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Lyrics & meaning

Rajathi Rajaillae

From Solla Solla Inikkum · 2009

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Benny Dayal, Chorus
Music director
Bharathwaj
Details
Solla Solla Inikkum2009

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hoo oo oo hoo oooHoo oo oo hoo ooo
Chorus :HooChorus: Hoo
Male :Hoo oo oo hoo oooMale: Hoo oo oo hoo ooo
Chorus :HooChorus: Hoo
Male :Hoo oo oo hoo oooMale: Hoo oo oo hoo ooo
Chorus :Hoo hooChorus: Hoo hoo
Male :Hoo oo oo hoo oooMale: Hoo oo oo hoo ooo
Chorus :Hoo hooChorus: Hoo hoo
Male
Raajathi raaja illaWe are not kings of kings,
Aanaalum adangida maatomYet we will not be subdued.
Raakkozhi naanga illaWe are not night owls,
Aanalum thoongida maatomYet we will not sleep.
Male
Ada meesa vanthaWhen a mustache grows,
Nenjil aasa varumDesire enters the heart.
Indha ilamaikku thadai yethadaWhat obstacle can stop this youth?
Male
Raajathi raaja illaWe are not kings of kings,
Aanaalum adangida maatomYet we will not be subdued.
Maatom maatomNo we won't, no we won't.
Male
Therumunai petti kadaiyilAt the corner petty shop on the street,
Dhum adikkum vayasuThis is the age to smoke cigarettes,
Dhinam dhinam kutti chuvaruEvery day sitting on low walls,
Site adikkum manasuThe heart loves to check out girls.
Chorus :Oh yeahChorus: Oh yeah
Male
Dhinam ECR-la bikeoOdumEvery day, bikes race on ECR,
Ada evening aanathum beer odumAnd once evening arrives, beer flows.
Neram kaalam indri pechodumConversations flow without track of time,
Oru figureah paarthathum nenjodumAt the sight of a pretty girl, the heart races.
Ada maaththi podavae kannodumEyes glance around to switch targets,
Pesi paartha pinnaal kaal odumAfter talking to them, feet run away!
Indha naal mattumLet this day alone
Kaiyil irukkattumBe in our hands,
Ada netru naalai kavalai vendamaeAh, let us not worry about yesterday or tomorrow!
Male
Raajathi raaja illaWe are not kings of kings,
Aanaalum adangida maatomYet we will not be subdued.
Raakkozhi naanga illaWe are not night owls,
Aanalum thoongida maatomYet we will not sleep.
Female
…………………………………[Instrumental Break]
Male
Jannal vittu thaandi kuthithuJumping out through the window,
Veethiyilae parappomWe will fly out onto the streets.
Minnal idai kaiyil pidithuHolding a lightning-like slender waist in hand,
Maalai katta thudippomWe yearn to weave a garland.
Male
Ada aatapaatangalHey, song and dance
ThavarillaiAre not wrong.
Indha vayathai thaandinaalOnce you cross this age,
Vali illaiThere is no feeling left.
Ellai kottil nindraalIf you stay within boundaries,
Pizhai illaiThere is no mistake made.
Male
Anugundin naatrilIn the fuse wire of an atom bomb,
SirithillaiThere is no thread of laughter,
Adhai pola nenjil bayam illaiJust like that, there is no fear in our hearts.
Vetri ondrum romba tholaivillaiVictory is not very far away.
Male
Kudai pidippathaalJust by holding an umbrella,
Mazhai maraiyumaCan you hide the rain?
Namm vayathai pootaTo lock up our youth,
Poottae illai..There is no lock at all!
Male
Raajathi raaja illaWe are not kings of kings,
Aanaalum adangida maatomYet we will not be subdued.
Raakkozhi naanga illaWe are not night owls,
Aanalum thoongida maatomYet we will not sleep.
Male
Ada meesa vanthaWhen a mustache grows,
Nenjil aasa varumDesire enters the heart.
Indha ilamaikkuFor this youth,
Thadai yethada …aaa….aaa….aaa…..What obstacle is there? ...aaa...aaa...aaa...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This high-energy youth anthem from the 2009 movie 'Solla Solla Inikkum', written by lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar, celebrates the carefree spirit, independence, and enthusiasm of youth. The lyrics depict the everyday lifestyle of young men—hanging out at street corners ('kutti chuvaru'), riding bikes along Chennai's East Coast Road (ECR), admiring girls, and living entirely in the present without dwelling on yesterday's regrets or tomorrow's worries. The song argues that youth is a passing phase that should be experienced without oppressive restrictions. Through bold imagery, it conveys that true youth cannot be locked down or contained, urging listeners to shed fear and embrace life joyfully because victory and freedom belong to those who live boldly.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monorime / End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Thavarillai / Vali illai / Pizhai illai / bayam illai

The repetitive ending word 'illai' across consecutive lines creates an echoing, rhythmic pattern emphasizing lack of fear or restriction.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Minnal idai kaiyil pidithu

Describing a slender waist as 'minnal' (lightning) metaphorically captures striking physical beauty.

Rhetorical Question

Kudai pidippathaal / Mazhai maraiyuma

The lyricist asks if an umbrella can conceal rain to state that youth's natural urge cannot be suppressed by rules.

Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Moonaai)

Raajathi raaja illa / Raakkozhi naanga illa

Matching opening consonants in lines like 'Raajathi raaja' and 'Raakkozhi naanga' establishes a rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

The film 'Solla Solla Inikkum' (2009) was directed by G. M. Kumar and featured music composed by Bharadwaj. Lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar incorporated authentic local Chennai slang and youth culture references, such as 'kutti chuvaru' (low hangout walls) and 'ECR' (East Coast Road), which made the track popular among college students upon release.

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