Geetham Sangeetham Sad
From Kokkarakko · 1983
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Kokkarakko1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Laa… lae laa laa… laa | [Vocalizing] |
| Laalaalaa laalaalae laa… laa | [Vocalizing] |
| Laa… laa thanaa thaa… naa | [Vocalizing] |
| Thaareera raanaanae thaanaa thaadhaara | [Vocalizing] |
| Raa… naa thaa naa… nae | [Vocalizing] |
| Laalaalaa laalaalae raa… raa | [Vocalizing] |
| Male | |
| Geetham… sangeetham… | Song… divine music… |
| Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham… | You alone are the holy scripture of my love… |
| Paadham… undhan paadham… | Feet… your tender feet… |
| Ennodu vandhaalae… podhum eppodhum | If they walk with me, that is enough forever |
| Male | |
| Geetham… sangeetham… | Song… divine music… |
| Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham… | You alone are the holy scripture of my love… |
| Male | |
| Aa… aa… aa… aa… | [Vocalizing] |
| Aa… aa… aa…aa… | [Vocalizing] |
| Chorus | |
| Aa… aa… aa… aa… | [Vocalizing] |
| Aa… aa… aa…aa… | [Vocalizing] |
| Aa… aa… aa… aa… | [Vocalizing] |
| Aa… aa… aa…aa… | [Vocalizing] |
| Male | |
| Geetham sangeetham | Song and music |
| Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham | You alone are the holy scripture of my love |
| Geetham sangeetham | Song and music |
| Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham | You alone are the holy scripture of my love |
| Paadham undhan paadham | Feet, your tender feet |
| Ennodu vandhaalae podhum eppodhum | If they walk with me, that is enough forever |
| Male | |
| Geetham sangeetham | Song and music |
| Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham | You alone are the holy scripture of my love |
| Male | |
| Sogamaana kaadhalaal | Because of a tragic love |
| Dhaevadhaasum vembinaan | Even Devadas withered away in pain |
| Nee pirindhu ponadhaal | Because you separated from me |
| Dhaevadhaasin thambi naan | I am now Devadas's younger brother in sorrow |
| Un paerai naan solli | By uttering your name |
| Pasiyaatri kondaen | I satisfied my hunger |
| Paer solla ini maelum | To utter your name anymore |
| Thembindri nindraen | I stand here lacking the breath and strength |
| Un vaasal naan thaedi vandhaen | I came searching for your doorstep |
| Aa… aa… aa… aa… aa…aa aa aa | [Vocalizing] |
| Male | |
| Geetham… sangeetham… | Song… divine music… |
| Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham… | You alone are the holy scripture of my love… |
| Paadham… undhan paadham… | Feet… your tender feet… |
| Ennodu vandhaalae… podhum eppodhum | If they walk with me, that is enough forever |
| Male | |
| Geetham… sangeetham… | Song… divine music… |
| Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham.. | You alone are the holy scripture of my love.. |
| Male | |
| Aa… aa… aa… aa… | [Vocalizing] |
| Chorus :Aa… aa… aa…aa… | Chorus: [Vocalizing] |
| Male :Aaa.. aaa | Male: [Vocalizing] |
| Chorus :Aa.. aaa…aa…aaa | Chorus: [Vocalizing] |
| Male | |
| Thogai undhan poo mugam | Oh peacock-like one, your flower-like face |
| Endha naalum nyaabagam | Is remembered every single day |
| Thoongavillai aayinum | Even though I haven't slept |
| Kanavu thondrum aayiram | A thousand dreams still appear |
| Paarammaa naan sindhum | Look my dear, at the flood |
| Kanneerin vellam | Of tears that I shed |
| Nee vandhu paarthaalum | Even if you come and see it |
| Thaangaadhu ullam | Your heart won't be able to bear it |
| Ennaalum naan undhan thanjam | Forever, I seek refuge in you |
| Aa… aa… aa… aa… aa…aa aa aa | [Vocalizing] |
| Male | |
| Geetham… sangeetham… | Song… divine music… |
| Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham… | You alone are the holy scripture of my love… |
| Paadham… undhan paadham… | Feet… your tender feet… |
| Ennodu vandhaalae… podhum eppodhum | If they walk with me, that is enough forever |
| Male | |
| Geetham… sangeetham… | Song… divine music… |
| Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham.. | You alone are the holy scripture of my love.. |
..............................
[Vocalizing]
[Vocalizing]
[Vocalizing]
[Vocalizing]
[Vocalizing]
[Vocalizing]
கீதம்......சங்கீதம்....
நீதானே என் காதல் வேதம்.....
