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Lyrics & meaning

Rama Rama Hare

From Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa · 1989

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Movie name
Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
18 Sept 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aaahahaaa….
Haaaahahahaa….
Rama rama
Hare rama rama
Krishna krishna
Hare krishna krishna
Rama rama
Hare rama rama
Krishna krishna
Hare krishna krishna
Mazhai mughil kannan indru
Pirandhadhai kondaaduvom
Maragadha vannan pugazh
Paravida panpaaduvom
Rama rama
Hare rama rama
Krishna krishna
Hare krishna krishna
Mazhai mughil kannan indru
Pirandhadhai kondaaduvom
Maragadha vannan pugazh
Paravida panpaaduvom
Pullankuzhal nee oodhinaal
Bhoomi engum inbam pongum
Pullankuzhal nee oodhinaal
Bhoomi engum inbam pongum
Paanchaali thanmaanam dhaan
Kaathaayae un maayam dhaan
Dharmam vaazha pooril nindru
Thaerai otinaai
Geethai sollum gnyaanam thandhu
Paadhai kaatinaai
Rama rama
Hare rama rama
Krishna krishna
Hare krishna krishna
Haaa…aa….aaa…
Mazhai mughil kannan indru
Pirandhadhai kondaaduvom
Maragadha vannan pugazh
Paravida panpaaduvom
{Rama rama
Hare rama rama
Hahahahaaaa…
Krishna krishna
Hare krishna krishna} (2)
Male :Ha..ha..ha..ha..
Female :Ha…ha..ha…ha….
{En Nenjamae
Brindhavanam
Gaanam paada
Kannaa vaa vaa} (2)
Meeraavum un anbaalae
Panpaadi paerkondaalae
Kallan pola angu vandhaai
Vennai thirudavae
Unmai enni naanum vandhen
Unnai thirudavae
Rama rama
Hare rama rama
Krishna krishna
Hare krishna krishna
Mazhai mughil kannan indru
Pirandhadhai kondaaduvom
Maragadha vannan pugazh
Paravida panpaaduvom
Rama rama
Hare rama rama
Krishna krishna
Hare krishna krishna
Haaaa.a….aaa….aaa….
Rama rama
Hare rama rama
Krishna krishna
Hare krishna krishna
Haa….aaa….aa….aa…
Rama rama
Hare rama rama
Krishna krishna
Hare krishna krishna
Ahahaha...
Haaahahaha...
Rama Rama
Hare Rama Rama
Krishna Krishna
Hare Krishna Krishna
Rama Rama
Hare Rama Rama
Krishna Krishna
Hare Krishna Krishna
Today, as rain-cloud hued Krishna
Is born, let us celebrate!
To spread the glory of emerald-hued Krishna,
Let us sing songs of praise!
Rama Rama
Hare Rama Rama
Krishna Krishna
Hare Krishna Krishna
Today, as rain-cloud hued Krishna
Is born, let us celebrate!
To spread the glory of emerald-hued Krishna,
Let us sing songs of praise!
When you play your flute,
Joy overflows across the earth!
When you play your flute,
Joy overflows across the earth!
The dignity and honor of Panchali,
You saved with your divine wonder!
So that righteousness may live,
You stood in battle and drove the chariot!
Granting the wisdom of the Gita,
You showed the true path!
Rama Rama
Hare Rama Rama
Krishna Krishna
Hare Krishna Krishna
Haa... aa... aah...
Today, as rain-cloud hued Krishna
Is born, let us celebrate!
To spread the glory of emerald-hued Krishna,
Let us sing songs of praise!
Rama Rama
Hare Rama Rama
Hahahaha...
Krishna Krishna
Hare Krishna Krishna
Male: Haa... haa... haa... haa...
Female: Haa... haa... haa... haa...
My heart
Is your Brindavan,
To sing a melody,
Krishna, come, oh come!
Meera too, touched by your love,
Sang your praises and won renown!
Like a stealthy thief you went there
Just to steal the butter,
Knowing that truth, I have come
To steal you away!
Rama Rama
Hare Rama Rama
Krishna Krishna
Hare Krishna Krishna
Today, as rain-cloud hued Krishna
Is born, let us celebrate!
To spread the glory of emerald-hued Krishna,
Let us sing songs of praise!
Rama Rama
Hare Rama Rama
Krishna Krishna
Hare Krishna Krishna
Haa... aa... aah... aah...
Rama Rama
Hare Rama Rama
Krishna Krishna
Hare Krishna Krishna
Haa... aah... aa... aah...
Rama Rama
Hare Rama Rama
Krishna Krishna
Hare Krishna Krishna
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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