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Lyrics & meaning

Rajaavin Thoattathil

From Samar · 2013

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
K. G. Ranjith, Rita
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Samar2013

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Heyyyy i won the gameHeyyyy I won the game
Female
Raja-vin thottathil roja chediA rose plant in the King's garden
Roja-vai raja nee kattippudiOh King, embrace the rose
Nee aadum aattathai vittuppudiStop playing the game you play
Naan aadum aattathil muthukkuliDive for pearls in the game I play
Female
Eththanai aattam undoHowever many games exist
Hei hei naa aadadaaHey hey, I won't play them
Aththanai aattam ellaamAll those games
Hei poi thaanadaaHey, are completely fake
Female
Siththargal sonnadhellaamAll that the Siddhas (sages) said
Hei hei mei thaanadaaHey hey, is the ultimate truth
Meiyilae meiyai vaithuPlacing body against body
Vaa kai veiyadaaCome, lay your hand
Female
Rendu kaalu horsuA two-legged horse
Nee vachu paaru racePlace a bet and watch the race
Enna venum kettuAsk what you want
Nee sundi podu tossuFlip a coin and toss
Female
Endha pakkam inbamWhich side holds pleasure?
Nee bettu katti paaruPlace a bet and see
Andha pakkam thottuTouch that side
Nee thottu thottu vetri kodi kattuTouch it repeatedly and hoist the flag of victory
Female
Pai paiyaai un veettuBags upon bags into your house
Panam kottumaeMoney will shower
Thangathil poo pookkumFlowers made of gold will bloom
Un thottamaeIn your garden
Female
Kaithatti nee sonnaalIf you command with a clap of your hands
Kai kattumaeEveryone will stand bound and obedient
Vinmeengal nee thottaalIf you touch the stars
kaikkettumaeThey will be within your reach
Female
Suththudhu suththudhu boomiThe earth spins and spins
Hei unai kettuthaanHey, only by asking you
Hey sooriyan varuvadhu ellamHey, the sun comes
Haa unai paarkkathaanHaa, only to see you
Sokkudhu sokkudhu nenjamThe heart gets entranced and mesmerized
Hei hei nee paarkkathaanHey hey, just for you to look
Sikkudhu sikkudhu kangalEyes get tangled and caught
Hei naan paarkkathaanHey, as I look on
Female
Kallum mullum koodaEven stones and thorns
Un petchai kettu vaazhumWill live listening to your words
Aanaa inga vandhaaBut if you come here
En petchu ketka venumYou must listen to my words
Female
SanthosathukkaagaFor the sake of happiness
Nee mannil vandha aaluYou are the person who came to this earth
Ennai konjam thottuTouch me a little
Nee kattu kattu mutham padi kattuBuild a staircase of kisses for me
Male
We don’t stop playingWe don’t stop playing
Because we grow oldBecause we grow old
We grow old because we stop playingWe grow old because we stop playing
Our whole life is a parcelOur whole life is a parcel
Game is in your lifeGame is in your life
Game is in your soulGame is in your soul
Game is in your minduGame is in your mind
Male
Your heart is gamingYour heart is gaming
Lets game oneLet us game on
Lets game oneLet us game on
Your heart is gamingYour heart is gaming
Lets game oneLet us game on
Are you gaming haa haaAre you gaming haa haa
Are you gaming haa haaAre you gaming haa haa
Just play one have funJust play one, have fun
Enjoy the gameEnjoy the game
Female
Nanan nana na naaNanan nana na naa
Nanan nana naa naaNanan nana naa naa
Nanan nana na naaNanan nana na naa
Nanan nana naa naaNanan nana naa naa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic song from the movie Samar (2013) combines themes of fun, romance, gambling, and philosophical reflections on living life to the fullest. The lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar uses playful imagery of racing, betting, and earthly desires to describe life as an unpredictable game where true success lies in enjoyment, connection, and embracing passion without fear.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Raja-vin thottathil roja chedi / Roja-vai raja nee kattippudi

Matching initial consonant sound 'R' across consecutive lines ('Raja-vin' and 'Roja-vai').

Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Nee aadum aattathai vittuppudi / Naan aadum aattathil muthukkuli

Matching second consonant 'tt' in 'aattathai' and 'aattathil'.

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Suththudhu suththudhu boomi

Repetition of words like 'suththudhu' and 'thottu' to add rhythmic flair and intensity.

Metaphor

Our whole life is a parcel

Comparing human existence directly to a package or game of chance.

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Trivia

Samar (2013) is an action thriller directed by Thiru, starring Vishal and Trisha. The soundtrack was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, featuring high-energy club and rhythm-driven tracks tailored for suspenseful and dramatic film sequences.

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