- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Sorkkam Naragam
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Sorkkam Naragam' (1977) uses allegorical imagery of parrots and sparrows to reflect on love, destiny, and the melancholy underlying superficial entertainment. It portrays a dancing woman who performs stories of romance and passion on stage, yet suffers from personal loneliness, separated from true marital peace and genuine companionship. Through poignant imagery, lyricist Kannadasan critiques societal double standards that treat intimate dance and superficial allure as 'culture' while denying real emotional fulfillment to the performer.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Irandu kiligal saernthu nadaththum”
Comparing lovers to 'two parrots' (Irandu kiligal) and the woman to a 'portrait of a tiny sparrow' (Sittu kuruvi oviyam).
Repetition / Adukku Thodar
“Thazhuvi thazhuvi thannai maranthu mayakkum magarasi”
The deliberate repetition of words like 'Thazhuvi thazhuvi' (embracing again and again) and 'Vidiya vidiya' (until dawn breaks) to emphasize intensity and duration.
Irony / Satire
“Amma idhuvum panpaadu”
Sarcastic commentary on societal norms describing transactional performance as 'panpaadu' (culture/heritage).
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Trivia
'Sorkkam Naragam' (1977) features music composed by the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics written by Kannadasan. Sung passionately by P. Susheela, this song stands out for its deep social commentary masked under a light melodic arrangement.
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