Simma Soppanam Endrum
From Simma Soppanam · 1984
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Sirkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Simma Soppanam1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Male | |
| Nettri kannai needhidevanae | Oh God of Justice, if your third eye |
| Sattrae thiranthaal kuttravaalikku | Opens even a little bit, to the criminal |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | It is a nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Nettri kannai needhidevanae | Oh God of Justice, if your third eye |
| Sattrae thiranthaal kuttravaalikku | Opens even a little bit, to the criminal |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | It is a nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Chorus | |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Male | |
| Uzhappavarellaam ondru thirandaal | If all the working people unite together |
| Uzhaippai urinji pizhaippavarukku | To those who leech off others' labor to live |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | It is a nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Chorus | |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Male | |
| Bhoomiya padichchaan saami | God created this earth |
| Adadaa saami oor thozhilaali | Ah, God is the laborer of this town |
| Bhoomiya padichchaan saami | God created this earth |
| Adadaa saami oor thozhilaali | Ah, God is the laborer of this town |
| Chorus :Saami oor thozhilaali | Chorus: God is the worker of this town |
| Male | |
| Avanae ulagukku veli | He is the protective fence for the world |
| Antha aandavanae mudhal thozhilaali | That Lord Almighty himself was the first worker |
| Male | |
| Devanai pol thozhilaalargal | If workers like that Almighty God |
| Ingae thirandu vanthaal nee thoonguvathaengae | Gather here together, where will you find sleep? |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Male | |
| Devanai pol thozhilaalargal | If workers like that Almighty God |
| Ingae thirandu vanthaal nee thoonguvathaengae | Gather here together, where will you find sleep? |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Chorus :Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | Chorus: A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Male | |
| Moodiya kadhavai | The door that was closed |
| Chorus :Thiranthu vidu | Chorus: Open it up |
| Male :Vaadiya makkalai | Male: The people who are suffering |
| Chorus :Vaazha vidu | Chorus: Let them live |
| Male | |
| Moodiya kadhavai | The door that was closed |
| Chorus :Thiranthu vidu | Chorus: Open it up |
| Male :Vaadiya makkalai | Male: The people who are suffering |
| Chorus :Vaazha vidu | Chorus: Let them live |
| Male | |
| Niththam saavaan kozhai | A coward dies every day |
| Oru naal nichchayam vaazhvaan yaezhai | One day, the poor man will surely live well |
| Niththam saavaan kozhai | A coward dies every day |
| Oru naal nichchayam vaazhvaan yaezhai | One day, the poor man will surely live well |
| Male | |
| Niththam saavaan kozhai | A coward dies every day |
| Oru naal nichchayam vaazhvaan yaezhai | One day, the poor man will surely live well |
| Niththam saavaan kozhai | A coward dies every day |
| Oru naal nichchayam vaazhvaan yaezhai | One day, the poor man will surely live well |
| Chorus :Nichchayam vaazhvaan yaezhai | Chorus: Surely the poor man will live well |
| Male | |
| Vanthathu varattum thuninthu vidu nee | Whatever comes let it come, be brave and face it |
| Valainthathu pothum nimirnthu vidu | Enough of bowing down, stand up straight |
| Chorus :Valainthathu pothum nimirnthu vidu | Chorus: Enough of bowing down, stand up straight |
| Male | |
| Nenju nimirnthaal vaazhvu kidaikkum | If your chest stands proud, a good life will be attained |
| Kangal sivanthaal kaalam pirakkum | If your eyes turn red with wrath, a new era will be born |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Male | |
| Nenju nimirnthaal vaazhvu kidaikkum | If your chest stands proud, a good life will be attained |
| Kangal sivanthaal kaalam pirakkum | If your eyes turn red with wrath, a new era will be born |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Chorus :Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | Chorus: A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Male | |
| Nettrikannai needhi devanae | Oh God of Justice, if your third eye |
| Sattrae thiranthaal kuttravaalikku | Opens even a little bit, to the criminal |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Chorus :Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | Chorus: A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Male | |
| Nettrikannai needhi devanae | Oh God of Justice, if your third eye |
| Sattrae thiranthaal kuttravaalikku | Opens even a little bit, to the criminal |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Chorus | |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Male | |
| Uzhappavarellaam ondru thirandaal | If all the working people unite together |
| Uzhaippai urinji pizhaippavarukku | To those who leech off others' labor to live |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Chorus | |
| Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
| Male :Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam | Male: A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare |
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
நெற்றிக் கண்ணை நீதிதேவனே
சற்றே திறந்தால் குற்றவாளிக்கு
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
நெற்றிக் கண்ணை நீதிதேவனே
சற்றே திறந்தால் குற்றவாளிக்கு
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
Oh God of Justice, if your third eye
Opens even a little bit, to the criminal
It is a nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Oh God of Justice, if your third eye
Opens even a little bit, to the criminal
It is a nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
உழைப்பவரெல்லாம் ஒன்று திரண்டால்
உழைப்பை உறிஞ்சி பிழைப்பவருக்கு
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
If all the working people unite together
To those who leech off others' labor to live
It is a nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
பூமியப் படச்சான் சாமி
அடடா சாமி ஓர் தொழிலாளி
பூமியப் படச்சான் சாமி
அடடா சாமி ஓர் தொழிலாளி
குழு :
சாமி ஓர் தொழிலாளி
God created this earth
Ah, God is the laborer of this town
God created this earth
Ah, God is the laborer of this town
Chorus: God is the worker of this town
அவனே உலகுக்கு வேலி அந்த
ஆண்டவனே முதல் தொழிலாளி.....
