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Lyrics & meaning

Savale Samali Thanichu

From Uyira Manama · 1968

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Uyira Manama1968

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
SavalaeChallenge
Female :SamaliManage it
Male :SavalaeChallenge
Female :SamaliManage it
Male
Thanichu ninnu thunichalodu samaliStand alone and tackle it with courage
Female :Thanichu ninnu thunichalodu samaliStand alone and tackle it with courage
Male
SavalaeChallenge
Female :SamaliManage it
Both :Thanichu ninnu thunichalodu samaliStand alone and tackle it with courage
Thanichu ninnu thunichalodu samaliStand alone and tackle it with courage
Female
Vayasirukku size irukku bausu irukkuThere is age, there is size, there is style
Vayasu vandha chinna kutty edhirilirukkuA young girl who has come of age is standing opposite
Vayasirukku size irukku bausu irukkuThere is age, there is size, there is style
Vayasu vandha chinna kutty edhirilirukkuA young girl who has come of age is standing opposite
Samali mudinja samaliManage it, if you can, manage it
Male
SavalaeChallenge
Female :SamaliManage it
Both :Thanichu ninnu thunichalodu samaliStand alone and tackle it with courage
Male
Ezhaikinnu varumai vitta savalaeIf poverty poses a challenge to the poor
Female :Nee edhirthu ninnu kilarchi panni samaliYou stand up against it, revolt, and manage it
Male :Ezhaikinnu varumai vitta savalaeIf poverty poses a challenge to the poor
Female :Nee edhirthu ninnu kilarchi panni samaliYou stand up against it, revolt, and manage it
Male :Yeichu vaazhum koottam itta savalaeThe challenge thrown by the crowd that lives by cheating
Female :Nee moochu nikkum neram mattum samaliManage it until your very last breath
Male
Nalamirukku baamirukku kulam irukkuThere is well-being, there is strength, there is lineage
Female :Nallavarkku saami onnu thunai irukkuFor good people, God stands as a companion
Male :Nalamirukku baamirukku kulam irukkuThere is well-being, there is strength, there is lineage
Female :Nallavarkku saami onnu thunai irukkuFor good people, God stands as a companion
Male :Samali mudinja samaliManage it, if you can, manage it
Female
SavalaeChallenge
Male :SamaliManage it
Both :Thanichu ninnu thunichalodu samaliStand alone and tackle it with courage
Male
Kaiyai thookki edhiri vitta savalaeThe challenge thrown when an enemy raises their hand
Female :Ahaa kaala thookki thalaiyil vechu samaliAha, raise your leg and crush them on their head to manage it
Male :Kaasukara koottam vitta savalaeThe challenge posed by the rich crowd
Female :Nee dhoosu pola thookki pottu samaliToss them away like dust and manage it
Male
Thunichalukku tholvi illa thukkam illaThere is no defeat or sorrow for bravery
Female :Thookkam vandha naan irukken pakkathilaeIf sleep comes, I am right here beside you
Samali mudinja samaliManage it, if you can, manage it
Male
SavalaeChallenge
Female :SamaliManage it
Both :Thanichu ninnu thunichalodu samaliStand alone and tackle it with courage
Female
Kilavan kooda samalikkum savalaeA challenge that even an old man can handle
Nee kumaranaiya kambeduthu samaliPick up a stick like a young man and manage it
Kilavan kooda samalikkum savalaeA challenge that even an old man can handle
Nee kumaranaiya kambeduthu samaliPick up a stick like a young man and manage it
Azhagu ponnu unakku vitta savalaeThe challenge thrown at you by a beautiful girl
Naan adhisayama ninaikkum mattum samaliManage it until I think of it as a wonder
Male
Kottadi melam thattadi thalamBeat the drum, clap to the rhythm
Podadi summaJust go ahead and play
Vittadhai yedhum sollanumunnaIf you want to say anything that was left unsaid
SolladiyammaSay it, my dear girl
Kottadi melam thattadi thalamBeat the drum, clap to the rhythm
Podadi summaJust go ahead and play
Vittadhai yedhum sollanumunnaIf you want to say anything that was left unsaid
SolladiyammaSay it, my dear girl
Male :Samali mudinja samaliManage it, if you can, manage it
Female
SavalaeChallenge
Male :SamaliManage it
Both :Thanichu ninnu thunichalodu samaliStand alone and tackle it with courage
Male :Samali mudinja samaliManage it, if you can, manage it
Female
SavalaeChallenge
Male :SamaliManage it

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This spirited duet is an energetic anthem of courage, resilience, and romantic banter. Through vibrant rhythmic phrasing, lyricist Kannadasan urges the listener to face any challenge—whether it be poverty, deceitful people, arrogant wealthy folks, or physical threats—by standing firm and fighting back with self-confidence. Alongside social commentary, the song incorporates lighthearted romantic teasing between the lead characters, celebrating vitality, youth, and perseverance in the face of life's struggles.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Thanichu ninnu thunichalodu samali

The repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Th') creates rhythmic energy in 'Thanichu' and 'Thunichalodu'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Vayasirukku size irukku bausu irukku / Vayasu vandha chinna kutty edhirilirukku

End-rhyming words 'bausu irukku' and 'edhirilirukku' establish a playful, musical cadence.

Refrain / Repetition

Savalae / Samali

The thematic repetition of 'Savalae' (Challenge) and 'Samali' (Manage/Tackle) serves as an empowering hook throughout the song.

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Trivia

The catchphrase 'Savale Samali' became hugely iconic in Tamil popular culture and was later used as the title for the famous 1971 film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa.

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