- Lyricist
- Kuyilan
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- V. Dakshinamurthy
- Movie name
- Asai Magan
- Movie release year
- 1953
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Rajavey nalla rojavai paar' from the 1953 film Aasai Magan is a classical Tamil film song written by lyricist Kuyilan. In this romantic composition, a maiden metaphorically compares herself to a pure, freshly bloomed rose in a lush morning garden. She entices her beloved king/nobleman, emphasizing that despite her alluring scent and beauty, she remains untouched by anyone, saving all her affection exclusively for him. As the song progresses, she playfully offers him the flower, its petals, or its sweet nectar, capturing her deep longing, purity, and devotion in a charming allegorical manner.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Metaphor / Allegory)
“Rajavey nalla rojavai paar”
The entire song uses the blooming rose untouched by bees as a metaphor for a maiden's untouched beauty and romantic devotion waiting for her lover.
Monai (Initial Letter Rhyme)
“Pon kaalai neram ippoonjolai oram”
Matching starting consonant sounds 'Po' across words in the line.
Edukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Vaasamullathu endra pothilum / Aasaiyullathu endra pothilum”
Second letter 'd' sound matching between 'Vandu' and 'thottathu' or 'Vaasamullathu' and 'Aasaiyullathu'.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Poo vendumaa idhazh thaan vendumaa / Illai thaen vendumaa”
Repetition of questions emphasizing options offered to the lover.
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Trivia
The song features lyrics by the renowned Tamil poet Kuyilan. 'Aasai Magan' (1953) was directed by G. R. Rao, with music composed by C. R. Subburaman and completed by Master Venu following Subburaman's untimely passing.
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