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Lyrics & meaning

Sarasa Sallaabam Seiyya

From Raja Mukthi · 1948

Lyricist
Papanasam Sivan
Singer
P. Bhanumathi
Music director
C. R. Subbaraman
Details
Raja Mukthi1948

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Sarasa sallaabam seivomLet us indulge in playful romantic conversation
Arugil vaarumaiyaaPlease come near, my lord
Sarasa sallaabam seivomLet us indulge in playful romantic conversation
Arugil vaarumaiyaaPlease come near, my lord
Female
Madhana singaaraa tharunameedhaeO handsome Manmatha, this is the perfect moment
Thaamadham seivadhu thagaadhuDelaying this is inappropriate
Mana noi theerumaiyaaRelieve the ache in my heart, my lord
Female
Sarasa sallaabam seivomLet us indulge in playful romantic conversation
Arugil vaarumaiyaaPlease come near, my lord
Female
Insol kiligalumSweet-talking parrots
Konjum puraavumAnd cooing doves
Inbamaai kulavidumPlayfully mingle in pure bliss
Aanandha madhupolLike joyful, intoxicating honey
Magizhvudan vandhungalCome with happiness and
Kailaagu thaarumaiyaaOffer me your supporting hand, my lord
Female
Sarasa sallaabam seivomLet us indulge in playful romantic conversation
Arugil vaarumaiyaaPlease come near, my lord
Female
Dhivya yauvana saukyamThe divine pleasures of youthfulness
Ponaal varaadhaiyaaWill never return once gone
Valuvil vandha enmeedhu idhuTowards me who came to you voluntarily
Niyaayamaa innum paaraamugamaaIs this fair to remain so indifferent?
Ennazhagir keedum undoIs there any match for my beauty?
Ulagil paarumaiyaaLook around the world, my lord
Female
Sarasa sallaabam seivomLet us indulge in playful romantic conversation
Arugil vaarumaiyaaPlease come near, my lord

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a passionate romantic invitation where the heroine entreats her beloved to step closer and enjoy the sweet pleasures of romance without hesitation. She highlights that the golden phase of divine youth is fleeting and will not return once lost. Drawing parallels to sweet parrots and cooing doves that frolic in pure joy, she urges her lover to drop his indifference, recognize her unmatched beauty, and hold her hand lovingly.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Sarasa sallaabam seivom

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Sa' in 'Sarasa sallaabam' creates a soft, lyrical rhythm suitable for romance.

Upama (Simile)

Aanandha madhupol

Comparing the delight of love to joyful honey ('Aanandha madhupol') enhances the sweetness of the emotion described.

Refrain (Pallavi repetition)

Sarasa sallaabam seivom

The recurring chorus 'Sarasa sallaabam seivom / Arugil vaarumaiyaa' acts as a thematic anchor reinforcing her seductive plea.

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Trivia

Raja Mukthi (1948) was an iconic Tamil film starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, V. N. Janaki, M. G. Ramachandran (MGR), and P. Bhanumathi. The lyrics were penned by the famed classical composer Papanasam Sivan, known for introducing deep Carnatic lyrical sensibilities into early Tamil cinema soundtrack compositions.

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