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Rama Rama Hare

From Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa · 1989

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa1989

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aaahahaaa….Aaahahaaa…
Female
Haaaahahahaa….Haaaahahahaa…
Chorus
Rama ramaRama Rama
Hare rama ramaHare Rama Rama
Krishna krishnaKrishna Krishna
Hare krishna krishnaHare Krishna Krishna
Chorus
Rama ramaRama Rama
Hare rama ramaHare Rama Rama
Krishna krishnaKrishna Krishna
Hare krishna krishnaHare Krishna Krishna
Male
Mazhai mughil kannan indruToday Krishna, who is like a rain-bearing cloud
Pirandhadhai kondaaduvomLet us celebrate his birth
Maragadha vannan pugazhThe fame of the emerald-complexioned lord
Paravida panpaaduvomLet us sing melodies to spread far and wide
Chorus
Rama ramaRama Rama
Hare rama ramaHare Rama Rama
Krishna krishnaKrishna Krishna
Hare krishna krishnaHare Krishna Krishna
Female
Mazhai mughil kannan indruToday Krishna, who is like a rain-bearing cloud
Pirandhadhai kondaaduvomLet us celebrate his birth
Maragadha vannan pugazhThe fame of the emerald-complexioned lord
Paravida panpaaduvomLet us sing melodies to spread far and wide
Male
Pullankuzhal nee oodhinaalIf you play your bamboo flute
Bhoomi engum inbam pongumJoy will overflow across the whole earth
Pullankuzhal nee oodhinaalIf you play your bamboo flute
Bhoomi engum inbam pongumJoy will overflow across the whole earth
Paanchaali thanmaanam dhaanPanchali's self-respect and honor
Kaathaayae un maayam dhaanIt was saved by your miraculous divine play
Female
Dharmam vaazha pooril nindruTo uphold righteousness, standing in the battlefield
Thaerai otinaaiYou drove the chariot
Geethai sollum gnyaanam thandhuGiving the wisdom spoken through the Gita
Paadhai kaatinaaiYou showed us the right path
Chorus
Rama ramaRama Rama
Hare rama ramaHare Rama Rama
Krishna krishnaKrishna Krishna
Hare krishna krishnaHare Krishna Krishna
Male
Haaa…aa….aaa…Haaa…aa….aaa…
Mazhai mughil kannan indruToday Krishna, who is like a rain-bearing cloud
Pirandhadhai kondaaduvomLet us celebrate his birth
Female
Maragadha vannan pugazhThe fame of the emerald-complexioned lord
Paravida panpaaduvomLet us sing melodies to spread far and wide
Chorus
{Rama rama{ Rama Rama
Hare rama ramaHare Rama Rama
Hahahahaaaa…Hahahahaaaa…
Krishna krishnaKrishna Krishna
Hare krishna krishna} (2)Hare Krishna Krishna } (Repeated twice)
Male :Ha..ha..ha..ha..Male: Ha..ha..ha..ha..
Female :Ha…ha..ha…ha….Female: Ha…ha..ha…ha….
Female
{En Nenjamae{ My heart itself
BrindhavanamIs Brindavan
Gaanam paadaTo sing sweet melodies
Kannaa vaa vaa} (2)Oh Krishna, come, come } (Repeated twice)
Female
Meeraavum un anbaalaeMeera too, through her pure love for you
Panpaadi paerkondaalaeGained immortal fame by singing your praises
Male
Kallan pola angu vandhaaiLike a thief, you came there
Vennai thirudavaeTo steal butter
Unmai enni naanum vandhenConsidering the truth, I too have come
Unnai thirudavaeTo steal you
Chorus
Rama ramaRama Rama
Hare rama ramaHare Rama Rama
Krishna krishnaKrishna Krishna
Hare krishna krishnaHare Krishna Krishna
Female
Mazhai mughil kannan indruToday Krishna, who is like a rain-bearing cloud
Pirandhadhai kondaaduvomLet us celebrate his birth
Male
Maragadha vannan pugazhThe fame of the emerald-complexioned lord
Paravida panpaaduvomLet us sing melodies to spread far and wide
Chorus
Rama ramaRama Rama
Hare rama ramaHare Rama Rama
Krishna krishnaKrishna Krishna
Hare krishna krishnaHare Krishna Krishna
Male
Haaaa.a….aaa….aaa….Haaaa.a….aaa….aaa….
Chorus
Rama ramaRama Rama
Hare rama ramaHare Rama Rama
Krishna krishnaKrishna Krishna
Hare krishna krishnaHare Krishna Krishna
Female
Haa….aaa….aa….aa…Haa….aaa….aa….aa…
Chorus
Rama ramaRama Rama
Hare rama ramaHare Rama Rama
Krishna krishnaKrishna Krishna
Hare krishna krishnaHare Krishna Krishna

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This devotional song celebrates the birth and divine glories of Lord Krishna (and Lord Rama). The lyrics describe Krishna's emerald hue and dark rain-cloud complexion, hailing his magical flute music that brings universal joy, his protection of Panchali's dignity, his role as Arjuna's charioteer, and his sermon of wisdom in the Bhagavad Gita.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Roopakam)

Mazhai mughil kannan indru

Comparing Krishna's deep dark skin tone to a rain-bearing cloud ('Mazhai mughil kannan') and green emerald ('Maragadha vannan').

Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)

Kallan pola angu vandhaai / Vennai thirudavae

Rhyming of the second letter 'll' in 'Kallan' and 'Unmai' / 'Unnai'.

Anaphora / Repetition

Rama rama Hare rama rama

Repetition of the sacred chants 'Rama rama' and 'Krishna krishna' for devotional emphasis.

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Trivia

The song incorporates traditional Hindu devotional chants (Hare Rama Hare Krishna maha-mantra) directly into Tamil film lyrics, blending devotional bhajan style with light film orchestration.

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