Raja Kaiya Vecha
From Apoorva Sagodharargal · 1989
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Kamal Haasan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Apoorva Sagodharargal1989
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Inaadaa sollikinae kiren | What am I saying to you? |
| Thaaalama podura | You are tapping the beat! |
| Male :Sonnatha kettu thaan | Male: Only because you told me, |
| Thaalam poduren | I am tapping the beat. |
| Female | |
| Haan kadhu varaikum | Haha, your mouth is blabbering, |
| Kizhiyudhu vaai thudukku | Stretching all the way to your ears! |
| Male :Innum kuda kizhiyum | Male: It will tear even further, |
| Kadhu thadukkum | Unless the ear stops it! |
| Female | |
| Puriyaama pesadha | Don't speak without knowing, |
| Palla thatuvan | Or I will knock your teeth out! |
| Male :Pesuradhae puriyathu | Male: What I say won't even make sense, |
| mokkai aaiduva..bee bee bee | You will just get bored... bee bee bee! |
| Ha ha aha | Ha ha aha! |
| Female | |
| Yaara parthu pesuren nu | Do you remember who, |
| Nenaipirukutha | Who you are talking to? |
| Male :Peru vecha aathava | Male: Should I forget the mother, |
| Marapenna | Who gave me my name? |
| Female | |
| Vambhu pannuna | If you pick a fight, |
| Konnupuduven | I will kill you! |
| Male :Aaah..aah..aah… | Male: Aaah..aah..aah… |
| Nee valathathu appadi | You were raised that way, |
| Naan ena pannuvan | What can I do? |
| Female | |
| Wronghu pannatha | Don't do anything wrong, |
| Aprom ellam wrongha pudum | Otherwise everything will go wrong! |
| Male :Adhu eppadi poghum | Male: How could that happen? |
| Raja kaiya vecha | When Raja places his hand, |
| Enda dei | Hey fellow! |
| Athu wrongha pudum ahda | Will it go wrong? |
| Pudum ringhla | Will it catch fire? |
| Ila povathu ringhla | No, will it go wrong? |
| Chorus | |
| Povathu..povathu | Will it go... will it go... |
| Male :Appadi solu..haan ..hooo | Male: Say it like that... haan... hooo |
| Raajaa kaiya vecha | When Raja sets his hand to work, |
| Athu wrongha ponadhilla | It has never gone wrong! |
| Chorus :Hahahaha…. | Chorus: Hahahaha… |
| Male | |
| Raajaa kaiya vechaa | When Raja sets his hand to work, |
| Adhu wrongaa poanadhillae | It has never gone wrong! |
| Naan thaajaa panni vechaa | When I pamper and fix it, |
| Vandi bejaar pannadhillae | The vehicle has never caused trouble! |
| Male | |
| Perusu yendraalum | Whether it is a big issue, |
| Sirusu yendraalum | Or a small issue, |
| Sogusu yen veladhaan | Classy work is my trademark! |
| Chorus :Thara rampam pam | Chorus: Thara rampam pam |
| Male | |
| Indha raajaa kaiya vechaa | When this Raja sets his hand to work, |
| Adhu wrongaa poanadhillae | It has never gone wrong! |
| Raajaa kaiya vechaa….. | When Raja sets his hand... |
| Male | |
| Katta vandi engitta | A bullock cart in my hands, |
| Caraa maarundaa | Will transform into a car! |
| Otta vandi kai pattaa | When a worn-out vehicle is touched by my hand, |
| Joraa odundaa | It will run with great speed! |
| Male | |
| Ennappathi yaarunnu | Ask the townspeople, |
| Oora keluppaa | Who I am, |
| Illaiyanna un veettu | If not, ask the car, |
| Car-ah keluppaa | Parked at your home! |
| Male | |
| Sarakkirukku | I have the stamina! |
| Chorus :Pababappappaa | Chorus: Pababappappaa |
| Male :Murukkirukku | Male: I have the strength! |
| Chorus :Pababappappaa | Chorus: Pababappappaa |
