Nadada Raja Nadada
From Sengottai Singam · 1958
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Sengottai Singam1958
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Nadada raja nadada nee | Walk on, king, walk on, you |
| Nadada raja nadada | Walk on, king, walk on |
| Indha naatinil vaazhum manidhargal | So that the people living in this country |
| Unnai paarthae thirinthidavae | May reform by looking at you |
| Male | |
| Nadada raja nadada nee | Walk on, king, walk on, you |
| Nadada raja nadada | Walk on, king, walk on |
| Indha naatinil vaazhum manidhargal | So that the people living in this country |
| Unnai paarthae thirinthidavae | May reform by looking at you |
| Male | |
| {Udalin balathaalae | With physical strength |
| Manadhin urathaalae | With strength of mind |
| Unai polae vaazhndhaalae | If one lives like you |
| Nigaryedhu puvi melae} (2) | Is there anything equal on this earth? |
| Male | |
| Nadada raja nadada nee | Walk on, king, walk on, you |
| Nadada raja nadada | Walk on, king, walk on |
| Male | |
| {Padai pala vandhaalum | Even if many armies attack |
| Thadai yedhu nernthaalum | Whatever obstacle arises |
| Bayam yedhum kidaiyadhu | There is no fear at all |
| Un paadhai thavaraadhu} (2) | Your path will never stray |
| Male | |
| Nadada raja nadada nee | Walk on, king, walk on, you |
| Nadada raja nadada | Walk on, king, walk on |
| Male | |
| {Nenjinilae eeram | Compassion in the heart |
| Anjaa perum veeram | Unfearing great valor |
| Innum nermai ubagaaram | Moreover, honesty and charity |
| Unai ninaithaal vandhu serum} (2) | Will reach anyone who remembers you |
| Male | |
| Nadada raja nadada nee | Walk on, king, walk on, you |
| Nadada raja nadada | Walk on, king, walk on |
| Indha naatinil vaazhum manidhargal | So that the people living in this country |
| Unnai paarthae thirinthidavae | May reform by looking at you |
| Nadada raja nadada… | Walk on, king, walk on... |
நடடா ராஜா நடடா நீ
நடடா ராஜா நடடா
இந்த நாட்டினில் வாழும் மனிதர்கள்
உன்னைப் பார்த்தே திருந்திடவே....
Walk on, king, walk on, you
Walk on, king, walk on
So that the people living in this country
May reform by looking at you
நடடா ராஜா நடடா நீ
நடடா ராஜா நடடா
இந்த நாட்டினில் வாழும் மனிதர்கள்
உன்னைப் பார்த்தே திருந்திடவே...
Walk on, king, walk on, you
Walk on, king, walk on
So that the people living in this country
May reform by looking at you
{உடலின் பலத்தாலே
மனதின் உரத்தாலே
உனைப் போல வாழ்ந்தாலே
நிகரேது புவிமேலே } (2)
With physical strength
With strength of mind
If one lives like you
Is there anything equal on this earth?
நடடா ராஜா நடடா நீ
நடடா ராஜா நடடா......
Walk on, king, walk on, you
Walk on, king, walk on
{படை பல வந்தாலும் தடை
எது நேர்ந்தாலும்
பயமேதும் கிடையாது
உன் பாதை தவறாது} (2)
Even if many armies attack
Whatever obstacle arises
There is no fear at all
Your path will never stray
நடடா ராஜா நடடா நீ
நடடா ராஜா நடடா.....
Walk on, king, walk on, you
Walk on, king, walk on
{நெஞ்சினிலே ஈரம்
அஞ்சாப் பெரும் வீரம்
இன்னும் நேர்மை உபகாரம்
உனை நினைத்தால் வந்து சேரும்} (2)
Compassion in the heart
Unfearing great valor
Moreover, honesty and charity
Will reach anyone who remembers you
நடடா ராஜா நடடா நீ
நடடா ராஜா நடடா
இந்த நாட்டினில் வாழும் மனிதர்கள்
உன்னைப் பார்த்தே திருந்திடவே...
நடடா ராஜா நடடா ...
Walk on, king, walk on, you
Walk on, king, walk on
So that the people living in this country
May reform by looking at you
Walk on, king, walk on...
Nadada raja nadada nee
Walk on, king, walk on, you
Nadada raja nadada
Walk on, king, walk on
Indha naatinil vaazhum manidhargal
So that the people living in this country
Unnai paarthae thirinthidavae
May reform by looking at you
Nadada raja nadada nee
Walk on, king, walk on, you
Nadada raja nadada
Walk on, king, walk on
Indha naatinil vaazhum manidhargal
So that the people living in this country
Unnai paarthae thirinthidavae
May reform by looking at you
{Udalin balathaalae
With physical strength
Manadhin urathaalae
With strength of mind
Unai polae vaazhndhaalae
If one lives like you
Nigaryedhu puvi melae} (2)
Is there anything equal on this earth?
Nadada raja nadada nee
Walk on, king, walk on, you
Nadada raja nadada
Walk on, king, walk on
{Padai pala vandhaalum
Even if many armies attack
Thadai yedhu nernthaalum
Whatever obstacle arises
Bayam yedhum kidaiyadhu
There is no fear at all
Un paadhai thavaraadhu} (2)
Your path will never stray
Nadada raja nadada nee
Walk on, king, walk on, you
Nadada raja nadada
Walk on, king, walk on
{Nenjinilae eeram
Compassion in the heart
Anjaa perum veeram
Unfearing great valor
Innum nermai ubagaaram
Moreover, honesty and charity
Unai ninaithaal vandhu serum} (2)
Will reach anyone who remembers you
Nadada raja nadada nee
Walk on, king, walk on, you
Nadada raja nadada
Walk on, king, walk on
Indha naatinil vaazhum manidhargal
So that the people living in this country
Unnai paarthae thirinthidavae
May reform by looking at you
Nadada raja nadada…
Walk on, king, walk on...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This inspiring hero-glorification song from 'Sengottai Singam' (1958) encourages a noble leader to march forward continuously as a role model for the nation's citizens. It emphasizes that observing such a leader's righteous actions inspires the common people to reform and lead better lives. The lyricist highlights key virtues essential for exemplary leadership: physical strength, mental fortitude, fearlessness in the face of invading armies, unyielding perseverance, heartfelt compassion, unwavering honesty, and generosity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyme / End Rhyme)
“Udalin balathaalae / Manadhin urathaalae / Unai polae vaazhndhaalae”
The suffix '-aalae' creates a melodic end rhyme across consecutive lines.
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Padai pala vandhaalum / Thadai yedhu nernthaalum”
The second consonant sound 'da' (ட) rhymes across lines in the stanza.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Padai pala”
The initial letter 'P' (ப) is repeated in adjacent words for rhythmic effect.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Nadada raja nadada nee / Nadada raja nadada”
The rhythmic repetition of 'Nadada raja nadada' establishes a marching beat and reinforces the hero's continuous journey.
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Trivia
Sengottai Singam (1958) was a classic Tamil action-adventure film starring Gemini Ganesan and Anjali Devi. The song, composed by K. V. Mahadevan and rendered powerfully by T. M. Soundararajan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi, is crafted as a motivational rhythm track designed to elevate the protagonist's moral stature.
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