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