| Male :Thalakkirukku | Male: I have the attitude! |
| Chorus :Pababappappaa | Chorus: Pababappappaa |
| Adhu yenakkedhukku | Why do I need anything else? |
| Chorus :Pababappappaa | Chorus: Pababappappaa |
| Male | |
| Vaazhndhidathaan porandhaachu | I was born to live life to the fullest, |
| Vaasalgaldhaan thorandhaachu | All doors are wide open! |
| Paadungadaa isaippaattu | Sing along to the musical tune, |
| Aadungadaa nadaipottu | Dance along with grand strides! |
| Male | |
| Perusu endraalum | Whether it is big, |
| Sirusu endraalum | Or whether it is small, |
| Sogusu en veladhaan | Classy work is my trademark! |
| Chorus :Thara rampam pam | Chorus: Thara rampam pam |
| Chorus | |
| Indha raajaa kaiya vechaa… | When this Raja sets his hand to work... |
| Raajaa kaiya vechaa … | When Raja sets his hand... |
| Wrongaa poanadhillae … | It has never gone wrong... |
| Male | |
| Raajaa kaiya vechaa | When Raja sets his hand, |
| Adhu wrongaa poanadhillae | It has never gone wrong! |
| Perusu endraalum | Whether it is big, |
| Sirusu endraalum | Or whether it is small, |
| Sogusu en veladhaan | Classy work is my trademark! |
| Chorus :Thara rampam pam | Chorus: Thara rampam pam |
| Chorus | |
| Indha raajaa kaiya vechaa… | When this Raja sets his hand to work... |
| Wrongaa poanadhillae … | It has never gone wrong... |
| Male :Raajaa kaiya vechaa … | Male: When Raja sets his hand... |
| Male | |
| Kanni ponnaa nenachu | Treating it like a young maiden, |
| Car-ah thodanum | One must gently touch a car. |
| Kattinavan viraldhaan | Only the husband's fingers, |
| Mela padanum | Should lay upon her. |
| Male | |
| Kandavanga yeduthaa | If random strangers handle it, |
| Kettu poyidum | It will get ruined. |
| Akku akkaa azhagu | Its scattered beauty, |
| Vittu poyidum | Will fade away. |
| Male | |
| Therinjavandhaan | Only an expert who knows, |
| Chorus :Pababappappaa | Chorus: Pababappappaa |
| Male :Ottidanum | Male: Should drive it! |
| Chorus :Pababappappaa | Chorus: Pababappappaa |
| Male :Thiramaiyellaam | Male: All his skill, |
| Chorus :Pababappappaa | Chorus: Pababappappaa |
| Male :Avan kaattidanum | Male: He should showcase! |
| Chorus :Pababappappaa | Chorus: Pababappappaa |
| Male | |
| Orridathil uruvaagi | Created in one place, |
| Veridathil vilai pogum | And sold in another place, |
| Car galaippol penninamum | Just like cars, womanhood too, |
| Kondavanai poi cherum | Reaches the man destined for her. |
| Male | |
| Vegam kondaada | To celebrate speed, |
| Car-um penpola | Just like a car, a woman's, |
| Dhegam soodaagumae | Body too gets heated up! |
| Thara rampam pam | Thara rampam pam |
| Chorus | |
| Indha raajaa kaiya vechaa… | When this Raja sets his hand to work... |
| Raajaa kaiya vechaa … | When Raja sets his hand... |
| Wrongaa poanadhillae … | It has never gone wrong... |
| Male | |
| Raajaa kaiya vechaa | When Raja sets his hand, |
| Adhu wrongaa poanadhillae | It has never gone wrong! |
| Perusu endraalum | Whether it is big, |
| Sirusu endraalum | Or whether it is small, |
| Sogusu en veladhaan | Classy work is my trademark! |
| Chorus :Thara rampam pam | Chorus: Thara rampam pam |
| Chorus | |
| Indha raajaa kaiya vechaa… | When this Raja sets his hand to work... |
| Wrongaa poanadhillae … | It has never gone wrong... |
| Male :Raajaa kaiya vechaa … | Male: When Raja sets his hand... |
இன்னாடா
சொல்லிக்கின்னே
கிறேன் தாளமா
போடுற
சொன்னத
கேட்டுத்தான் தாளம்
போடுறேன்
What am I saying to you?
