Rajathi Neethan
From Raja Yuvaraja · 1985
- Lyricist
- R. E. Chandrasekar
- Singers
- P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ben Surendar
- Details
- Raja Yuvaraja1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Rajaththi needhaan roja poovae | You are the queen, my rose flower |
| Vandaaga vanthaen naan ingae | I came here like a honeybee |
| Female :Rajaththi naanae lesa thodu | Female: I am the queen, touch me gently |
| Rojappoo maeni neeyaadu | Play with my rose-like body |
| Nalaanathu udal noolaanathu | My body has become frail, slender as a thread |
| Nalaanathu udal noolaanathu | My body has become frail, slender as a thread |
| Male | |
| Kodiyai kandaenae | I saw a tender creeper vine |
| Adhai idaiyil kandaenae | I saw it resting on her waist |
| Nadaiyai kandaenae | I observed her graceful gait |
| Adhil manasai thanthaenae | And gave my heart away to it |
| Mayakkam varuthu enakku | I am feeling intoxicated with passion |
| Thayakkam yaeno unakku | Why do you still feel hesitation? |
| Female | |
| Rajaththi naanae lesa thodu | I am the queen, touch me gently |
| Rojappoo maeni neeyaadu | Play with my rose-like body |
| Nalaanathu udal noolaanathu | My body has become frail, slender as a thread |
| Male | |
| Vaanam poopanthal podaatho indru | Won't the sky weave a canopy of flowers today? |
| Vaazhththa pon megam vaaraatho ingu | Won't golden clouds arrive here to bless us? |
| Vaanam poopanthal podaatho indru | Won't the sky weave a canopy of flowers today? |
| Vaazhththa pon megam vaaraatho ingu | Won't golden clouds arrive here to bless us? |
| Female | |
| Megam vanthaalae theeraatha thaagam | When clouds arrive, an unquenchable thirst arises |
| Vegam vanthaalae thaangaathu thegam | When speed builds up, the body cannot bear it |
| Megam vanthaalae theeraatha thaagam | When clouds arrive, an unquenchable thirst arises |
| Vegam vanthaalae thaangaathu thegam | When speed builds up, the body cannot bear it |
| Ilamai irukku enakku | I have youthfulness within me |
| Sugamae tharuvaen unakku | I will grant sweet pleasure to you |
| Male | |
| Rajaththi needhaan roja poovae | You are the queen, my rose flower |
| Vandaaga vanthaen naan ingae | I came here like a honeybee |
| Female | |
| Kadhal vensagu nee oodhum neram | When you sound the white conch shell of love |
| Kadhil ketkattum kalyaaa raagam | Let the wedding melody resound in my ears |
| Kadhal vensagu nee oodhum neram | When you sound the white conch shell of love |
| Kadhil ketkattum kalyaaa raagam | Let the wedding melody resound in my ears |
| Male | |
| Manjal nilavingu oli veesum velai | At this hour when the golden moon shines bright |
| Nenjil aadattum anantha solai | Let a garden of bliss bloom in the heart |
| Manjal nilavingu oli veesum velai | At this hour when the golden moon shines bright |
| Nenjil aadattum anantha solai | Let a garden of bliss bloom in the heart |
| Mayakkam varuthu enakku | I am feeling intoxicated with passion |
| Thayakkam yaeno unakku | Why do you still feel hesitation? |
| Female | |
| Rajaththi naanae lesa thodu | I am the queen, touch me gently |
| Rojappoo maeni neeyaadu | Play with my rose-like body |
| Nalaanathu udal noolaanathu | My body has become frail, slender as a thread |
| Nalaanathu udal noolaanathu | My body has become frail, slender as a thread |
| Male | |
| Kodiyai kandaenae | I saw a tender creeper vine |
| Adhai idaiyil kandaenae | I saw it resting on her waist |
| Nadaiyai kandaenae | I observed her graceful gait |
| Adhil manasai thanthaenae | And gave my heart away to it |
| Mayakkam varuthu enakku | I am feeling intoxicated with passion |
| Thayakkam yaeno unakku | Why do you still feel hesitation? |
| Male | |
| Haan….rajaththi needhaan roja poovae | Ah... You are the queen, my rose flower |
| Vandaaga vanthaen naan ingae | I came here like a honeybee |
ராஜாத்தி நீதான் ரோஜா பூவே
வண்டாக வந்தேன் நான் இங்கே
ராஜாத்தி நானே லேசா தொடு
ரோஜாப்பூ மேனி நீயாடு
நாளானது உடல் நூலானது
நாளானது உடல் நூலானது
You are the queen, my rose flower
I came here like a honeybee
Female: I am the queen, touch me gently
Play with my rose-like body
My body has become frail, slender as a thread
My body has become frail, slender as a thread
கொடியைக் கண்டேனே
அதை இடையில் கண்டேனே
நடையைக் கண்டேனே
அதில் மனசை தந்தேனே
மயக்கம் வருது எனக்கு
தயக்கம் ஏனோ உனக்கு.....
