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Lyrics & meaning

Rojavin Raja

From Rojavin Raja · 1976

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Rojavin Raja1976

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Rojavin raja mullum illaiThe king of the rose has no thorns,
Kallum undu alli kollungalThere are sweet treasures too, gather them in your arms.
Rojavin raja mullum illaiThe king of the rose has no thorns,
Kallum undu alli kollungalThere are sweet treasures too, gather them in your arms.
Male
Rajavin roja kannam engumAcross the cheeks of the king's rose,
Minnum enthan kaadhal chinangalMy marks of love shimmer brightly.
Rajavin roja kannam engumAcross the cheeks of the king's rose,
Minnum enthan kaadhal chinangalMy marks of love shimmer brightly.
Kaadhal chinangalMarks of love...
Rajavin roja kannam engumAcross the cheeks of the king's rose,
Minnum enthan kaadhal chinangalMy marks of love shimmer brightly.
Male
Vaira meengal thingal oonjalDiamond fish and a swing on the moon,
Vaanam maanikkamA sky made of rubies,
Patchai manjal neela pookkalGreen, yellow, and blue flowers,
Kaadhal kaanikkaiAn offering of pure love.
Female
Aaaa….kama dhevan karumbu villilAh... did the god of love shoot arrows
Kanaigal yeithanoFrom his bow made of sugarcane?
Kaala dhevan nammai paarthuDid the god of time look at us
Kavidhai seithaanoAnd compose a beautiful poem?
Female
Rojavin raja mullum illaiThe king of the rose has no thorns,
Kallum undu alli kollungalThere are sweet treasures too, gather them in your arms.
Female
Malaiyil yaeri nadhiyil kuthithuClimbing the mountain and jumping into the river,
Neentha koodatho..oh oh….Can we not swim together? Oh oh...
Marantha nilaiyil irandu kiliyumIn a state of self-forgetfulness, can two parrots
Santhi adaiyaathoNot attain peace together?
Male
Ohhh oh….Ohhh oh...
Kovil maniyil mella mellaInside the temple bell, slowly and gently,
Osai pirakkaadhoWon't a sweet sound be born?
Kodai mudinthu mazhaiyum vizhundhuAs summer ends and the rain falls,
Boomi nanaiyaadho….ooooohhh ohhhhWon't the earth get drenched? Ooooohhh ohhhh
Female
Rojavin raja mullum illaiThe king of the rose has no thorns,
Kallum undu alli kollungalThere are sweet treasures too, gather them in your arms.
Male
Rajavin roja kannam engumAcross the cheeks of the king's rose,
Minnum enthan kaadhal chinangalMy marks of love shimmer brightly.
Kaadhal chinangal….Marks of love....
Female
Rojavin raja….The king of the rose....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic duet from the film 'Rojavin Raja' captures the blissful intimacy and poetic expression of love between two soulmates. Through playful banter and deep romantic admiration, the lovers celebrate their romantic bond, comparing their passion to nature's beauties.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Vaira meengal thingal oonjal

Comparing stars to diamond fish ('Vaira meengal') and the moon to a swing ('thingal oonjal') creates rich cosmic imagery.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Vaanam maanikkam

The sky is poetically envisioned as a precious red ruby stone ('maanikkam').

Rhetorical Question

Kanaigal yeithano

The lyricist uses poetic questions to highlight how heavenly and perfect their union feels, as if orchestrated by Kama or Time itself.

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Aaaa….kama dhevan karumbu villil / Kaala dhevan nammai paarthu

The second letter harmony between 'Kama' and 'Kaala' creates a rhythmic acoustic cadence characteristic of classical Tamil lyrics.

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Trivia

The film 'Rojavin Raja' (1976) starred Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan and Vanisri in lead roles. Composed by the legendary M. S. Vishwanathan and penned by Kannadasan, this song remains celebrated for its evocative lyrical imagery and lush orchestration.

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