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Lyrics & meaning

Vaa Raja Thol Sera

From Andru Peidha Mazhaiyil · 1989

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Thayanban
Details
Andru Peidha Mazhaiyil1989

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vaa raaja thozh saeraCome, my king, to join shoulders
Rojavil thaenooraFor honey to seep into the rose
Oru naal sugathil thudithen vaa vaa ….neeI throbbed in a day of bliss, come, come... you
Vaa raaja thozh saeraCome, my king, to join shoulders
Rojavil thaenooraFor honey to seep into the rose
Oru naal sugathil thudithen vaa vaa…. neeI throbbed in a day of bliss, come, come... you
Female
Naaningae… rusi kodutha nee engaeI am here... where are you who gave me a taste?
Udainthu vitta poo engaeWhere is the broken flower?
Uranga veikka nee engaeWhere are you to put me to sleep?
Paruva nadhi paaindhadhae andruThe river of youth flowed back then
Kaanavae indruOnly to be seen today
Meendum paayumo kaadhal ooyumooWill it flow again or will love cease?
Aanandham… per inbam… vaaradhooBliss... supreme joy... will it not arrive?
Female
Vaa raaja thozh saeraCome, my king, to join shoulders
Rojavil thaenooraFor honey to seep into the rose
Oru naal sugathil thudithen hae haeI throbbed in a day of bliss, hae hae
Vaa vaa…neeCome, come... you
Female
Naal aachu…Days have passed...
Narambugalum theeyaachuEven my nerves have turned to fire
Ilamai indru soodaachuYouth has become hot today
Iravu dhinam veenaachuEvery night is being wasted
Imai irandum thoongavillaiyae ..Both eyelids have not slept...
Kaadhal thollaiyaeOh, the trouble of love
Bodhai vandhadhu nee enai aadhariIntoxication has arrived, support me
Rathathin …sathathil …pithaanaenI became crazy from the sound of blood
Female
Vaa raaja thozh saeraCome, my king, to join shoulders
Rojavil thaenooraFor honey to seep into the rose
Oru naal sugathil thudithen vaa vaa ….neeI throbbed in a day of bliss, come, come... you
Vaa raaja thozh saeraCome, my king, to join shoulders
Rojavil thaenooraFor honey to seep into the rose
Oru naal sugathil thudithen hae haeI throbbed in a day of bliss, hae hae
Vaa vaa ….neeCome, come... you

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses a woman's deep sensual desire and aching yearning for her beloved. Through vivid metaphors of nature and physical sensations, she recalls the profound bliss of their past intimacy and laments her sleepless, burning nights in his absence. She pleads for him to return to quench her passionate thirst and comfort her restless soul.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Metaphor)

Rojavil thaenoora

Comparing intimate passion to honey oozing within a blooming rose.

Metaphor

Paruva nadhi paaindhadhae andru

Comparing the surge of youthful desire to a flowing river.

Iyaiybu (End Rhyme)

Narambugalum theeyaachu

Repetition of the 'aachu' ending sound across consecutive lines creating a rhythmic, musical cadence.

Hyperbole

Narambugalum theeyaachu

Exaggerating emotional and physical longing by describing nerves as turning to fire.

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Trivia

The song features sensual lyrics penned by lyricist Vairamuthu from the 1989 film 'Andru Peidha Mazhaiyil', capturing intense romantic passion through expressive Tamil imagery.

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