T. M. Soundarajan and L. R. Eswari debate gender roles in ‘Raja Veettu Penn’ from the album Raja Veettu Pillai. Lyricist Vaali and composer S. M. Subbaih Naidu shape this vocal exchange about nobility and humility.
Raja Veettu Penn
L. R. Eswari | T. M. Soundarajan • From “Raja Veettu Pillai”
Raja Veettu Penn Lyrics Translation L. R. Eswari | T. M. Soundarajan | Raja Veettu Pillai
Vaali pairs contrasting images like the moon-crafted face with fiery eyes. The lyrics state rulers must serve as eyes for the blind and voice for the voiceless regardless of status.
Raja Veettu PennaanaalumEven if she’s a princess from a royal house,
Naalum IrukkanumShe must remain humble and grounded.
Raja Veettu PennaanaalumEven if she’s a princess from a royal house,
Naalum IrukkanumShe must remain humble and grounded.
Aval Rajangathai NadathinaalumEven if she is ruling the kingdom,
Gnyaayam IrukkanumShe must always be just.
Aval Rajangathai NadathinaalumEven if she is ruling the kingdom,
Gnyaayam IrukkanumShe must always be just.
Raja Veettu PullainaalumEven if he’s a prince from a royal house,
Odhungi PoganumHe needs to know when to step aside.
Raja Veettu PullainaalumEven if he’s a prince from a royal house,
Odhungi PoganumHe needs to know when to step aside.
Avan Rajangathai NadathinaalumEven if he is ruling the kingdom,
Valainju KodukkanumHe must learn to yield and compromise.
Avan Rajangathai NadathinaalumEven if he is ruling the kingdom,
Valainju KodukkanumHe must learn to yield and compromise.
Kannilladha ManidharkkuFor those who are blind,
Paarvai AaganumYou must become their eyes.
Kannilladha ManidharkkuFor those who are blind,
Paarvai AaganumYou must become their eyes.
Vaai Oomaiyaana PergalukkuFor those who cannot speak,
VaarthaiyaganumYou must become their voice.
Vaai Oomaiyaana PergalukkuFor those who cannot speak,
VaarthaiyaganumYou must become their voice.
Kannirundha NalladhaiyaeIf you are blessed with sight, only the good
Paarkka TheriyanumShould be what you choose to see.
Kannirundha NalladhaiyaeIf you are blessed with sight, only the good
Paarkka TheriyanumShould be what you choose to see.
Peasa Vaai Irundha Alandhu PaarthaeIf you have a mouth to speak, you must weigh
VaarthaiyaadanumEvery word before you say it.
Peasa Vaai Irundha Alandhu PaarthaeIf you have a mouth to speak, you must weigh
VaarthaiyaadanumEvery word before you say it.
Raja Veettu PennaanaalumEven if she’s a princess from a royal house,
Naalum IrukkanumShe must remain humble and grounded.
Kaal Odindhu PonavarkkuFor those who cannot walk,
Kai KodukkanumYou must lend a helping hand.
Kaal Odindhu PonavarkkuFor those who cannot walk,
Kai KodukkanumYou must lend a helping hand.
Pennin Karunai NenjamA woman’s compassionate heart
Thaai Kulathin Per EdukkanumMust uphold the noble name of motherhood.
Pennin Karunai NenjamA woman’s compassionate heart
Thaai Kulathin Per EdukkanumMust uphold the noble name of motherhood.
Kaalirundha Ner VazhiyilIf you have legs to carry you,
Nadakka TheriyanumYou must know how to walk the righteous path.
Kaalirundha Ner VazhiyilIf you have legs to carry you,
Nadakka TheriyanumYou must know how to walk the righteous path.
Edharkkum Karunai VechaBut if you show mercy to absolutely everyone,
Kozhai Endra Perai VaanganumYou’ll just end up earning the name of a coward.
Edharkkum Karunai VechaBut if you show mercy to absolutely everyone,
Kozhai Endra Perai VaanganumYou’ll just end up earning the name of a coward.
Raja Veettu PullainaalumEven if he’s a prince from a royal house,
Odhungi PoganumHe needs to know when to step aside.
Nallathai Naan Solli ThandhaWhen I teach you what is good and right,
Kettu KollanumYou must simply listen and learn.
Nallathai Naan Solli ThandhaWhen I teach you what is good and right,
Kettu KollanumYou must simply listen and learn.
Illaivaaithudukkaai NeeyirundhaalIf you’re arrogant with your sharp tongue instead,
Vaangi KollanumYou’ll get the punishment you deserve.
Nilavai Kondu Mugam PadaithaanHe crafted your face using the moon,
ThaniyazhagaagaMaking it uniquely beautiful.
Nilavai Kondu Mugam PadaithaanHe crafted your face using the moon,
ThaniyazhagaagaMaking it uniquely beautiful.
Adhil Neruppai KonduBut then He took fire,
Vizhi Amaithaan ThavaruthalaagaAnd mistakenly placed it in your eyes.
Thavaruthalaaga ThavaruthalaagaTruly a mistake, such a mistake.
Raja Veettu PennaanaalumEven if she’s a princess from a royal house,
Naalum IrukkanumShe must remain humble and grounded.
Aval Rajangathai NadathinaalumEven if she is ruling the kingdom,
Gnyaayam IrukkanumShe must always be just.
Raja Veettu Penn Music Video
Mutual respect defines the Raja Veettu Penn lyrics meaning more than royal titles. Listeners seeking the full lyrics translation find clear arguments for justice in partnership.