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Lyrics & meaning

Raani Naan

From Veppam · 2011

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Apoorva
Music director
Joshua Sridhar
Details
Veppam2011

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hey rani naa maharaniHey queen, I am the empress
Neethaan en adimaYou are my slave
Vaya ena pallakkula thooki poCome man, carry me in a palanquin and go
Rani naa maharaniQueen, I am the empress
En theva pudhumaMy needs are novel
Vaa ya un vegatha nee kaati po..Come man, show your speed and go..
Female
Kaadhal irukum varayila kannoduAs long as love remains with the eyes
Kaamam irukum ulagila..Lust exists in this world..
Dhegam irukum varaiyila theerathaAs long as the body remains
Dhagam irukum manadhila..An unquenchable thirst remains in the mind..
Female
Hey rani naa maharaniHey queen, I am the empress
Neethaan en adimaYou are my slave
Vaya ena pallakkula thooki poCome man, carry me in a palanquin and go
Rani naa maharaniQueen, I am the empress
En theva pudhumaMy needs are novel
Vaa ya un vegatha nee kaati po..Come man, show your speed and go..
Chorus
Hoiii….Hoiii….
Female :Kaadhal irukum varayila kannoduFemale: As long as love remains with the eyes
Kaamam irukum ulagila..Lust exists in this world..
Dhegam irukum varaiyila theerathaAs long as the body remains
Dhagam irukum manadhila..An unquenchable thirst remains in the mind..
Female
Hey vazhkayil ingaeHey, here in life
Pala aayiram kashtamThousands of troubles
Un vasalai thattumWill knock on your door
Adhil nogumae manamAnd the heart will ache
Vaedhanai theeraTo end the pain
Un vaalibam aara..To soothe your youth..
Naan poduraen maalaiI put on a garland
Ena sethuko dhinamInclude me every day
Female
Adada un dhegam kannadiOh, your body is like glass
Vandhu nan parthen munnadiI came and looked in front
Thunbam odattum pinaadiLet sorrow run behind
Kaadhalargal ellam kiladi kiladi kiladiAll lovers are clever experts
Female
Andru mudhal indru varaiyila..From that day until today..
Chorus :Hoiii….Chorus: Hoiii….
Female :Kaadhal irukum varayila kannoduFemale: As long as love remains with the eyes
Kaamam irukum ulagila..Lust exists in this world..
Dhegam irukum varaiyila theerathaAs long as the body remains
Dhagam irukum manadhila..An unquenchable thirst remains in the mind..
Chorus
Vaadi en valliCome my Valli
Nee enna kavarntha kalliYou thief who captivated me
Adi unna naanum alliHey, gathering you up
Naa odi povaen thalli..I will run far away..
Chorus
Alli nagar malliJasmine of Alli Nagar
Enna adika veikara milliMaking me drink a shot
Adi needhaan endhan villi..Hey, you are my villainess..
Ae oyae oyae..Ae oyae oyae..
Female
Ayyo vaelayil thollaOh no, trouble at work
Dhinam veetula thollaDaily trouble at home
Nadu roatula tholaaLost in the middle of the road
Dhinam vaegumae manamThe mind burns daily
Female
Oothiko ullaPour it inside
Unai thaethiko mellaComfort yourself slowly
Sruthi yethiko enaPitch up your high note
Konjam kuraiyumae ganam..The heaviness will lessen a bit..
Female
Vegam ilaamal thoorathu..Without speed, distance does not decrease..
Mogam ilaama vaazhvaethu..What life is there without passion..
Aasai eppodhum theerathu..Desire is never quenched..
Acham ilaama munneru munneru munneru..Move forward without fear, move forward..
Female
Andru mudhal indru varaiyila..From that day until today..
Chorus :Hoiii….Chorus: Hoiii….
Female :Kaadhal irukum varayila kannoduFemale: As long as love remains with the eyes
Kaamam irukum ulagila..Lust exists in this world..
Dhegam irukum varaiyila theerathaAs long as the body remains
Dhagam irukum manadhila..An unquenchable thirst remains in the mind..
Female
Hey rani naa maharaniHey queen, I am the empress
Neethaan en adimaYou are my slave
Vaya ena pallakkula thooki poCome man, carry me in a palanquin and go
Rani naa maharaniQueen, I am the empress
En theva pudhumaMy needs are novel
Vaa ya un vegatha nee kaati po..Come man, show your speed and go..
Chorus
Hoiii….Hoiii….
Female :Kaadhal irukum varayila kannoduFemale: As long as love remains with the eyes
Kaamam irukum ulagila..Lust exists in this world..
Dhegam irukum varaiyila theerathaAs long as the body remains
Dhagam irukum manadhila..An unquenchable thirst remains in the mind..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'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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