Nee Vara Vendum
From Raja 1972 Film · 2015
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Raja 1972 Film2015
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| O… raajaa… | Oh... King (Raja)... |
| Male | |
| Raajaa | King (Raja) |
| Female | |
| O… raajaa… | Oh... King (Raja)... |
| Female | |
| Nee vara vendum endru | Wishing that you should come |
| Edhir paarthen | I anticipated and waited |
| Nee vara vendum endru | Wishing that you should come |
| Edhir paarthen | I anticipated and waited |
| Varum vazhi dhorum undhan | All along the path you come |
| Mugam paarthen | I searched for your face |
| Female | |
| Nee vara vendum endru | Wishing that you should come |
| Edhir paarthen | I anticipated and waited |
| Varum vazhi dhorum undhan | All along the path you come |
| Mugam paarthen | I searched for your face |
| Kaalam kadandhaal enna raajaa | So what if time has passed, my king? |
| Kaadhal kavidhai sollu raajaa | Recite a love poem, my king! |
| Male | |
| Nee varuvaai yena | Believing that you would arrive |
| Naan kaathirundhen | I was waiting eagerly |
| Varum vazhi dhorum | Along the path you come |
| Unnai paarthirundhen | I was looking out for you |
| Kaathu kidappadhil inbam undu | There is delight in waiting |
| Kaakka vaippadhil sugam undu | There is pleasure in making someone wait |
| Kaathu kidappadhil inbam undu | There is delight in waiting |
| Kaakka vaippadhil sugam undu | There is pleasure in making someone wait |
| Male | |
| Konja neram ennai thaalaattu | Lull me for a little while |
| Female | |
| Konjum podhum ennai paaraattu | Praise me even as you cuddle me |
| Male | |
| Konja neram ennai thaalaattu | Lull me for a little while |
| Female | |
| Konjum podhum ennai paaraattu | Praise me even as you cuddle me |
| Male | |
| Inbathai iruvarum kondu varuvom | Together, we both shall bring bliss |
| Female | |
| Kollaiyil iruvarum pangu peruvom | Together, we both shall share the spoils |
| Male | |
| Kaadhalai inaithadhu jaadhagamae | Horoscope is what united our love |
| Kaadhalum namakkini saadhagamae | Love too shall henceforth be favorable to us |
| Kaadhalai inaithadhu jaadhagamae | Horoscope is what united our love |
| Kaadhalum namakkini saadhagamae | Love too shall henceforth be favorable to us |
| Female | |
| Un manamum gunamum naadagam | Your heart and character are like a drama |
| Male | |
| Un madiyinil naanoru | On your lap, I am a |
| Kuzhandhai kuzhandhai | Child, a little child |
| Female | |
| Nee vara vendum endru | Wishing that you should come |
| Edhir paarthen | I anticipated and waited |
| Varum vazhi dhorum undhan | All along the path you come |
| Mugam paarthen | I searched for your face |
| Kaalam kadandhaal enna raajaa | So what if time has passed, my king? |
| Kaadhal kavidhai sollu raajaa | Recite a love poem, my king! |
| Female | |
| Vairamemdrae enai nee paadu | Sing of me as if I were a diamond |
| Male | |
| Vaangi kolven adhai kaiyodu | I shall accept it instantly into my hands |
| Female | |
| Vairamemdrae enai nee paadu | Sing of me as if I were a diamond |
| Male | |
| Vaangi kolven adhai kaiyodu | I shall accept it instantly into my hands |
| Female | |
| Thandhadhu pirarukku theriyaadhu | Others will not know what was given |
| Male | |
| Sandhitha ragasiyam puriyaadhu | No one will understand the secret of our meeting |
| Female | |
| Naalaiyum manam unnai thaedi varum | Tomorrow too, my heart will seek you out |
| Naan tharum aanadham kodi perum | The joy I bestow will be worth ten million |
| Naalaiyum manam unnai thaedi varum | Tomorrow too, my heart will seek you out |
| Naan tharum aanadham kodi perum | The joy I bestow will be worth ten million |
| Male | |
| Un manamum gunamum naadagam | Your heart and character are like a drama |
| Female | |
| Un madiyinil naanoru | On your lap, I am a |
| Kuzhandhai kuzhandhai | Child, a little child |
| Female | |
| Nee vara vendum endru | Wishing that you should come |
| Edhir paarthen | I anticipated and waited |
| Varum vazhi dhorum undhan | All along the path you come |
| Mugam paarthen | I searched for your face |
| Male | |
| Kaathu kidappadhil inbam undu | There is delight in waiting |
| Kaakka vaippadhil sugam undu | There is pleasure in making someone wait |
| Female | |
| Aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… | Aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… |
ஓ... ராஜா...
Oh... King (Raja)...
ராஜா
King (Raja)
ஓ... ராஜா...
Oh... King (Raja)...
