Solladha Raagangal
From Mahanadhi · 1994
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Mahanadhi1994
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thuvakkam engae | Where is the beginning? |
| Idhu varai sarivara puriyavillai | Until now, I haven't properly understood. |
| Male | |
| Thuvangiyadhai thodarndhida | To continue what has begun, |
| Pudhu vazhi theriyavillai | I do not see a new path. |
| Female | |
| Pudhirgalum pudhukkavi | Riddles and new poetry |
| Punaindhida | To compose, |
| Male | |
| Nerungida iru manam marugida | As two hearts draw close and agonize, |
| Female | |
| Mayangudhae… kalangudhae | It gets swooned... it gets confused, |
| Male | |
| Sol indriyae…. thayangudhae | Without words... it hesitates. |
| Female | |
| Alaigal ezhundhu karaigal kadandhu | Waves rising and crossing the shores, |
| Sollaadha raagangal ennenna | What are the unsaid melodies? |
| Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna | What are the cruel rhythms? |
| Thunindhu sonnaalenna | What if one gathers courage to speak? |
| Female | |
| Sollaadha raagangal ennenna | What are the unsaid melodies? |
| Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna | What are the cruel rhythms? |
| Thunindhu sonnaalenna | What if one gathers courage to speak? |
| Male | |
| Nillaadha ennangal mun sella | While restless thoughts rush forward, |
| Thallaadum en nenjam pin sella | My staggering heart falls behind. |
| Thodarndhu vandhaalenna | What if it follows along? |
| Female | |
| Ezhundha sandham ondru | A rhythm that arose, |
| Kalandha sondham indru | A relationship that bonded today. |
| Inaindha sandharppam | An opportunity where paths joined, |
| Izhandha pon sorgam | The lost golden paradise, |
| Thirumbumo pudhu yugam arumbumo… | Will it return? Will a new era bloom? |
| Male | |
| Sollaadha raagangal ennenna | What are the unsaid melodies? |
| Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna | What are the cruel rhythms? |
| Thunindhu sonnaalenna | What if one gathers courage to speak? |
| Chorus | |
| Ahaaha haa haa haa… | Ahaaha haa haa haa… |
| Ahaaha haa haa haa… | Ahaaha haa haa haa… |
| Chorus | |
| Aahahaa haahaa | Aahahaa haahaa |
| Aahahaa haahaa aahaa… | Aahahaa haahaa aahaa… |
| Male | |
| Kaaval vaithaalum un meedhu | Even if guards are set over you, |
| Aaval kondaadum ullam thullum | The heart celebrating desire leaps in excitement. |
| Female | |
| Kaalam kai koodum endrenni | Believing that time will align, |
| Kaadhal kondaadum ennam ennam | The thoughts celebrating love continue to linger. |
| Male | |
| Koondil en vaasam endraalum | Even if my abode is inside a cage, |
| Meendum naan vandhaal anneram | When I return once again at that time, |
| Vendum naan vaazha undhan nenjam | Your heart is required for me to live. |
| Female | |
| Vaanam nindraalum saaindhaalum | Whether the sky stands still or tilts, |
| Vaiyam vaazhndhaalum veezhndhaalum | Whether the world lives or falls, |
| Paavai pen paavai undhan thanjam | This maiden takes refuge in you. |
| Male | |
| Jeevan vevvaeru aagaamal | Without our souls separating, |
| Jenmam veenaagi pogaamal | Without this life going to waste, |
| Inaindha sandharppam | An opportunity where paths joined, |
| Izhandha pon sorgam | The lost golden paradise, |
| Thirumbumo pudhu yugam arumbumo… | Will it return? Will a new era bloom? |
| Female | |
| Sollaadha raagangal ennenna | What are the unsaid melodies? |
| Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna | What are the cruel rhythms? |
| Thunindhu sonnaalenna | What if one gathers courage to speak? |
| Male | |
| Nillaadha ennangal mun sella | While restless thoughts rush forward, |
| Thallaadum en nenjam pin sella | My staggering heart falls behind. |
