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Ellorukkum Bothai

From Sorgathil Thirumanam · 1974

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Sorgathil Thirumanam
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
9 Apr 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ellorkkum bodhai tharum
Intha devanin thiraatchai kodi
Ellorkkum bodhai tharum
Intha devanin thiraatchai kodi
Eppothumae thiranthirukkum
Ival maaligai vaasal padi
Engengu suvai vendum
Angangu adhu thondrum
Engengu suvai vendum
Angangu adhu thondrum
Naadakaththai moodi vaikkum thiraiseelai
Kadhai aarambikkum neraththilae thiranthu kollum
Thaenaruvi oori varum ilancholai
Nee thaedi varum velai kandu mayanga vaikum
Ennavo inbamaam indru vaa paarkkalaam
Ellorkkum bodhai tharum
Intha devanin thiraatchai kodi
Mangayaril Ponnazhagi magathalaenaa
Entha maathum ival kaaladikku eeduthaanaa
Angamellaam ponguvathu inba oottru
Nee aadividu orr iravu vanthu paarththu
Konjavaa unnidam konjam vaa ennidam
Konjavaa unnidam konjam vaa ennidam
Ellorkkum bodhai tharum
Intha devanin thiraatchai kodi
Eppothumae thiranthirukkum
Ival maaligai vaasal padi
Engengu suvai vendum
Angangu adhu thondrum
Engengu suvai vendum
Angangu adhu thondrum
It intoxicates everyone,
this grapevine of the Lord.
It intoxicates everyone,
this grapevine of the Lord.
It is always kept open,
the doorway to her palace.
Wherever you desire pleasure,
right there it will appear...
Wherever you desire pleasure,
right there it will appear...
The curtain that conceals the play
draws open right when the story begins.
A fresh garden where streams of honey flow,
it will enchant you when you come seeking it.
They say there is great bliss—come today, let us see!
It intoxicates everyone,
this grapevine of the Lord.
Magdalene, the golden beauty among women,
can any woman ever equal her feet?
A spring of pleasure overflows through every limb;
come dance for a night and see for yourself.
Shall I pamper you with love? Come a little closer to me.
Shall I pamper you with love? Come a little closer to me.
It intoxicates everyone,
this grapevine of the Lord.
It is always kept open,
the doorway to her palace.
Wherever you desire pleasure,
right there it will appear...
Wherever you desire pleasure,
right there it will appear...
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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