- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Anuradha Sriram, Arun Mozhi
- Music director
- Deva
- Movie name
- Pagaivan
- Movie release year
- 1997
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Jun 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Rajane Yuvarajane' from the 1997 Tamil film Pagaivan is a romantic duet expressing intense passion and mutual devotion between two lovers. The lyrics highlight how love revives the soul and makes the world revolve around their intimate connection, using royal titles like 'Rajane Yuvarajane' as terms of endearment. Through imaginative cosmic metaphors—such as riding on the wind, traveling beyond space, and bathing on the moon—lyricist Vairamuthu captures the feeling of weightlessness and euphoria associated with true romance. The song balances sensory intimacy with grand, fantastical imagery.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Nenju vimmi vimmi vedikkindrathu”
Words like 'vimmi vimmi' and 'thottu thottu' are repeated sequentially to heighten the sensation of intense touch and emotional swelling.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Nilavai thaandiyae Vinveliyil payanam seiyyalaam”
Exaggerating romance to surreal cosmic travel, describing riding the wind and visiting space together.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kadhal nilavukku thaeipirai illai”
Comparing love to an eternal moon that never undergoes a waning phase (thaeipirai).
Allusion (Kurippeeduthal)
“Unnai paarththaal Naan paathi kambanae”
The male protagonist references the great classical Tamil poet Kamban to express how inspired he feels looking at his beloved.
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Trivia
Pagaivan (1997) starred Ajith Kumar and Sathyaraj, with music composed by Deva. The song 'Rajane Yuvarajane' stands out for its high-pitched vocal delivery by Anuradha Sriram alongside Arunmozhi, set to Deva's signature late-90s melodic orchestrations.
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