| Thodarndhu vandhaalenna | What if it follows along? |
| Chorus | |
| Aahahaa haahaa | Aahahaa haahaa |
| Aahahaa haahaa aahaa… | Aahahaa haahaa aahaa… |
| Female | |
| Naatkal ovvondrum thunbam | Every passing day brings sorrow, |
| Thookkam illaamal sellum sellum | Passing away without any sleep. |
| Male | |
| Veesum poonthendral un paattai | The gentle breeze that blows, |
| Naalum en kaadhil sollum sollum | Sings your song daily in my ears. |
| Female | |
| Baaram nenjoram endraalum | Even if there is a weight beside my heart, |
| Eeram kannoram endraalum | Even if tears wet the corners of my eyes, |
| Ullam un perai paadum paadum | My heart keeps singing your name. |
| Male | |
| Naesam ennaalum poikkaamal | Without love ever turning false, |
| Nenjai thunbangal thaikkaamal | Without sorrow piercing the heart, |
| Naalai porkaalam koodum koodum | A golden era will surely arrive tomorrow. |
| Female | |
| Nenjil eppodhum un ennam | Your thought is always in my heart, |
| Kannil ennaalum un vannam | Your image is always in my eyes. |
| Inaindha sandharppam | An opportunity where paths joined, |
| Izhandha pon sorgam | The lost golden paradise, |
| Thirumbalaam pudhu yugam arumbalaam…. | May return, a new era may bloom. |
| Male | |
| Sollaadha raagangal ennenna | What are the unsaid melodies? |
| Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna | What are the cruel rhythms? |
| Thunindhu sonnaalenna | What if one gathers courage to speak? |
| Female | |
| Nillaadha ennangal mun sella | While restless thoughts rush forward, |
| Thallaadum en nenjam pin sella | My staggering heart falls behind. |
| Thodarndhu vandhaalenna | What if it follows along? |
| Male | |
| Ezhundha sandham ondru | A rhythm that arose, |
| Kalandha sondham indru | A relationship that bonded today. |
| Inaindha sandharppam | An opportunity where paths joined, |
| Izhandha pon sorgam | The lost golden paradise, |
| Thirumbalaam pudhu yugam arumbalaam… | May return, a new era may bloom. |
| Female | |
| Sollaadha raagangal ennenna | What are the unsaid melodies? |
| Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna | What are the cruel rhythms? |
| Thunindhu sonnaalenna | What if one gathers courage to speak? |
| Male | |
| Nillaadha ennangal mun sella | While restless thoughts rush forward, |
| Thallaadum en nenjam pin sella | My staggering heart falls behind. |
| Thodarndhu vandhaalenna | What if it follows along? |
துவக்கம் எங்கே
இது வரை சரிவரப் புரியவில்லை
Where is the beginning?
Until now, I haven't properly understood.
தொடங்கியதை தொடர்ந்திடப்
புதுவழி தெரியவில்லை
To continue what has begun,
I do not see a new path.
புதிர்களும் புதுக்கவி
புனைந்திட
Riddles and new poetry
To compose,
நெருங்கிட இரு மனம் மருகிட
As two hearts draw close and agonize,
மயங்குதே.....கலங்குதே
It gets swooned... it gets confused,
சொல்லின்றியே.....தயங்குதே
Without words... it hesitates.
அலைகள் எழுந்து கரைகள் கடந்து
சொல்லாத ராகங்கள் என்னென்ன
பொல்லாத தாளங்கள் என்னென்ன
துணிந்து சொன்னால் என்ன
Waves rising and crossing the shores,
What are the unsaid melodies?
What are the cruel rhythms?
What if one gathers courage to speak?
சொல்லாத ராகங்கள் என்னென்ன
பொல்லாத தாளங்கள் என்னென்ன
துணிந்து சொன்னால் என்ன
What are the unsaid melodies?
What are the cruel rhythms?
What if one gathers courage to speak?
நில்லாத எண்ணங்கள் முன் செல்ல
தள்ளாடும் என் நெஞ்சம் பின் செல்ல
தொடர்ந்து வந்தால் என்ன
While restless thoughts rush forward,
My staggering heart falls behind.
What if it follows along?
எழுந்த சந்தம் ஒன்று
கலந்த சொந்தம் இன்று
இணைந்த சந்தர்ப்பம்
இழந்த பொன் சொர்க்கம்
திரும்புமோ புது யுகம் அரும்புமோ.....
A rhythm that arose,
A relationship that bonded today.
An opportunity where paths joined,
The lost golden paradise,
Will it return? Will a new era bloom?
