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Lyrics & meaning

Solladha Raagangal

From Mahanadhi · 1994

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Mahanadhi
Movie release year
1994
Lyrics added on
10 Jun 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thuvakkam engae
Idhu varai sarivara puriyavillai
Thuvangiyadhai thodarndhida
Pudhu vazhi theriyavillai
Pudhirgalum pudhukkavi
Punaindhida
Nerungida iru manam marugida
Mayangudhae… kalangudhae
Sol indriyae…. thayangudhae
Alaigal ezhundhu karaigal kadandhu
Sollaadha raagangal ennenna
Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna
Thunindhu sonnaalenna
Sollaadha raagangal ennenna
Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna
Thunindhu sonnaalenna
Nillaadha ennangal mun sella
Thallaadum en nenjam pin sella
Thodarndhu vandhaalenna
Ezhundha sandham ondru
Kalandha sondham indru
Inaindha sandharppam
Izhandha pon sorgam
Thirumbumo pudhu yugam arumbumo…
Sollaadha raagangal ennenna
Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna
Thunindhu sonnaalenna
Ahaaha haa haa haa…
Ahaaha haa haa haa…
Aahahaa haahaa
Aahahaa haahaa aahaa…
Kaaval vaithaalum un meedhu
Aaval kondaadum ullam thullum
Kaalam kai koodum endrenni
Kaadhal kondaadum ennam ennam
Koondil en vaasam endraalum
Meendum naan vandhaal anneram
Vendum naan vaazha undhan nenjam
Vaanam nindraalum saaindhaalum
Vaiyam vaazhndhaalum veezhndhaalum
Paavai pen paavai undhan thanjam
Jeevan vevvaeru aagaamal
Jenmam veenaagi pogaamal
Inaindha sandharppam
Izhandha pon sorgam
Thirumbumo pudhu yugam arumbumo…
Sollaadha raagangal ennenna
Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna
Thunindhu sonnaalenna
Nillaadha ennangal mun sella
Thallaadum en nenjam pin sella
Thodarndhu vandhaalenna
Aahahaa haahaa
Aahahaa haahaa aahaa…
Naatkal ovvondrum thunbam
Thookkam illaamal sellum sellum
Veesum poonthendral un paattai
Naalum en kaadhil sollum sollum
Baaram nenjoram endraalum
Eeram kannoram endraalum
Ullam un perai paadum paadum
Naesam ennaalum poikkaamal
Nenjai thunbangal thaikkaamal
Naalai porkaalam koodum koodum
Nenjil eppodhum un ennam
Kannil ennaalum un vannam
Inaindha sandharppam
Izhandha pon sorgam
Thirumbalaam pudhu yugam arumbalaam….
Sollaadha raagangal ennenna
Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna
Thunindhu sonnaalenna
Nillaadha ennangal mun sella
Thallaadum en nenjam pin sella
Thodarndhu vandhaalenna
Ezhundha sandham ondru
Kalandha sondham indru
Inaindha sandharppam
Izhandha pon sorgam
Thirumbalaam pudhu yugam arumbalaam…
Sollaadha raagangal ennenna
Pollaadha thaalangal ennenna
Thunindhu sonnaalenna
Nillaadha ennangal mun sella
Thallaadum en nenjam pin sella
Thodarndhu vandhaalenna
Where is the beginning?
I still haven't truly understood it till now.
To carry forward what has begun,
I see no new path ahead.
As riddles and new verses
are being woven,
as two hearts draw close and ache,
it feels lost... it feels troubled...
without any words... it hesitates...
As waves rise and cross over the shores...
What are all these unspoken melodies?
What are all these wild rhythms?
What if we dare to speak them?
What are all these unspoken melodies?
What are all these wild rhythms?
What if we dare to speak them?
As restless thoughts run ahead,
and my stumbling heart lags behind,
what if you follow closely?
A rhythm that was born,
a bond that has united today,
that moment we came together,
that golden heaven we lost,
will it return? Will a new era dawn?
What are all these unspoken melodies?
What are all these wild rhythms?
What if we dare to speak them?
Aha ha ha ha...
Aha ha ha ha...
Aha ha ha ha...
Aha ha ha ha...
Even if guards keep watch over me,
my heart still celebrates its longing for you.
Believing that our time will come,
my mind still celebrates our love.
Even though I live trapped in a cage,
at the moment I return once more,
I need your heart so I can live.
Whether the sky stands still or falls,
whether the world survives or crumbles,
this woman's refuge is only in you.
Without our souls drifting apart,
without this life going to waste,
that moment we came together,
that golden heaven we lost,
will it return? Will a new era dawn?
What are all these unspoken melodies?
What are all these wild rhythms?
What if we dare to speak them?
As restless thoughts run ahead,
and my stumbling heart lags behind,
what if you follow closely?
Aha ha ha ha ha
Aha ha ha ha ha aha...
Every single day is filled with sorrow,
slipping away without any sleep.
The gentle breeze that blows
whispers your song into my ears every day.
Even if a heavy weight burdens my chest,
even if tears moisten the corners of my eyes,
my heart keeps singing your name.
May our love never fade away,
may sorrows never pierce our hearts,
tomorrow, a golden time will surely arrive.
Thoughts of you are always in my heart,
the sight of you is always before my eyes.
That moment we came together,
that golden heaven we lost,
it may return; a new era may dawn...
What are all these unspoken melodies?
What are all these wild rhythms?
What if we dare to speak them?
As restless thoughts run ahead,
and my stumbling heart lags behind,
what if you follow closely?
A rhythm that was born,
a bond that has united today,
that moment we came together,
that golden heaven we lost,
it may return; a new era may dawn...
What are all these unspoken melodies?
What are all these wild rhythms?
What if we dare to speak them?
As restless thoughts run ahead,
and my stumbling heart lags behind,
what if you follow closely?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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