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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
Details
Thisai Maariya Paravaigal1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Raja vaada singakuttyCome, my king, my lion cub
Rani vaadi thanga kattiCome, my queen, my block of gold
Poovum pottum alli kottiShowering flowers and auspicious vermilion
Pongum azhagil pavalapettiA treasure box of corals brimming with beauty
Female
Raja vaada singakuttyCome, my king, my lion cub
Rani vaadi thanga kattiCome, my queen, my block of gold
Poovum pottum alli kottiShowering flowers and auspicious vermilion
Pongum azhagil pavalapettiA treasure box of corals brimming with beauty
Female
Devan vilaketra vendumThe Lord must light the lamp
Devi oli veesa vendumThe Goddess must radiate the light
Devan vilaketra vendumThe Lord must light the lamp
Devi oli veesa vendumThe Goddess must radiate the light
Kadhal kaviyaaga vendumLove must turn into an epic poem
Kaalam thunaiyaaga vendumTime must stand as our companion
Female
Velli theril pillai rojaA baby rose upon a silver chariot
Viriththa povil siriththa venduShould smile upon the blossoming flower
Thaedi sugamaaga vendum nalamaagaWe must seek comfort and well-being
Female
Raja vaada singakuttyCome, my king, my lion cub
Rani vaadi thanga kattiCome, my queen, my block of gold
Poovum pottum alli kottiShowering flowers and auspicious vermilion
Pongum azhagil pavalapettiA treasure box of corals brimming with beauty
Male
Koyil silai pondra thalaiviA leader like a temple sculpture
Kodi kalai konda manaiviA wife possessing ten million arts
Koyil silai pondra thalaiviA leader like a temple sculpture
Kodi kalai konda manaiviA wife possessing ten million arts
Theadi naan kanda thunaiviThe companion I searched for and found
Deiva vadivaana aruviA waterfall in a divine form
Male
Raja vaada singakuttyCome, my king, my lion cub
Rani vaadi thanga kattiCome, my queen, my block of gold
Poovum pottum alli kottiShowering flowers and auspicious vermilion
Pongum azhagil pavalapettiA treasure box of corals brimming with beauty
Female
Endrum pathinaaru vayathuForever sixteen years of age
Inba nadhi pondra manathuA heart like a river flowing with joy
Male :Pongum kadal pondra arivuAn intellect like a surging ocean
Bhoomi kaanaatha uravuA bond that this earth has never seen

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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