He is the protective fence for the world
That Lord Almighty himself was the first worker
தேவனைப் போல் தொழிலாளர்கள்
இங்கே திரண்டு வந்தால் நீ தூங்குவதெங்கே.....
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
If workers like that Almighty God
Gather here together, where will you find sleep?
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
தேவனைப் போல் தொழிலாளர்கள்
இங்கே திரண்டு வந்தால் நீ தூங்குவதெங்கே.....
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
குழு :
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
If workers like that Almighty God
Gather here together, where will you find sleep?
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Chorus: A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
மூடிய கதவை
குழு :
திறந்து விடு
வாடிய மக்களை
குழு :
வாழ விடு
The door that was closed
Chorus: Open it up
Male: The people who are suffering
Chorus: Let them live
மூடிய கதவை
குழு :
திறந்து விடு
வாடிய மக்களை
குழு :
வாழ விடு
The door that was closed
Chorus: Open it up
Male: The people who are suffering
Chorus: Let them live
நித்தம் சாவான் கோழை
ஒருநாள் நிச்சயம் வாழ்வான் ஏழை
நித்தம் சாவான் கோழை
ஒருநாள் நிச்சயம் வாழ்வான் ஏழை
A coward dies every day
One day, the poor man will surely live well
A coward dies every day
One day, the poor man will surely live well
நித்தம் சாவான் கோழை
ஒருநாள் நிச்சயம் வாழ்வான் ஏழை
நித்தம் சாவான் கோழை
ஒருநாள் நிச்சயம் வாழ்வான் ஏழை
குழு :
நிச்சயம் வாழ்வான் ஏழை
A coward dies every day
One day, the poor man will surely live well
A coward dies every day
One day, the poor man will surely live well
Chorus: Surely the poor man will live well
வந்தது வரட்டும் துணிந்து விடு நீ
வளைந்தது போதும் நிமிர்ந்து விடு
குழு :
வளைந்தது போதும் நிமிர்ந்து விடு
Whatever comes let it come, be brave and face it
Enough of bowing down, stand up straight
Chorus: Enough of bowing down, stand up straight
நெஞ்சு நிமிர்ந்தால் வாழ்வு கிடைக்கும்
கண்கள் சிவந்தால் காலம் பிறக்கும்
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்.....
If your chest stands proud, a good life will be attained
If your eyes turn red with wrath, a new era will be born
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
நெஞ்சு நிமிர்ந்தால் வாழ்வு கிடைக்கும்
கண்கள் சிவந்தால் காலம் பிறக்கும்
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
குழு :
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்.....
If your chest stands proud, a good life will be attained
If your eyes turn red with wrath, a new era will be born
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Chorus: A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
நெற்றிக் கண்ணை நீதிதேவனே
சற்றே திறந்தால் குற்றவாளிக்கு
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
குழு :
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
Oh God of Justice, if your third eye
Opens even a little bit, to the criminal
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Chorus: A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
நெற்றிக் கண்ணை நீதிதேவனே
சற்றே திறந்தால் குற்றவாளிக்கு
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
Oh God of Justice, if your third eye
Opens even a little bit, to the criminal
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
உழைப்பவரெல்லாம் ஒன்று திரண்டால்
உழைப்பை உறிஞ்சி பிழைப்பவருக்கு
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
If all the working people unite together
To those who leech off others' labor to live
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
சிம்ம சொப்பனம் என்றும் சிம்ம சொப்பனம்
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Male: A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Nettri kannai needhidevanae
Oh God of Justice, if your third eye
Sattrae thiranthaal kuttravaalikku
Opens even a little bit, to the criminal
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
It is a nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Nettri kannai needhidevanae
Oh God of Justice, if your third eye
Sattrae thiranthaal kuttravaalikku
Opens even a little bit, to the criminal
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
It is a nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Uzhappavarellaam ondru thirandaal
If all the working people unite together
Uzhaippai urinji pizhaippavarukku
To those who leech off others' labor to live
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
It is a nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Bhoomiya padichchaan saami
God created this earth
Adadaa saami oor thozhilaali
Ah, God is the laborer of this town
Bhoomiya padichchaan saami
God created this earth
Adadaa saami oor thozhilaali
Ah, God is the laborer of this town
Chorus :Saami oor thozhilaali
Chorus: God is the worker of this town
Avanae ulagukku veli
He is the protective fence for the world
Antha aandavanae mudhal thozhilaali
That Lord Almighty himself was the first worker
Devanai pol thozhilaalargal
If workers like that Almighty God
Ingae thirandu vanthaal nee thoonguvathaengae
Gather here together, where will you find sleep?
