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Lyrics & meaning

Psycho Raja

From Bagheera · 2021

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
G. V. Prakash Kumar, Mangli, Suchthira Balasubramanian, Bharath Narayan
Music director
Ganesan Sekar
Movie name
Bagheera
Movie release year
2021
Lyrics added on
13 Apr 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Jal jal salangai konjal
Nadana ingitha sangeetha mindrallavaa
Mandral nadandha thendral
Asaiyum vindhara mandharam ingallavaa
Margazhi malarallavaa
Raadhai maayavan manamallavaa
Male :Aaaa…punnagai idhalalavaa
Maalai poombozhil punallalavaa
Aaa….maargazhi malarallavaa…aaa…
Anbal manamum unpaal
Kalandhu kannodu kannokki kolgindradho
Penpaal kavidhai enpaal
Kannan kaiyodu kai sera solgindradho
Anbal manamum unpaal
Kalandhu kannodu kannokki kolgindradho
Penpaal kavidhai enpaal
Kannan kaiyodu kai sera solgindradho
Raja naan psycho raja
Silent-ah kundhunga
Love you pala perku solli
Jolly-ah thaan suththunga
Memes evan pota enna
Pandradhellam pannunga
Marriage-u-nu sonna podhum
Nalla ponna maarunga
Adjust panna sonna pannikirom di
Atrocity panna oththukurom di
Pullaya late-ah kooda peththukurom di
Yethaiyum thangum idhayam naanga thaan di
Cheap-ah pesadha ponnungala thaan
Thappa nenaikadha enga love-ah thaan
Nalla paiyana maatum varaikum
Aala maathi thaan paarpom dhinaikum
Hey thimiru pudicha ponnae nee thirundhu
Thirundhala naaka tharuvendi marundhu
Careful be careful
Sirikum roja psycho raja naan
Yenda paartha ennada
Abathama paadindu irukkae
Carnatic ……………………..
Jingle-jingle, the ankle-bells chime so tenderly,
Isn't this dance, grace, and music happening today?
A fragrant southern breeze strolls along,
Isn't this swaying magical wonder right here?
Isn't she a flower of Margazhi (winter month)?
Isn't she Radha, the very heart of the enchanting Krishna?
Ah... aren't those smiling lips?
Isn't it the flowing stream in an evening flower garden?
Ah... isn't she a flower of Margazhi... ah...
With love, does my heart towards you
blend and gaze into your eyes?
Does this poem of a woman towards me
ask Krishna to hold her hand in his?
With love, does my heart towards you
blend and gaze into your eyes?
Does this poem of a woman towards me
ask Krishna to hold her hand in his?
King, I am Psycho Raja!
Sit down quietly!
Say 'I love you' to many guys,
and roam around having fun.
Who cares who posts memes about it?
Do whatever you feel like doing.
When marriage is mentioned, though,
act like a good girl!
If you tell us to adjust, girl, we will,
we tolerate all your nonsense,
we are even okay with having kids late,
we are the ones with hearts that can endure anything!
Don't speak cheaply about us girls,
and don't misunderstand our love.
Until we hook a good guy,
we will keep switching men every day!
Hey arrogant girl, mend your ways!
If you don't change, I'll teach you a bitter lesson!
Careful, be careful!
A smiling rose, I am Psycho Raja!
Hey Partha, what is this?
Why are you singing such total nonsense?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Psycho Raja' from Bagheera presents a dramatic juxtaposition between classical Carnatic elegance and modern, quirky street-slang pop. The opening portion uses classical imagery—anklet jingles, Margazhi blossoms, Radha-Krishna romance, and gentle breezes—to create a traditional, serene ambiance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Margazhi malarallavaa / Raadhai maayavan manamallavaa”

The ending suffix '-allavaa' creates a rhythmic harmony across several classical lines.

Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Anbal manamum unpaal / Penpaal kavidhai enpaal”

The second letter 'n' in 'Anbal' and 'Penpaal' creates a natural Tamil rhyming flow.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Margazhi malarallavaa”

Repetition of the initial 'M' sound in 'Margazhi' and 'malarallavaa'.

Slang Refrain & Rhyme

“Adjust panna sonna pannikirom di / Atrocity panna oththukurom di”

Modern casual suffix '-di' used repeatedly for rapid, informal rhythm.

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Trivia

The track 'Psycho Raja' from Bagheera (2021), composed by Ganesan Sekar, features actor-music director G. V. Prakash Kumar singing alongside Mangli and Suchithra Balasubramanian. It intentionally parodies traditional Carnatic ragas before abruptly breaking into quirky, high-energy techno beats matching the film's eccentric protagonist.

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