Skip to content
Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Raaja Yuva Raaja

From Dheepam · 1977

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Dheepam1977

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Raajaa… yuva raajaaO King... young king,
Naal dhorum oru rojaaA fresh rose every single day.
Raajaa… yuva raajaaO King... young king,
Naal dhorum oru rojaaA fresh rose every single day.
Male
Sarasaa reettaaSarasa, Rita,
Gangaa rekhaaGanga, Rekha,
Sarasaa reettaaSarasa, Rita,
Gangaa rekhaa baamaa…Ganga, Rekha, Bama...
Male
Raajaa… yuva raajaaO King... young king,
Naal dhorum oru rojaaA fresh rose every single day.
Male
Niththam oru puththamEvery day a brand new
Pudhu nenjil uravaadumrelationship playing in a young heart,
Pazhakkam enadhallavaaIs that not my habit?
Neram oru raagamEvery moment a melody,
Suga baavam adhil naalumwith sweet emotions floating
Midhakkum manadhallavaain the mind daily, isn't it?
Male
Dhinam oruEvery day,
Thirumanam nadakkalaama wedding could take place,
Sugam adhil ulaghinai marakkalaamand in that bliss, one could forget the world.
Yen thevai pen paavai kan jaadaiMy only desire is a maiden's glance.
Male
Raajaa… yuva raajaaO King... young king,
Naal dhorum oru rojaaA fresh rose every single day.
Male
Thangam adhu thangamGold, pure gold,
Udal engum adhai kandaalwherever seen upon the body,
Kadathum ninaivu varumgives thoughts of stealing it away.
Thanjam ila nenjamA heart with no shelter,
Oru manjam adhu thandhaalif it offers a bed of comfort,
Ethiril sorgam varumheaven appears right before the eyes.
Male
AdikkadiFrequently,
Valadhu kan thudikkudhumy right eye twitches,
Pudhu pudhu varavugal irukkudhusignaling new arrivals continuously.
Ennaalum en mogam un yogamForever, my passion is your good fortune.
Male
Raajaa… yuva raajaaO King... young king,
Naal dhorum oru rojaaA fresh rose every single day.
Male
Ondraa adhu rendaaIs it one or is it two?
Adhu sonnaal oru kodiIf counted, it reaches ten million!
Rasithu suvaithavan naanI am one who has relished and enjoyed them all.
Un pol oru pen paalA female like you,
Vizhi munnaal vara kandaalif seen coming before my eyes,
Mayakki pidippavan naanI am one who captivates and holds her close.
Male
Nadippilae yavaraiyum mayakkuvenI can charm anyone with my acting,
Anaippilae kalaigalai vilakkuvenand unfold arts within an embrace.
En raasi pen raasi nee vaavaaMy luck is women's good fortune, come to me!
Male
Raajaa… yuva raajaaO King... young king,
Naal dhorum oru rojaaA fresh rose every single day.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat and charismatic song from the 1977 film 'Dheepam' captures the playful, romantic bravado of a playboy protagonist who compares his daily romantic pursuits to picking a new rose every day. He lists various names of women and revels in his ability to charm anyone he meets, describing his romantic lifestyle filled with music, luxury, and endless affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagaimai)

Naal dhorum oru rojaa

Comparing a new romantic encounter or woman to a 'fresh rose every day' ('Naal dhorum oru rojaa').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Thirumanam nadakkalaam / Sugam adhil ulaghinai marakkalaam

Matching end sounds in 'nadakkalaam' and 'marakkalaam' creating a rhythmic lyrical flow.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Nadippilae yavaraiyum mayakkuven / Anaippilae kalaigalai vilakkuven

End rhyming with 'mayakkuven' and 'vilakkuven'.

Adukku Thodar (Repetition)

Pudhu pudhu varavugal irukkudhu

Repetition of the word 'Pudhu' ('pudhu pudhu') for lyrical emphasis on newness.

Monai (Alliteration)

Raajaa… yuva raajaa / Naal dhorum oru rojaa

First letter rhyming between 'Raajaa' and 'Rojaa'.

Did you know?

Trivia

Dheepam (1977) stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, and Vijayakumar. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Pulamaipithan. The song 'Raajaa Yuva Raajaa' is sung by T. M. Soundararajan and stands out as a stylish, upbeat track contrasting the emotional drama of the movie.

Keep listening

More from Dheepam