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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Raja Aagapporene

From The Lion King · 2019

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Haripriya, Ramu
Music director
Hans Zimmer
Details
The Lion King2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Naan raajaa aagapporenaeI am going to become the king
En edhiringa yaar?…Who can stand against me?
Male
Hae hae ivan raaja naHa ha, if he is the king
Yaaru nambuvaaWho will believe it?
Ivan vaaya pootta porenI am going to shut his mouth
Female
En pola raajaa kidaichittaaIf you get a king like me
Unakkilla prachanaYou won't have any problems
Kambeeramaa en thoranaMajestic is my posture
Kel en garjanaHear my roar
Male
Haahooo ippo varai neeHaahooo, until now you are
Onnumillaa koojaaA useless nobody
Female
Konja naalil naan thaan raajaa…In a few days, I will be the king...
Male
Un karpanai ellamAll your imagination
Nalla thaan irukkuIs good indeed
Aana athukku munnadiBut before that
Female
Yaar cholvaa idhach cheiWho tells you: do this?
Male :Nillu… naa enna solrenaaMale: Wait... what I am saying is...
Female :Yaar cholvaa nilluFemale: Who tells you: wait!
Male :Solratha kekka maattiyaa?…Male: Won't you listen to what I say?
Female :Yaar cholvaa niruthuFemale: Who tells you: stop!
Yaar cholvaa paakkaa…aaa…Who tells you: look here...!
Male :Inga paarunnu solrenlaMale: I am telling you to look here!
Female
Kattalaigal udhavaadhaeCommands will not work here
Male :Haan athu kandippa mudiyadhuMale: Haan, that is definitely impossible
Female :Kattippoda koodaadhaeYou cannot tie me down or control me
Male
Ungitta naan onnu sollanumI need to tell you one thing
Konjam neram kidaikkumaa?Can I get a little time?
Female
Iruvaayan sollum arivuraiAdvice given by a hornbill (Zazu)
En kaadhil kekkumaa?Will it ever enter my ears?
Male
Idhu pola thaan un aatchi irukkum naIf your reign is going to be like this
Naan adhila illaI will not be a part of it
Raajinaamaa indhaa naatta vittu poren..Resignation! Here, I am leaving this kingdom..
Thirumbhi inga varave mattenI will never come back here again
Male
Ivan vaayo romba neelam aachaeHis mouth has become way too long!
Chimbaa….Simba…
Female
Konnja naalil naan thaan raajaaIn a few days, I will be the king
Female
Idappakkam paaruLook to the left
Valappakkam paaruLook to the right
Enna pola oorilIn this land, like me
Yaarirukkaa kooru?Tell me, who else is there?
Male :Yaarum illaMale: No one at all!
Chorus
Oh nenjil ellaamOh, inside everyone's heart
Inbam vandhaachaaJoy has arrived!
Oh mirugam paravaiOh, animals and birds
Onnaa serndhaachaaHave gathered together as one!
Chimbaavinaal inguBecause of Simba, right here
Pookkumae roajaaRoses will bloom!
Female
Konnja naalil naan thaan raajaaIn a few days, I will be the king
Female
Konnja naalil nee thaan raajaaIn a few days, you will be the king
Female
Konnja naalil naanIn a few days, I...
All :Nee thaan raajaaAll: You will be the king!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is the Tamil dubbed version of the iconic Disney song 'I Just Can't Wait to Be King' from The Lion King (2019). It depicts a young, spirited lion cub, Simba, excitedly singing about his future royal status as king of the Pride Lands. He boasts about his upcoming freedom from rules and orders, playfully teasing Zazu (the hornbill advisor) who desperately tries to instill discipline and sense into him.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Asochanai / Mohnai)

Idappakkam paaru / Valappakkam paaru

Repetition of ending rhyming sounds in consecutive lines to create a cheerful rhythmic beat suitable for a children's playful song.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Iruvaayan sollum arivurai / En kaadhil kekkumaa?

Simba refers to Zazu's bird species (iruvaayan/hornbill) and dismisses his advice metaphorically, while Zazu calls Simba's grand ideas 'karpanai' (pure fantasy).

Imagery

Chimbaavinaal ingu / Pookkumae roajaa

Poetic imagery of roses blooming and animals uniting, symbolizing prosperity and joy under Simba's future rule.

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Trivia

This track is the official Tamil translation of 'I Just Can't Wait to Be King', originally composed by Sir Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice. The Tamil adaptation featured lyrics written by Madhan Karky, who carefully matched the original animation lip-sync and character personalities while adapting idiomatic Tamil expressions.

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