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Lyrics & meaning

Sangeetham Kelu

From Jeeva (1988 Film) · 1988

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, Sunantha, S. N. Surendar
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Details
Jeeva (1988 Film)1988

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Sangeetham kelu nee kaithaalam poduListen to the music and clap your hands,
Nee appothuthaan ennodu aalu hae haeOnly then will you rule with me, hae hae.
Sangeetham kelu nee kaithaalam poduListen to the music and clap your hands,
Nee appothuthaan ennodu aalu hae haeOnly then will you rule with me, hae hae.
Male
Azhaga poduven ada naan sangathiI will beautifully sing melodic musical variations,
Adhai nee keladi adi en kanmaniListen to that, my dear beloved,
Yaarum ketkalaam ennoda paattuAnyone can listen to my song.
Male
Sangeetham kelu nee kaithaalam poduListen to the music and clap your hands,
Nee appothuthaan ennodu aalu hae haeOnly then will you rule with me, hae hae.
Female
Naan vaasam tharum poongaatraeI am the fragrant breeze,
Naan Paaduvathu un paattaeThe song I sing is your song.
Nee vaaraathapodhu sugamthaan ingu yaedhuWhen you are not here, what pleasure exists here?
Poo meedhu oru poonthegamA delicate flower-like body upon a flower,
Male :Poraaduvathu en vegamMale: Fighting on is my passion,
Kannaana kannaeOh my precious eyes,
Unnai kai saera vendumI want to hold your hands,
Female
Naal paarkka vendumWe must pick an auspicious day,
Ennai nee serkka vendumYou must unite with me,
Un tholil ennai malar pol sooda vendamYou do not need to adorn me like a flower on your shoulder,
Nee en jeevanae un mogam pothumYou are my life, your love is enough.
Sangeetham kelu nee kaithaalam poduListen to the music and clap your hands,
Nee appothuthaan ennoda aaluOnly then will you rule with me.
Male
Naan paadum oru thaalaattuA lullaby that I sing,
En annai adhai nee kettuMy mother, listening to it,
Kann mooda vendumShould close her eyes peacefully,
Dhinam naan paada vendumI want to sing every day.
Un anbu ennum poonjolaiThe flower garden that is your love,
En thangai ival ponmaalaiMy sister is like this golden evening,
Naan ingu vaazhum sugamthaan ondru pothumJust this one joy of living here is enough.
Male
Maaraatha nesam ena thaai thantha pasamThe unchanging affection, like the love a mother gives,
Naan kaana vendumI want to behold,
Varamthaan endrum vendumI want this boon forever.
Idhu en nenjilae theeraatha thaagamThis is an unquenchable thirst in my heart.
Male
Sangeetham kelu nee kaithaalam poduListen to the music and clap your hands,
Nee appothuthaan ennodu aaluOnly then will you rule with me.
Male
Azhaga poduven ada naan sangathiI will beautifully sing melodic musical variations,
Adhai nee keladi adi en kanmaniListen to that, my dear beloved,
All :Yaarum ketkalaam ennoda paattuAll: Anyone can listen to my song.
Male
Sangeetham keluListen to the music,
Male :TharanaaMale: Tharanaa
Male :Nee kaithaalam poduMale: Clap your hands
Male :TharanaaMale: Tharanaa
Male :Nee appothuthaan ennodu aaluMale: Only then will you rule with me
Male :Tharanaa tharanaa tharanaaMale: Tharanaa tharanaa tharanaa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Sangeetham Kelu' from the 1988 film Jeeva is an energetic and uplifting musical number celebrating rhythm, love, and family bonds. The singer invites the listener to join in the rhythm by clapping hands and listening to the music, highlighting how music unites people.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Rupakam)

Un anbu ennum poonjolai

Compares love directly to a flower garden ('poonjolai') without explicit comparative words.

Alliteration (Monaai)

Poo meedhu oru poonthegam

Repetition of the initial 'P' sound ('Poo', 'poonthegam') creates a soft poetic meter.

Anaphora / Refrain

Sangeetham kelu nee kaithaalam podu

Repetition of the chorus lines throughout the track reinforces the rhythm and core theme.

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Trivia

The 1988 action-drama film 'Jeeva' starred Sathyaraj and Amala in lead roles. The film featured music composed by Gangai Amaran and lyrics penned by the acclaimed Tamil poet Pulamaipithan.

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