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Lyrics & meaning

Rajathi Kanne

From Satharam · 1956

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
K. R. Ramasamy
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Satharam1956

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Raajathi kannae raajathiOh queenly darling, my queen!
Pennae raajathi kannae raajathiOh woman, queenly darling, my queen!
Raajathi kannae raajathiOh queenly darling, my queen!
Pennae raajathi kannae raajathiOh woman, queenly darling, my queen!
Un raapthaavukellaam ingaeFor all your contacts and ties here,
Jaapthaavum pottaachuA list/account has been prepared!
Raajathi kannae raajathiOh queenly darling, my queen!
Pennae raajathi kannae raajathiOh woman, queenly darling, my queen!
Un raapthaavukellaam ingaeFor all your contacts and ties here,
Jaapthaavum pottaachuA list/account has been prepared!
Raajathi kannae raajathiOh queenly darling, my queen!
Pennae raajathi kannae raajathiOh woman, queenly darling, my queen!
Male
Rambatta parambaraiOf a high-and-mighty lineage,
Andha laalaapuram vadakkaraiFrom the northern bank of Lalapuram,
Naan rambatta parambaraiI belong to that high-and-mighty lineage,
Andha laalaapuram vadakkaraiFrom the northern bank of Lalapuram.
Yen ippadi nikkure innumWhy do you stand like this still?
Nee yaarai paathu sokkuraeWhom are you gazing at, mesmerized?
Raajathi kannae raajathiOh queenly darling, my queen!
Pennae raajathi kannae raajathiOh woman, queenly darling, my queen!
Male
Nee panakkaran sothuYou are the wealth of a rich man,
Naan paattaali vithuI am the seed of a working laborer.
Nee panakkaran sothuYou are the wealth of a rich man,
Naan paattaali vithuI am the seed of a working laborer.
Nee pagattaana muthuYou are a flashy, showy pearl,
Ezhai pangaali sothuI am the asset of the poor working class.
Nee pagattaana muthuYou are a flashy, showy pearl,
Ezhai pangaali sothuI am the asset of the poor working class.
Indha paaraalum raanikippoFor this queen ruling the land now,
Vandhiduche thaththuAdoption/loss of status has occurred!
Raajathi kannae raajathiOh queenly darling, my queen!
Pennae raajathi kannae raajathiOh woman, queenly darling, my queen!
Male
Kaathirundhaval penjaadhiyaiDo you know the story of how someone who waited
Naethu avndhavan kondu ponaHad his wife taken away by a newcomer yesterday?
Kadhaiyum theriyuma..haa..aaaDo you know that story? Aha!
Kaathirundhaval penjaadhiyaiDo you know the story of how someone who waited
Naethu avndhavan kondu ponaHad his wife taken away by a newcomer yesterday?
Kadhaiyum theriyuma..haa..aaaDo you know that story? Aha!
Male
Aathirathaal arivizhandhuLosing wisdom out of anger,
Arasi enbathai marandhuForgetting that she is a queen,
Aathirathaal arivizhandhuLosing wisdom out of anger,
Arasi enbathai marandhuForgetting that she is a queen,
Kothirathai kedukka vandhaOh handle of an axe that came to ruin the clan,
Kodari kaambae enMy queenly darling, my queen!
Raajathi kannae raajathiOh queenly darling, my queen!
Pennae raajathi kannae raajathiOh woman, queenly darling, my queen!
Un raapthaavukellaam ingaeFor all your contacts and ties here,
Jaapthaavum pottaachuA list/account has been prepared!
Raajathi kannae raajathiOh queenly darling, my queen!
Pennae raajathi kannae raajathiOh woman, queenly darling, my queen!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

In this classic song from Satharam (1956), sung dramatically by K. R. Ramasamy, the singer addresses a woman of royal or wealthy stature with a mixture of sarcasm, social critique, and warning. He contrasts her rich and proud background with his humble working-class roots, pointing out class divides while mocking her arrogance. Through clever wordplay, he admonishes her for losing her wisdom due to anger and forgetting her royal dignity, warning her that her missteps and contacts are being monitored and tallied.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Alliteration)

Aathirathaal arivizhandhu

Repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds in words within the same line, such as 'Rambatta parambarai' and 'Aathirathaal arivizhandhu'.

Edhukai (Assonance / Second Letter Rhyming)

Aathirathaal arivizhandhu / Arasi enbathai marandhu

Rhyming of the second letter across lines, such as 'Kaathirundhaval' / 'Naethu' or 'Aathirathaal' / 'Arasi' / 'Kothirathai'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Nee panakkaran sothu / Naan paattaali vithu

Rhyming of ending words across consecutive lines, such as 'sothu' and 'vithu'.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Kodari kaambae en

Comparing the woman to an axe handle that destroys its own forest/clan ('Kodari kaambae').

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Trivia

Satharam (1956) featured music by legendary composer G. Ramanathan and lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. K. R. Ramasamy, a famous drama artist and playback singer known for his distinct theatrical vocal style, delivered this song with strong dramatic expression.

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