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Lyrics & meaning

Raja Chinna Roja

From Raja Chinna Roja · 1989

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
Music director
Chandrabose
Details
Raja Chinna Roja1989

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Raja china rojavoduWith a king and a small rose,
Kaatupakkam vandhanaamHe came towards the forest side.
Koda oru roja koottamAlong with a group of roses,
Kootikittu ponaanaamHe took them along.
Sandhosa kaathu ullasa koothuA joyful breeze and happy dance,
Sangeetha paattu sonnaanaamHe sang musical songs.
Kilaigalin melaeUpon the branches,
Karunkoyil kootam illavasamaagaA flock of cuckoos for free,
Nava isai paada haa hoo..Sings modern music, haa hoo..
Ku ku kukku kukku kuuKoo koo kukku kukku koo
Ku ku kukku kukku kuuKoo koo kukku kukku koo
Chorus
Chaacha chacha chaaa…(4)Chaacha chacha chaaa...
Male
Ethanai ethanai marangalSo many, so many trees,
Avai boomikku iyarkayin varangalThey are nature's boons to the earth.
Ethanai ethanai malar vannamSo many colors of flowers,
Avai vandugal kudikum madhukinnamThey are honey cups for bees to drink.
Male
Pattampochiyum paravaigalumButterflies and birds,
Paranthu thirivathai paarungal..Look at them flying around..
Female
Poovum maramum pothum mamaFlowers and trees are enough, uncle,
Maanum kurangum kaatungaShow us deer and monkeys!
Parava paathathu pothum mamaSeeing birds is enough, uncle,
Yaanaiya konjam kaatungaShow us the elephant a little!
Chorus
Thank you thank you thank uThank you, thank you, thank you.
Male :Welcome welcome welcome ….Male: Welcome, welcome, welcome...
Male
Raja china rojavoduWith a king and a small rose,
Kaatupakkam vandhanaamHe came towards the forest side.
Koda oru roja koottamAlong with a group of roses,
Kootikittu ponaanaamHe took them along.
Male
Mullu thatcha yannaikuthaanFor the elephant pierced by a thorn,
Vaithiyam paarakanumMedical treatment must be given.
Andha mooligaiya konduvangaBring that medicinal herb,
Saaru edukkanumTo extract its juice.
Male
Thank you see youThank you, see you.
Chorus :Welcome …Chorus: Welcome...
Female
Oru kurangu venum mamaWe want a monkey, uncle,
Atha pudichi thaanga aamaCatch it and give it to us, yes!
Oru kurangu venum mamaWe want a monkey, uncle,
Atha pudichi thaanga aamaCatch it and give it to us, yes!
Male
Vinai vithaithavan vinai aruppaanHe who sows karma shall reap karma,
Thinai vithaithavan thinai aruppaanHe who sows millet shall reap millet.
Nanmai ondru seitheergalYou did a good deed,
Nanmai vilainthathu adaAnd good results yielded!
Theemai ondru seitheergalYou did an evil deed,
Theemai vilainthathuAnd evil results yielded!
Theemai seivathai vittu vittuStop doing evil deeds,
Nanmai seivathai thodarungalAnd continue doing good deeds!
Theemai seivathai vittu vittuStop doing evil deeds,
Nanmai seivathai thodarungalAnd continue doing good deeds!
Male
Raja china rojavoduWith a king and a small rose,
Kaatupakkam vandhanaamHe came towards the forest side.
Koda oru roja koottamAlong with a group of roses,
Kootikittu ponaanaamHe took them along.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This cheerful song from the movie Raja Chinna Roja depicts an educational and fun forest trip taken by Rajinikanth's character alongside a group of children, whom he affectionately compares to a bunch of roses. Throughout the journey, the children observe flora and fauna, ask questions, interaction with animals, and learn the beauty of nature. The song seamlessly weaves moral values into its playful rhythm, teaching kids the eternal principle of cause and effect: that good deeds reap good rewards, and bad deeds bring bad outcomes. It emphasizes compassion towards animals, environmental appreciation, and moral integrity in a fun, accessible musical format.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Vinai vithaithavan vinai aruppaan / Thinai vithaithavan thinai aruppaan

The second letter 'na' matches across consecutive lines 'Vinai vithaithavan' and 'Thinai vithaithavan', creating traditional Tamil poetic meter.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Koda oru roja koottam

Comparing children to 'roja koottam' (a bunch of roses) metaphorically highlights their innocence and beauty.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

Theemai seivathai vittu vittu / Nanmai seivathai thodarungal

Repetition of 'Th' sound at the beginning of words in 'Theemai seivathai... Thodarungal'.

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Trivia

Raja Chinna Roja (1989) holds a pioneering place in Indian cinema history as the first Indian feature film to successfully integrate live-action characters with full 2D animation, inspired by Hollywood classics like Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

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