பாதம்.....உந்தன் பாதம்
என்னோடு வந்தாலே.......போதும் எப்போதும்........
Song… divine music…
You alone are the holy scripture of my love…
Feet… your tender feet…
If they walk with me, that is enough forever
கீதம்.....சங்கீதம்....
நீதானே என் காதல் வேதம்.....
Song… divine music…
You alone are the holy scripture of my love…
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
[Vocalizing]
[Vocalizing]
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
[Vocalizing]
[Vocalizing]
[Vocalizing]
[Vocalizing]
கீதம்.....சங்கீதம்.....
நீதானே என் காதல் வேதம்....
கீதம்.....சங்கீதம்....
நீதானே என் காதல் வேதம்
பாதம்.....உந்தன் பாதம்
என்னோடு வந்தாலே.....போதும் எப்போதும்........
Song and music
You alone are the holy scripture of my love
Song and music
You alone are the holy scripture of my love
Feet, your tender feet
If they walk with me, that is enough forever
கீதம்.....சங்கீதம்.....
நீதானே என் காதல் வேதம்....
Song and music
You alone are the holy scripture of my love
சோகமான காதலால்
தேவதாஸும் வெம்பினான்
நீ பிரிந்து போனதால்
தேவதாஸின் தம்பி நான்
உன் பேரை நான் சொல்லி
பசியாற்றி கொண்டேன்
பேர் சொல்ல இனிமேலும்
தெம்பின்றி நின்றேன்
உன் வாசல் நான் தேடி வந்தேன்.....
ஆ.....ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
Because of a tragic love
Even Devadas withered away in pain
Because you separated from me
I am now Devadas's younger brother in sorrow
By uttering your name
I satisfied my hunger
To utter your name anymore
I stand here lacking the breath and strength
I came searching for your doorstep
[Vocalizing]
கீதம்.....சங்கீதம்....
நீதானே என் காதல் வேதம்....
பாதம்....உந்தன் பாதம்
என்னோடு வந்தாலே....போதும் எப்போதும்........
Song… divine music…
You alone are the holy scripture of my love…
Feet… your tender feet…
If they walk with me, that is enough forever
கீதம்....சங்கீதம்.....
நீதானே என் காதல் வேதம்.....
Song… divine music…
You alone are the holy scripture of my love..
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
குழு :
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....
குழு :
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
[Vocalizing]
Chorus: [Vocalizing]
Male: [Vocalizing]
Chorus: [Vocalizing]
தோகை உந்தன் பூமுகம்
எந்த நாளும் ஞாபகம்
தூங்கவில்லை ஆயினும்
கனவு தோன்றும் ஆயிரம்
பாரம்மா நான் சிந்தும்
கண்ணீரின் வெள்ளம்
நீ வந்து பார்த்தாலும்
தாங்காது உள்ளம்
எந்நாளும் நானுந்தன் தஞ்சம்
ஆ.....ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
Oh peacock-like one, your flower-like face
Is remembered every single day
Even though I haven't slept
A thousand dreams still appear
Look my dear, at the flood
Of tears that I shed
Even if you come and see it
Your heart won't be able to bear it
Forever, I seek refuge in you
[Vocalizing]
கீதம்....சங்கீதம்....
நீதானே என் காதல் வேதம்....
பாதம்....உந்தன் பாதம்...
என்னோடு வந்தாலே.....போதும் எப்போதும்........
Song… divine music…
You alone are the holy scripture of my love…
Feet… your tender feet…
If they walk with me, that is enough forever
கீதம்....சங்கீதம்....
நீதானே என் காதல் வேதம்....
Song… divine music…
You alone are the holy scripture of my love..
