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Lyrics & meaning

Vaaren Vaaren Seemaraja

From Seema Raja · 2018

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singers
Diwakar, Kavitha Gopi
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Seema Raja2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Nerappana nellaiyilaeIn the abundant paddy fields of Tirunelveli,
Poruppana mannanadaHe is a responsible king!
Oorai sirappaga vaithidavaeTo keep the town prosperous,
Seiyalaatrum mannanadaHe is a king who acts and works!
Thappilatha manasu kondaPossessing a heart with no flaws,
Tamizh nadu singamadaHe is the lion of Tamil Nadu!
Avan appan kaasa alli eraikkaTo spend and share his father's wealth generously,
Avatharicha thangamadaHe is pure gold incarnation!
Male
Vaaren vaaren seemarajaHere comes, here comes Seema Raja,
Vazhiya vidungadaMake way, everyone!
Naan vesamilla paasakkaranI am an affectionate person with no pretense,
Nesanthaan nambugada…heyI am a true friend, believe me... hey!
Male
Vaaren vaaren seemarajaHere comes, here comes Seema Raja,
Vazhiya vidungadaMake way, everyone!
Naan vesamilla paasakkaranI am an affectionate person with no pretense,
Nesanthaan nambugadaI am a true friend, believe me!
Male
Suyanalamae pothunalamaSelfishness or public welfare,
Yethuvenae kodiyaWhich flag should I raise?
En pothunalamum suyanalanthaanMy public service is my own self-interest,
Paathukko en padaiyaLook at my army, behold!
Chorus
{En perai kekka koodum paaru{The arena will gather to hear my name, look,
Arangu aranguArena, arena!
Naan ezhaiketha aeroplane-uI am an airplane suitable for the poor,
Othungu othungu}(2)Step aside, step aside!}(2)
Male
Vaaren vaaren seemarajaHere comes, here comes Seema Raja,
Vazhiya vidungadaMake way, everyone!
Naan vesamilla paasakkaranI am an affectionate person with no pretense,
Nesanthaan nambugadaI am a true friend, believe me!
Male
Potti pottu anbu senjiCompeting to shower love on everyone,
Likes-eh allum en saettaiMy antics gather lots of likes!
Nokkam pola karuthum solliSpeaking thoughts with good intentions,
Vaangi poven paarattaI will earn everyone's praise!
Male
Vivasayi illaiyinaIf farmers do not exist,
Aduppula sorum pongaathudaRice won't cook in any stove!
Periyorgal sonnalumaeEven if elders have said it before,
Athaiyae naanum solvenadaI will repeat the very same truth!
Male
Yeh oorellaam empadathaHey, if a photo of me is posted across town,
Potta aagum…Chorus :Trend-uIt becomes... Chorus: A trend!
Naan vaalilla pattampoochiI am a tailless butterfly,
Ellarikkum…Chorus :Friend-uTo everyone... Chorus: A friend!
Chorus
Ethiriyavae irunthaalumEven if someone is an enemy,
Avana mathikka pazhaganundaOne must learn to respect him!
Valathu kaiyi kodukurathuWhat the right hand gives in charity,
Idathu kaikkum theriyanundaShould remain unknown even to the left hand!
Male
Vaaren vaaren seemarajaHere comes, here comes Seema Raja,
Vazhiya vidungadaMake way, everyone!
Naan vesamilla paasakkaranI am an affectionate person with no pretense,
Nesanthaan nambugadaI am a true friend, believe me!
Chorus
Gumthalakka gummaGumthalakka gumma,
Gumthalakalaa gumthalakalaaGumthalakalaa gumthalakalaa!
Male
Kaala vaara nooru peruThere are a hundred people ready to pull your leg,
Safe-ah neeyum game aaduPlay your game safely!
Thooki vidathaan kodi peruBut there are ten million people to lift you up,
Thuninji poyi poraaduBe brave and fight on!
Male
Panam kaasa serthu vachaIf you hoard money and wealth,
Sugar-u BP yerummadaYour blood sugar and BP will rise!
One by two tea kudichaDrinking a 'one-by-two' shared tea,
Athu thaan taste-u kelungadaListen, that is the true taste of life!
Male
Naan veerappa kattiputtuPutting on bravery as an attire,
Chorus :Thanthathillai dimikkiChorus: I have never dodged or tricked anyone!
Male :Yaar jalrava thattayilumMale: No matter whose cymbals are beaten,
Chorus :Vaasipene amukkiChorus: I will play in tone and dominate!
Male
Degree vaangi kuvichaalumEven if you stack up many academic degrees,
Thamizhu namathu thani perumaTamil remains our unique pride!
Aracha maava arachalumEven if you grind the same flour again,
Athukkum venum oru therammaEven that requires skill and talent!
Male
Vaaren vaaren seemarajaHere comes, here comes Seema Raja,
Chorus :RajaChorus: Raja!
Male :Vazhiya vidungadaMale: Make way, everyone,
Chorus :RajaChorus: Raja!
Male :Naan vesamilla paasakkaranMale: I am an affectionate person with no pretense,
Nesanthaan nambugadaI am a true friend, believe me!
Chorus
Pam parampa rampampamPam parampa rampampam,
Pam parampa rampampamPam parampa rampampam,
Pam parampa rampampamPam parampa rampampam,
Pam parampa rampampamPam parampa rampampam.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The title track of 'Seema Raja' serves as a high-energy hero introduction anthem that celebrates the protagonist's regal lineage, generous spirit, and grounded social values. The lyrics highlight his commitment to community welfare, respect for farmers, pride in Tamil heritage, and willingness to share his wealth without pretension.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Nerappana nellaiyilae / Poruppana mannanada

Matching of the second consonant sound across lines to create rhythmic harmony.

Metaphor

Naan ezhaiketha aeroplane-u

The protagonist describes himself as an airplane accessible to the poor, symbolizing affordable luxury and hope.

Metaphor

Naan vaalilla pattampoochi

Comparing himself to a 'tailless butterfly' to convey a playful, free-spirited nature.

Cultural Allusion / Proverb

Valathu kaiyi kodukurathu / Idathu kaikkum theriyanunda

Referencing the classic moral principle of humble charity, where one hand's giving is unknown to the other.

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Trivia

'Seema Raja' (2018) features music composed by D. Imman, marking his third collaboration with director Ponram and lead actor Sivakarthikeyan following the successful films 'Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam' (2013) and 'Rajinimurugan' (2016).

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