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Lyrics & meaning

Naamadhan Raja

From Lucky Man 2023 Film · 2023

Lyricist
Sean Roldan
Singer
Sean Roldan
Music director
Sean Roldan
Details
Lucky Man 2023 Film2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Raja rajaKing, king
Raja naamadhan rajaWe are the kings, king
Raja rajaKing, king
Raja naamadhan rajaWe are the kings, king
Haan naamadhan rajaYes, we are the kings
Haan naamadhan rajaYes, we are the kings
Male
Naama dhan rajaWe are indeed the kings
Namma vaazhkai namma kaiyilaOur life is in our own hands
Vaazhadhan rajaWe are born to live, king
Naama poratnthu irukomWe were born
Athai seiyyalaLet us live that life
Male
Dokku vachchu aadumPlaying defensively
Indha regualar vaazhkai bore daaThis regular life is boring, my friend
Luck irundhaaakaaIf luck is on your side
Nee adichcha sixu fourudaaWhatever you hit becomes a six or a four
Male
Ekku thappa aana koodaEven if things go completely wrong
Oru kai paaru rajaGive it a try, king
Eliyum kooda elephant aagumEven a mouse will become an elephant
Kalam varum daThe right time will come, my friend
Male
Ekku thappa aana koodaEven if things go completely wrong
Oru kai paaru rajaGive it a try, king
Eliyum kooda elephant aagumEven a mouse will become an elephant
Kalam varum daThe right time will come, my friend
Male
Raja rajaKing, king
Naamadhan rajaWe are the kings
Raja rajaKing, king
Naamadhan rajaWe are the kings
Male
Naama dhan rajaWe are indeed the kings
Namma vaazhkai namma kaiyilaOur life is in our own hands
Vaazhadhan rajaWe are born to live, king
Naama poratnthu irukomWe were born
Athai seiyyalaLet us live that life
Male
Inbam oru vellamJoy is like a flood
Adhula neendhalaamYou can swim in it
Moozhga koodaadhauBut you shouldn't drown in it
Appo nee rajaThen you are a king
Male
Thunbam oru pallamSorrow is like a pit
Adha nee thaandalamYou can jump over it
Thonda koodaadhuBut you shouldn't dig it deeper
Appo nee rajaThen you are a king
Male
Vazhka unna poratti potaaIf life flips you upside down
Varutham en da rajaWhy feel sad, king?
Nee vaaippu theda readya irundhaaIf you are ready to seek opportunities
Vaasal nooru daA hundred doors will open, my friend
Potti pottu jeichavan ellamEveryone who won by competing
Ulagathuke rajaIs a king to the world
Ana unnai neeye jeicha dhandaBut when you conquer yourself
Kadasi varaikkum rajaYou are a king until the very end
Male
Raja rajaKing, king
Raja naamadhan rajaWe are the kings, king
Raja rajaKing, king
Raja naamadhan rajaWe are the kings, king
Male
Namma vaazhkai namma kaiyilaOur life is in our own hands
Vaazhadhan rajaWe are born to live, king
Naama poratnthu irukomWe were born
Athai seiyyalaLet us live that life
Male
Dokku vachchu aadumPlaying defensively
Indha regualar vaazhkai bore daaThis regular life is boring, my friend
Luck irundhaaakaaIf luck is on your side
Nee adichcha sixu fourudaaWhatever you hit becomes a six or a four
Male
Haan naamadhan rajaYes, we are the kings
Haan naamadhan rajaYes, we are the kings
Raja rajaKing, king
Raja naamadhan rajaWe are the kings, king
Raja rajaKing, king
Raja naamadhan rajaWe are the kings, king
Male
Raja rajaKing, king
Raja naamadhan rajaWe are the kings, king
Raja rajaKing, king
Raja naamadhan rajaWe are the kings, king

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Raja Raja' from the movie Lucky Man (2023) is an upbeat motivational track written, composed, and sung by Sean Roldan. The song delivers a message of self-empowerment and resilience, reminding listeners that every individual holds the key to their own destiny. Using everyday metaphors and cricket terminology like playing defensively versus hitting boundaries, it encourages people to step out of monotonous routines and embrace life with confidence and courage. Furthermore, the lyricist contrasts worldly victory with inner triumph, asserting that true royalty comes from self-mastery and maintaining balance through life's ups and downs.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Inbam oru vellam

Compares joy to a flood (Inbam oru vellam) and sorrow to a pit (Thunbam oru pallam) to illustrate how one should navigate emotions without losing oneself.

Sports Metaphor

Dokku vachchu aadum

Uses cricket terms like defensive playing ('Dokku vachchu') and hitting boundaries ('sixu fouru') to symbolize living cautiously versus taking bold risks.

Juxtaposition / Hyperbole

Eliyum kooda elephant aagum

Juxtaposes a tiny creature ('Eli' - mouse) with a giant one ('Elephant') to emphasize how time and luck can elevate anyone dramatically.

Refrain / Repetition

Raja naamadhan raja

Repeats 'Raja naamadhan raja' continuously as a chant to reinforce self-worth and confidence.

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Trivia

Sean Roldan personally wrote, composed, and performed this energizing track for the 2023 Tamil comedy-drama Lucky Man starring Yogi Babu. The song's theme mirrors the protagonist's journey of navigating luck, daily struggles, and unexpected turnarounds.

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