நீ வர வேண்டும் என்று எதிர் பார்த்தேன்
நீ வர வேண்டும் என்று எதிர் பார்த்தேன்
வரும் வழி தோறும் உந்தன் முகம் பார்த்தேன்
Wishing that you should come
I anticipated and waited
Wishing that you should come
I anticipated and waited
All along the path you come
I searched for your face
நீ வர வேண்டும் என எதிர் பார்த்தேன்
வரும் வழி தோறும் உந்தன் முகம் பார்த்தேன்
காலம் கடந்தால் என்ன ராஜா
காதல் கவிதை சொல்லு ராஜா
Wishing that you should come
I anticipated and waited
All along the path you come
I searched for your face
So what if time has passed, my king?
Recite a love poem, my king!
நீ வருவாய் என நான் காத்திருந்தேன்
வரும் வழி தோறும் உன்னை பார்த்திருந்தேன்
காத்துக் கிடப்பதில் இன்பம் உண்டு
காக்க வைப்பதில் சுகம் உண்டு
காத்துக் கிடப்பதில் இன்பம் உண்டு
காக்க வைப்பதில் சுகம் உண்டு
Believing that you would arrive
I was waiting eagerly
Along the path you come
I was looking out for you
There is delight in waiting
There is pleasure in making someone wait
There is delight in waiting
There is pleasure in making someone wait
கொஞ்ச நேரம் என்னை தாலாட்டு
Lull me for a little while
கொஞ்சும் போதும் என்னை பாராட்டு
Praise me even as you cuddle me
கொஞ்ச நேரம் என்னை தாலாட்டு
Lull me for a little while
கொஞ்சும் போதும் என்னை பாராட்டு
Praise me even as you cuddle me
இன்பத்தை இருவரும் கொண்டு வருவோம்
Together, we both shall bring bliss
கொள்ளையில் இருவரும் பங்கு பெறுவோம்
Together, we both shall share the spoils
காதலை இணைத்தது ஜாதகமே
காலமும் நமக்கினி சாதகமே
காதலை இணைத்தது ஜாதகமே
காலமும் நமக்கினி சாதகமே
Horoscope is what united our love
Love too shall henceforth be favorable to us
Horoscope is what united our love
Love too shall henceforth be favorable to us
உன் மனமும் குணமும் நாடகம்
Your heart and character are like a drama
உன் மடியினில் நானொரு குழந்தை குழந்தை
On your lap, I am a
Child, a little child
நீ வர வேண்டும் என எதிர் பார்த்தேன்
வரும் வழி தோறும் உந்தன் முகம் பார்த்தேன்
காலம் கடந்தால் என்ன ராஜா
காதல் கவிதை சொல்லு ராஜா
Wishing that you should come
I anticipated and waited
All along the path you come
I searched for your face
So what if time has passed, my king?
Recite a love poem, my king!
வைரமென்றே எனை நீ பாடு
Sing of me as if I were a diamond
வாங்கிக் கொள்வேன் அதை கையோடு
I shall accept it instantly into my hands
வைரமென்றே எனை நீ பாடு
Sing of me as if I were a diamond
வாங்கிக் கொள்வேன் அதை கையோடு
I shall accept it instantly into my hands
தந்தது பிறருக்கு தெரியாது
Others will not know what was given
சந்தித்த ரகசியம் புரியாது
No one will understand the secret of our meeting
நாளையும் மனம் உன்னை தேடி வரும்
நான் தரும் ஆனந்தம் கோடி பெறும்
நாளையும் மனம் உன்னை தேடி வரும்
நான் தரும் ஆனந்தம் கோடி பெறும்
Tomorrow too, my heart will seek you out
The joy I bestow will be worth ten million
Tomorrow too, my heart will seek you out
The joy I bestow will be worth ten million
உன் மனமும் குணமும் நாடகம்
Your heart and character are like a drama
உன் மடியினில் நானொரு குழந்தை குழந்தை
On your lap, I am a
Child, a little child
நீ வர வேண்டும் என எதிர் பார்த்தேன்
வரும் வழி தோறும் உந்தன் முகம் பார்த்தேன்
Wishing that you should come
I anticipated and waited
All along the path you come
I searched for your face
காத்துக் கிடப்பதில் இன்பம் உண்டு
காக்க வைப்பதில் சுகம் உண்டு
There is delight in waiting
There is pleasure in making someone wait
ஆஹா... ஆஹா... ஆஹா... ஆஹா...
Aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… aahaa…
ஆஹா... ஆஹா... ஆஹா... ஆஹா...
O… raajaa…
Oh... King (Raja)...
Raajaa
King (Raja)
O… raajaa…
Oh... King (Raja)...
Nee vara vendum endru
Wishing that you should come
Edhir paarthen
I anticipated and waited
Nee vara vendum endru
Wishing that you should come
Edhir paarthen
I anticipated and waited
Varum vazhi dhorum undhan
All along the path you come
Mugam paarthen
I searched for your face
Nee vara vendum endru
Wishing that you should come
Edhir paarthen
I anticipated and waited
Varum vazhi dhorum undhan
All along the path you come
Mugam paarthen
I searched for your face
Kaalam kadandhaal enna raajaa
So what if time has passed, my king?