You are tapping the beat!
Male: Only because you told me,
I am tapping the beat.
ஹான் காது
வரைக்கும் கிழியுது
வாய் துடுக்கு
இன்னும் கூட
கிழியும் காது தடுக்கும்
Haha, your mouth is blabbering,
Stretching all the way to your ears!
Male: It will tear even further,
Unless the ear stops it!
புரியாம பேசாத
பல்ல தட்டுவேன்
பேசுறதே
புரியாது மொக்கை
ஆய்டுவ பி பி பி
ஹா ஹா ஆஹா
Don't speak without knowing,
Or I will knock your teeth out!
Male: What I say won't even make sense,
You will just get bored... bee bee bee!
Ha ha aha!
யாரை பார்த்து
பேசுறேன்னு நினைப்பிருக்குதா
பேரு வச்ச
ஆத்தாவ மறப்பேனா
Do you remember who,
Who you are talking to?
Male: Should I forget the mother,
Who gave me my name?
வம்பு பண்ணுனா
கொன்னுபுடுவேன்
ஆ ஆ ஆ நீ
வளத்தது அப்படி நான்
என்ன பண்ணுவேன்
If you pick a fight,
I will kill you!
Male: Aaah..aah..aah…
You were raised that way,
What can I do?
ராங்கு பண்ணாத
அப்றோம் எல்லாம் ராங்கா
போய்டும்
அது எப்படி போகும்
ராஜா கைய வச்சா ஏன்டா
டேய் அது ராங்கா புடுமாடா
புடும் றிங்களா இல்ல
போவாது றிங்களா
Don't do anything wrong,
Otherwise everything will go wrong!
Male: How could that happen?
When Raja places his hand,
Hey fellow!
Will it go wrong?
Will it catch fire?
No, will it go wrong?
போவாது போவாது
அப்படி சொல்லு
ஹான் ஹோ ராஜா
கைய வச்சா அது
ராங்கா போனதில்லை
குழு :
ஹாஹாஹாஹா
Will it go... will it go...
Male: Say it like that... haan... hooo
When Raja sets his hand to work,
It has never gone wrong!
Chorus: Hahahaha…
ராஜா கைய வச்சா
அது ராங்கா போனதில்லை
நான் தாஜா பண்ணி வச்சா
வண்டி பேஜார் பண்ணதில்லை
When Raja sets his hand to work,
It has never gone wrong!
When I pamper and fix it,
The vehicle has never caused trouble!
பெருசு என்றாலும்
சிறுசு என்றாலும் சொகுசு
என் வேலத்தான்
குழு :
தர ரம்பம் பம்
Whether it is a big issue,
Or a small issue,
Classy work is my trademark!
Chorus: Thara rampam pam
இந்த ராஜா கைய
வச்சா அது ராங்கா
போனதில்லை ராஜா
கைய வச்சா
When this Raja sets his hand to work,
It has never gone wrong!
When Raja sets his hand...
கட்டவண்டி
என்கிட்ட காரா மாறுன்டா
ஓட்டவண்டி கைப்பட்டா
ஜோரா ஓடுன்டா
A bullock cart in my hands,
Will transform into a car!
When a worn-out vehicle is touched by my hand,
It will run with great speed!
என்னைப் பத்தி
யாருன்னு ஊர கேளுப்பா
இல்லையினா உன்
வீட்டுக் காரை கேளப்பா
Ask the townspeople,
Who I am,
If not, ask the car,
Parked at your home!
சரக்கிருக்கு
குழு :
பபபப்பா
முறுக்கிருக்கு
குழு :
பபபப்பா
தலைகிறுக்கு
குழு :
பபபப்பா
அது எனக்கெதுக்கு
குழு :
பபபப்பா
I have the stamina!
