- Lyricist
- Poovai Senguttavan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- T. R. Raju
- Movie name
- Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Nov 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Raja En Mogathai Thoondaathae is a seductive yet playful romantic song from the 1972 film Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai. The singer teasingly cautions her lover not to inflame her desires, expressing that even a gentle touch overwhelms her sensuality. She contrasts the intoxication of wine with the far greater sweetness of a woman's lips, inviting him into a world of passion and romance. As the song unfolds, it balances raw desire with tender sentiment. She reflects on how physical need and emotional affection can coexist seamlessly, creating a captivating night where reality and intimacy come together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Epizeuxis / Repetition)
“Nerungi nerungi vaa”
Words like 'Nerungi nerungi' (closer and closer) and 'paarthu paarthu' (looking repeatedly) are repeated consecutively for emphasis and musical rhythm.
Upamai (Simile)
“Idhayam vandattam aadum”
The heart's restless beating is vividly compared to the fluttering dance of a beetle ('vandattam aadum').
Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme / Antithesis)
“Madhuvil oru bodhai / Idhazhil pala bodhai”
The second letter 'dh' rhymes in 'Madhuvil' and 'Idhazhil', while contrasting wine's singular thrill with the multitude of thrills from lips.
Personification / Moral Paradox
“Unmai urangaadhu raja”
Truth is personified as something that remains awake ('unmai urangaadhu') even when the entire world sleeps.
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Trivia
Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai (1972) is a classic Tamil movie directed by D. Yoganand, starring Jaishankar and Lakshmi. The music for this film was composed by T. R. Pappa, with lyrics written by Poovai Senguttavan.
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