidum ninaivu
Paruva therinil aadum deivathin kanavu
Orinil uravai thedidum ninaivu
Paruva therinil aadum deivathin kanavu
Male : Aasaiyin paasam pesidum urimai
Than maanathil vilaiyum ulaginil perumai
Kaadhalin raani kalai tharum vaani
Kaadhalin raani
Poongodi mugathil punnagai vellam
Amudha thamzihisai paadum kavithaigal sollum
Poongodi mugathil punnagai vellam
Amudha thamzihisai paadum kavithaigal sollum
Female :Thalai murai pugalin kulam nalam kaapom
Orr aayirankaalathu payir valam serppom
Malargalin raja azhagiya roja
Malargalin raja
Bharatha verar maasilla idhayam
Paavaiyin manamae panipol thaniyum
Both :Vedhangal oodhi valarndhidum perum
Malargalin raja azhagiya roja
Male :En idhaya vanin
Inba raani raani raani maharaani
Both :Laalalalaa…lalalalala..
The king of flowers, a beautiful rose,
The king of flowers, a beautiful rose,
In this young girl's life,
A golden king, king, king, a great king!
The queen of love, the goddess of the arts,
The queen of love, the goddess of the arts,
In the sky of my heart,
A queen of joy, queen, queen, a great queen!
Thoughts seeking a bond of togetherness,
A divine dream swaying on the chariot of youth.
Thoughts seeking a bond of togetherness,
A divine dream swaying on the chariot of youth.
Male: The right to express deep love and desire,
And the pride in this world born of self-respect.
The queen of love, the goddess of the arts,
The queen of love...
A flood of smiles on her lovely face,
Singing sweet Tamil melodies and reciting poetry.
A flood of smiles on her lovely face,
Singing sweet Tamil melodies and reciting poetry.
Female: We will protect the honor and goodness of our family,
And nurture this bond meant to last a thousand years.
The king of flowers, a beautiful rose,
The king of flowers...
The pure and spotless heart of a brave warrior,
Calms a woman's heart like gentle morning dew.
Both: A good name that flourishes like sacred chants,
The king of flowers, a beautiful rose,
Male: In the sky of my heart,
A queen of joy, queen, queen, a great queen!
Both: La-la-la... la-la-la-laa...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic duet from 'Valli Deivanai' (1973) is an uplifting romantic song filled with cultural metaphors and praise between lovers. The male and female leads affectionately compare each other to royalty—the man as the majestic king of flowers (the rose) and the woman as the queen of love and arts (Vaani/Saraswati). Beyond personal romantic admiration, the lyricist seamlessly integrates rich Tamil cultural values such as honor, family heritage, self-respect, and spiritual devotion, framing their union as a thousand-year-old traditional bond.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

“Malargalin raja azhagiya roja”

Compares the beloved directly to a rose ('Malargalin raja azhagiya roja') and to Goddess Saraswati/Vaani ('Kaadhalin raani kalai tharum vaani').

Upamai (Simile)

“Paavaiyin manamae panipol thaniyum”

Compares the gentle, calming nature of the maiden's heart to cool morning dew drops ('panipol thaniyum').

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Kaadhalin raani kalai tharum vaani”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds such as 'Kaadhalin' and 'Kalai' enhancing rhythmic harmony.

Uyarvu Navirtchi (Hyperbole / Traditional Metaphor)

“Orr aayirankaalathu payir valam serppom”

Describes marriage and cultural heritage metaphorically as a crop that flourishes for a thousand years ('Orr aayirankaalathu payir').

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Trivia

The lyricist of this song, Thenkatchi Bharathisami, is widely remembered as a beloved orator, author, and All India Radio (AIR) broadcaster, famous for his popular daily radio segment 'Indru Oru Thagaval'. His song lyrics reflect his deep appreciation for traditional Tamil literature and ethical values.

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