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Lyrics & meaning

Singaari Singaari

From Raja · 2002

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singer
Karthik
Music director
S. A. Rajkumar
Details
Raja2002

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Nenjellam panjaakiMaking my heart turn to cotton
Thee thoovi poriyaaAre you sprinkling fire like sparks?
Thee thoovi poriyaaAre you sprinkling fire like sparks?
Konjam nee un paarvaiA little bit of your gaze
Neerveezhchi thaariyaaWill you give like a waterfall?
Neerveezhchi thaariyaaWill you give like a waterfall?
Male
Singaari singaariOh beautiful lady, beautiful lady
Nee saahasakaariYou are an adventurous woman
Male
Oh ye yeOh ye ye
Singaari singaariOh beautiful lady, beautiful lady
Nee saahasakaariYou are an adventurous woman
Sinungaama nee vaadiCome here without sulking
Adi kusula kumaariHey clever young girl
Male
Oru vasiya marundhaiyaeA potion of fascination
Un pechchil veithaaiyaeYou kept in your speech
Uyir koluthum analaiyaeA fire that ignites life
Un moochchil veithaaiyaeYou kept in your breath
Male
Un azhagil nadathidalaamIn your beauty, one can conduct
AaraaichiResearch
Un nelivu sulivu ellaamAll your curves and contours are
PorutkaatchiAn exhibition
Minnugura un mudhuguYour shining back is like
TholaikaatchiA television
Kannum kannum kandathumaeAs soon as our eyes met
KavundaachuI was completely bowled over
Male
Un sirippai paarthu naanLooking at your smile, I
Sirai setham aayaachiFell into broken captivity
Ennai pidithu aatidumThe female spirit that possesses and sways me
Pen peyum neeyaachuHas become you
Chorus
{Uyirthathalikkum muthangalaiKisses that overflow with life
Thandhidu kiliyaeGive them to me, my darling parrot
Sanga sakkaramaai sutriduvaarThey will spin around like a whirling firework
Kaadhalar murayae} (2)Such is the way of lovers
Ohoo huu ye yeahii ye yeahi yeahhhOhoo huu ye yeahii ye yeahi yeahhh
Male
Singaari singaariOh beautiful lady, beautiful lady
Nee saahasakaariYou are an adventurous woman
Sinungaama nee vaadiCome here without sulking
Adi kusula kumaariHey clever young girl
Male
Un oosi paarvayilBy your sharp needle-like gaze
Naan puncture aanendiI got punctured
En oc. madhukadaiMy free liquor shop
Un udhattil kandendiI found on your lips
Male
Kannu rendum dive-adikkumBoth my eyes dive in
Unnai thediSearching for you
En idhazhum daavadikkumMy lips flirt and chatter
Unnai paadiSinging about you
Male
Sorgam kooda verupadikkumEven heaven will feel boring
Adi podiHey girl, move aside
Kaadhal mattum dhool kilappumLove alone will rock the world
Nee vaadiCome to me, girl
Male
Un valukkum kaalgalaeYour smooth, sleek legs
Iru velli thoonadiAre like two silver pillars
Un azhgai minjidaIs there anyone else to surpass
Veraarum undoodiYour breathtaking beauty?
Male
Singaari singaari …(4)Oh beautiful lady, beautiful lady...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat and playful song from the movie Raja (2002) depicts the protagonist's passionate fascination and infatuation with his beloved. He compares her beauty and charm to magical elements, describing how her gaze punctures his heart and her smile entraps him. Using hyperbole, modern slang, and metaphor, he praises her physical features, curves, and captivating personality, declaring that love surpasses even heavenly pleasure.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Nenjellam panjaaki

Comparing the heart to cotton ('Nenjellam panjaaki') and her gaze to a needle/waterfall.

Simile (Uvamai)

Iru velli thoonadi

Comparing the lover's legs to two silver pillars ('Iru velli thoonadi').

Alliteration (Monaai / Rhyme)

Singaari singaari

Repetition of sound 'Singaari singaari / Nee saahasakaari' creating a rhythmic beat.

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Trivia

The track featured in the film 'Raja' starring Ajith Kumar and Jyothika, with music composed by S. A. Rajkumar. The lyrics blend casual street slang with romantic metaphors typical of early 2000s Tamil cinema dance numbers.

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