Raegaigal
From Radhe Shyam · 2021
- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Sathya Prakash
- Music director
- Justin Prabhakaran
- Details
- Radhe Shyam2021
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Hoo ho ho ooo…(2) | Hoo ho ho ooo... |
| Male | |
| Neela vaanilae… | In the blue sky... |
| Male :Hoo ho ho ooo.. | Male: Hoo ho ho ooo.. |
| Male :Mega regaigal… | Male: Cloud lines... |
| Male :Hoo ho ho ooo.. | Male: Hoo ho ho ooo.. |
| Male :Bhoomi meedhilae… | Male: Upon the earth... |
| Male :Hoo ho ho ooo.. | Male: Hoo ho ho ooo.. |
| Male :Kaadhal regaigal… | Male: Lines of love... |
| Male | |
| Nadhiyin valaivai malaiyin sarivai ingaadidum regaigalo | Are these dancing lines seen in the curve of the river and the slope of the mountain? |
| Nizhaiyin thiraiyil alaiyin karaiyil | On the screen of shadows, on the shores of waves, |
| Undhan kadhai adhai dhinam dhinam ezhuthutho | Does it write your story day after day? |
| Male | |
| Or vizha vizha | A grand festival... |
| Chorus :Un vaazhkai or vizha vizha | Chorus: Your life is a grand festival. |
| Male :Or vizha vizha | Male: A grand festival... |
| Chorus :Un vaazhkai or vizha vizha | Chorus: Your life is a grand festival. |
| Male | |
| Neendu padarum vaanin sudarum | The glowing light of the sprawling sky, |
| Regai maraiyum veliyinilae | Its line fades into empty space. |
| Maalai irulum theeyin pirarum | The evening darkness and the sparks of fire, |
| Regai maraiyum vizhiyinilae | Their line disappears in the eyes. |
| Chorus | |
| Poovum thanadhu vaasathaalae | Even the flower, through its own fragrance, |
| Regai maraiyudhu kaatrilae | Traces lines that fade into the wind. |
| Boodham aindhum ondrena | As all five elements unite as one, |
| Male :Undhan kadhai adhai dhinam dhinam ezhuthutho | Male: Does it write your story day after day? |
| Chorus | |
| Or vizha vizha | A grand festival... |
| Un vaazhkai or vizha vizha | Your life is a grand festival. |
| Or vizha vizha | A grand festival... |
| Un vaazhkai or vizha vizha | Your life is a grand festival. |
| Or vizha vizha | A grand festival... |
| Un vaazhkai or vizha | Your life is a celebration. |
ஓஓ ஓஓ ஓஓ… ஹேய் ஹேய்…
Hoo ho ho ooo...
ஓஓ ஓஓ ஓஓ… ஹேய் ஹேய்…
In the blue sky...
Male: Hoo ho ho ooo..
Male: Cloud lines...
Male: Hoo ho ho ooo..
Male: Upon the earth...
Male: Hoo ho ho ooo..
Male: Lines of love...
நீல வானிலே…
Are these dancing lines seen in the curve of the river and the slope of the mountain?
On the screen of shadows, on the shores of waves,
Does it write your story day after day?
ஓஓ ஓஓ ஓஓ…
A grand festival...
Chorus: Your life is a grand festival.
Male: A grand festival...
Chorus: Your life is a grand festival.
மேக ரேகைகள்…
The glowing light of the sprawling sky,
Its line fades into empty space.
The evening darkness and the sparks of fire,
Their line disappears in the eyes.
ஓஓ ஓஓ ஓஓ…
Even the flower, through its own fragrance,
Traces lines that fade into the wind.
As all five elements unite as one,
Male: Does it write your story day after day?
பூமி மீதிலே…
A grand festival...
Your life is a grand festival.
A grand festival...
Your life is a grand festival.
A grand festival...
Your life is a celebration.
