- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- Karthik
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- Raja
- Movie release year
- 2002
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Mar 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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