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Lyrics & meaning

Saami Kodutha Varam Sad

From Poomani · 1996

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Poomani
Movie release year
1996
Lyrics added on
27 Sept 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Saami kodutha varam
Idhai thaduppatharku yaar irukka
Moonu mudichu yethum
Avan illama mudinjirukka
Yaar yaarku yaaru
Adhai solvathu yaaramma
Vithi sollamal aadum
Adhai velvathu yaaramma
Ellarukkum ellaam ingae
Kaalam seitha kolam
Kaalam seitha kolam
Saami kodutha varam
Idhai thaduppatharku yaar irukka
Penn paarka ponathenna
Aasai kondu
Neeyae oorvalamai vanthathenna
Maalai kondu
Ketkaamal vanthathoru
Kovil angu
Poomaalaiyittu vantha sontham
Maarathu ingu
Vanthaalae vannakkili
Unakkagavae
Unakkendru pottu
Vaitha kanakkagavae
Unnodu vanthathu inbamo thunbamo
Nadanthathellam nanmai thaanamma
Saami kodutha varam
Idhai thaduppatharku yaar irukka
Moonu mudichu yethum
Avan illama mudinjirukka
Yaar yaarku yaaru
Adhai solvathu yaaramma
Vithi sollamal aadum
Adhai velvathu yaaramma
Ellarukkum ellaam ingae
Kaalam seitha kolam
Kaalam seitha kolam
Saami kodutha varam
Idhai thaduppatharku yaar irukka
This is a blessing given by God,
who is there to stop it?
Has any sacred wedding knot
ever been tied without His will?
Who is meant for whom,
who can say, my dear?
Fate plays its game without a word,
who can ever overcome it, my dear?
For everyone, everything here
is a design drawn by time.
It is a design drawn by time.
This is a blessing given by God,
who is there to stop it?
You went to see a bride
with hope in your heart,
yet you returned in a wedding procession
wearing a garland yourself!
Like a temple that came to you
without you even asking,
this bond tied with a garland of flowers
will never change.
She has come, your colorful parrot,
just for you,
like a destiny written
specifically for you.
Whether what came with you brings joy or sorrow,
all that has happened is for the best, my dear.
This is a blessing given by God,
who is there to stop it?
Has any sacred wedding knot
ever been tied without His will?
Who is meant for whom,
who can say, my dear?
Fate plays its game without a word,
who can ever overcome it, my dear?
For everyone, everything here
is a design drawn by time.
It is a design drawn by time.
This is a blessing given by God,
who is there to stop it?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Saami Kodutha Varam' from the film Poomani reflects deeply on the themes of destiny, karma, and divine predetermination in human relationships and marriage. It conveys that marriages and life partnerships are divine boons orchestrated by God, which no mortal has the power to alter or stop. Whatever happens in life—whether joy or sorrow—is part of a grander design drawn by time, and accepting it brings peace because ultimately, everything happens for the best.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“Kaalam seitha kolam”

Life's events and destiny are beautifully metaphorized as 'Kaalam seitha kolam' (a traditional ritual floor design drawn by Time).

Rhetorical Question

“Idhai thaduppatharku yaar irukka”

The lyrics use rhetorical questions to emphasize the absolute power of destiny and God over human desire.

Monai (Alliteration)

“Kaalam seitha kolam”

Repetition of the initial sound 'Ka' in 'Kaalam' and 'kolam' creates a pleasing auditory harmony.

Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Vithi sollamal aadum / Adhai velvathu yaaramma”

The second letter harmony ('th') between 'Vithi' and 'Adhai' establishes classical Tamil lyric rhythm.

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