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Sabash Thambi

From Sabash Thambi · 1967

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Details
Sabash Thambi1967

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Sabash thambhi thambhi thambhiBravo, brother, brother, brother!
Sabash thambhi thambhi …sabash thambhiBravo, brother, brother... bravo, brother!
Male
Sabash thambhi sabash thambhiBravo, brother, bravo, brother!
Un seigaiyai pottrugirenI praise your actions.
Nee oruvan mattrum thunaiyaai irundhaalIf you alone stand as my support,
Ulagai maattrugirenI will change the world.
Sabash thambhiBravo, brother!
Un seigaiyai pottrugirenI praise your actions.
Nee oruvan mattrum thunaiyaai irundhaalIf you alone stand as my support,
Ulagai maattrugiren….sabashthambhiI will change the world... bravo, brother!
Male
Theruthal solla thevaiyillaiThere is no need to offer explanations.
Unakku aarudhal solla thevaiyillaiThere is no need to offer you solace.
Theruthal solla thevaiyillaiThere is no need to offer explanations.
Unakku aarudhal solla thevaiyillaiThere is no need to offer you solace.
Marudhal vendi nee seiyumFor the sake of change, what you do,
Nalla maarudhal vendi nee seiyumFor the sake of good change, what you do,
Sevaiyai poloru sevaiyilaliThere is no service quite like your service!
Sabash thambhiBravo, brother!
Un seigaiyai pottrugirenI praise your actions.
Nee oruvan mattrum thunaiyaai irundhaalIf you alone stand as my support,
Ulagai maattrugiren….sabashthambhiI will change the world... bravo, brother!
Male
Kaalam vandhadhu poru thambhiThe time has come, be patient, brother.
Nee kavalaipadaamal iru thambhiDo not worry, brother.
Kaalam vandhadhu poru thambhiThe time has come, be patient, brother.
Kavalaipadaamal iru thambhiDo not worry, brother.
Kaathirundhal enna thambhiWhat if you have to wait, brother?
Unnai kaapaatriduven thambhiI will protect you, brother.
Kaathirundhal enna thambhiWhat if you have to wait, brother?
Kaapaatriduven thambhi….sabash thambhiI will protect you... bravo, brother!
Male
Kodiyavar thanmai edhirkaiyilaeWhen opposing the nature of wicked people,
Kurukkae varalaam perum puyalaeA great storm may cross our path.
Kodiyavar thanmai edhirkaiyilaeWhen opposing the nature of wicked people,
Kurukkae varalaam perum puyalaeA great storm may cross our path.
Varuvadhu varattum thambhiLet whatever comes come, brother!
Naan vandhu kaatturen paar thambhiWatch me come and show them, brother!
Sabash thambhiBravo, brother!
Un seigaiyai pottrugirenI praise your actions.
Nee oruvan mattrum thunaiyaai irundhaalIf you alone stand as my support,
Ulagai maattrugiren….I will change the world...
Sabash thambhi……sabashthambhiBravo, brother... bravo, brother!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic song is an ode of encouragement and brotherhood. The speaker praises the righteous deeds and selfless service of his younger brother, asserting that with mutual support, they have the power to transform society for the better. He comforts his brother, assuring him that patience and courage will prevail against any wicked force or adversity. The lyricist Vaali uses strong motivational themes, encouraging perseverance during challenging times. The song assures that no matter how fierce the opposition (symbolized as a great storm), the elder brother will stand as a shield to overcome obstacles and fight for justice.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora (Repetition)

Sabash thambhi thambhi thambhi

The phrase 'Sabash thambhi' is repeated continuously across the refrain to emphasize admiration and solidarity.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Kaalam vandhadhu poru thambhi / Kaathirundhal enna thambhi

Alliteration of the initial 'Ka' sound across consecutive lines ('Kaalam', 'Kavalaipadaamal', 'Kaathirundhal', 'Kaapaatriduven').

Metaphor

Kurukkae varalaam perum puyalae

'Perum puyal' (great storm) is used as a metaphor to represent the severe hardships and dangerous opposition faced when fighting evil.

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Trivia

The song is from the 1967 Tamil film 'Sabash Thambi' starring Jaishankar. The film features energetic musical compositions by veteran director S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, with legendary singer T. M. Soundararajan lending his powerful voice to Vaali's inspiring lyrics.

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