I saw a tender creeper vine
I saw it resting on her waist
I observed her graceful gait
And gave my heart away to it
I am feeling intoxicated with passion
Why do you still feel hesitation?
ராஜாத்தி நானே லேசா தொடு
ரோஜாப்பூ மேனி நீயாடு
நாளானது உடல் நூலானது
I am the queen, touch me gently
Play with my rose-like body
My body has become frail, slender as a thread
வானம் பூப்பந்தல் போடாதோ இன்று
வாழ்த்த பொன் மேகம் வாராதோ இங்கு
வானம் பூப்பந்தல் போடாதோ இன்று
வாழ்த்த பொன் மேகம் வாராதோ இங்கு
Won't the sky weave a canopy of flowers today?
Won't golden clouds arrive here to bless us?
Won't the sky weave a canopy of flowers today?
Won't golden clouds arrive here to bless us?
மேகம் வந்தாலே தீராத தாகம்
வேகம் வந்தாலே தாங்காது தேகம்
மேகம் வந்தாலே தீராத தாகம்
வேகம் வந்தாலே தாங்காது தேகம்
இளமை இருக்கு எனக்கு
சுகமே தருவேன் உனக்கு....
When clouds arrive, an unquenchable thirst arises
When speed builds up, the body cannot bear it
When clouds arrive, an unquenchable thirst arises
When speed builds up, the body cannot bear it
I have youthfulness within me
I will grant sweet pleasure to you
ராஜாத்தி நீதான் ரோஜா பூவே
வண்டாக வந்தேன் நான் இங்கே
You are the queen, my rose flower
I came here like a honeybee
காதல் வெண்சங்கு நீ ஊதும் நேரம்
காதில் கேட்கட்டும் கல்யாண ராகம்
காதல் வெண்சங்கு நீ ஊதும் நேரம்
காதில் கேட்கட்டும் கல்யாண ராகம்
When you sound the white conch shell of love
Let the wedding melody resound in my ears
When you sound the white conch shell of love
Let the wedding melody resound in my ears
மஞ்சள் நிலவிங்கு ஒளி வீசும் வேளை
நெஞ்சில் ஆடட்டும் ஆனந்த சோலை
மஞ்சள் நிலவிங்கு ஒளி வீசும் வேளை
நெஞ்சில் ஆடட்டும் ஆனந்த சோலை
மயக்கம் வருதே எனக்கு
தயக்கம் ஏனோ உனக்கு....
At this hour when the golden moon shines bright
Let a garden of bliss bloom in the heart
At this hour when the golden moon shines bright
Let a garden of bliss bloom in the heart
I am feeling intoxicated with passion
Why do you still feel hesitation?
ராஜாத்தி நானே லேசா தொடு
ரோஜாப்பூ மேனி நீயாடு
நாளானது உடல் நூலானது
நாளானது உடல் நூலானது
I am the queen, touch me gently
Play with my rose-like body
My body has become frail, slender as a thread
My body has become frail, slender as a thread
கொடியைக் கண்டேனே
அதை இடையில் கண்டேனே
நடையைக் கண்டேனே அதில்
மனசை தந்தேனே
மயக்கம் வருது எனக்கு
தயக்கம் ஏனோ உனக்கு.....
I saw a tender creeper vine
I saw it resting on her waist
I observed her graceful gait
And gave my heart away to it
I am feeling intoxicated with passion
Why do you still feel hesitation?
ஹான் ராஜாத்தி நீதான் ரோஜா பூவே
வண்டாக வந்தேன் நான் இங்கே...
Ah... You are the queen, my rose flower
I came here like a honeybee
Rajaththi needhaan roja poovae
You are the queen, my rose flower
Vandaaga vanthaen naan ingae
I came here like a honeybee
Female :Rajaththi naanae lesa thodu
Female: I am the queen, touch me gently
Rojappoo maeni neeyaadu
Play with my rose-like body
Nalaanathu udal noolaanathu
My body has become frail, slender as a thread
Nalaanathu udal noolaanathu
My body has become frail, slender as a thread
Kodiyai kandaenae
I saw a tender creeper vine
Adhai idaiyil kandaenae
I saw it resting on her waist
Nadaiyai kandaenae
I observed her graceful gait
Adhil manasai thanthaenae
And gave my heart away to it
Mayakkam varuthu enakku
I am feeling intoxicated with passion
Thayakkam yaeno unakku
Why do you still feel hesitation?
