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Yezhu Kadal Seemai

From Enga Oor Raja · 1968

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela, Kousalya
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Enga Oor Raja
Movie release year
1968
Lyrics added on
6 Jun 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ezhu kadal seemai
Adhai aalugindra nermai
Ezhu kadal seemai
Adhai aalugindra nermai
Ivar enga ooru raajaa
Thangamaana raajaa
{Maambazha kothukkum
Malligai mottukkum
Ponnunnu peru vechaan
Maiyitta kannukkul
Mandhiram pottavan
Sangadhi solli vechaan} (2)
{Sevvandhi poovilae
Chittu chirippilae
Chithiram pottu vechaan} (2)
Engal dhevar thirumagan
Vaazhga sugamena
Makkalai vaazha vechaan
Ezhu kadal seemai
Adhai aalugindra nermai
Ivar enga ooru raajaa
Thangamaana raajaa
Ivar enga ooru raajaa
Thangamaana raajaa
Kottai irukkudhu
Kodi parakkudhu
Dhevarin seemaiyilae
Hae….ae….ae…..ae….ae….ae…
Kottai irukkudhu
Kodi parakkudhu
Dhevarin seemaiyilae
Chinna kodi irukkudhu
Kulungi nikkudhu
Dheviyin maeniyilae
Vaettai nadakkudhu
Vizhi parakkudhu
Aattam nadakkaiyilae
Aahaa aattam nadakkaiyilae
Rendu velli silambugal
Thulli kudhikkudhu
Porandha naalaiyilae
Ezhu kadal seemai
Adhai aalugindra nermai
Ivar enga ooru raajaa
Thangamaana raajaa
Ivar enga ooru raajaa
Thangamaana raajaa
Marikkozhundhukku vaasam
Koduthaval
Marathi pennadiyo
Aval vaari muditha pin
Katti anaichaa
Vaasam varumadiyo
Maalai mudikkira
Kaalam porandha pin
Vaasanai paarumaiyo
Maalai mudikkira
Kaalam porandha pin
Vaasanai paarumaiyo
Ippo vaazhthu padikkira
Neram pirandhadhu
Vaazhthida vaarumaiyo
Ezhu kadal seemai
Adhai aalugindra nermai
Ivar enga ooru raajaa
Thangamaana raajaa
Ivar enga ooru raajaa
Thangamaana raajaa
Across the lands of the seven seas,
with the integrity to rule them all,
Across the lands of the seven seas,
with the integrity to rule them all,
he is the king of our town,
a king of pure gold!
For a bunch of ripe mangoes
and a budding jasmine flower,
he gave the name of gold!
Into kohl-lined eyes,
casting a magical spell,
he whispered his message of love!
In the chrysanthemum blossom
and in a lively girl's smile,
he painted a lovely portrait!
Our noble lord,
wishing that all live in joy,
helped his people prosper!
Across the lands of the seven seas,
with the integrity to rule them all,
he is the king of our town,
a king of pure gold!
He is the king of our town,
a king of pure gold!
There stands the fort,
the flag flies high,
in this noble lord's land!
Hey... yay... yay...
There stands the fort,
the flag flies high,
in this noble lord's land!
A slender, graceful creeper
sways gently
in the form of this goddess-like beauty!
A playful hunt begins,
glances dart like arrows,
as the dance unfolds!
Aha, as the dance unfolds!
A pair of silver anklets
leaps and rings with joy
on this grand birthday!
Across the lands of the seven seas,
with the integrity to rule them all,
he is the king of our town,
a king of pure gold!
He is the king of our town,
a king of pure gold!
The one who gave sweet scent
to the marjoram herb,
is she a Marathi woman, my friend?
Once she combs and ties her hair,
if you hold her in your embrace,
what sweet fragrance will rise, my friend!
Once the right time comes
to exchange wedding garlands,
just experience that fragrance, sir!
Once the right time comes
to exchange wedding garlands,
just experience that fragrance, sir!
Now the moment has arrived
to offer warm wishes,
so come along to bless him, sir!
Across the lands of the seven seas,
with the integrity to rule them all,
he is the king of our town,
a king of pure gold!
He is the king of our town,
a king of pure gold!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Ezhu Kadal Seemai' from the movie 'Enga Oor Raja' (1968) is a grand celebration of a noble, generous, and righteous leader. He is praised as a 'golden king' whose honesty and benevolence reach across the seven seas, bringing happiness, comfort, and prosperity to his people. Alongside the praises of the ruler, the song paints a colorful picture of festivities—dancing women with jingling silver anklets, vibrant flowers, romantic allegories, and traditional celebrations held on an auspicious birthday occasion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Thangamaana raajaa”

Comparing the hero to 'Thangamaana raajaa' (Golden King) to symbolize his pure, precious, and unblemished character.

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Kottai irukkudhu / Kodi parakkudhu”

Rhyming of the second consonant sound 'tt' in 'Kottai' and 'Kodi'.

Imagery / Symbolism

“Marikkozhundhukku vaasam Koduthaval”

Using natural elements like 'Marikkozhundhu' (sweet marjoram) and 'Malligai' (jasmine) to evoke sensory beauty and freshness.

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Trivia

Enga Oor Raja (1968) is a classic Tamil movie starring Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics written by Kavignar Kannadasan.

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