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Lyrics & meaning

Sarvam Sri Krishnarpanam

From Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa · 1999

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
S. A. Rajkumar
Details
Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa1999

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Sarvam sri krishnarpanamMay everything be dedicated to Lord Krishna,
Ena sollaatho radha manamWon't Radha's heart say so?
Dhinanthorum thiru manjanamEvery day is a holy bath ritual,
Iru dhegathil romaanjanamGoosebumps on both our bodies.
Female
Kamban paadaatha premaayanamAn epic of love unwritten even by Kamban,
Indru aarambam paarayanamBegins its recital today.
Aasaigal aaraathanamDesires perform worship,
Seiyum aanandha aalinganamCreating a blissful embrace.
Male
Sarvam sri krishnarpanamMay everything be dedicated to Lord Krishna,
Ena sollaatho radha manamWon't Radha's heart say so?
Male
Idainilaipalli..Middle school...
Ida othukkeedu..Reservation of space...
Enakkena thanthaal enna haan..What if you give it to me? Haan...
Female
Ilamaiyin kalvi..Education in youth...
Ilaiyavan payila..For the young man to learn...
Thinasari vanthal enna haan..What if you come daily? Haan...
Male
Solladi kiliye romba naalagumoTell me, my parrot, will it take many days,
Female
Koondhalil paai podaTo lay out a mat on your long hair?
Kaalangal vaaikkum haa..Times will favor us, haa...
Gopura kalasangal kani chaarai vaarkkumThe temple tower finials will pour sweet fruit juice,
Male
Adadaa thevaamiruthamAh, that is divine nectar,
Female
Athuthaan jeevaamirutham..That indeed is the nectar of life...
Female
Sarvam sri krishnarpanamMay everything be dedicated to Lord Krishna,
Ena sollaatho radha manamWon't Radha's heart say so?
Male
Kamban paadaatha premayanamAn epic of love unwritten even by Kamban,
Indru aarambam paarayanamBegins its recital today.
Female
Ennidam yaarum..If anyone asks me...
En per kettaalMy name,
Udhadugal un per sollum haa..My lips will speak your name, haa...
Male
Iruttilum kooda..Even in the dark...
Unakkoru nizhalaai..As a shadow for you...
Enathiru kaalgal sollum ha..My two feet will follow, ha...
Female
Ennaiyae koduthen yethumI gave away my entire self,
Meetham illaiNothing is left behind.
Male
Mothida panippaarvaiA misty glance to clash,
Muyandraadum mella haa..Softly tries to play, haa...
Moozhgida nam kaathalTo sink, our love...
Titanic allaIs not the Titanic,
Female
Nilaikkum tamil paadalaaiLike an everlasting Tamil song,
Male
Irukkum nam kaathalaai aa..Our love will endure, ah...
Male
Sarvam sri krishnarpanamMay everything be dedicated to Lord Krishna,
Ena sollaatho radha manamWon't Radha's heart say so?
Female
Thinanthorum thiru manjanamEvery day is a holy bath ritual,
Iru thegathil romaanjanamGoosebumps on both our bodies.
Male
Kamban paadatha premayanamAn epic of love unwritten even by Kamban,
Indru aarambam paarayanamBegins its recital today.
Female
Aasaigal aarathanamDesires perform worship,
Seiyum aanantha aalinganamCreating a blissful embrace.
Female
Sargam sri krishnarpanamMay everything be dedicated to Lord Krishna,
Ena sollaatho radha manamWon't Radha's heart say so?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Sarvam Sri Krishnarpanam is a romantic duet from the 1999 Tamil film Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa, composed by S. A. Rajkumar and written by lyricist Vaali. The song uses devotional imagery and playful metaphors to depict the passion and deep surrender between lovers, drawing parallels between romantic devotion and Radha's selfless love for Lord Krishna. The lyricist weaves modern cultural references, classic literature, and sacred rituals together. The lovers declare that their affection is complete and absolute, claiming that their love story is an epic greater than any written by Kamban, and an enduring bond as permanent as timeless Tamil poetry.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Dhinanthorum thiru manjanam

Comparing intimate romantic union to sacred temple rituals such as 'thiru manjanam' (holy bath/abhishekam) and 'aaraathanam' (worship).

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Kamban paadaatha premaayanam

Comparing their simple love story to an epic poetry (Premaayanam) grander than what even the epic poet Kamban wrote.

Pop-Culture Allusion & Contrast

Moozhgida nam kaathal Titanic alla

Contrasting their everlasting love with the famously sunken ship Titanic to assert durability like classical Tamil music.

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Trivia

Lyricist Vaali cleverly references the global blockbuster movie 'Titanic' (1997) in line 38, using it as a humorous yet poetic contrast to reassure that their love won't sink like the ship, but will remain timeless like classic Tamil poetry.

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