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Raani Naan

From Veppam · 2011

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Apoorva
Music director
Joshua Sridhar
Movie name
Veppam
Movie release year
2011
Lyrics added on
30 Jun 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Hey rani naa maharani
Neethaan en adima
Vaya ena pallakkula thooki po
Rani naa maharani
En theva pudhuma
Vaa ya un vegatha nee kaati po..
Kaadhal irukum varayila kannodu
Kaamam irukum ulagila..
Dhegam irukum varaiyila theeratha
Dhagam irukum manadhila..
Hey rani naa maharani
Neethaan en adima
Vaya ena pallakkula thooki po
Rani naa maharani
En theva pudhuma
Vaa ya un vegatha nee kaati po..
Hoiii….
Female :Kaadhal irukum varayila kannodu
Kaamam irukum ulagila..
Dhegam irukum varaiyila theeratha
Dhagam irukum manadhila..
Hey vazhkayil ingae
Pala aayiram kashtam
Un vasalai thattum
Adhil nogumae manam
Vaedhanai theera
Un vaalibam aara..
Naan poduraen maalai
Ena sethuko dhinam
Adada un dhegam kannadi
Vandhu nan parthen munnadi
Thunbam odattum pinaadi
Kaadhalargal ellam kiladi kiladi kiladi
Andru mudhal indru varaiyila..
Chorus :Hoiii….
Female :Kaadhal irukum varayila kannodu
Kaamam irukum ulagila..
Dhegam irukum varaiyila theeratha
Dhagam irukum manadhila..
Vaadi en valli
Nee enna kavarntha kalli
Adi unna naanum alli
Naa odi povaen thalli..
Alli nagar malli
Enna adika veikara milli
Adi needhaan endhan villi..
Ae oyae oyae..
Ayyo vaelayil tholla
Dhinam veetula tholla
Nadu roatula tholaa
Dhinam vaegumae manam
Oothiko ulla
Unai thaethiko mella
Sruthi yethiko ena
Konjam kuraiyumae ganam..
Vegam ilaamal thoorathu..
Mogam ilaama vaazhvaethu..
Aasai eppodhum theerathu..
Acham ilaama munneru munneru munneru..
Andru mudhal indru varaiyila..
Chorus :Hoiii….
Female :Kaadhal irukum varayila kannodu
Kaamam irukum ulagila..
Dhegam irukum varaiyila theeratha
Dhagam irukum manadhila..
Hey rani naa maharani
Neethaan en adima
Vaya ena pallakkula thooki po
Rani naa maharani
En theva pudhuma
Vaa ya un vegatha nee kaati po..
Hoiii….
Female :Kaadhal irukum varayila kannodu
Kaamam irukum ulagila..
Dhegam irukum varaiyila theeratha
Dhagam irukum manadhila..
Hey, I am a queen, a supreme queen!
You are my slave!
Come on, carry me away in a palanquin!
I am a queen, a supreme queen!
My desires are fresh and wild.
Come on, show your speed and take me away...
As long as love remains in our eyes,
desire will exist in this world...
As long as the physical body exists,
an endless thirst will remain in the heart...
Hey, I am a queen, a supreme queen!
You are my slave!
Come on, carry me away in a palanquin!
I am a queen, a supreme queen!
My desires are fresh and wild.
Come on, show your speed and take me away...
Hoyyy...
Female: As long as love remains in our eyes,
desire will exist in this world...
As long as the physical body exists,
an endless thirst will remain in the heart...
Hey, in this life,
thousands of hardships
will knock at your door,
and your heart will ache from it.
To heal all your pain,
to cool down your youthful restlessness...
I will garland you,
embrace me every single day!
Oh my, your body is like a shining mirror,
I came right in front to gaze at it!
Let sorrow run away behind us,
all lovers are clever players, bold players, sly players!
From those ancient days until today...
Chorus: Hoyyy...
Female: As long as love remains in our eyes,
desire will exist in this world...
As long as the physical body exists,
an endless thirst will remain in the heart...
Come to me, my darling Valli,
you are the crafty girl who charmed me completely!
I will scoop you up in my arms,
and run away far with you...
O jasmine flower of Alli Nagar,
you make me down drinks by the peg,
girl, you are the sweet villain of my life...
Hey oy oy...
Oh, there is trouble at work,
daily trouble at home,
stranded in the middle of the road, my friend,
the heart burns every day!
Pour a drink inside,
comfort yourself slowly,
tune up your high spirits,
and the heavy burden will ease a bit...
Without speed to cross the distance...
What is life without passion?
Desire will never ever run dry...
Move forward, march forward, push forward without fear!
From those ancient days until today...
Chorus: Hoyyy...
Female: As long as love remains in our eyes,
desire will exist in this world...
As long as the physical body exists,
an endless thirst will remain in the heart...
Hey, I am a queen, a supreme queen!
You are my slave!
Come on, carry me away in a palanquin!
I am a queen, a supreme queen!
My desires are fresh and wild.
Come on, show your speed and take me away...
Hoyyy...
Female: As long as love remains in our eyes,
desire will exist in this world...
As long as the physical body exists,
an endless thirst will remain in the heart...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Rani Naa Maharani' from the 2011 Tamil movie Veppam is a high-energy dance track that explores the themes of desire, allure, and escapism amidst the daily struggles of urban life. The lead protagonist boldly asserts her dominance and charm, portraying herself as an empress while reflecting on the innate human drive of passion. The lyrics convey that as long as physical life exists, human desire and longing remain unquenched. Written by Na. Muthu Kumar, the song presents a candid contrast between the relentless pressures of daily life—such as household stress and workplace troubles—and the temporary solace found through music, romance, and living in the moment. It encourages overcoming fear and moving forward dynamically in life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Vaadi en valli / Nee enna kavarntha kalli / Adi unna naanum alli / Naa odi povaen thalli..

Repetition of the second consonant sound 'lli' across consecutive lines (Valli, kalli, alli, thalli).

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Oothiko ulla / Unai thaethiko mella / Sruthi yethiko ena

Rhyming ending words 'ulla', 'mella', 'ena' to create a catchy, rhythmic flow.

Metaphor

Adada un dhegam kannadi

Comparing the human body to fragile glass ('dhegam kannadi') to express vulnerability and beauty.

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Trivia

'Veppam' (2011) is an urban crime drama directed by Anjana Ali Khan and produced by Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film's soundtrack was composed by Joshua Sridhar, and the lyrics were penned by acclaimed lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar.

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