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Lyrics & meaning

Vaazhga Rani

From Adutha Varisu · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. Janaki, S. P. Sailaja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Adutha Varisu1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
……………………….....
Female
Pabaa..Pabaa..
Vaazhga raani vaazhga raajangamLong live the queen, long live the kingdom
Chorus :Aaa…aaa…Chorus :Aaa…aaa…
Female :Vaazhga raani vaazhga raajangamFemale :Long live the queen, long live the kingdom
Chorus :Aaa…aaa…Chorus :Aaa…aaa…
Female
Varum kaalam nalamaagavaeMay the coming times be prosperous
Thiru naalai kondaaduvomLet us celebrate this auspicious day
Chorus :Aaa…aaa…Chorus :Aaa…aaa…
Female :Varum kaalam nalamaagavaeFemale :May the coming times be prosperous
Thiru naalai kondaaduvomLet us celebrate this auspicious day
Chorus :Aaa…aaa…Chorus :Aaa…aaa…
Female
Vaazhga raani vaazhga raajangamLong live the queen, long live the kingdom
He he he heiiHe he he heii
Chorus :Aaa…aaa…Chorus :Aaa…aaa…
Female :Vaazhga raani vaazhga raajangamFemale :Long live the queen, long live the kingdom
Chorus :Aaa…aaa…Chorus :Aaa…aaa…
Female
Iraivan potta kanakkai maatraTo alter the calculation made by God
Evaraalum aagathuIs impossible for anyone
Maravil podum vesham yaavumAll disguises worn in secret
Nijamaaga mudiyaathuCan never become reality
Female
{Oru naal kaalam{One day's situation
Marunaal maarumWill change on the next day
Iravae pagalum aagalaam} (2)Night can even turn into day} (2)
Kannodu kaanum kaatchiThe sight witnessed by the eyes
Ennaalum koorum saatchiStands as an eternal testimony
Ingu aasai paasam yaavum kanavugalHere, all desires and affections are mere dreams
Female
Vaazhga raani vaazhga raajangamLong live the queen, long live the kingdom
ThaguthaguthaguthaguthuThaguthaguthaguthaguthu
Chorus :Aaa…aaa…Chorus :Aaa…aaa…
Female :Vaazhga raani vaazhga raajangamFemale :Long live the queen, long live the kingdom
Chorus :Aaa…aaa…Chorus :Aaa…aaa…
Female
Varum kaalam nalamaagavaeMay the coming times be prosperous
Thiru naalai kondaaduvomLet us celebrate this auspicious day
Chorus :Aaa…aaa…Chorus :Aaa…aaa…
Female :Vaazhga raani vaazhga raajangamFemale :Long live the queen, long live the kingdom
Chorus :Aaa…aaa…Chorus :Aaa…aaa…
Female
Enathu endru ninaikkum selvamThe wealth you consider as your own
Kanavaaga koodadhuShould not fade away like a dream
Unathu paadhai vilagum bothuWhen you stray away from your path
Pazhi paavam pogaathuSins and guilt will not depart
Female
{Manadhil needhi{Justice in the heart
Ninaivil nyaayamRighteousness in thoughts
Anbae selvam vaazhvilae} (2)Love alone is the true wealth in life} (2)
Sollaamal pogum selvamWealth that departs without notice
Ennaalum serum sondhamRelationships that unite forever
Idhu kaadhal raagam paadum kanavugalThese are dreams that sing the melody of love
Chorus
Vaazhga raani vaazhga raajangamLong live the queen, long live the kingdom
Aaa…aaa…Aaa…aaa…
Vaazhga raani vaazhga raajangamLong live the queen, long live the kingdom
Aaa…aaa…Aaa…aaa…
Chorus
Varum kaalam nalamaagavaeMay the coming times be prosperous
Thiru naalai kondaaduvomLet us celebrate this auspicious day
Aaa…aaa…Aaa…aaa…
Varum kaalam nalamaagavaeMay the coming times be prosperous
Thiru naalai kondaaduvomLet us celebrate this auspicious day
Aaa…aaa…Aaa…aaa…

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Vaazhga Raani' serves as a royal celebratory anthem praising the queen and praying for the prosperity of her reign and kingdom. Beneath the festive exterior, lyricist Vaali embeds moral and philosophical insights into the impermanence of material life and the inevitability of divine justice.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Kannodu kaanum kaatchi / Ennaalum koorum saatchi

The second consonant sound 'nn' matches in 'Kannodu' and 'Ennaalum', creating a pleasing Tamil poetic cadence.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Kannodu kaanum kaatchi / Ennaalum koorum saatchi

End-rhyming words 'kaatchi' and 'saatchi' enhance the musicality of the line.

Metaphor

Anbae selvam vaazhvilae

Equating love directly to life's ultimate wealth ('Anbae selvam').

Antithesis / Contrast

Iravae pagalum aagalaam

Contrasting night ('Iravae') and day ('pagalum') to symbolize unexpected shifts in fate.

Did you know?

Trivia

This song is featured in the 1983 Rajinikanth and Sridevi starrer 'Adutha Varisu'. Although listed as unknown in the prompt context, the film's soundtrack was actually composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and sung by S. Janaki.

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