Kaadhal kavidhai sollu raajaa
Recite a love poem, my king!
Nee varuvaai yena
Believing that you would arrive
Naan kaathirundhen
I was waiting eagerly
Varum vazhi dhorum
Along the path you come
Unnai paarthirundhen
I was looking out for you
Kaathu kidappadhil inbam undu
There is delight in waiting
Kaakka vaippadhil sugam undu
There is pleasure in making someone wait
Kaathu kidappadhil inbam undu
There is delight in waiting
Kaakka vaippadhil sugam undu
There is pleasure in making someone wait
Konja neram ennai thaalaattu
Lull me for a little while
Konjum podhum ennai paaraattu
Praise me even as you cuddle me
Konja neram ennai thaalaattu
Lull me for a little while
Konjum podhum ennai paaraattu
Praise me even as you cuddle me
Inbathai iruvarum kondu varuvom
Together, we both shall bring bliss
Kollaiyil iruvarum pangu peruvom
Together, we both shall share the spoils
Kaadhalai inaithadhu jaadhagamae
Horoscope is what united our love
Kaadhalum namakkini saadhagamae
Love too shall henceforth be favorable to us
Kaadhalai inaithadhu jaadhagamae
Horoscope is what united our love
Kaadhalum namakkini saadhagamae
Love too shall henceforth be favorable to us
Un manamum gunamum naadagam
Your heart and character are like a drama
Un madiyinil naanoru
On your lap, I am a
Kuzhandhai kuzhandhai
Child, a little child
Nee vara vendum endru
Wishing that you should come
Edhir paarthen
I anticipated and waited
Varum vazhi dhorum undhan
All along the path you come
Mugam paarthen
I searched for your face
Kaalam kadandhaal enna raajaa
So what if time has passed, my king?
Kaadhal kavidhai sollu raajaa
Recite a love poem, my king!
Vairamemdrae enai nee paadu
Sing of me as if I were a diamond
Vaangi kolven adhai kaiyodu
I shall accept it instantly into my hands
Vairamemdrae enai nee paadu
Sing of me as if I were a diamond
Vaangi kolven adhai kaiyodu
I shall accept it instantly into my hands
Thandhadhu pirarukku theriyaadhu
Others will not know what was given
Sandhitha ragasiyam puriyaadhu
No one will understand the secret of our meeting
Naalaiyum manam unnai thaedi varum
Tomorrow too, my heart will seek you out
Naan tharum aanadham kodi perum
The joy I bestow will be worth ten million
Naalaiyum manam unnai thaedi varum
Tomorrow too, my heart will seek you out
Naan tharum aanadham kodi perum
The joy I bestow will be worth ten million
Un manamum gunamum naadagam
Your heart and character are like a drama
Un madiyinil naanoru
On your lap, I am a
Kuzhandhai kuzhandhai
Child, a little child
Nee vara vendum endru
Wishing that you should come
Edhir paarthen
I anticipated and waited
Varum vazhi dhorum undhan
All along the path you come
Mugam paarthen
I searched for your face
Kaathu kidappadhil inbam undu
There is delight in waiting
Kaakka vaippadhil sugam undu
There is pleasure in making someone wait
Aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… aahaa…
Aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… aahaa…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the 1972 Tamil film Raja expresses the sweet anguish, romantic anticipation, and playful banter between two lovers. The lyrics beautifully capture the female protagonist waiting eagerly for her beloved's arrival, finding joy even in the act of waiting itself. She compares herself to a child seeking comfort in his lap and invites him to recite love poetry to her. Kannadasan's lyrical brilliance shines as the song weaves themes of fate, horoscopes, secret rendezvous, and enduring love. It presents romance as a shared paradise where time loses meaning, and every moment spent together or in anticipation of each other brings immense, boundless joy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhogai (Second letter rhyming)
“Kaathu kidappadhil inbam undu / Kaakka vaippadhil sugam undu”
The second consonant 'th' rhymes between 'Kaathu' and 'Kaakka', establishing a pleasing lyrical cadence.
Monaai (Initial syllable alliteration)
“Konja neram ennai thaalaattu / Konjum podhum ennai paaraattu”
The repetition of the starting syllable 'Konja' / 'Konjum' enhances the musicality and tenderness of the request.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Un manamum gunamum naadagam”
The beloved's mind and nature are poetically framed directly as a drama ('naadagam').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kaadhalai inaithadhu jaadhagamae / Kaadhalum namakkini saadhagamae”
The matching end sounds 'jaadhagamae' and 'saadhagamae' build an elegant rhyming couplet.
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Trivia
The song 'Nee Vara Vendum Endru' features in the 1972 Tamil film 'Raja' starring Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan (MSV) and sung by P. Susheela and T. M. Soundararajan, featuring memorable lyrical work by Kannadasan.
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