சொல்லாத ராகங்கள் என்னென்ன
பொல்லாத தாளங்கள் என்னென்ன
துணிந்து சொன்னால் என்ன
What are the unsaid melodies?
What are the cruel rhythms?
What if one gathers courage to speak?
அஹ ஹா ஹா ஹா........
அஹ ஹா ஹா ஹா........
Ahaaha haa haa haa…
Ahaaha haa haa haa…
அஹ ஹா ஹா ஹா........
அஹ ஹா ஹா ஹா........
Aahahaa haahaa
Aahahaa haahaa aahaa…
காவல் வைத்தாலும் உன்மீது
ஆவல் கொண்டாடும் உள்ளம் உள்ளம்
Even if guards are set over you,
The heart celebrating desire leaps in excitement.
காலம் கைகூடும் என்றெண்ணி
காதல் கொண்டாடும் எண்ணம் எண்ணம்
Believing that time will align,
The thoughts celebrating love continue to linger.
கூண்டில் என் வாசம் என்றாலும்
மீண்டும் நான் வந்தால் அந்நேரம்
வேண்டும் நான் வாழ உந்தன் நெஞ்சம்
Even if my abode is inside a cage,
When I return once again at that time,
Your heart is required for me to live.
வானம் நின்றாலும் சாய்ந்தாலும்
வையம் வாழ்ந்தாலும் வீழ்ந்தாலும்
பாவை பெண் பாவை உந்தன் தஞ்சம்
Whether the sky stands still or tilts,
Whether the world lives or falls,
This maiden takes refuge in you.
ஜீவன் வெவ்வேறு ஆகாமல்
ஜென்மம் வீணாகிப் போகாமல்
இணைந்த சந்தர்ப்பம்
இழந்த பொன் சொர்க்கம்
திரும்புமோ புது யுகம் அரும்புமோ......
Without our souls separating,
Without this life going to waste,
An opportunity where paths joined,
The lost golden paradise,
Will it return? Will a new era bloom?
சொல்லாத ராகங்கள் என்னென்ன
பொல்லாத தாளங்கள் என்னென்ன
துணிந்து சொன்னால் என்ன
What are the unsaid melodies?
What are the cruel rhythms?
What if one gathers courage to speak?
நில்லாத எண்ணங்கள் முன் செல்ல
தள்ளாடும் என் நெஞ்சம் பின் செல்ல
தொடர்ந்து வந்தால் என்ன
While restless thoughts rush forward,
My staggering heart falls behind.
What if it follows along?
ஆஹஅஹா ஹாஹா
ஆஹஅஹா ஹாஹா ஆஹா.....
Aahahaa haahaa
Aahahaa haahaa aahaa…
நாட்கள் ஒவ்வொன்றும் துன்பம்
தூக்கம் இல்லாமல் செல்லும் செல்லும்
Every passing day brings sorrow,
Passing away without any sleep.
வீசும் பூந்தென்றல் உன்பாட்டை
நாளும் என் காதில் சொல்லும் சொல்லும்
The gentle breeze that blows,
Sings your song daily in my ears.
பாரம் நெஞ்சோரம் என்றாலும்
ஈரம் கண்ணோரம் என்றாலும்
உள்ளம் உன் பேரைப் பாடும் பாடும்
Even if there is a weight beside my heart,
Even if tears wet the corners of my eyes,
My heart keeps singing your name.
நேசம் எந்நாளும் பொய்க்காமல்
நெஞ்சைத் துன்பங்கள் தைக்காமல்
நாளை பொற்காலம் கூடும் கூடும்
Without love ever turning false,
Without sorrow piercing the heart,
A golden era will surely arrive tomorrow.
நெஞ்சில் எப்போதும் உன் எண்ணம்
கண்ணில் எந்நாளும் உன் வண்ணம்
இணைந்த சந்தர்ப்பம்
இழந்த பொன் சொர்க்கம்
திரும்பலாம் புது யுகம் அரும்பலாம்......
Your thought is always in my heart,
Your image is always in my eyes.
An opportunity where paths joined,
The lost golden paradise,
May return, a new era may bloom.
சொல்லாத ராகங்கள் என்னென்ன
பொல்லாத தாளங்கள் என்னென்ன
துணிந்து சொன்னால் என்ன
What are the unsaid melodies?
What are the cruel rhythms?
What if one gathers courage to speak?
