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Lyrics & meaning

Sollavo Sugamana

From Sivandha Mann · 1969

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Sivandha Mann1969

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Sollavo sugamaana kadhai sollavo..oo..Shall I tell a sweet story? Shall I tell?
Sollavo sugamaana kadhai sollavo..oo..Shall I tell a sweet story? Shall I tell?
Sollum velaiyil inba bodhaiyilAs I tell it, in a blissful intoxication,
Sorgaththin pakkaththil sellungalGo close to heaven!
Female
Chinna raajaavaiAs the queen fondles
Raajaaththi konja konjaThe little king affectionately,
Andha raajaavum lesaaga anja anjaAnd that king feels slightly shy and hesitant,
Chinna raajaavaiAs the queen fondles
Raajaaththi konja konjaThe little king affectionately,
Andha raajaavum lesaaga anja anjaAnd that king feels slightly shy and hesitant,
Aval vilaiyaadumHow can I describe
Vilaiyaattai engae sollaThe playful game she plays?
Female
Sollavo sugamaana kadhai sollavo..oo..Shall I tell a sweet story? Shall I tell?
Sollum velaiyil inba bodhaiyilAs I tell it, in a blissful intoxication,
Sorgaththin pakkaththil sellungalGo close to heaven!
Female
Mullaippoovai alli mellaththooviGathering jasmine flowers and softly sprinkling them,
Avar ullam paadum nalla paadalHis heart sings a beautiful song.
Kalla paarvai aval mella paarkkaAs she casts a sly, playful glance,
Andha kangal pesum siru oodalThose eyes speak of a gentle lover's tiff.
Female
Avan kaiyodu kaiyaagaHand entangling in hand,
Pinnap pinnaEntwining closer and closer,
Aval kannangal ponnaagaAs her cheeks turn golden,
Minna minnaGlittering and gleaming,
Avan vilaiyaadum vilaiyaattaiThe game he plays,
Engae sollaHow can I describe it?
Female
Sollavo sugamaana kadhai sollavo..oo..Shall I tell a sweet story? Shall I tell?
Sollum velaiyil inba bodhaiyilAs I tell it, in a blissful intoxication,
Sorgaththin pakkaththil sellungalGo close to heaven!
Female
Manjal maeni kondaThe little queen having
Chinna raaniA golden-hued body,
Avan konjum velai konda kolamThe lovely posture she adopts as he cuddles her,
Innum vendum sugam innum vendum"I need more pleasure, I need more,"
Endru konji ketkkum oru baavamCoaxing lovingly with such an expression,
Female
Avan nooraaga muththangalAs he showers hundreds
Sindha sindhaOf kisses upon her,
Aval pothaathu thaavendruShe rushes forward saying "It is not enough, give me more",
Mundha mundhaCompeting continuously,
Andha theeraadha vilaiyaattaiThat never-ending playful game,
Engae sollaHow can I describe?
Female
Sollavo sugamaana kadhai sollavo..oo..Shall I tell a sweet story? Shall I tell?
Sollum velaiyil inba bodhaiyilAs I tell it, in a blissful intoxication,
Sorgaththin pakkaththil sellungalGo close to heaven!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Sollavo sugamaana kadhai from the film Sivandha Mann (1969) is a sensual and evocative romantic song structured as a storyteller's narration. The lyrics weave a poetic account of intimacy, playful teasing, and deep romance between lovers, promising to take the listener to the very gates of heaven through its sensory imagery. Kannadasan highlights moments of tenderness—sprinkling jasmine blossoms, entangling hands, golden blushing cheeks, and endless kisses. The continuous rhythm of the words mirrors the playful back-and-forth between the lovers, capturing a sense of eternal joy and intoxication in love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Reduplication / Repetition)

konja konja / anja anja / Pinnap pinna / Minna minna

Repeated adjacent words used to emphasize continuous action, rhythm, and emotion.

Metaphor / Visudhdhi Imagery

Aval kannangal ponnaaga Minna minna

Comparing glowing blush on the cheeks to bright shining gold.

Ethai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Chinna raajaavai / Raajaaththi konja konja

Rhyming of second consonants across lines (e.g., 'Sollavo' and 'Sollum', 'Chinna' and 'Andha').

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Trivia

Sivandha Mann (1969), directed by C. V. Sridhar with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan, was one of the earliest Tamil feature films to be shot extensively in foreign locations, including Europe. This track, sung by P. Susheela and L. R. Eswari, stands out for its alluring rhythm and seductive lyrical style crafted by Kannadasan.

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