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Lyrics & meaning

Raaja Yuva Raaja

From Dheepam · 1977

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Dheepam
Movie release year
1977
Lyrics added on
19 Nov 2018

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Raajaa… yuva raajaa
Naal dhorum oru rojaa
Raajaa… yuva raajaa
Naal dhorum oru rojaa
Sarasaa reettaa
Gangaa rekhaa
Sarasaa reettaa
Gangaa rekhaa baamaa…
Raajaa… yuva raajaa
Naal dhorum oru rojaa
Niththam oru puththam
Pudhu nenjil uravaadum
Pazhakkam enadhallavaa
Neram oru raagam
Suga baavam adhil naalum
Midhakkum manadhallavaa
Dhinam oru
Thirumanam nadakkalaam
Sugam adhil ulaghinai marakkalaam
Yen thevai pen paavai kan jaadai
Raajaa… yuva raajaa
Naal dhorum oru rojaa
Thangam adhu thangam
Udal engum adhai kandaal
Kadathum ninaivu varum
Thanjam ila nenjam
Oru manjam adhu thandhaal
Ethiril sorgam varum
Adikkadi
Valadhu kan thudikkudhu
Pudhu pudhu varavugal irukkudhu
Ennaalum en mogam un yogam
Raajaa… yuva raajaa
Naal dhorum oru rojaa
Ondraa adhu rendaa
Adhu sonnaal oru kodi
Rasithu suvaithavan naan
Un pol oru pen paal
Vizhi munnaal vara kandaal
Mayakki pidippavan naan
Nadippilae yavaraiyum mayakkuven
Anaippilae kalaigalai vilakkuven
En raasi pen raasi nee vaavaa
Raajaa… yuva raajaa
Naal dhorum oru rojaa
King... a young prince!
Every day, a new rose!
King... a young prince!
Every day, a new rose!
Sarasa, Rita,
Ganga, Rekha,
Sarasa, Rita,
Ganga, Rekha, Bhama...
King... a young prince!
Every day, a new rose!
Every day, with a brand-new...
...fresh heart to get close to,
isn't that my way?
Every moment is a melody,
and in its sweet emotion,
my heart drifts along each day, doesn't it?
Every single day,
a wedding could take place,
and in that pleasure, one can forget the world!
All it takes is the teasing glance of a lovely girl!
King... a young prince!
Every day, a new rose!
Gold, pure gold!
Seeing it all over her body,
the urge to steal it away comes to mind!
When a heart seeking refuge
offers a welcoming bed,
heaven appears right before my eyes!
Time and again,
my right eye twitches,
bringing brand-new arrivals my way!
Always, my desire is your good fortune!
King... a young prince!
Every day, a new rose!
Is it just one or two?
If I told you, they are in the millions!
I am the man who has relished and enjoyed them all!
When a woman like you
walks right before my eyes,
I am the man who charms and captures her!
With my charm, I can enchant anyone,
and in my embrace, I will teach the art of love!
My lucky star is women—so come to me, come!
King... a young prince!
Every day, a new rose!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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'.

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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.

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