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Lyrics & meaning

Ellorukkum Bothai

From Sorgathil Thirumanam · 1974

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Sorgathil Thirumanam1974

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ellorkkum bodhai tharumGives intoxication to everyone
Intha devanin thiraatchai kodiThis divine grapevine
Female
Ellorkkum bodhai tharumGives intoxication to everyone
Intha devanin thiraatchai kodiThis divine grapevine
Eppothumae thiranthirukkumAlways remains open
Ival maaligai vaasal padiThe doorstep of her palace
Female
Engengu suvai vendumWherever sweetness is desired
Angangu adhu thondrumThere it appears
Engengu suvai vendumWherever sweetness is desired
Angangu adhu thondrumThere it appears
Female
Naadakaththai moodi vaikkum thiraiseelaiThe curtain that covers the play
Kadhai aarambikkum neraththilae thiranthu kollumOpens when the story begins
Thaenaruvi oori varum ilancholaiA young garden where a stream of honey flows
Nee thaedi varum velai kandu mayanga vaikumWill mesmerize you when you come searching
Ennavo inbamaam indru vaa paarkkalaamThey say it is bliss, come let us see today
Female
Ellorkkum bodhai tharumGives intoxication to everyone
Intha devanin thiraatchai kodiThis divine grapevine
Female
Mangayaril Ponnazhagi magathalaenaaA golden beauty among women, like Magdalene
Entha maathum ival kaaladikku eeduthaanaaCan any woman equal her feet?
Angamellaam ponguvathu inba oottruA spring of bliss overflows from every part of her body
Nee aadividu orr iravu vanthu paarththuCome spend and dance for one night to see
Konjavaa unnidam konjam vaa ennidamShall I coax you? Come to me a little
Konjavaa unnidam konjam vaa ennidamShall I coax you? Come to me a little
Female
Ellorkkum bodhai tharumGives intoxication to everyone
Intha devanin thiraatchai kodiThis divine grapevine
Eppothumae thiranthirukkumAlways remains open
Ival maaligai vaasal padiThe doorstep of her palace
Female
Engengu suvai vendumWherever sweetness is desired
Angangu adhu thondrumThere it appears
Engengu suvai vendumWherever sweetness is desired
Angangu adhu thondrumThere it appears

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This sensual song celebrates feminine allure, beauty, and intoxicating pleasure. Using vivid poetic imagery such as a divine grapevine, an opening theater curtain, and flowing honey streams, the lyricist paints a picture of irresistible temptation and night-time romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Metaphor)

Intha devanin thiraatchai kodi

Comparing the alluring woman to 'Devanin thiraatchai kodi' (a divine grapevine) that intoxicates everyone.

Moanai / Rhythm

Engengu suvai vendum / Angangu adhu thondrum

Repetitive rhythmic structure with initial sound correspondence in 'Engengu' and 'Angangu'.

Imagery

Thaenaruvi oori varum ilancholai

Sensory visual imagery evoking sweetness and richness through the phrase 'Thaenaruvi oori varum' (stream of honey flowing).

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Trivia

The song 'Ellorkkum bodhai tharum' from the 1974 film 'Sorgathil Thirumanam' features music by Shankar-Ganesh and lyrics by Kannadasan. P. Susheela's expressive vocal rendering gives the track its classic allure.

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