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Lyrics & meaning

Naam Irukkom Sorkkathile

From Abhirami · 1992

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Sailaja, Chorus
Music director
Deva
Details
Abhirami1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aa…aa…aa….aah….Aa…aa…aa….aah….
Aah….aah….aah….Aah….aah….aah….
Aa…aa…aa….aah….Aa…aa…aa….aah….
Aah….aah….aah….Aah….aah….aah….
Female
Naam irukkom sorkkaththilaeWe are living in heaven
Thanga devathai nam pakkathilaeThe golden goddess is right by our side
Chorus :Naam irukkom sorkkaththilaeChorus: We are living in heaven
Thanga devathai nam pakkathilaeThe golden goddess is right by our side
Female
Kottai ondruA fortress
Chorus :Thiranthathu thiranthathuChorus: Has opened up, has opened up
Female :KettathellaamFemale: Everything that was asked for
Chorus :Kidaiththathu kidaiththathuChorus: Was received, was received
Female :Aadaikalo thangamFemale: The clothes are made of pure gold
Chorus :Pala pala palaChorus: Sparkling bright
Female :Medaiyellaam vairamFemale: The whole stage is paved with diamonds
Chorus :Thala thala thalaChorus: Dazzling brilliantly
Female :Angamengum minnal pola minnugirathaeFemale: Her whole body shines like a bolt of lightning
Chorus
Naam irukkom sorkkaththilaeWe are living in heaven
Thanga devathai nam pakkathilaeThe golden goddess is right by our side
Female
Muththeduththu maavituchchu kolam podungadiPick up pearls, grind them to powder, and draw rangoli patterns
Puththampudhu pavalaththaalae maalai pinnungadiWeave a garland using brand new corals
Chorus :Muththeduththu maavituchchu kolam podungadiChorus: Pick up pearls, grind them to powder, and draw rangoli patterns
Puththampudhu pavalaththaalae maalai pinnungadiWeave a garland using brand new corals
Female
Maragatha kalla alli maadiyil poduGather emerald stones and toss them onto the terrace balcony
Maanikka thotta kazhatti kozhiya ottuTake off the ruby crib and use it to chase away the chickens
Chorus :Maragatha kalla alli maadiyil poduChorus: Gather emerald stones and toss them onto the terrace balcony
Maanikka thotta kazhatti kozhiya ottuTake off the ruby crib and use it to chase away the chickens
Female
Paarththa kangalThe eyes that watch this scene
Chorus :Mayanguthu mayanguthuChorus: Are completely entranced, completely entranced
Female :Veettu jannalFemale: The windows of the house
Chorus :Jolikkuthu jolikkuthuChorus: Are glowing bright, glowing bright
Female :Aaniyellaam velliFemale: All the nails are made of pure silver
Chorus :ThagathagathagaChorus: Radiating a brilliant shine
Female :Paadungammaa thulliFemale: Sing out loud, women, and leap with joy
Chorus :Abhirami alli thantha seethanamae…seethanamaeChorus: This is the generous dowry showered upon us by Abhirami... dowry indeed
Chorus
Naam irukkom sorkkaththilaeWe are living in heaven
Thanga devathai nam pakkathilaeThe golden goddess is right by our side

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Naam Irukkom Sorkkaththilae' from the 1992 Tamil film Abhirami is a high-energy celebratory folk track depicting joy, immense prosperity, and divine-like abundance. The characters express that they feel as though they are living in heaven, attributing their good fortune and dazzling wealth to the generous maternal presence of the protagonist, Abhirami. Through playful and exaggerated lyrics written by Vairamuthu, the song paints a picture of boundless riches where precious gems like emeralds, rubies, pearls, and silver are treated as everyday items. Composed by Deva and rendered enthusiastically by S. P. Sailaja along with chorus singers, it highlights festive celebration and communal bliss.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

Maragatha kalla alli maadiyil podu

Exaggeration of extreme wealth by portraying emeralds being casually thrown on balconies and ruby cribs used to shoo chickens.

Simile (Uwamai Ani)

Angamengum minnal pola minnugirathae

Comparing the glow of the body to a flash of lightning using 'pola'.

Onomatopoeia / Rhythm Words (Iruttai Kilavi)

Aadaikalo thangam / Chorus :Pala pala pala

Rhythmic, repetitive sound-words used to evoke sparkling and radiant visual brightness.

Repetition for Emphasis (Edukku Thodar)

Chorus :Thiranthathu thiranthathu

Doubling of action words to convey intense joy and excitement.

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Trivia

The song features in the 1992 drama film 'Abhirami', starring Saravanan and Suhasini, with music composed by Deva. Lyricist Vairamuthu used imaginative folk hyperbole to capture rural celebration and wealth, making this upbeat track sung by S.P. Sailaja a popular celebratory number of the early 90s.

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