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Lyrics & meaning

Ra Ra Rajakumara

From Ennavale · 2001

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
Rajesh Krishnan, Sujatha Mohan
Music director
S. A. Rajkumar
Details
Ennavale2001

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
EnnavalaeOh my beloved woman
Nee vaanam vittu vanthathenWhy did you come down from the sky?
EnnavalaeOh my beloved woman
En nenjai vanthu thottathenWhy did you come and touch my heart?
Chorus
Ra ra… ra ra..Ra ra… ra ra..
Female
Ra ra ra rajakumaraaRa ra ra Prince
Ra ra…Ra ra…
Chorus :Ra ra… ra ra..Chorus :Ra ra… ra ra..
Female
Ra ra… unn rasigaiyin vaasalRa ra… the doorway of your female admirer
Ra ra…Ra ra…
Chorus :Ra ra… ra ra..Chorus :Ra ra… ra ra..
Female
Kaadhal enbathuIs love
Nee vaazhum ooraaThe town where you live?
Kaman enbathuIs Cupid
Nee konda peraaThe name you hold?
Male
Unn saalai oramOn the side of your street
Kaadhal thaeraaIs it a chariot of love?
Ododi vaaraaiRun fast and come
Pedhai meeraaNaive Meera
Chorus
Ra ra… ra ra..Ra ra… ra ra..
Male
Ra ra ra rajakumaraaiRa ra ra as a Prince
Ra ra…Ra ra…
Chorus :Ra ra… ra ra..Chorus :Ra ra… ra ra..
Male
Ra ra… unn rasiganin vaasalRa ra… the doorway of your male admirer
Ra ra…Ra ra…
Chorus :Ra ra… ra ra..Chorus :Ra ra… ra ra..
Chorus
…………………………..…………………………..
Female
Perinbam vendaamI do not want supreme bliss
Mochangal vendaamI do not want liberation
Pennin unarvugal madhippaayaaWill you respect a woman's feelings?
Chorus
Ooh yeahOoh yeah
Ooh yeah-i-yeahOoh yeah-i-yeah
Male
Pennae unn nizhalumOh girl, before your shadow
Tharai vilum munnaeFalls onto the ground
Madiyil yenthida maattenaaWon't I gather and hold you in my lap?
Chorus
Ooh yeahOoh yeah
Ooh yeah-i-yeahOoh yeah-i-yeah
Female
Oru roja malaraanenI became a blooming rose
Chedi mullae ennaiOh plant's thorn
Kuththum kuththumIt pricks me, pricks me
Male
Kannae naan vaippenOh my darling, I will place
Unn kaayathinmelUpon your wound
Muththam muththamA kiss, a kiss
Female
Unnaalthaan kandenOnly because of you I saw
Kannil eeramMoisture in my eyes
Chorus :Ra ra…ra ra…..Chorus :Ra ra…ra ra…..
Chorus
EnnavalaeOh my beloved woman
Nee vaanam vittu vanthathenWhy did you come down from the sky?
EnnavalaeOh my beloved woman
En nenjai vanthu thottathenWhy did you come and touch my heart?
Chorus
Rajakumaraa… rajakumaraa..Prince… Prince..
Female
Ovvoru pennukkumEvery woman
Kanavugal unduHas dreams
KandupidippathuDiscovering them
Aangalin poruppuIs the responsibility of men
Chorus
Ooh yeahOoh yeah
Ooh yeah-i-yeahOoh yeah-i-yeah
Male
Hey.. unathu oorakkathilHey.. while you are asleep
Naan vizhithirunthuStaying awake
Kanavu kaanbathuTo dream of you
En poruppuIs my responsibility
Chorus
Ooh yeahOoh yeah
Ooh yeah-i-yeahOoh yeah-i-yeah
Female
Podhuvaaga oru pennilGenerally in a woman
Siru pilai ullamA child-like heart
Undu unduExists, exists
Male
Kannae.. athai kanduOh my darling, realizing that
Naan naalum seivenI will serve you daily
Thondu thonduService, service
Female
Unn vaarthai podhumYour words are enough
Vaazhven indruI will live today
Chorus
Ra ra… ra ra…Ra ra… ra ra…
Female
Ra ra ra rajakumaraaRa ra ra Prince
Ra ra…Ra ra…
Chorus :Ra ra… ra ra..Chorus :Ra ra… ra ra..
Male
Ra ra… unn rasiganin vaasalRa ra… the doorway of your male admirer
Ra ra…Ra ra…
Chorus :Ra ra… ra ra..Chorus :Ra ra… ra ra..
Female
Kaadhal enbathuIs love
Nee vaazhum ooraaThe town where you live?
Male :Kaman enbathuMale :Is Cupid
Naan konda peraaThe name I hold?
Female
Unn saalai oramOn the side of your street
Kaadhal thaeraaIs it a chariot of love?
Male :Ododi vaaraaiMale :Run fast and come
Pedhai meeraaNaive Meera
Chorus
Ra ra… ra ra..Ra ra… ra ra..
Rajakumaraa..ra ra…Prince..ra ra…
Rajakumaraaa…ra ra….Prince…ra ra….

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Ennavale is a romantic duet expressing emotional intimacy, affection, and mutual respect between lovers. The female protagonist idealizes her lover as a prince and Cupid, while questioning whether he will truly value her inner feelings over worldly desires. In response, the male lover reassures her of his unconditional care, promising to protect her, soothe her pain, and fulfill her dreams. The lyrics combine themes of devotion and tenderness, drawing imagery from nature and mythological motifs. Through sweet exchanges, the song highlights love as a spiritual connection where understanding a partner's childlike innocence and protecting their joy is the ultimate duty.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Anaphora)

Ennavalae / En nenjai vanthu thottathen

Repetition of the initial 'En' sound in 'Ennavalae' and 'En nenjai', adding rhythmic flow.

Allusion

Pedhai meeraa

Reference to 'Meera' (Saint Meera), invoking the mythic symbol of pure, devotional love.

Metaphor

Oru roja malaraanen

The speaker directly compares herself to a blooming rose blossom.

Adukkuthodar (Empathetic Repetition)

Kuththum kuththum / Muththam muththam

Repetition of 'kuththum' and 'muththam' to emphasize the sharp prick of pain and the healing tender remedy of kisses.

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Trivia

Ennavale is from the 2001 Tamil romantic drama film 'Ennavale' starring Vijayakanth and Sangeetha, featuring music composed by S. A. Rajkumar.

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