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Lyrics & meaning

Roja Rathirikku Poothirukku

From Raman Sreeraman · 1985

Lyricist
Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
Sivaji Raja
Movie name
Raman Sreeraman
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
23 Nov 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
……………..
Roja raththirikku pooththirikku
Kaaththirukku thaenaada vaa….aa….
Vaa vaa palliyarai malligaiyai
Alli vaiththu kondaada vaa….aa…
Aahaa paalaadai thegaththil
Maelaadai neega vaa….
…………..
Maappillaiyae kalloorum
Mullai mottil mull illaiyae
Ennodu pinnikondu
Tholodu thol saerkka
Nee indri aal illaiyae….ae….
Ennai pondru isai paadi
Engum paarthtathundaa
Thappi kondu sendraalum
Thatti ketpathundaa…
Poochchooda naal illaiyaa…aa…
……………..
Roja raththirikku pooththirikku
Kaaththirukku thaenaada vaa….aa….
Vaa vaa palliyarai malligaiyai
Alli vaiththu kondaada vaa….aa…
Aahaa paalaadai thegaththil
Maelaadai neega vaa….
Thaen paarkkavaa unnai
naan thatti sella naal paarkka vaa..
Singaara kadhal kannaa un meedhu
Kann vaiththaen en ennam eedaerumo…aa…
Koththum endru ennaathae
Katti podu ennai
Istam pola utkaara
Ingae undu thinnai
Ennaasai thaedum unnai…
……………
Roja raththirikku pooththirikku
Kaaththirukku thaenaada vaa….aa….
Vaa vaa palliyarai malligaiyai
Alli vaiththu kondaada vaa….aa…
Aahaa paalaadai thegaththil
Maelaadai neega vaa….aa….
...
The rose has bloomed for the night,
It is waiting, come to taste the sweet nectar!
Come, come, the jasmine of the bedchamber,
Come gather it in your arms to celebrate!
Aahaa, on this cream-soft body,
Come remove the upper garment!
...
O bridegroom, sweet honey flows,
There are no thorns on this jasmine bud.
Entwining together with me,
To join shoulder to shoulder,
There is no one else besides you...
Singing music like me,
Have you ever seen anyone anywhere?
Even if you escape and go away,
Is there anyone to question or stop you?
Is there no day to adorn with flowers?
...
The rose has bloomed for the night,
It is waiting, come to taste the sweet nectar!
Come, come, the jasmine of the bedchamber,
Come gather it in your arms to celebrate!
Aahaa, on this cream-soft body,
Come remove the upper garment!
Shall I look for honey,
Or wait for the right day to brush past and go with you?
O beautiful beloved, upon you
I set my eyes; will my desire be fulfilled?
Do not think I will peck or harm you,
Tie me up and bind me tight!
To sit down as you desire,
There is a cozy porch right here.
My deep longing searches for you...
...
The rose has bloomed for the night,
It is waiting, come to taste the sweet nectar!
Come, come, the jasmine of the bedchamber,
Come gather it in your arms to celebrate!
Aahaa, on this cream-soft body,
Come remove the upper garment!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a sensual and evocative romantic track in which the protagonist invites her lover to embrace intimate moments. Using rich floral imagery, she compares herself and the night to a blooming rose brimming with sweet nectar. She beckons him to enter the decorated bedroom and share a passionate togetherness, assuring him that her love is pure and gentle. Throughout the verses, she playfully addresses his hesitation, reassuring him that there are no thorns in her affection and inviting him to take complete delight in her presence. The lyrics emphasize longing, sweet surrender, and tender romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)

“Aahaa paalaadai thegaththil”

'Paalaadai thegaththil' compares the female protagonist's skin/body texture to the smooth, tender layer of milk cream (paalaadai).

Metaphor (Floral Imagery)

“Roja raththirikku pooththirikku”

'Roja raththirikku pooththirikku' uses the nocturnal blooming of a rose as a metaphor for youthful beauty and romantic awakening during the night.

Adukku Thodaru (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Vaa vaa palliyarai malligaiyai”

The words 'Vaa vaa' are repeated consecutively to passionately express the intense call/invitation to her lover.

Iyaibu (Rhyme / End Rhyme)

“Roja raththirikku pooththirikku / Kaaththirukku thaenaada vaa….”

Rhyming sentence endings 'pooththirikku' and 'kaaththirukku' create a rhythmic, melodic flow in the pallavi.

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Trivia

The lyrics were penned by Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam, a noted Tamil poet and lyricist known for his elegant use of traditional Tamil imagery and rhythmic verse patterns in 1980s Tamil cinema.

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