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Lyrics & meaning

Rajathi Rajan Thaane

From Aankalai Nambathey · 1987

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
Music director
Devandran
Movie name
Aankalai Nambathey
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
20 Nov 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kaasukku panjamillai nalla neram
Katcheri vechiduvom endha neram
Yerikaraiyil vaadai paniyil
Kodi kavidhai paadi thirivom
AnnaachiMale :Ennaachi
Aaduvadhenna poon thaeru aadai kattikittu
Oduvadhenna paal aaru
Nilladiyamma raasathi naalum
Unna veippen nenjukkulla kaappathi
Paathuputtaa podhum oru saela
Male :Munnaala
Aatturiyae kittapoyi vaala
Male :Pinnaala
Thaaikulatha kindal pannum aalu nee kelu
Naanum serntha kettu pogum paaru un peru
Aasaikku kuthamilla
Male :Yaarumae suthamilla
Male :Pengal podhuvaaga rasichidanum
Yendi amma rosapoo maedai yerum bothu
Engadi pochu maarappu
Nanam kaettu poyaachu
Naanum unnai paarthu ennennavoo aayaachu
Pattanamum pattikaada sollu nee sollu
Othukaatti oththi poyi nillu nee nillu
Aattathaiyum nottathaiyum paaru nee paaru
Aaga motham chinna pengal yaaru thaenaaru
Aattathil kuthamilla aadai thaan patha villa
Mothathil oru paadhi marachidanum
Raajathi rajan thaanae naalu perum
Raajangam namma kaiyil vandhu serum
Podapoda ullasam thanni pottukittu
Paada paada sandhosam
Ulladhellaam rendaagum bodhai yera yera
Ullam oru vandaagum
Unnudaiya pera konjam
Solli naan solli
Oothikkiren innum
Nooru milli kaasalli
Solla ponaal vallal nee thaan
Annae en annae
Unna pola yaarum illa
Sonnen naan sonnen
Yendaa nee kettu porae
Paadhaiya vittu porae
Kuduchi mayangaama thirunthidanum
There is no shortage of money, it is a great time!
We can throw a musical party whenever we want!
By the lake bank, in the chilly northern breeze and mist,
We will wander about singing millions of poems.
Big brother, what has happened to you?
What is this ornate chariot dancing, draped in lovely clothes?
And what is this river of milk flowing by?
Wait right there, my pretty princess, every single day
I will keep you safe and cherished in my heart!
Just catching sight of a saree is enough,
Right in front of you,
You go up close and wag your tail,
From right behind!
You are the type to tease women, just listen,
If I join with you, see, your name will be ruined too!
There is no fault in having desire,
No one is completely innocent,
Women in general ought to be admired and enjoyed!
Hey, my dear rose, when you step onto the stage,
Where did the saree pallu over your chest go?
All sense of modesty is gone,
And looking at you has stirred up all kinds of feelings in me!
Tell me, has the city turned into a rustic village? Tell me!
Step aside and go stand out of the way!
Just look at the dance and watch every move!
In the end, who are these young girls? A river of honey!
There is nothing wrong with the dance, the clothes are just too skimpy!
At least half of it ought to be covered up!
Aren't the four of us kings of kings?
The whole kingdom will soon be in our hands!
Pouring drink after drink brings sheer delight; after having a drink,
Singing song after song brings pure happiness!
Everything appears double as the buzz kicks in,
And the heart flutters around like a bumblebee!
Murmuring your name just a little,
Saying it over and over again,
I will pour myself
Another hundred milliliters, tossing my cash!
To tell the truth, you are the truly generous giver,
Brother, oh my brother!
There is no one quite like you,
I have said it, yes I have said it!
Why are you ruining yourself, my friend?
Why are you straying from the right path?
You must mend your ways without getting lost in drink!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This lighthearted musical duet/group dynamic song portrays a lively exchange between companions, touching upon themes of camaraderie, celebration, intoxication, and social commentary on contemporary attire and lifestyle. The characters indulge in cheerful banter, enjoying music and drinks while humorously critiquing each other's romantic foolishness and changing societal values.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Aaga motham chinna pengal yaaru thaenaaru

Comparing young women directly to a river of honey ('thaenaaru') to emphasize sweetness and charm.

Simile (Upamai)

Ullam oru vandaagum

Comparing the mind under intoxication to a wandering beetle ('vandaagum').

Rhyme / Ethirai (Second letter agreement)

Pattanamum pattikaada sollu nee sollu

The second consonant sound matches across consecutive lines ('Pattanamum' / 'Othukaatti').

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Trivia

The track is part of the 1987 Tamil film 'Aankalai Nambathey'. Vaali's lyrics frequently juxtapose traditional rural morality with urban modernism in a comedic conversational structure.

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