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Lyrics & meaning

Raa Kozhi Rendum

From Uzhavan · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, Swarnalatha
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Movie name
Uzhavan
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
8 Feb 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Hmmm mmm mmm mmmm
Hmmm mmm mmm mmmm
Hmmm mmm mmm mmmm
Hmmm mmm mmm mmmm
Male :Hmmmmm ………(Overlap)
Kozhi rendu muzhichirukku
Rendum koodaama thanichirukku
Ul naadithaan neruppaa kothikka
Nadu saama velaiyil vaadaiyadikka
Kan paarvaithaan pazhamaa sivakka
Medhuvaa meniyil minnaladikka
Raa kozhi rendu muzhichirukku
Rendum koodaama thanichirukku
Ul naadithaan neruppaa kothikka
Nadu saama velaiyil vaadaiyadikka
Kan paarvaithaan pazhamaa sivakka
Medhuvaa meniyil minnaladikka
Raa kozhi rendu muzhichirukku
Rendum koodaama thanichirukku
Oru naal paarkkumaa
Pudhu naaththodu theanu
Thenkaatru themmaangu paada
Innum naalaagumaa
Chinna aavaarampoo thaen vendum
Vandodu kooda
Inba vaazhvaanadhu
Ingu veenaagudhu
Pinbu vaaraadhu ila vayadhu
Mella seeraattavum
Alli thaalaattavum
Idhu thothaana yegaandha iravu
Raa kozhi rendu muzhichirukku
Rendum koodaama thanichirukku
Raa kozhi rendu muzhichirukku
Rendum koodaama thanichirukku
Ul naadithaan neruppaa kothikka
Nadu saama velaiyil vaadaiyadikka
Raa kozhi rendum muzhichchirukku
Rendum koodaama thanichchirukku
Female :Kan paarvaithaan pazhamaa sivakka
Medhuvaa meniyil minnaladikka} (Overlap)
Hmmm mmm mmm mmmm
Hmmm mmm mmm mmmm
Hmmm mmm mmm mmmm
Oru maanthopputhaan
Siru maaraappu pottu
Aalaagi naalaagi yenga
Oru maamaangamaa
Sinna maamaavai thedi
Mel moochchu keezh moochchu vaanga
Andha megangalum
Konda thaagangalum
Indru theergindra pozhuthallavaa
Katti kondaal enna
Otti nindraal enna
Idhil paavangal
Dhoshangal yedhu
Raa kozhi rendum muzhichchirukku
Rendum koodaama thanichchirukku
Ul naadithaan neruppaa kothikka
Nadu saama velaiyil vaadaiyadikka
Raa kozhi rendum muzhichchirukku
Rendum koodaama thanichchirukku
Mmm mmm mmm mmmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmmm
Male: Mmmmm... (overlap)
Two night-birds are awake,
both staying apart without coming together.
The inner pulse boils like fire,
as the chilly breeze blows at midnight.
Our eyes turn red like ripe fruit,
and lightning softly flashes through the body.
Two night-birds are awake,
both staying apart without coming together.
The inner pulse boils like fire,
as the chilly breeze blows at midnight.
Our eyes turn red like ripe fruit,
and lightning softly flashes through the body.
Two night-birds are awake,
both staying apart without coming together.
Will there come a day
for the fresh young sapling to blend with honey,
while the southern breeze sings a folk melody?
Will it take much longer
for the little yellow flower
to join with the honey-loving bee?
A life of sweet joy
is going to waste here,
and this youth will not return again.
To gently pamper each other,
to hold close and lull to sleep,
this lonely night is meant for closeness.
Two night-birds are awake,
both staying apart without coming together.
Two night-birds are awake,
both staying apart without coming together.
The inner pulse boils like fire,
as the chilly breeze blows at midnight.
Both night-birds are awake,
both staying apart without coming together.
Female: Eyes turn red like ripe fruit,
and lightning softly flashes through the body... (overlap)
Mmm mmm mmm mmmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmmm
Like an entire mango grove
draping a scarf across her chest,
she grew into a woman and spent days yearning.
For twelve long years,
searching for her sweetheart,
she breathes heavily, gasping for breath.
Even for the clouds
and the deep thirst they carry,
isn't tonight the moment to find relief?
What is wrong if we embrace?
What is wrong if we hold each other close?
What sins
or faults could there be in this?
Both night-birds are awake,
both staying apart without coming together.
The inner pulse boils like fire,
as the chilly breeze blows at midnight.
Both night-birds are awake,
both staying apart without coming together.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Raa Kozhi Rendu' from the movie Uzhavan (1993) is a sensual romantic duet that vividly expresses the intense longing and passionate desire between two lovers lying awake during a cold midnight. Through rich metaphors of nature, such as roosters keeping vigil, southern winds, blooming flowers, and rain-bearing clouds, the song captures the agony of separation and the urgent yearning for physical and emotional union before youth slips away. The overall mood balances poetic intimacy with rhythmic folk undertones.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Raa kozhi rendu muzhichirukku

The lovers keeping awake through the night are metaphorically portrayed as two night roosters ('Raa kozhi').

Simile (Upamai)

Kan paarvaithaan pazhamaa sivakka

The eyes reddening with desire and sleeplessness are compared to a ripe fruit ('pazhamaa').

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Ul naadithaan neruppaa kothikka

The intense sensation of youthful pulse and passion is hyperboled as boiling like fire ('neruppaa kothikka').

Alliteration (Moonaai)

Oru maanthopputhaan / Siru maaraappu pottu

The repetition of 'M' sounds across 'maanthoppu' and 'maaraappu' enhances rhythmic resonance.

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Trivia

'Raa Kozhi Rendu' was composed by A. R. Rahman for the 1993 film Uzhavan, directed by Kathir and starring Prabhu and Bhanupriya. The lyrics were penned by Vaali, and the track was rendered by K. J. Yesudas and Swarnalatha.

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