Chorus: Pababappappaa
Male: I have the strength!
Chorus: Pababappappaa
Male: I have the attitude!
Chorus: Pababappappaa
Why do I need anything else?
Chorus: Pababappappaa
வாழ்ந்திடத்தான்
பொறந்தாச்சு வாசல்கள்
தான் தொறந்தாச்சு
பாடுங்கடா இசைப்பாட்டு
ஆடுங்கடா நடைப்போட்டு
I was born to live life to the fullest,
All doors are wide open!
Sing along to the musical tune,
Dance along with grand strides!
பெருசு என்றாலும்
சிறுசு என்றாலும் சொகுசு
என் வேலத்தான்
குழு :
தர ரம்பம் பம்
Whether it is big,
Or whether it is small,
Classy work is my trademark!
Chorus: Thara rampam pam
இந்த ராஜா கைய
வச்சா ராஜா கைய
வச்சா அது ராங்கா
போனதில்லை
When this Raja sets his hand to work...
When Raja sets his hand...
It has never gone wrong...
ராஜா கைய வச்சா
அது ராங்கா போனதில்லை
பெருசு என்றாலும்
சிறுசு என்றாலும் சொகுசு
என் வேலத்தான்
குழு :
தர ரம்பம் பம்
When Raja sets his hand,
It has never gone wrong!
Whether it is big,
Or whether it is small,
Classy work is my trademark!
Chorus: Thara rampam pam
இந்த ராஜா கைய
வச்சா ராங்கா
போனதில்லை
ராஜா
கைய வச்சா
When this Raja sets his hand to work...
It has never gone wrong...
Male: When Raja sets his hand...
கன்னிப்பொண்ணா
நெனச்சி கார தொடனும்
கட்டினவன் விரல்தான்
மேலப்படனும்
Treating it like a young maiden,
One must gently touch a car.
Only the husband's fingers,
Should lay upon her.
கண்டவங்க எடுத்தா
கெட்டுப் போயிடும்
அக்கு அக்கா அழகு
விட்டுப் போயிடும்
If random strangers handle it,
It will get ruined.
Its scattered beauty,
Will fade away.
தெரிஞ்சவன் தான்
குழு :
பபபப்பா
ஓட்டிடனும்
குழு :
பபபப்பா
திறமை எல்லாம்
குழு :
பபபப்பா
அவன் காட்டிடனும்
குழு :
பபபப்பா
Only an expert who knows,
Chorus: Pababappappaa
Male: Should drive it!
Chorus: Pababappappaa
Male: All his skill,
Chorus: Pababappappaa
Male: He should showcase!
Chorus: Pababappappaa
ஓரிடத்தில்
உருவாகி வேரிடத்தில்
விலைப்போகும் கார்களை
போல் பெண் இனமும்
கொண்டவனை போய்
சேரும்
Created in one place,
And sold in another place,
Just like cars, womanhood too,
Reaches the man destined for her.
வேகம்
கொண்டாட காரும்
பெண்போல தேகம்
சூடாகுமே தர
ரம்பம் பம்
To celebrate speed,
Just like a car, a woman's,
Body too gets heated up!
Thara rampam pam
இந்த ராஜா கைய
வச்சா ராஜா கைய
வச்சா அது ராங்கா
போனதில்லை
When this Raja sets his hand to work...
When Raja sets his hand...
It has never gone wrong...
ராஜா கைய வச்சா
அது ராங்கா போனதில்லை
பெருசு என்றாலும்
சிறுசு என்றாலும் சொகுசு
என் வேலத்தான்
குழு :
தர ரம்பம் பம்
When Raja sets his hand,
It has never gone wrong!
Whether it is big,
Or whether it is small,
Classy work is my trademark!
Chorus: Thara rampam pam
இந்த ராஜா கைய
வச்சா ராங்கா
போனதில்லை
ராஜா
கைய வச்சா
When this Raja sets his hand to work...
It has never gone wrong...
Male: When Raja sets his hand...
Inaadaa sollikinae kiren
What am I saying to you?