ஓஓ ஓஓ ஓஓ…
காதல் ரேகைகள்…
ஓஓ ஓஓ ஓஓ…
நதியின் வளைவாய் மலையின் சரிவாய்…
இங்கோடிடும் ரேகைகளோ…
நிழையின் திரையில் அலையின் கரையில்…
உந்தன் கதை அதை தினம் தினம் எழுதுதோ…
ஓர் விழா விழா…
ஓஓ ஓஓ…
உன் வாழ்கை ஓர் விழா விழா…
ஓஓ ஓஓ…
ஓர் விழா விழா…
ஓஓ ஓஓ…
உன் வாழ்கை ஓர் விழா…
ஓஓ…
நீண்டு படரும் வானின் சுடரும்…
ரேகை மறையும் வெயிலினிலே…
மாலை இருளும் தீயின் பிறரும்…
ரேகை மறையும் விழியினிலே…
பூவும் தனது வாசத்தாலே…
ரேகை மறையுது காற்றிலே…
பூதம் ஐந்தும் ஒன்றென…
உந்தன் கதை அதை தினம் தினம் எழுதுதோ…
ஓர் விழா விழா…
ஓஓ ஓஓ…
உன் வாழ்கை ஓர் விழா விழா…
ஓஓ ஓஓ…
ஓர் விழா விழா…
ஓஓ ஓஓ…
உன் வாழ்கை ஓர் விழா…
ஓஓ ஓஓ…
ஓர் விழா விழா…
ஓஓ ஓஓ…
உன் வாழ்கை ஓர் விழா…
ஓஓஓ ஓஓஓ…
Hoo ho ho ooo…(2)
Hoo ho ho ooo...
Neela vaanilae…
In the blue sky...
Male :Hoo ho ho ooo..
Male: Hoo ho ho ooo..
Male :Mega regaigal…
Male: Cloud lines...
Male :Hoo ho ho ooo..
Male: Hoo ho ho ooo..
Male :Bhoomi meedhilae…
Male: Upon the earth...
Male :Hoo ho ho ooo..
Male: Hoo ho ho ooo..
Male :Kaadhal regaigal…
Male: Lines of love...
Nadhiyin valaivai malaiyin sarivai ingaadidum regaigalo
Are these dancing lines seen in the curve of the river and the slope of the mountain?
Nizhaiyin thiraiyil alaiyin karaiyil
On the screen of shadows, on the shores of waves,
Undhan kadhai adhai dhinam dhinam ezhuthutho
Does it write your story day after day?
Or vizha vizha
A grand festival...
Chorus :Un vaazhkai or vizha vizha
Chorus: Your life is a grand festival.
Male :Or vizha vizha
Male: A grand festival...
Chorus :Un vaazhkai or vizha vizha
Chorus: Your life is a grand festival.
Neendu padarum vaanin sudarum
The glowing light of the sprawling sky,
Regai maraiyum veliyinilae
Its line fades into empty space.
Maalai irulum theeyin pirarum
The evening darkness and the sparks of fire,
Regai maraiyum vizhiyinilae
Their line disappears in the eyes.
Poovum thanadhu vaasathaalae
Even the flower, through its own fragrance,
Regai maraiyudhu kaatrilae
Traces lines that fade into the wind.
Boodham aindhum ondrena
As all five elements unite as one,
Male :Undhan kadhai adhai dhinam dhinam ezhuthutho
Male: Does it write your story day after day?
Or vizha vizha
A grand festival...
Un vaazhkai or vizha vizha
Your life is a grand festival.
Or vizha vizha
A grand festival...
Un vaazhkai or vizha vizha
Your life is a grand festival.
Or vizha vizha
A grand festival...
Un vaazhkai or vizha
Your life is a celebration.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from 'Radhe Shyam' explores the deeply philosophical concept of palmistry and fate written into nature. The lyrics draw poetic comparisons between palm lines (regaigal) and natural formations like cloud patterns, river bends, ocean waves, and mountain slopes, suggesting that destiny is continuously written by the cosmos and five elements. Ultimately, the song celebrates life itself as a joyous, ever-unfolding festival where human fate and nature are intrinsically connected.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Extended Metaphor
“Mega regaigal... Bhoomi meedhilae... Kaadhal regaigal...”
Compares palm lines ('regaigal') indicating human destiny to natural elements like clouds, river curves, and wind currents.
Edhukai (Second letter rhyme / Assonance)
“Nadhiyin valaivai malaiyin sarivai ingaadidum regaigalo”
Use of internal rhyming sounds like 'valaivai' and 'sarivai' to create a rhythmic lyrical flow.
Repetition (Anaphora)
“Or vizha vizha / Un vaazhkai or vizha vizha”
Repeats the phrase 'Or vizha vizha' to reinforce the optimistic theme of viewing life as a celebration.
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Trivia
Written by lyricist Madhan Karky for the Tamil version of 'Radhe Shyam', the song directly reflects the central theme of the movie where Prabhas plays a master palmist. Karky cleverly incorporated palmistry motifs ('regaigal') into the lyrics to weave the protagonist's profession seamlessly into a romantic and philosophical song.
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