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Lyrics & meaning

Rajave Unthan Rajjiyathil

From Marumagal · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
Chandrabose
Movie name
Marumagal
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
22 May 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Raajaavey unthan raajjiyaththilthaan
Female :lallalaalaalallalaa
Male :Rojaakkal engum pooththirukkaththaan
Female :lallalaalaalallalaa
Male :Vannam…..pongum…..vaasam…..veesum
Aanantha maaligaiyilthaan
Raajaavey unthan raajjiyaththilthaan
Male :lallalaalaalallalaa
Female :Rojaakkal engum pooththirukkaththaan
Male :lallalaalaalallalaa
Female :Vannam…..pongum…..vaasam…..veesum
Aanantha maaligaiyilthaan
Nooraandu nallaa vaazhnthirukkanum
Ondraaga ellaam saernthirukkanum
Female :Neengaatha sontham kaaththirukkuthu
Poochchooda neram paarththirukkuthu
Nenjey nenjey
Needhaan ennum aasai koodumo
Selvam vaazhum veettil yaezhai jeevan vaazhumo
Selvam vaazhum veettil yaezhai jeevan vaazhumo
Rajavey unthan raajjiyaththilthaan
Female :lallalaalaalallalaa
Male :Rojaakkal engum pooththirukkaththaan
Female :lallalaalaalallalaa
Male :Aahaa….
Female :Vannam….
Male :Aahaa….
Female :Pongum
Male :Aahaa….
Female :Vaasam
Male :Aahaa….
Female :Veesum anantha maaligaiyilthaan
Paattodu intha raagam vanthathu
Naan paada nenjil mogam vanthathu
Female :Nenjodu andru nee ninaiththathu
Kaikooda intha naal piranththu
Yaezhai nenjil aasai vanthaal paavam aagumo
Dheivam sollum theerppai ketkka ullam yaengumo
Dheivam sollum theerppai ketkka ullam yaengumo
Raajaavey unthan raajjiyaththilthaan
Female :lallalaalaalallalaa
Male :Rojaakkal engum pooththirukkaththaan
Female :lallalaalaalallalaa
Male :Vannam…..pongum…..vaasam…..veesum
Aanantha maaligaiyilthaan
Only in your kingdom, my king,
Female: Lal-la-la-laal-lal-la
Male: Roses have bloomed everywhere,
Female: Lal-la-la-laal-lal-la
Male: Colors overflowing... fragrance drifting...
inside this palace of joy!
Only in your kingdom, my king,
Male: Lal-la-la-laal-lal-la
Female: Roses have bloomed everywhere,
Male: Lal-la-la-laal-lal-la
Female: Colors overflowing... fragrance drifting...
inside this palace of joy!
We should live well for a hundred years,
with everyone united as one.
Female: A bond that never fades is waiting,
watching for the right moment to adorn flowers.
Oh my heart, my heart,
will this longing for you come true?
Can a poor soul live in a home where wealth resides?
Can a poor soul live in a home where wealth resides?
Only in your kingdom, my king,
Female: Lal-la-la-laal-lal-la
Male: Roses have bloomed everywhere,
Female: Lal-la-la-laal-lal-la
Male: Aaha...
Female: Colors...
Male: Aaha...
Female: overflowing...
Male: Aaha...
Female: Fragrance...
Male: Aaha...
Female: drifting inside this palace of joy!
Along with the song, this melody arrived;
as I sang, passion filled my heart.
Female: What you hoped for in your heart that day,
this day was born to make it come true.
If desire enters a poor heart, does it become a sin?
Will the heart yearn to hear the verdict given by God?
Will the heart yearn to hear the verdict given by God?
Only in your kingdom, my king,
Female: Lal-la-la-laal-lal-la
Male: Roses have bloomed everywhere,
Female: Lal-la-la-laal-lal-la
Male: Colors overflowing... fragrance drifting...
inside this palace of joy!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This melodious duet from the movie Marumagal (1986) portrays a deeply romantic yet hesitant exchange between lovers. The song uses royal and grand imagery—kingdoms, palaces of joy, blooming roses, overflowing colors—to depict the blissful nature of love. Beneath the celebratory surface, the female protagonist expresses vulnerability and doubt about whether a humble, poor soul can belong in a wealthy household. Ultimately, the song merges hope, eternal bonding, and devotion, placing trust in divine fate to bring their hearts together permanently.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Vannam…..pongum…..vaasam…..veesum”

Repetition of the 'V' sound across 'Vannam', 'vaasam', and 'veesum' creates a rhythmic, flowing sound quality.

Edukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Raajaavey unthan raajjiyaththilthaan / Rojaakkal engum pooththirukkaththaan”

Repetition of the second consonant sound 'j' ('aa' vowel length) in 'Raajaavey' and 'Rojaakkal' connects the lines harmoniously.

Antithesis / Contrast

“Selvam vaazhum veettil yaezhai jeevan vaazhumo”

Contrasting 'Selvam' (wealth) with 'Yaezhai jeevan' (poor soul) highlights the thematic social divide and emotional conflict.

Metaphor

“Aanantha maaligaiyilthaan”

'Palace of joy' (Aanantha maaligai) and ' blooming roses' serve as metaphors for a prosperous, love-filled life and heart.

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Trivia

Composed by Chandrabose with lyrics written by the prolific Vaali, 'Raajaavey Unthan Raajjiyaththilthaan' features vocal performances by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam. The film 'Marumagal' (1986) featured an ensemble cast including Sivaji Ganesan, Suresh, and Radha.

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