Rajaththi naanae lesa thodu
I am the queen, touch me gently
Rojappoo maeni neeyaadu
Play with my rose-like body
Nalaanathu udal noolaanathu
My body has become frail, slender as a thread
Vaanam poopanthal podaatho indru
Won't the sky weave a canopy of flowers today?
Vaazhththa pon megam vaaraatho ingu
Won't golden clouds arrive here to bless us?
Vaanam poopanthal podaatho indru
Won't the sky weave a canopy of flowers today?
Vaazhththa pon megam vaaraatho ingu
Won't golden clouds arrive here to bless us?
Megam vanthaalae theeraatha thaagam
When clouds arrive, an unquenchable thirst arises
Vegam vanthaalae thaangaathu thegam
When speed builds up, the body cannot bear it
Megam vanthaalae theeraatha thaagam
When clouds arrive, an unquenchable thirst arises
Vegam vanthaalae thaangaathu thegam
When speed builds up, the body cannot bear it
Ilamai irukku enakku
I have youthfulness within me
Sugamae tharuvaen unakku
I will grant sweet pleasure to you
Rajaththi needhaan roja poovae
You are the queen, my rose flower
Vandaaga vanthaen naan ingae
I came here like a honeybee
Kadhal vensagu nee oodhum neram
When you sound the white conch shell of love
Kadhil ketkattum kalyaaa raagam
Let the wedding melody resound in my ears
Kadhal vensagu nee oodhum neram
When you sound the white conch shell of love
Kadhil ketkattum kalyaaa raagam
Let the wedding melody resound in my ears
Manjal nilavingu oli veesum velai
At this hour when the golden moon shines bright
Nenjil aadattum anantha solai
Let a garden of bliss bloom in the heart
Manjal nilavingu oli veesum velai
At this hour when the golden moon shines bright
Nenjil aadattum anantha solai
Let a garden of bliss bloom in the heart
Mayakkam varuthu enakku
I am feeling intoxicated with passion
Thayakkam yaeno unakku
Why do you still feel hesitation?
Rajaththi naanae lesa thodu
I am the queen, touch me gently
Rojappoo maeni neeyaadu
Play with my rose-like body
Nalaanathu udal noolaanathu
My body has become frail, slender as a thread
Nalaanathu udal noolaanathu
My body has become frail, slender as a thread
Kodiyai kandaenae
I saw a tender creeper vine
Adhai idaiyil kandaenae
I saw it resting on her waist
Nadaiyai kandaenae
I observed her graceful gait
Adhil manasai thanthaenae
And gave my heart away to it
Mayakkam varuthu enakku
I am feeling intoxicated with passion
Thayakkam yaeno unakku
Why do you still feel hesitation?
Haan….rajaththi needhaan roja poovae
Ah... You are the queen, my rose flower
Vandaaga vanthaen naan ingae
I came here like a honeybee
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Rajaththi Needhaan is a romantic duet depicting two lovers expressing their deep passion and intimate desire for each other. The male protagonist addresses his lover as a queen and a rose, comparing his attraction to that of a honeybee drawn to a blossom. She responds warmly, inviting his affection while expressing how love has rendered her delicate and overwhelmed with romance. Rich poetic metaphors involving nature—such as golden clouds, flower bowers, and the glowing yellow moon—are interwoven with themes of marital harmony and youthful bliss. The track conveys an atmosphere of joyful longing, surrender, and emotional closeness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Vandaaga vanthaen naan ingae”
Comparing the hero's arrival to a bee ('Vandaaga vanthaen') attracted to a flower.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Kodiyai kandaenae Adhai idaiyil kandaenae”
Describing her waist as a creeper vine ('Kodiyai kandaenae adhai idaiyil kandaenae').
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Megam vanthaalae theeraatha thaagam / Vegam vanthaalae thaangaathu thegam”
Rhyming of second letters in consecutive lines: 'Megam' / 'Vegam' and 'thaagam' / 'thegam'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Mayakkam varuthu enakku / Thayakkam yaeno unakku”
Matching end sounds with 'Mayakkam varuthu enakku' and 'Thayakkam yaeno unakku'.
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Trivia
This romantic track is from the 1985 Tamil film 'Raja Yuvaraja', featuring music composed by Ben Surender. It brought together legendary playback singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela, written by lyricist R. E. Chandrasekar.
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