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Lyrics & meaning

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 regaigaloAre these dancing lines seen in the curve of the river and the slope of the mountain?
Nizhaiyin thiraiyil alaiyin karaiyilOn the screen of shadows, on the shores of waves,
Undhan kadhai adhai dhinam dhinam ezhuthuthoDoes it write your story day after day?
Male
Or vizha vizhaA grand festival...
Chorus :Un vaazhkai or vizha vizhaChorus: Your life is a grand festival.
Male :Or vizha vizhaMale: A grand festival...
Chorus :Un vaazhkai or vizha vizhaChorus: Your life is a grand festival.
Male
Neendu padarum vaanin sudarumThe glowing light of the sprawling sky,
Regai maraiyum veliyinilaeIts line fades into empty space.
Maalai irulum theeyin pirarumThe evening darkness and the sparks of fire,
Regai maraiyum vizhiyinilaeTheir line disappears in the eyes.
Chorus
Poovum thanadhu vaasathaalaeEven the flower, through its own fragrance,
Regai maraiyudhu kaatrilaeTraces lines that fade into the wind.
Boodham aindhum ondrenaAs all five elements unite as one,
Male :Undhan kadhai adhai dhinam dhinam ezhuthuthoMale: Does it write your story day after day?
Chorus
Or vizha vizhaA grand festival...
Un vaazhkai or vizha vizhaYour life is a grand festival.
Or vizha vizhaA grand festival...
Un vaazhkai or vizha vizhaYour life is a grand festival.
Or vizha vizhaA grand festival...
Un vaazhkai or vizhaYour 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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