- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Sujatha Mohan
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Rangeela
- Movie release year
- 1995
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Aug 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Rangeela Rangeela is an exuberant and philosophically rich track celebrating the vibrant nature of life, love, and youthfulness. The song encourages living in the moment and actively turning dreams into reality rather than passively daydreaming. It reflects on the harmonious union between man and woman as a sacred ritual of happiness that keeps youth alive regardless of age. Lyricist Vairamuthu injects deep life lessons into this upbeat track, advising the listener to find beauty in everything—from delicate flowers to humble worms—and to perceive potential art hidden inside uncarved stones. Ultimate happiness, according to the song, stems from keeping one's heart refreshed and choosing joy as life's fundamental scripture.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Nan kaadhal sangeetham”
The speaker equates her persona directly to the harmony of love ('kaadhal sangeetham').
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kanavae vaazhkai endru / Karaindhae ponavar aayiram”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across consecutive lines ('Kanavae' and 'Karaindhae').
Anaphora / Structural Repetition
“Vovvoru naalum pudhusu / Vovvoru poovum pudhusu”
Repetition of 'Vovvoru' (Every) at the beginning of parallel lines to highlight pervasive freshness in nature.
Juxtaposition / Contrast
“Poovai mattum alla / Puluvai kuda nesi”
Contrasting a beautiful flower ('poovai') with a humble worm ('puluvai') to advocate universal love and equality.
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Trivia
The song Rangeela Rangeela is from Ram Gopal Varma's landmark 1995 film Rangeela, featuring iconic music composed by A.R. Rahman. The Hindi original soundtrack was Rahman's first direct Hindi film project, and its Tamil dubbed version featured Tamil lyrics penned by Vairamuthu. The song captures the vibrant, ambitious spirit of the protagonist portrayed by Urmila Matondkar.
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