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Lyrics & meaning

Raja Vaada Singakutty

From Thisai Maariya Paravaigal · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Thisai Maariya Paravaigal
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
24 May 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Raja vaada singakutty
Rani vaadi thanga katti
Poovum pottum alli kotti
Pongum azhagil pavalapetti
Raja vaada singakutty
Rani vaadi thanga katti
Poovum pottum alli kotti
Pongum azhagil pavalapetti
Devan vilaketra vendum
Devi oli veesa vendum
Devan vilaketra vendum
Devi oli veesa vendum
Kadhal kaviyaaga vendum
Kaalam thunaiyaaga vendum
Velli theril pillai roja
Viriththa povil siriththa vendu
Thaedi sugamaaga vendum nalamaaga
Raja vaada singakutty
Rani vaadi thanga katti
Poovum pottum alli kotti
Pongum azhagil pavalapetti
Koyil silai pondra thalaivi
Kodi kalai konda manaivi
Koyil silai pondra thalaivi
Kodi kalai konda manaivi
Theadi naan kanda thunaivi
Deiva vadivaana aruvi
Raja vaada singakutty
Rani vaadi thanga katti
Poovum pottum alli kotti
Pongum azhagil pavalapetti
Endrum pathinaaru vayathu
Inba nadhi pondra manathu
Male :Pongum kadal pondra arivu
Bhoomi kaanaatha uravu
Come, my king, my little lion,
Come, my queen, my treasure of gold,
Showering flowers and wearing a bindi,
A treasure chest of coral, overflowing with beauty.
Come, my king, my little lion,
Come, my queen, my treasure of gold,
Showering flowers and wearing a bindi,
A treasure chest of coral, overflowing with beauty.
The lord must light the lamp,
The goddess must shine her light,
The lord must light the lamp,
The goddess must shine her light,
Our love must become an epic poem,
Time must stand by our side,
A baby rose in a silver chariot,
Must smile like a blooming flower,
Finding happiness and good health.
Come, my king, my little lion,
Come, my queen, my treasure of gold,
Showering flowers and wearing a bindi,
A treasure chest of coral, overflowing with beauty.
My lady, like a temple sculpture,
My wife, blessed with countless charms,
My lady, like a temple sculpture,
My wife, blessed with countless charms,
The companion I searched for and found,
A divine waterfall in living form.
Come, my king, my little lion,
Come, my queen, my treasure of gold,
Showering flowers and wearing a bindi,
A treasure chest of coral, overflowing with beauty.
Always sixteen years of age,
A heart like a river of joy,
Wisdom like a surging ocean,
A bond the earth has never seen.
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Male
Male
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This joyful duet from 'Thisai Maariya Paravaigal' expresses deep mutual adoration and celebration of love between a couple. Through affectionate pet names such as king, queen, lion cub, and gold nugget, the lovers cherish each other and wish for a blessed, long-lasting future. Kannadasan weaves traditional Tamil imagery of divine light, flowing rivers, and temple sculptures to elevate their romantic bond into a unique union untouched by time.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Koyil silai pondra thalaivi”

Compares the beloved lady's posture and perfection to a temple statue using the comparison word 'pondra'.

Simile (Upamai)

“Inba nadhi pondra manathu”

Compares the joyful heart to a flowing river using 'pondra'.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Pongum azhagil pavalapetti”

Directly equates the overflowing feminine grace and beauty to a box full of precious corals.

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Devan vilaketra vendum / Devi oli veesa vendum”

Repeated use of the suffix 'vendum' (must/should) at the end of consecutive lines to create a rhythmic chant-like effect.

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Trivia

'Thisai Maariya Paravaigal' (1979) was directed by S. P. Muthuraman and won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film. The soundtrack composed by M. S. Viswanathan features timeless duets like this one, sung by P. Jayachandran and S. Janaki with poetic lyrics penned by Kannadasan.

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