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Lyrics & meaning

Raja Magal

From Vanji Kottai Valipan · 1958

Lyricist
Kothamangalam Subbu
Singer
P. Leela
Music director
C. Ramachandra
Details
Vanji Kottai Valipan1958

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aa… aa… aa…Aa… aa… aa…
Raajaa magalPrincess
Female
O… raajaa magal rojaa malarOh… princess, a rose flower
Naan raajaa magal pudhu rojaa malarI am a princess, a fresh rose flower
Enadhaasai niraivaerumaaWill my desire be fulfilled?
Female
Raajaa magal rojaa malarPrincess, a rose flower
Naan raajaa magal pudhu rojaa malarI am a princess, a fresh rose flower
Enadhaasai niraivaerumaa…ooWill my desire be fulfilled… oh?
Female
Maanilathil enai polaeIn this world, like me
Oru mangai kandadhundoHave you ever seen a maiden?
Maanilathil enai polaeIn this world, like me
Oru mangai kandadhundoHave you ever seen a maiden?
Yaen angae nirkkiraaiWhy are you standing over there?
Nee engae paarkkiraaiWhere are you looking?
Enadharugil vandhu nilluCome and stand near me
Enadharugil vandhu nilluCome and stand near me
Anbaana vaarthai solluSpeak loving words
Female
Manam illaiyaa badhil sollaiyaaDon't you have a heart? Won't you answer?
Vayadhillaiyaa puriyallaiyaaAren't you old enough? Don't you understand?
Muzhu nilavai pol enadhazhagai paarLook at my beauty like the full moon
Vizhithanil un nizhalai paarSee your reflection in my eyes
Female
Raajaa magal rojaa malarPrincess, a rose flower
Naan raajaa magal pudhu rojaa malarI am a princess, a fresh rose flower
Enadhaasai niraivaerumaa…ooWill my desire be fulfilled… oh?
Female
Thappi odaadhae thangamaeDo not escape and run away, my precious gold
Female
Odaadhae…Do not run away…
Female
Thalli thalli odinaalumEven if you run far away
Thulli vilaiyaadinaalumEven if you leap and play
Kannaalae valai veesi katti izhuppaenI will cast a net with my eyes and pull you close
Female
Thoondil pottu meenai pidithaenI caught a fish using a fishing hook
Thuditthu thuditthu odudhaeIt squirms and runs away
Koondu kiliyai konjidum vaelaiWhile caressing the caged parrot
Koottai vittae parandhadhaeIt flew away from the cage
Nee engae sendraalumWherever you go
Female
Naan angu varuvaenaeI will come there
Female
Vittu chellaadhaeDo not leave and go away
Female
Kannaal valai veesi munnaal nadandhaalaeIf I cast a net with my eyes and walk ahead
Pinnaalae odi vara vaendaamoShouldn't you run behind me?
Female
Aasai ennum ulagilaeIn the world called desire
Azhagu endra dhaevadhaiThe goddess named beauty
Maasillaadha anbenum mani mudi soottinaaiYou crowned me with the flawless crown of love
Aasai ennum ulagilae azhagu endra dhaevadhaiThe goddess named beauty in the world called desire
Female
Inba geetham paaduvomLet us sing joyful songs
Idhayam kalandhaaduvomLet our hearts merge and dance
Endrum ondru kooduvomLet us unite forever
Iniya vaazhvai naaduvomLet us seek a sweet life
Iniya vaazhvai naaduvomLet us seek a sweet life
Female
Raajaa magal rojaa malarPrincess, a rose flower
Naan raajaa magal pudhu rojaa malarI am a princess, a fresh rose flower
Enadhaasai niraivaerumaa…ooWill my desire be fulfilled… oh?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses the romantic longing, regal pride, and playful charm of a princess towards her lover. She compares her radiant beauty to a fresh blooming rose and the full moon, wondering if her deepest romantic desires will come to fruition. Teasing her beloved for standing far away and being hesitant, she urges him to step closer, speak sweet words, and gaze into her eyes to see his reflection. As the song progresses, she playfully warns him that no matter how much he tries to flee like a squirming fish or a bird escaping a cage, she will entangle him using the magical net of her eyes. Ultimately, the song resolves into a celebrated vision of mutual love, where both lovers crown each other with pure affection, sing joyful melodies, and envision a prosperous, happy life together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Muzhu nilavai pol enadhazhagai paar

Comparing the maiden's beauty directly to the full moon ('Muzhu nilavai pol enadhazhagai paar').

Metaphor (Uvakam)

Kannaalae valai veesi katti izhuppaen

Metaphorically describing her seductive gaze as casting a net ('Kannaalae valai veesi') to captivate her lover.

Anaaphora / Repetition (Anukaranam)

Thalli thalli odinaalum

Repetition of words like 'Thalli thalli' and 'Thuditthu thuditthu' for rhythmic effect and emphasis on motion.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Inba geetham paaduvom

Matching initial consonants across sequential words, such as 'Inba', 'Idhayam', 'Endrum', 'Iniya'.

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Trivia

'Vanji Kottai Valipan' (1958) is a legendary Tamil magnum opus produced and directed by S. S. Vasan of Gemini Studios. Written by Kothamangalam Subbu, the film's soundtrack was composed by C. R. Subburaman and completed by Master Venu and P. S. Anantharaman after Subburaman's untimely passing.

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