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Lyrics & meaning

Raja Raja Kula

From Nota · 2018

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Anirudh Ravichander, Swagatha S. Krishnan
Music director
Sam C. S
Movie name
Nota
Movie release year
2018
Lyrics added on
17 Aug 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thaaa….naaaa….aaa….naa
Male : Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula raja raja
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula raja raja
Aaa…aaaa…aa..aa…aa aa…
Male :Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula raja raja
Female :Aaa…aaaa…aa..aa…aa aa…
Bodhai unthan melae raja
Sorgam unthan keezhae raja
Pengal unthan pinnae raja
Dhesam unthan munnae raja
Aasai aasai thurathuthu raja
Aada solli thudikuthu raja
Aaha innum izhukkuthu raja
Aatchi unnai azhaikuthu raja
Aadai konjam nazhuvuthu raja
Aana nenjam magizhiluthu raja
Aayiram aandu aaduga vendru
Aanai ondru podunga raja
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula raja raja
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula raja raja
{Garisa garisa
Nisadhasanidhapamapa
Garisa garisa
Nisadha gamapa} (2)
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula raja raja
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula raja raja
Ohooo…ooo
Aaa….aaa…
Ohooo…oooo
Aathula methakka
Kaathathu adikka
Oduthu oduthu
Odam dam dam
Odam oodattum
Naan atha verukka
Yethukka marukka
Yeruthu yeruthu
Kireedam dam dam
Baaram koodatum
Arasu oru puram
Sagasam oru puram
Naduvinil kuzhambum raja
Thadai oru puram
Ilaigal oru puram
Ethuvena muzhikkum raja
Solvathu kelaa nenjudanae
Vazhthavanae intha raja
Aasaigal ennum ambugalal
Veezhthavanae intha raja
Ingu ethanai perasaigal
Naan kedayam yenthida
Yenthida yenthida
Ambugal paayuthae
Alaipayum raja rajan ivan
Athi veera raja rajan ivan
Azhagana raja rajan ivan
Raja raja kula rajan…
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula raja raja
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula raja raja
Garisagarisarigari
Garisagarisarigari
Garisa garisa
Nisadhasanidhapamapa
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula raja raja
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula
Raja raja kula raja raja
Taa... Naa... Aa... Naa...
Male: Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings, Raja Raja...
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings, Raja Raja...
Aa... Aaaa... Aa... Aa... Aa Aa...
Male: Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings, Raja Raja...
Female: Aa... Aaaa... Aa... Aa... Aa Aa...
High on the rush, my king,
Heaven lies under your feet, my king,
Women follow behind you, my king,
The nation lies before you, my king,
Desires keep chasing you, my king,
Yearning to make you dance, my king,
Ah, it pulls you in even more, my king,
Power is calling your name, my king,
Your clothes slip away a little, my king,
Yet the heart rejoices, my king,
Win and rule for a thousand years,
Give us a command, my king!
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings, Raja Raja...
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings, Raja Raja...
{ Ga Ri Sa, Ga Ri Sa
Ni Sa Dha Sa Ni Dha Pa Ma Pa
Ga Ri Sa, Ga Ri Sa
Ni Sa Dha, Ga Ma Pa } (2)
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings, Raja Raja...
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings, Raja Raja...
Oh... Ooh...
Aa... Aa...
Oh... Ooh...
Floating down the river,
As the winds blow,
It rushes and speeds ahead,
The boat rocks to the beat!
Let the boat drift on!
Even as I hate it,
And refuse to accept it,
It rises to sit on my head,
The crown lands with a thud!
Let the burden grow heavier!
Governance on one side,
Thrill and adventure on the other,
Confused in the middle is the king!
Obstacles on one side,
Green leaves of pleasure on the other,
Blinking in confusion, the king wonders what is what!
With an unyielding heart that never listens,
This king used to live his life!
Yet struck by the arrows of desire,
This king was brought down!
So much greedy ambition here,
As I raise my shield,
Raising it again and again,
The arrows keep striking fast!
He is the restless Raja Rajan,
He is the mighty brave Raja Rajan,
He is the handsome Raja Rajan,
The king of the royal lineage...
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings, Raja Raja...
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings, Raja Raja...
Ga Ri Sa Ga Ri Sa Ri Ga Ri
Ga Ri Sa Ga Ri Sa Ri Ga Ri
Ga Ri Sa, Ga Ri Sa
Ni Sa Dha Sa Ni Dha Pa Ma Pa
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings, Raja Raja...
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings,
Of the royal clan of king of kings, Raja Raja...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Raja Raja Kula' from NOTA captures the internal turmoil and wild lifestyle of a young prince who suddenly finds himself thrust into political power. It contrasts the allure of hedonistic pleasures, luxury, and party life with the overwhelming weight of political responsibility and the crown. Surrounded by greed, conspiracy, and temptation, the king struggles between his stubborn desire for freedom and his inescapable duty to rule his nation. As arrows of political warfare and personal desires fly towards him, he stands as a charismatic, handsome, yet deeply conflicted leader trying to navigate the dangerous waters of governance while defending himself against surrounding political traps.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Raja raja kula / Raja raja kula

Repetition of words like 'Raja raja kula' and 'Yeruthu yeruthu' to build rhythmic energy and emphasize royalty and escalation.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Aasaigal ennum ambugalal

Desires are metaphorically described as sharp arrows that strike and bring down the king.

Antithesis / Contrast (Muran)

Arasu oru puram / Sagasam oru puram

Juxtaposes opposing forces in the protagonist's life—duties of governance versus thrilling personal life, and obstacles versus temptations.

Epiphora / Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Bodhai unthan melae raja / Sorgam unthan keezhae raja

Consistent end-rhyming structure using the word 'raja' at the end of successive lines to maintain cadence.

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Trivia

The song features in the political thriller 'NOTA' (2018), marking Vijay Deverakonda's debut in Tamil cinema. Composed by Sam C.S. with lyrics by Madhan Karky, the song blends classical swaras with modern electronic beats to highlight the protagonist's high-profile, modern-day political ascension.

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