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Lyrics & meaning

Endrum Thunbamillai Female

From Punar Jenmam · 1961

Lyricist
Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
T. Chalapathi Rao
Details
Punar Jenmam1961

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Haa ..aa ..aaaHaa... aa... aaa...
Endrum thunbamillai ini sogamillaiThere is no sorrow ever again, no grief from now on.
Perum inbanilai veghu thooramillaiThe state of supreme bliss is not far away.
Endrum thunbamillai ini sogamillaiThere is no sorrow ever again, no grief from now on.
Perum inbanilai veghu thooramillaiThe state of supreme bliss is not far away.
Endrum thunbamillai ini sogamillaiThere is no sorrow ever again, no grief from now on.
Female
Ini vanjamum panjamillaiFrom now on, there is no deceit or scarcity.
Ini vanjamum panjamillaiFrom now on, there is no deceit or scarcity.
Nenjai vaattidum kavalaigal illaiThere are no worries to torment the heart.
Ini vanjamum panjamillaiFrom now on, there is no deceit or scarcity.
Nenjai vaattidum kavalaigal illaiThere are no worries to torment the heart.
Female
Udal vaadhaikkum asaikkum velaiyillaiThere is no place for bodily suffering or worldly desires.
Namm vaazhvinil thuyar vara paadhaiyillaiThere is no path for grief to enter our lives.
Endrum thunbamillai ini sogamillaiThere is no sorrow ever again, no grief from now on.
Female
Inghu solvadhum seivdhum mosamHere, what is said and done is treacherous.
Inghu solvadhum seivdhum mosamHere, what is said and done is treacherous.
Vandhu soozhndhidum nesamum veshamThe affection that surrounds us is merely a disguise.
Inghu solvadhum seivdhum mosamHere, what is said and done is treacherous.
Vandhu soozhndhidum nesamum veshamThe affection that surrounds us is merely a disguise.
Ini selgindra dhesathil baedhamilliIn the land we are heading to now, there is no discrimination.
Kodum theemai poramai virodhamillaiThere is no cruel evil, envy, or enmity.
Female
Endrum thunbamillai ini sogamillaiThere is no sorrow ever again, no grief from now on.
Endrum thunbamillai ini sogamillaiThere is no sorrow ever again, no grief from now on.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This soulful philosophical track from 'Punar Jenmam' (1961) expresses a poignant longing for ultimate peace and freedom from worldly suffering. The speaker reflects on the harsh realities of mortal existence—where people's actions are dishonest, affection is often a guise, and life is burdened with physical and mental hardships. In contrast, the lyrics envision a higher state of bliss or a tranquil realm where pain, deceit, envy, and social division cease to exist. Written with characteristic simplicity and profound philosophical insight by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, the song moves from a critique of earthly superficiality toward a hopeful anticipation of spiritual liberation and pure joy. P. Susheela's soothing rendition elevates the emotional resonance of finding true refuge away from life's tribulations.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Endrum thunbamillai ini sogamillai

The repetitive ending '-illai' (meaning 'there is no') across multiple lines creates a rhythmic, musical flow while emphasizing the complete absence of suffering.

Internal Rhyme (Iyaipu/Monai)

Ini vanjamum panjamillai

The words 'vanjamum' (deceit) and 'panjamillai' (no scarcity) rhyme internally with the 'anja' sound pattern, adding melodic harmony to the lyric.

Muran (Contrast / Antithesis)

Inghu solvadhum seivdhum mosam ... Ini selgindra dhesathil baedhamilli

The lyrics contrast the deceptive nature of the present world ('Inghu') with the harmonious, egalitarian nature of the ideal future destination ('selgindra dhesathil').

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Trivia

The film 'Punar Jenmam' (1961) starred Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini in lead roles. The lyrics were penned by the legendary progressive poet Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, whose lyrics frequently contained philosophical commentary on human nature and social equality. The music was composed by T. Chalapathi Rao, featuring the iconic rendition by P. Susheela.

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