Thaaalama podura
You are tapping the beat!
Male :Sonnatha kettu thaan
Male: Only because you told me,
Thaalam poduren
I am tapping the beat.
Haan kadhu varaikum
Haha, your mouth is blabbering,
Kizhiyudhu vaai thudukku
Stretching all the way to your ears!
Male :Innum kuda kizhiyum
Male: It will tear even further,
Kadhu thadukkum
Unless the ear stops it!
Puriyaama pesadha
Don't speak without knowing,
Palla thatuvan
Or I will knock your teeth out!
Male :Pesuradhae puriyathu
Male: What I say won't even make sense,
mokkai aaiduva..bee bee bee
You will just get bored... bee bee bee!
Ha ha aha
Ha ha aha!
Yaara parthu pesuren nu
Do you remember who,
Nenaipirukutha
Who you are talking to?
Male :Peru vecha aathava
Male: Should I forget the mother,
Marapenna
Who gave me my name?
Vambhu pannuna
If you pick a fight,
Konnupuduven
I will kill you!
Male :Aaah..aah..aah…
Male: Aaah..aah..aah…
Nee valathathu appadi
You were raised that way,
Naan ena pannuvan
What can I do?
Wronghu pannatha
Don't do anything wrong,
Aprom ellam wrongha pudum
Otherwise everything will go wrong!
Male :Adhu eppadi poghum
Male: How could that happen?
Raja kaiya vecha
When Raja places his hand,
Enda dei
Hey fellow!
Athu wrongha pudum ahda
Will it go wrong?
Pudum ringhla
Will it catch fire?
Ila povathu ringhla
No, will it go wrong?
Povathu..povathu
Will it go... will it go...
Male :Appadi solu..haan ..hooo
Male: Say it like that... haan... hooo
Raajaa kaiya vecha
When Raja sets his hand to work,
Athu wrongha ponadhilla
It has never gone wrong!
Chorus :Hahahaha….
Chorus: Hahahaha…
Raajaa kaiya vechaa
When Raja sets his hand to work,
Adhu wrongaa poanadhillae
It has never gone wrong!
Naan thaajaa panni vechaa
When I pamper and fix it,
Vandi bejaar pannadhillae
The vehicle has never caused trouble!
Perusu yendraalum
Whether it is a big issue,
Sirusu yendraalum
Or a small issue,
Sogusu yen veladhaan
Classy work is my trademark!
Chorus :Thara rampam pam
Chorus: Thara rampam pam
Indha raajaa kaiya vechaa
When this Raja sets his hand to work,
Adhu wrongaa poanadhillae
It has never gone wrong!
Raajaa kaiya vechaa…..
When Raja sets his hand...
Katta vandi engitta
A bullock cart in my hands,
Caraa maarundaa
Will transform into a car!
Otta vandi kai pattaa
When a worn-out vehicle is touched by my hand,
Joraa odundaa
It will run with great speed!
Ennappathi yaarunnu
Ask the townspeople,
Oora keluppaa
Who I am,
Illaiyanna un veettu
If not, ask the car,
Car-ah keluppaa
Parked at your home!
Sarakkirukku
I have the stamina!
Chorus :Pababappappaa
Chorus: Pababappappaa
Male :Murukkirukku
Male: I have the strength!
Chorus :Pababappappaa
Chorus: Pababappappaa
Male :Thalakkirukku
Male: I have the attitude!
Chorus :Pababappappaa
Chorus: Pababappappaa
Adhu yenakkedhukku
Why do I need anything else?
Chorus :Pababappappaa
Chorus: Pababappappaa
Vaazhndhidathaan porandhaachu
I was born to live life to the fullest,
Vaasalgaldhaan thorandhaachu
All doors are wide open!
Paadungadaa isaippaattu
Sing along to the musical tune,
Aadungadaa nadaipottu
Dance along with grand strides!
Perusu endraalum
Whether it is big,
Sirusu endraalum
Or whether it is small,
Sogusu en veladhaan
Classy work is my trademark!
