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Roshomon

From Solo – World of Shekhar · 2017

Lyricist
Mohan Rajan
Singers
Ashwin Gopakumar, Arun Kamath, Niraj Suresh, Sachin Raj
Music director
Prashant Pillai
Details
Solo – World of Shekhar2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Roshomon roshomonRoshomon, Roshomon
Rosho rosho roshomonRosho rosho Roshomon
Roshomon roshomon roshomonRoshomon, Roshomon, Roshomon
Chorus
Aachchaa pochaaOh no, it's all gone!
Vachcha kuri thappuchchaaDid the target aimed at get missed?
Vaanamkooda mannil kidakkumEven the sky will fall and lie on the ground
Chorus
Raja raja rajanukku rajanthaanA true king above all kings
Olagaththil porandhiruppaanMust have been born into this world
Hei hey heyHey hey hey
Hei hei hey heyaeh….Hey hei hey heyaeh….
Chorus
Potti pottuCompete hard
Mundhikittu odudaaOvertake everyone and run!
Onna inga evanthaduppaanWho here can stop you?
Jaa jaa enakku rajaYes, yes, I am my own king
Adadaa naandhaan theriyumaOh, do you know that it is me?
Jaa jaa unakku rajaYes, yes, the king for you too
Adhuvum naandhaan mudiyumaThat is also me, can you handle it?
Chorus
Roshomon roshomonRoshomon, Roshomon
Rosho rosho roshomonRosho rosho Roshomon
Roshomon roshomon roshomonRoshomon, Roshomon, Roshomon
Chorus
Aachchaa pochaaOh no, it's all gone!
Vachcha kuri thappuchchaaDid the target aimed at get missed?
Vaanamkooda mannil kidakkumEven the sky will fall and lie on the ground
Chorus
RoshomonRoshomon
Aaa… aa…aaa…aaa…Aaa… aa…aaa…aaa…
RoshomonRoshomon
Aaa… aa…aaa…aaa…Aaa… aa…aaa…aaa…
RoshomonRoshomon
Aaa… aa…aaa…aaa…Aaa… aa…aaa…aaa…
Chorus
Ohh..unnaalOh... by you
Male :Edhu mudiyumMale: Whatever is possible
Chorus :Adhai neeChorus: You must
Male :Sei thinamumMale: Do it every day
Chorus
Varuvathai edhirkolla pazhagividuGet used to facing whatever comes your way
Indha ulagamae unadhadaaThis whole world belongs to you
Male
ThimiraaiWith pride
Chorus :Nee irunthaalChorus: If you stay
Male :Ada edhirithaanMale: Hey, even your enemy
Chorus :Un edhiridaaChorus: Will stand before you
Male :Kuzhanthaiyaai neeyum kuzhainthaalMale: If you melt innocently like a child
Nanban aagalaam throgidaaEven a traitor can become your friend
Chorus
Roshomon roshomonRoshomon, Roshomon
Rosho rosho roshomonRosho rosho Roshomon
Roshomon roshomon roshomonRoshomon, Roshomon, Roshomon
Chorus
Aachchaa pochaaOh no, it's all gone!
Vachcha kuri thappuchchaaDid the target aimed at get missed?
Vaanamkooda mannil kidakkumEven the sky will fall and lie on the ground
Chorus
{Roshomon roshomon{Roshomon, Roshomon
Rosho rosho roshomonRosho rosho Roshomon
Roshomon roshomon roshomon} (2)Roshomon, Roshomon, Roshomon} (x2)
Female :Roshomon…roshomon…Female: Roshomon… Roshomon…
Roshomon…Roshomon…
Chorus
Raja raja rajanukku rajanthaanA true king above all kings
Olagaththil porandhiruppaanMust have been born into this world
Jaa jaa enakku rajaYes, yes, I am my own king
Adadaa naandhaan theriyumaOh, do you know that it is me?
Jaa jaa unakku rajaYes, yes, the king for you too
Adhuvum naandhaan mudiyumaThat is also me, can you handle it?
Chorus
{Roshomon roshomon{Roshomon, Roshomon
Rosho rosho roshomonRosho rosho Roshomon
Roshomon roshomon roshomonRoshomon, Roshomon, Roshomon
Chorus
Aachchaa pochaaOh no, it's all gone!
Vachcha kuri thappuchchaaDid the target aimed at get missed?
Vaanamkooda mannil kidakkum} (2)Even the sky will fall and lie on the ground} (x2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Roshomon' from the anthology film Solo (World of Shekhar) is a high-energy track celebrating self-confidence, dominance, and unyielding determination. The lyrics portray a persona claiming supreme confidence as a 'king among kings,' encouraging the listener to push forward in the race of life without fear of any obstacles.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Refrain / Repetition

Roshomon roshomon / Rosho rosho roshomon

The word 'Roshomon' is repeated rhythmically throughout the song to build intense energy and catchiness.

Hyperbole

Vaanamkooda mannil kidakkum

An exaggerated claim that even the sky will fall to the earth to emphasize the magnitude of the impact or event.

Anaphora

Jaa jaa enakku raja... Jaa jaa unakku raja

Repetition of the opening phrase 'Jaa jaa' to structure parallel declarations of self-proclaimed royalty.

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Trivia

'Roshomon' was composed by Prashant Pillai for Bejoy Nambiar's 2017 bilingual anthology film 'Solo', starring Dulquer Salmaan as Shekhar. The song features energetic vocals by Abhay Jodhpurkar and Prashant Pillai.

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