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Lyrics & meaning

Raajadhi Raja

From Mr. Chandramouli · 2018

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
Mukesh Mohamed, Ranjith Govind
Music director
Sam C. S
Details
Mr. Chandramouli2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aa ee oooAa ee ooo
Yaaru konjam paarenLook closely, who is this?
Ellorum kaadhalikum sooranA hero loved by everyone
Daddy-ke competition paarenLook, he is competition even for his daddy!
Vanthachu pearl-uh petha peranThe grandson born to a pearl has arrived
Male
Pixel maari pooyachuEverything has transformed into high resolution like pixels
Pistha combo aayachuIt has become a high-shot combination
Style-um grace-umStyle and grace
Charm-um form-um yeripochuCharm and form have reached the peak
Paar akkapoorachuLook, the excitement has spread everywhere
Male
Raajadhi raaja raajaKing of kings, king
Thookathae engum koojaaDon't carry flattery around anywhere
Podunga da high stage ahSet up a grand high stage, guys
Return-nu ma new age ahIt is a return in a new age style
Male
Navarasam irukanumThere should be all nine emotions
Vazhkai unnaiLife will
Nayaganu kondadumCelebrate you as the hero
Panivizhum malarvanamA flower garden where dew drops fall
Kizhakku vaasalThe eastern doorway
Therandhu vechu poo podumWill open up and shower flowers
Male
Yelae keechanHey young boy
Paada vechaanMade everyone sing
Yeppothum avan heart-tuAlways his heart
Happy thaanIs happy indeed
Male
Oru kodi innalgalEven if ten million troubles
Vanthaalum pohnalumCome and go
Bright aavae nippen daI will stand brightly, man!
Naan agni natchathiramI am a fiery star!
Male
Raajadhi raaja raajaKing of kings, king
Thookathae engum koojaaDon't carry flattery around anywhere
Podunga da high stage ahSet up a grand high stage, guys
Return-nu ma new age ahIt is a return in a new age style
Male
Worry ellam othukumaaSet aside all your worries, dear
Unnai thadukkaTo stop you
Entha power um illae maaThere is no power at all
Erangi nee kalukkumaaStep down onto the floor and rock it
Namma kadalilIn our ocean
Alaigal oivathillai maaThe waves never rest
Male
Life-eh ingaLife here
One time-uh thaanIs given only once
Anbaana friend-oda kondaduCelebrate it with a loving friend
Male
En father supermanMy father is a superman
Naan than da lucky manI am indeed the lucky man
Close-aavae ninnaalumEven though I stand so close to him
Naan kooda avaru fanEven I am a fan of his
Male
Raajadhi raaja raajaKing of kings, king
Thookathae engum koojaaDon't carry flattery around anywhere
Podunga da high stage ahSet up a grand high stage, guys
Return-nu ma new age ahIt is a return in a new age style
Male
Podu ha ha haGo for it, ha ha ha
Hey hey heyyyy…..Hey hey heyyyy...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat track 'Raajadhi Raja' from the movie 'Mr. Chandramouli' is an energetic tribute celebrating fatherhood, bonding, and charisma. Written by lyricist Vivek, the song cleverly incorporates titles of classic superhit movies starring veteran actor Karthik (such as 'Agni Natchathiram', 'Kizhakku Vaasal', 'Panivizhum Malarvanam', and 'Rajadhi Raja'). The lyrics showcase a son boasting about his iconic father's eternal charm, while reflecting on living life to the fullest with positive energy, style, and resilience against life's obstacles.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Allusion / Homage (Iyaipu/Kurippu)

Naan agni natchathiram

The lyrics interweave classic film titles starring actor Karthik into the lines (e.g., 'Panivizhum Malarvanam', 'Kizhakku Vaasal', 'Agni Natchathiram', 'Rajadhi Raja') to honor his legacy.

Rhyme (Edhukai / Monai)

Charm-um form-um yeripochu

Matches initial consonant/vowel sounds and ending rhyme schemes across lines such as 'Pixel maari' / 'Pistha combo' and 'Charm-um form-um'.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

En father superman

Comparing the father to 'Superman' and referring to oneself as a 'fiery star' (Agni Natchathiram) to denote strength and brilliance.

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Trivia

The film 'Mr. Chandramouli' (2018) features real-life father-son duo Karthik and Gautham Karthik sharing screen space for the first time. Lyricist Vivek specially penned the song filled with titles of Karthik's iconic 1980s and 90s blockbuster films to celebrate his legacy.

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