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Devanai pol thozhilaalargal
If workers like that Almighty God
Ingae thirandu vanthaal nee thoonguvathaengae
Gather here together, where will you find sleep?
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Chorus :Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
Chorus: A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Moodiya kadhavai
The door that was closed
Chorus :Thiranthu vidu
Chorus: Open it up
Male :Vaadiya makkalai
Male: The people who are suffering
Chorus :Vaazha vidu
Chorus: Let them live
Moodiya kadhavai
The door that was closed
Chorus :Thiranthu vidu
Chorus: Open it up
Male :Vaadiya makkalai
Male: The people who are suffering
Chorus :Vaazha vidu
Chorus: Let them live
Niththam saavaan kozhai
A coward dies every day
Oru naal nichchayam vaazhvaan yaezhai
One day, the poor man will surely live well
Niththam saavaan kozhai
A coward dies every day
Oru naal nichchayam vaazhvaan yaezhai
One day, the poor man will surely live well
Niththam saavaan kozhai
A coward dies every day
Oru naal nichchayam vaazhvaan yaezhai
One day, the poor man will surely live well
Niththam saavaan kozhai
A coward dies every day
Oru naal nichchayam vaazhvaan yaezhai
One day, the poor man will surely live well
Chorus :Nichchayam vaazhvaan yaezhai
Chorus: Surely the poor man will live well
Vanthathu varattum thuninthu vidu nee
Whatever comes let it come, be brave and face it
Valainthathu pothum nimirnthu vidu
Enough of bowing down, stand up straight
Chorus :Valainthathu pothum nimirnthu vidu
Chorus: Enough of bowing down, stand up straight
Nenju nimirnthaal vaazhvu kidaikkum
If your chest stands proud, a good life will be attained
Kangal sivanthaal kaalam pirakkum
If your eyes turn red with wrath, a new era will be born
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Nenju nimirnthaal vaazhvu kidaikkum
If your chest stands proud, a good life will be attained
Kangal sivanthaal kaalam pirakkum
If your eyes turn red with wrath, a new era will be born
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Chorus :Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
Chorus: A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Nettrikannai needhi devanae
Oh God of Justice, if your third eye
Sattrae thiranthaal kuttravaalikku
Opens even a little bit, to the criminal
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Chorus :Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
Chorus: A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Nettrikannai needhi devanae
Oh God of Justice, if your third eye
Sattrae thiranthaal kuttravaalikku
Opens even a little bit, to the criminal
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Uzhappavarellaam ondru thirandaal
If all the working people unite together
Uzhaippai urinji pizhaippavarukku
To those who leech off others' labor to live
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Male :Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam
Male: A nightmare forever, forever a nightmare
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Simma Soppanam' is a powerful, revolutionary anthem calling for working-class unity and social justice. It warns oppressors and corrupt exploiters that when the marginalized laborers unite and stand up for their rights, they become an inescapable nightmare (Simma Soppanam) to those who exploit them. The lyrics invoke divine metaphors, depicting God himself as the original laborer who created the world, thereby glorifying the dignity of hard labor. Through energetic call-and-response vocals between the lead singer and chorus, the song urges the oppressed to shed fear and cowardice, stop bowing down to tyranny, and demand their right to live prosperously. It declares that justice will prevail once the working class awakens, leading to the dawn of a new era.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Idiom / Metaphor
“Simma soppanam endrum simma soppanam”
'Simma Soppanam' literally translates to 'lion's dream' but idiomatically means 'an absolute nightmare' or 'an insurmountable threat' to an enemy.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Uzhappavarellaam ondru thirandaal / Uzhaippai urinji pizhaippavarukku”
Matching second consonants in Tamil poetic structure: 'Uzhappavarellaam' and 'Uzhaippai'.
Alliteration / Monorhyme
“Valainthathu pothum nimirnthu vidu / Nenju nimirnthaal vaazhvu kidaikkum”
Repetition of initial sounds 'Va' in 'Valainthathu' and 'Vaazhvu' across consecutive lines.
Divine Personification
“Antha aandavanae mudhal thozhilaali”
Elevating the status of common laborers by calling the Almighty Creator the first laborer ('mudhal thozhilaali').
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Trivia
The film 'Simma Soppanam' (1984) starred legendary actors Sivaji Ganesan and Prabhu. Lyricist Vaali penned this soaring social-reform song set to tune by K. V. Mahadevan, with Sirkazhi Govindarajan providing his signature commanding, resonant vocals that perfectly suited the song's revolutionary tone.
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