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Lyrics & meaning

Rajave Unthan Rajjiyathil

From Marumagal · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
Chandrabose
Details
Marumagal1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Raajaavey unthan raajjiyaththilthaanOh King, only in your kingdom,
Female :lallalaalaalallalaa(Female vocalizing) La la la la la la la...
Male :Rojaakkal engum pooththirukkaththaanRoses have bloomed everywhere,
Female :lallalaalaalallalaa(Female vocalizing) La la la la la la la...
Male :Vannam…..pongum…..vaasam…..veesumColors overflow and fragrance wafts,
Aanantha maaligaiyilthaanIn this palace of joy!
Female
Raajaavey unthan raajjiyaththilthaanOh King, only in your kingdom,
Male :lallalaalaalallalaa(Male vocalizing) La la la la la la la...
Female :Rojaakkal engum pooththirukkaththaanRoses have bloomed everywhere,
Male :lallalaalaalallalaa(Male vocalizing) La la la la la la la...
Female :Vannam…..pongum…..vaasam…..veesumColors overflow and fragrance wafts,
Aanantha maaligaiyilthaanIn this palace of joy!
Male
Nooraandu nallaa vaazhnthirukkanumMay you live well for a hundred years,
Ondraaga ellaam saernthirukkanumMay everything unite together as one.
Female :Neengaatha sontham kaaththirukkuthuAn everlasting bond is waiting,
Poochchooda neram paarththirukkuthuWaiting for the right moment to adorn flowers.
Female
Nenjey nenjeyOh heart, oh heart!
Needhaan ennum aasai koodumoWill the desire that says 'it is only you' come true?
Selvam vaazhum veettil yaezhai jeevan vaazhumoCan a poor soul reside in a home where wealth abounds?
Selvam vaazhum veettil yaezhai jeevan vaazhumoCan a poor soul reside in a home where wealth abounds?
Male
Rajavey unthan raajjiyaththilthaanOh King, only in your kingdom,
Female :lallalaalaalallalaa(Female vocalizing) La la la la la la la...
Male :Rojaakkal engum pooththirukkaththaanRoses have bloomed everywhere,
Female :lallalaalaalallalaa(Female vocalizing) La la la la la la la...
Male :Aahaa….Aha...
Female :Vannam….Colors...
Male :Aahaa….Aha...
Female :PongumOverflow...
Male :Aahaa….Aha...
Female :VaasamFragrance...
Male :Aahaa….Aha...
Female :Veesum anantha maaligaiyilthaanWafts in this palace of joy!
Male
Paattodu intha raagam vanthathuAlong with the song, this melody arrived,
Naan paada nenjil mogam vanthathuAs I sang, passion bloomed in my heart.
Female :Nenjodu andru nee ninaiththathuWhat you envisioned in your heart back then,
Kaikooda intha naal piranththuThis day was born for it to come true.
Female
Yaezhai nenjil aasai vanthaal paavam aagumoIs it a sin if a poor heart harbors a desire?
Dheivam sollum theerppai ketkka ullam yaengumoWill the heart yearn to hear the verdict given by God?
Dheivam sollum theerppai ketkka ullam yaengumoWill the heart yearn to hear the verdict given by God?
Male
Raajaavey unthan raajjiyaththilthaanOh King, only in your kingdom,
Female :lallalaalaalallalaa(Female vocalizing) La la la la la la la...
Male :Rojaakkal engum pooththirukkaththaanRoses have bloomed everywhere,
Female :lallalaalaalallalaa(Female vocalizing) La la la la la la la...
Male :Vannam…..pongum…..vaasam…..veesumColors overflow and fragrance wafts,
Aanantha maaligaiyilthaanIn this palace of joy!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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