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Lyrics & meaning

Rajathi Rajan Thaane

From Aankalai Nambathey · 1987

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
Music director
Devandran
Details
Aankalai Nambathey1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kaasukku panjamillai nalla neramThere is no shortage of money, it is a good time.
Katcheri vechiduvom endha neramWe can host a musical concert at any time.
Male
Yerikaraiyil vaadai paniyilIn the chilly breeze along the lake's bank,
Male
Kodi kavidhai paadi thirivomWe will roam around singing millions of poems.
Male
AnnaachiMale :EnnaachiElder brother! Male: What happened?
Male
Aaduvadhenna poon thaeru aadai kattikittuWhy is the flower chariot dancing, wearing fine attire?
Oduvadhenna paal aaruWhy is the river of milk flowing?
Male
Nilladiyamma raasathi naalumStop, my princess! Every day,
Unna veippen nenjukkulla kaappathiI will keep you safe inside my heart.
Male
Paathuputtaa podhum oru saelaIt is enough just to catch a glimpse of a saree dress,
Male :MunnaalaMale: Right in front of them,
Male
Aatturiyae kittapoyi vaalaYou go close and wag your tail!
Male :PinnaalaMale: From behind!
Male
Thaaikulatha kindal pannum aalu nee keluListen here, you are one who teases womanhood!
Naanum serntha kettu pogum paaru un peruIf I join you, see how your reputation will be ruined!
Male
Aasaikku kuthamillaThere is no fault in having desire.
Male :Yaarumae suthamillaMale: No one is pure anyway!
Male :Pengal podhuvaaga rasichidanumMale: Women generally should be appreciated.
Male
Yendi amma rosapoo maedai yerum bothuHey girl like a rose flower, when stepping onto the stage,
Engadi pochu maarappuWhere did your upper garment go?
Male
Nanam kaettu poyaachuModesty has been completely lost!
Naanum unnai paarthu ennennavoo aayaachuLooking at you, strange feelings came over me!
Male
Pattanamum pattikaada sollu nee solluIs it the city or the countryside? Tell me, tell me!
Othukaatti oththi poyi nillu nee nilluStep aside and stand off to the side, stand off!
Male
Aattathaiyum nottathaiyum paaru nee paaruLook at the dance and the teasing glances, look!
Aaga motham chinna pengal yaaru thaenaaruOverall, who are young girls? A flowing river of honey!
Male
Aattathil kuthamilla aadai thaan patha villaThere is no fault in the dance, but the clothing is insufficient.
Mothathil oru paadhi marachidanumAt least half of it overall needs to be covered.
Male
Raajathi rajan thaanae naalu perumAre not all four of us kings among kings?
Raajangam namma kaiyil vandhu serumThe kingdom will eventually come into our hands.
Male
Podapoda ullasam thanni pottukittuPleasure flows as time passes, while having a drink,
Paada paada sandhosamSinging constantly brings sheer happiness.
Male
Ulladhellaam rendaagum bodhai yera yeraEverything appears doubled as intoxication rises,
Ullam oru vandaagumThe mind wanders around like a beetle.
Male
Unnudaiya pera konjamUttering your name a little bit,
Solli naan solliSaying it, I keep saying it,
Oothikkiren innumI pour myself another,
Nooru milli kaasalliHundred milliliters, spending cash!
Male
Solla ponaal vallal nee thaanTruth be told, you are a generous philanthropist,
Annae en annaeBrother, oh my brother!
Unna pola yaarum illaThere is no one quite like you,
Sonnen naan sonnenI said it, yes I said it!
Male
Yendaa nee kettu poraeWhy are you going astray, my friend?
Paadhaiya vittu poraeYou are straying away from the righteous path!
Kuduchi mayangaama thirunthidanumWithout getting swooned by drink, reform yourself!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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