நில்லாத எண்ணங்கள் முன் செல்ல
தள்ளாடும் என் நெஞ்சம் பின் செல்ல
தொடர்ந்து வந்தால் என்ன
While restless thoughts rush forward,
My staggering heart falls behind.
What if it follows along?
எழுந்த சந்தம் ஒன்று
கலந்த சொந்தம் இன்று
இணைந்த சந்தர்ப்பம்
இழந்த பொன் சொர்க்கம்
திரும்பலாம் புதுயுகம் அரும்பலாம்....
A rhythm that arose,
A relationship that bonded today.
An opportunity where paths joined,
The lost golden paradise,
May return, a new era may bloom.
சொல்லாத ராகங்கள் என்னென்ன
பொல்லாத தாளங்கள் என்னென்ன
துணிந்து சொன்னால் என்ன
What are the unsaid melodies?
What are the cruel rhythms?
What if one gathers courage to speak?
நில்லாத எண்ணங்கள் முன் செல்ல
தள்ளாடும் என் நெஞ்சம் பின் செல்ல
தொடர்ந்து வந்தால் என்ன
While restless thoughts rush forward,
My staggering heart falls behind.
What if it follows along?
Thuvakkam engae
Where is the beginning?
Idhu varai sarivara puriyavillai
Until now, I haven't properly understood.
Thuvangiyadhai thodarndhida
To continue what has begun,
Pudhu vazhi theriyavillai
I do not see a new path.
Pudhirgalum pudhukkavi
Riddles and new poetry
Punaindhida
To compose,
Nerungida iru manam marugida
As two hearts draw close and agonize,
Mayangudhae… kalangudhae
It gets swooned... it gets confused,
Sol indriyae…. thayangudhae
Without words... it hesitates.
Alaigal ezhundhu karaigal kadandhu
Waves rising and crossing the shores,
Sollaadha raagangal ennenna
What are the unsaid melodies?
Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna
What are the cruel rhythms?
Thunindhu sonnaalenna
What if one gathers courage to speak?
Sollaadha raagangal ennenna
What are the unsaid melodies?
Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna
What are the cruel rhythms?
Thunindhu sonnaalenna
What if one gathers courage to speak?
Nillaadha ennangal mun sella
While restless thoughts rush forward,
Thallaadum en nenjam pin sella
My staggering heart falls behind.
Thodarndhu vandhaalenna
What if it follows along?
Ezhundha sandham ondru
A rhythm that arose,
Kalandha sondham indru
A relationship that bonded today.
Inaindha sandharppam
An opportunity where paths joined,
Izhandha pon sorgam
The lost golden paradise,
Thirumbumo pudhu yugam arumbumo…
Will it return? Will a new era bloom?
Sollaadha raagangal ennenna
What are the unsaid melodies?
Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna
What are the cruel rhythms?
Thunindhu sonnaalenna
What if one gathers courage to speak?
Ahaaha haa haa haa…
Ahaaha haa haa haa…
Ahaaha haa haa haa…
Ahaaha haa haa haa…
Aahahaa haahaa
Aahahaa haahaa
Aahahaa haahaa aahaa…
Aahahaa haahaa aahaa…
Kaaval vaithaalum un meedhu
Even if guards are set over you,
Aaval kondaadum ullam thullum
The heart celebrating desire leaps in excitement.
Kaalam kai koodum endrenni
Believing that time will align,
Kaadhal kondaadum ennam ennam
The thoughts celebrating love continue to linger.
Koondil en vaasam endraalum
Even if my abode is inside a cage,
Meendum naan vandhaal anneram
When I return once again at that time,
Vendum naan vaazha undhan nenjam
Your heart is required for me to live.
Vaanam nindraalum saaindhaalum
Whether the sky stands still or tilts,
Vaiyam vaazhndhaalum veezhndhaalum
Whether the world lives or falls,
Paavai pen paavai undhan thanjam
This maiden takes refuge in you.
Jeevan vevvaeru aagaamal
Without our souls separating,
Jenmam veenaagi pogaamal
Without this life going to waste,
Inaindha sandharppam
An opportunity where paths joined,
Izhandha pon sorgam
The lost golden paradise,
Thirumbumo pudhu yugam arumbumo…
Will it return? Will a new era bloom?
Sollaadha raagangal ennenna
What are the unsaid melodies?
Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna
What are the cruel rhythms?
Thunindhu sonnaalenna
What if one gathers courage to speak?
Nillaadha ennangal mun sella
While restless thoughts rush forward,
Thallaadum en nenjam pin sella
My staggering heart falls behind.
Thodarndhu vandhaalenna
What if it follows along?
Aahahaa haahaa
Aahahaa haahaa
Aahahaa haahaa aahaa…
Aahahaa haahaa aahaa…
Naatkal ovvondrum thunbam
Every passing day brings sorrow,
Thookkam illaamal sellum sellum
Passing away without any sleep.
Veesum poonthendral un paattai
The gentle breeze that blows,
Naalum en kaadhil sollum sollum
Sings your song daily in my ears.
Baaram nenjoram endraalum
Even if there is a weight beside my heart,
Eeram kannoram endraalum
Even if tears wet the corners of my eyes,
Ullam un perai paadum paadum
My heart keeps singing your name.
Naesam ennaalum poikkaamal
Without love ever turning false,
Nenjai thunbangal thaikkaamal
Without sorrow piercing the heart,
Naalai porkaalam koodum koodum
A golden era will surely arrive tomorrow.
Nenjil eppodhum un ennam
Your thought is always in my heart,
Kannil ennaalum un vannam
Your image is always in my eyes.
Inaindha sandharppam
An opportunity where paths joined,
Izhandha pon sorgam
The lost golden paradise,
Thirumbalaam pudhu yugam arumbalaam….
May return, a new era may bloom.
Sollaadha raagangal ennenna
What are the unsaid melodies?
Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna
What are the cruel rhythms?
Thunindhu sonnaalenna
What if one gathers courage to speak?
Nillaadha ennangal mun sella
While restless thoughts rush forward,
Thallaadum en nenjam pin sella
My staggering heart falls behind.
Thodarndhu vandhaalenna
What if it follows along?
Ezhundha sandham ondru
A rhythm that arose,
Kalandha sondham indru
A relationship that bonded today.
Inaindha sandharppam
An opportunity where paths joined,
Izhandha pon sorgam
The lost golden paradise,
Thirumbalaam pudhu yugam arumbalaam…
May return, a new era may bloom.
Sollaadha raagangal ennenna
What are the unsaid melodies?
Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna
What are the cruel rhythms?
Thunindhu sonnaalenna
What if one gathers courage to speak?
Nillaadha ennangal mun sella
While restless thoughts rush forward,
Thallaadum en nenjam pin sella
My staggering heart falls behind.
Thodarndhu vandhaalenna
What if it follows along?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poignant song expresses deep emotional anguish, longing, and hope amidst separation and adversity. The speaker reflects on an uncertain journey, questioning where life is heading and whether lost bliss ('lost golden paradise') can ever be regained. Despite physical barriers, confinement, and sleepless nights filled with grief, love remains steadfast. The gentle breeze carries memories of the beloved, and the protagonist finds comfort in holding onto thoughts of reunion. As the song progresses, the tone shifts from hesitation and sorrow to a hopeful anticipation of a brighter future. The poetic narrative underscores the enduring bond between two souls that transcend physical distance, expressing confidence that sorrows will fade and a new golden era of togetherness will eventually blossom.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Monostich / Second-letter Rhyme)
“Sollaadha raagangal ennenna / Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna”
The second letters of 'Sollaadha' and 'Pollaadha' match ('lla'), creating a rich Tamil rhythmic flow.
Monaai (Alliteration / First-letter Rhyme)
“Kaaval vaithaalum un meedhu... / Kaalam kai koodum endrenni...”
The repeating initial 'K' sound across 'Kaaval', 'Kaalam', and 'Kaadhal' creates melodic consistency.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Thirumbumo pudhu yugam arumbumo…”
Matching end sounds with '-umo' ('Thirumbumo', 'arumbumo') creates melodic symmetry in the chorus.
Metaphor
“Izhandha pon sorgam”
Comparing lost happiness to a 'golden paradise' (izhandha pon sorgam) and confinement to a 'cage' (koondil).
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Trivia
Although the song context lists details as unknown, this composition features music by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by legendary lyricist Vaali for the critically acclaimed movie 'Mahanadhi' (1994) starring Kamal Haasan. The melody is deeply rooted in Carnatic music elements and effectively conveys tragic separation and emotional resilience.
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