Laa… lae laa laa… laa
[Vocalizing]
Laalaalaa laalaalae laa… laa
[Vocalizing]
Laa… laa thanaa thaa… naa
[Vocalizing]
Thaareera raanaanae thaanaa thaadhaara
[Vocalizing]
Raa… naa thaa naa… nae
[Vocalizing]
Laalaalaa laalaalae raa… raa
[Vocalizing]
Geetham… sangeetham…
Song… divine music…
Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham…
You alone are the holy scripture of my love…
Paadham… undhan paadham…
Feet… your tender feet…
Ennodu vandhaalae… podhum eppodhum
If they walk with me, that is enough forever
Geetham… sangeetham…
Song… divine music…
Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham…
You alone are the holy scripture of my love…
Aa… aa… aa… aa…
[Vocalizing]
Aa… aa… aa…aa…
[Vocalizing]
Aa… aa… aa… aa…
[Vocalizing]
Aa… aa… aa…aa…
[Vocalizing]
Aa… aa… aa… aa…
[Vocalizing]
Aa… aa… aa…aa…
[Vocalizing]
Geetham sangeetham
Song and music
Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham
You alone are the holy scripture of my love
Geetham sangeetham
Song and music
Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham
You alone are the holy scripture of my love
Paadham undhan paadham
Feet, your tender feet
Ennodu vandhaalae podhum eppodhum
If they walk with me, that is enough forever
Geetham sangeetham
Song and music
Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham
You alone are the holy scripture of my love
Sogamaana kaadhalaal
Because of a tragic love
Dhaevadhaasum vembinaan
Even Devadas withered away in pain
Nee pirindhu ponadhaal
Because you separated from me
Dhaevadhaasin thambi naan
I am now Devadas's younger brother in sorrow
Un paerai naan solli
By uttering your name
Pasiyaatri kondaen
I satisfied my hunger
Paer solla ini maelum
To utter your name anymore
Thembindri nindraen
I stand here lacking the breath and strength
Un vaasal naan thaedi vandhaen
I came searching for your doorstep
Aa… aa… aa… aa… aa…aa aa aa
[Vocalizing]
Geetham… sangeetham…
Song… divine music…
Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham…
You alone are the holy scripture of my love…
Paadham… undhan paadham…
Feet… your tender feet…
Ennodu vandhaalae… podhum eppodhum
If they walk with me, that is enough forever
Geetham… sangeetham…
Song… divine music…
Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham..
You alone are the holy scripture of my love..
Aa… aa… aa… aa…
[Vocalizing]
Chorus :Aa… aa… aa…aa…
Chorus: [Vocalizing]
Male :Aaa.. aaa
Male: [Vocalizing]
Chorus :Aa.. aaa…aa…aaa
Chorus: [Vocalizing]
Thogai undhan poo mugam
Oh peacock-like one, your flower-like face
Endha naalum nyaabagam
Is remembered every single day
Thoongavillai aayinum
Even though I haven't slept
Kanavu thondrum aayiram
A thousand dreams still appear
Paarammaa naan sindhum
Look my dear, at the flood
Kanneerin vellam
Of tears that I shed
Nee vandhu paarthaalum
Even if you come and see it
Thaangaadhu ullam
Your heart won't be able to bear it
Ennaalum naan undhan thanjam
Forever, I seek refuge in you
Aa… aa… aa… aa… aa…aa aa aa
[Vocalizing]
Geetham… sangeetham…
Song… divine music…
Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham…
You alone are the holy scripture of my love…
Paadham… undhan paadham…
Feet… your tender feet…
Ennodu vandhaalae… podhum eppodhum
If they walk with me, that is enough forever
Geetham… sangeetham…
Song… divine music…
Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham..
You alone are the holy scripture of my love..
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Geetham Sangeetham' from the movie 'Kokkarakko' (1983), written by Vairamuthu, is a deeply tragic love song that expresses the overwhelming sorrow of a heartbroken lover. The protagonist elevates his beloved to a sacred realm, declaring her to be his music, song, and holy scripture (Vaedham). He portrays his grief by referencing the iconic literary figure Devadas, calling himself Devadas's younger brother due to the depth of his suffering following their separation. Despite the pain, his devotion remains absolute. He speaks of surviving merely on her name, though he is currently drained of all strength and engulfed in tears. The lyrics capture the bittersweet conflict between fond memories of her flower-like face and the devastating reality of his sleepless, tearful solitude, culminating in a declaration of total surrender to her love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Nee thaanae en kaadhal vaedham”
The lover directly equates his beloved to a 'vaedham' (sacred scripture) of love, elevating her to a divine status.
Cultural Allusion (இலக்கியக் குறிப்பு)
“Dhaevadhaasin thambi naan”
Refers to the tragic character Devadas from Indian literature to symbolize extreme heartbreak and grief over separation.
Hyperbole (உயர்வு நவிற்சி அணி)
“Kanneerin vellam”
Describing tears as a 'vellam' (flood) exaggerates the protagonist's sorrow to emphasize his immense pain.
Monai / Alliteration (மோனை)
“Thogai undhan poo mugam / Thoongavillai aayinum”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Tho') across lines to create rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
'Geetham Sangeetham' features lyrics written by Vairamuthu for the 1983 Tamil film 'Kokkarakko'. Although listed with unknown context details in some archives, the film's soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable vocal renditions by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. P. Sailaja. The song relies heavily on classical Indian tragic tropes, particularly invoking Devadas as an archetype for unrequited love and pain.
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