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Solli Solli

From Senthamizh Paattu · 1992

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sunandha
Music directors
M. S. Vishwanathan, Ilayaraja
Movie name
Senthamizh Paattu
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
28 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oh oh oh oh
Solli solli vandhadhillai
Indha pillaiyin senthamizh paattu
Annai manam aanaiyida
Ingu vandhadhu senthamilzh paattu
Solli solli vandhadhillai
Indha pillaiyin senthamizh paattu
Annai manam aanaiyida
Ingu vandhadhu senthamilzh paattu
Naan vanangum deivathin vizhiyil
Nizhal pol sogam aadum
Nadandha saedhi naan ondrum aariyen
Yathaiththaan idhayam paadhum
Solli solli vandhadhillai
Indha pillaiyin senthamizh paattu
Annai manam aanaiyida
Ingu vandhadhu senthamilzh paattu
Ammaa un vaarthai
Vedham endrennum
Maganum naan thaanammaa
Ulavum en koyil pesum en dheivam
Ulagil nee thaanammaa
Thaayae un kannil
Thuli neer kandaalum
Idhayam thaangadhammaa
Yaedho un nenjil thuyaram endraalum
Vizhigal thoonkaadhammaa
Vanna mugam vaadi nirkka
Paarthadhillai naanum ennaalum
Vaadai konjum koondhalai
Aadai kondu moodida
Varuththamenna inneram im im im
Solli solli vandhadhillai
Indha pillaiyin senthamizh paa.. paa..paa
Kaadhal ennendru
Neeyum kaanaamal
Valarthaen naan dhaanadaa
Vidhiyum kai neetta
Kaadhal thee mootta
Vizhunthaai nee dhaanadaa
Ezhai un mogam
Kaanal en raagam
Mudivai kandenadaa
Maganae un aasai mudikka
Naan indru
Mudiyai thandhenadaa
Kaadhal kondu laabam enna
Paarthadhundhu naanum annaalil
Annai kanda nadagam
Anbu magan vaazhvilum
Nadanthidhumo innaalil il il il
Solla solla nee arivaai
Indha annaiyin senthamizh paattu
Pillaikkena paadugiraal
Unnai pettraval senthamizh paattu
Nee vanangum deivathin vizhiyil
Nizhal pol sogam aadum
Nadandha saedhi naan innum sonnaal
Magane manam thaan vaadum
Solla solla nee arivaai
Indha annaiyin senthamizh paattu
Pillaikkena paadugiraal
Unnai pettraval senthamizh paattu
Oh, oh, oh, oh
It did not come from lessons or practice,
this son's pure Tamil song.
Because a mother's heart commanded it,
this pure Tamil song came pouring here.
It did not come from lessons or practice,
this son's pure Tamil song.
Because a mother's heart commanded it,
this pure Tamil song came pouring here.
In the eyes of the goddess I worship,
sorrow sways like a shadow.
I do not know what has happened;
what else could my heart sing?
It did not come from lessons or practice,
this son's pure Tamil song.
Because a mother's heart commanded it,
this pure Tamil song came pouring here.
Mother, your words
are like scripture to me;
I am that devoted son, Mother.
My walking temple, my speaking goddess—
in this world, you are everything, Mother.
Mother, in your eyes,
if I see even a drop of a tear,
my heart cannot bear it.
If there is any grief in your heart,
my eyes cannot sleep.
Seeing your bright face fade in sadness—
I have never witnessed that on any day.
To cover your hair, caressed by the breeze,
with a piece of cloth—
what is your grief at this moment? Mmm... mmm... mmm...
It did not come from lessons or practice,
this son's pure Tamil so... so... song...
Without letting you know
or experience what love is,
I was the one who raised you, my son.
When fate reached out its hand
and lit the fire of love,
you were the one who fell into it, my son.
Poor boy, your longing,
and my melody like a mirage—
I have seen how this ends, my son.
To fulfill your wish, my son,
today I
offered my hair as a sacrifice, my son.
What is ever gained by falling in love?
I too witnessed it in those days.
Will the painful drama your mother endured
play out in her dear son's life too,
in these days? L... l... l...
As I explain it, you will understand
this mother's pure Tamil song.
She sings it for her child—
the mother who gave you birth sings a pure Tamil song.
In the eyes of the goddess you worship,
sorrow sways like a shadow.
If I tell you more of what truly happened,
my son, your heart will only wither with pain.
As I explain it, you will understand
this mother's pure Tamil song.
She sings it for her child—
the mother who gave you birth sings a pure Tamil song.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Solli Solli' from 'Senthamizh Paattu' (1992) is a deeply emotional dialogue set to song between a devoted son and his loving mother. In the first half, the son expresses his intense filial devotion, describing his mother as a living temple and speaking deity whose single tear breaks his heart. He notices her sorrow and shaved head, wondering what calamity has struck her.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Solli solli / Indha pillaiyin

Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'Solli' and 'Pillaiyin' or 'Ammaa' and 'Maganum'.

Simile (Upamai)

Nizhal pol sogam aadum

Comparing sorrow to a shadow dancing in the eyes ('Nizhal pol sogam aadum').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Ulavum en koyil pesum en dheivam

Describing the mother as a walking temple and speaking deity ('Ulavum en koyil pesum en dheivam').

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Kaadhal ennendru / Neeyum kaanaamal

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Kaadhal' and 'Kaanaamal'.

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Trivia

'Senthamizh Paattu' (1992) starring Prabhu, Sukanya, and Kasthuri was directed by P. Vasu with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan and Ilaiyaraaja collaborating, highlighting themes of maternal bonding and traditional Tamil music.

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