Chorus :Thara rampam pam
Chorus: Thara rampam pam
Indha raajaa kaiya vechaa…
When this Raja sets his hand to work...
Raajaa kaiya vechaa …
When Raja sets his hand...
Wrongaa poanadhillae …
It has never gone wrong...
Raajaa kaiya vechaa
When Raja sets his hand,
Adhu wrongaa poanadhillae
It has never gone wrong!
Perusu endraalum
Whether it is big,
Sirusu endraalum
Or whether it is small,
Sogusu en veladhaan
Classy work is my trademark!
Chorus :Thara rampam pam
Chorus: Thara rampam pam
Indha raajaa kaiya vechaa…
When this Raja sets his hand to work...
Wrongaa poanadhillae …
It has never gone wrong...
Male :Raajaa kaiya vechaa …
Male: When Raja sets his hand...
Kanni ponnaa nenachu
Treating it like a young maiden,
Car-ah thodanum
One must gently touch a car.
Kattinavan viraldhaan
Only the husband's fingers,
Mela padanum
Should lay upon her.
Kandavanga yeduthaa
If random strangers handle it,
Kettu poyidum
It will get ruined.
Akku akkaa azhagu
Its scattered beauty,
Vittu poyidum
Will fade away.
Therinjavandhaan
Only an expert who knows,
Chorus :Pababappappaa
Chorus: Pababappappaa
Male :Ottidanum
Male: Should drive it!
Chorus :Pababappappaa
Chorus: Pababappappaa
Male :Thiramaiyellaam
Male: All his skill,
Chorus :Pababappappaa
Chorus: Pababappappaa
Male :Avan kaattidanum
Male: He should showcase!
Chorus :Pababappappaa
Chorus: Pababappappaa
Orridathil uruvaagi
Created in one place,
Veridathil vilai pogum
And sold in another place,
Car galaippol penninamum
Just like cars, womanhood too,
Kondavanai poi cherum
Reaches the man destined for her.
Vegam kondaada
To celebrate speed,
Car-um penpola
Just like a car, a woman's,
Dhegam soodaagumae
Body too gets heated up!
Thara rampam pam
Thara rampam pam
Indha raajaa kaiya vechaa…
When this Raja sets his hand to work...
Raajaa kaiya vechaa …
When Raja sets his hand...
Wrongaa poanadhillae …
It has never gone wrong...
Raajaa kaiya vechaa
When Raja sets his hand,
Adhu wrongaa poanadhillae
It has never gone wrong!
Perusu endraalum
Whether it is big,
Sirusu endraalum
Or whether it is small,
Sogusu en veladhaan
Classy work is my trademark!
Chorus :Thara rampam pam
Chorus: Thara rampam pam
Indha raajaa kaiya vechaa…
When this Raja sets his hand to work...
Wrongaa poanadhillae …
It has never gone wrong...
Male :Raajaa kaiya vechaa …
Male: When Raja sets his hand...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic upbeat song from the 1989 blockbuster 'Apoorva Sagodharargal' showcases the protagonist Appu/Raja (a master mechanic) expressing supreme confidence in his mechanical craft and life philosophy. Beginning with a playful banter dialogue, the song transitions into a high-energy anthem celebrating skill, precision, and flair in automobile repair.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Kanni ponnaa nenachu Car-ah thodanum”
Comparing a car to a maiden ('Kanni ponnaa nenachu car-ah thodanum') and drawing parallels between automobile craftsmanship and romantic intimacy.
Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Perusu yendraalum / Sirusu yendraalum”
Repetition of second-letter consonant sounds in adjacent lines ('Perusu' / 'Sirusu').
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Vaazhndhidathaan porandhaachu / Vaasalgaldhaan thorandhaachu”
Matching initial sounds across words in a line ('Vaazhndhidathaan porandhaachu / Vaasalgaldhaan thorandhaachu').
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Trivia
Music for 'Apoorva Sagodharargal' was composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali, and this track was sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. The iconic intro dialogue scene features Janagaraj and Kamal Haasan before diving into the song.
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