- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Unnikrishnan
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Kadhalar Dhinam
- Movie release year
- 1999
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Jan 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Rojaa Rojaa is a classic romantic song from the film Kadhalar Dhinam (1999) that captures the overwhelming depth and passion of young love. The protagonist describes how meeting his beloved completely reshaped his world, leaving him feeling as though his heart and soul remain with her even when he returns home. He experiences intense empathy, where her physical sensations—like being in the rain or sun—directly manifest in his own body, illustrating their deep connection as two bodies sharing a single soul.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Mazhaiyil nee nanaigayil enakku kaaichal varum / Veyilil nee nadakkayil enakku vervai varum”
Exaggerates emotional connection by stating that he catches a fever when she gets drenched in rain and sweats when she walks in the sun.
Metaphor
“Ilaiyavalin idaiyoru noolagam / Padithidavaa panivizhum iravugal aayiram”
Compares the maiden's waist to a library waiting to be read through chilly nights.
Personification
“Un per mella naan sonnadhum en veettu rojaakkal pookkindrana / Orr naal unnai kaanaavidil engae un anbendru ketkindrana”
Attributes human traits to garden roses, depicting them as blooming and asking where her love is upon hearing her name.
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Trivia
Composed by A. R. Rahman with lyrics written by the legendary poet Vaali and vocals rendered by P. Unnikrishnan, 'Rojaa Rojaa' became one of the biggest chartbusters of 1999. The song features Kunal and Sonali Bendre, showcasing picturesque visuals that matched Rahman's soothing, melodic composition.
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