Jithin Raj and Harshika Devanath perform ‘Raja Paya Onnu’ from the album ‘Maharaja.’ Lyricist Vaira Muthu and composer B. Ajaneesh Loknath create a playful exchange between lovers. The track balances humor with a critique of materialism.
Released: June 15, 2024
Raja Paya Onnu
Harshika Devanath | Jithin Raj • From “Maharaja”
Maharaja’s Raja Paya Onnu Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
The woman counters the man’s offer to choose between himself and a rose with ‘What if you gave me both?’ She rejects grand gestures like golden mansions and oversized cars. Her response favors lasting freedom over temporary luxury.
Raja Paya OnnuThere’s a kingly boy.
Roja Poovu OnnuThere’s a rose flower.
Enna Venum KannuWhich one do you want, my ‘dear’?
Rendil Onnu SolluPick one of the two.
Roja Poovu MunnaWith the rose flower in front,
Raja Paya PinnaAnd the kingly boy behind,
Rendum Thandha EnnaWhat if you gave me both?
Kaiyum Kaalum PinnaWe’d be completely intertwined.
Iru PillaiyumIf these two ‘children’,
Serndhu Serndhu PorandhaWere born together as one,
Enna Pannuva Sol SundhariTell me, beautiful girl, what would you do?
Oru PillaiyaIf I hand myself over,
Un Vasathil OppadachaTo your care like a child,
Nee Enna SeivaWhat would you do?
Enna Seiva Enna SeivaWhat would you do, what would you do?
Enna Seiva Ada Enna SeivaWhat would you do, oh, what would you do?
Maama Enna SeivaTell me ‘Maama’ ‘maternal uncle/term of endearment’, what would you do?
Raja Paya OnnuThere’s a kingly boy.
Roja Poovu OnnuThere’s a rose flower.
Enna Venum KannuWhich one do you want, my ‘dear’?
Rendil Onnu SolluPick one of the two.
Naan Kodi Panam KottiIf I pour out millions of coins,
Pon Maadi Veedu KattiAnd build a golden mansion,
Nee Koodeswari Aana EnnnaWhat if you became a ‘wealthy woman’?
Un Vesham Maari PogumYour true self would be hidden,
Nam Pasam Kettu PogumAnd our affection would be ruined.
Adhu Vena Kanna Anbae PodhumI don’t want that, darling; love is enough.
Oru Kappal Pola Caru VangiIf I buy a car as big as a ship,
Kadal Mel Roadu PottuAnd build a road across the sea,
Suthuvom SundariWe’ll travel together, beautiful girl.
Veen Aadambaram Theva IllaThere’s no need for pointless luxury.
Aasa Pada Nyaayam IllaThere’s no reason to even desire it.
Sorgam Tharum IndhaThis heaven-sent,
Suthandhiram NirandhiramFreedom is permanent.
Idhu Podhum MachaanThis is enough, ‘Machaan’ ‘brother-in-law/term of endearment’.
Idhu Podhum MachaanThis is plenty, ‘Machaan’.
Idhu Podhum MachaanThis is more than enough, ‘Machaan’.
Raja Paya OnnuThere’s a kingly boy.
Roja Poovu OnnuThere’s a rose flower.
Enna Venum KannuWhich one do you want, my ‘dear’?
Rendil Onnu SolluPick one of the two.
Naan Chinna Chinna ThappaI’ve made a thousand,
Oor Aayiram SeidhenTiny little mistakes.
Un Gyabagathil Ondrai SolluName just one that you remember.
Naan Rendil Ondru EndrenI asked you to choose one of two things.
Nee Nenjai Moodi NindraaiBut you stood there, closing off your heart.
Naan Goiyapazham Ketten EndrenI said I just wanted a ‘guava’ ‘playful metaphor’.
En Ethanaiyo ThappugalilOf all the many mistakes I’ve made,
Chinnadhoru Thappu AdhuThat was just a tiny one.
Mannipaai ManmadhaForgive me, ‘Manmadha’ ‘God of Love’.
Adhai Vida Perum ThavarugalThere are many errors,
Pala Ulladhu Adhai DhinamFar bigger than that.
Ninaipadhum Gaeli Seithu SirippadhumThinking of them daily and laughing in mockery,
Ennasolla Ada Enna SollaWhat can I say, oh, what can I say?
Maama Enna SollaTell me ‘Maama’, what can I say?
Raja Paya OnnuThere’s a kingly boy.
Roja Poovu OnnuThere’s a rose flower.
Enna Venum KannuWhich one do you want, my ‘dear’?
Rendil Onnu SolluPick one of the two.
Roja Poovu MunnaWith the rose flower in front,
Raja Paya PinnaAnd the kingly boy behind,
Rendum Thandha EnnaWhat if you gave me both?
Kaiyum Kaalum PinnaWe’d be completely intertwined.
Oru PillaiyaIf I surrender myself,
Un Vasathil OppadachaTo your care like a child,
Nee Enna SeivaWhat would you do?
Enna Seiva Enna SeivaWhat would you do, what would you do?
Enna Seiva Ada Enna SeivaWhat would you do, oh, what would you do?
Maama Enna SeivaTell me ‘Maama’, what would you do?
Raja Paya OnnuThere’s a kingly boy.
Roja Poovu OnnuThere’s a rose flower.
Enna Venum KannuWhich one do you want, my ‘dear’?
Rendil Onnu SolluPick one of the two.
Raja Paya Onnu Music Video
Vaira Muthu’s lyrics translation for ‘Raja Paya Onnu’ presents love as a shared journey without lavish promises. The ‘Maharaja’ track argues simple affection creates permanent happiness. Listeners find clear English explanations of these Tamil lyrics meaning.