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Lyrics & meaning

Sondha Somaya Thooki Thooki

From En Thangachi Padichava · 1988

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Details
En Thangachi Padichava1988

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aaaahhaa aaaahhaa…..Aaaahhaa aaaahhaa…..
Male
Sontha sumaiyai thookki thookko sornthu ponaenI became exhausted carrying my own burdens endlessly
Vantha sumaiyai thaangi thaangi sogamaanaenI became sorrowful bearing all the burdens that came my way
Thaayaaga naanum maari thaalaattu paaduraenI transformed into a mother and am singing a lullaby
Aaraariraariro….Aaraariraariro… (Lullaby refrain)
Male
Sontha sumaiyai thookki thookko sornthu ponaenI became exhausted carrying my own burdens endlessly
Vantha sumaiyai thaangi thaangi sogamaanaenI became sorrowful bearing all the burdens that came my way
Male
Vilagaatha sontham irukkaDespite having kin that shouldn't drift away
Thaniyaakki ponaalaeShe left me all alone
Pirivaalae naanum vaadaAs I wither away from this separation
Vazhikkaatti ponaalaeShe left after showing me the path
Velagaththaan nenaikkuraenI try to move away
Velanguthaan pottiyaeYet you bound me with shackles
Kalangiththaan thavikkiraenI squirm in distress with a troubled mind
Kelvithaan kettiyaeHaving posed a questioning burden to me
Male
Thunbam ennenna vanthaalaennaWhatever troubles may come, what does it matter?
Sogam en veetta soozhnthaalaennaEven if sorrow surrounds my home, what does it matter?
Onnoda aasaiya neraveththi kaattuvaenI will fulfill your desires and show you
Female
Ooooo….oooooh….oooooOoooo….oooooh….ooooo
Female
Edhirpaarththa ellaa kadhaiyum kanavaaga koodaaathuAll the life stories I anticipated should not turn into mere dreams
Unai thedi pogumothu vazhi maarakkoodaathuWhile searching for you, the path should not get lost
Puyalilum mazhaiyilum kodi idhu thaangumaaWill this tender flag endure through storm and rain?
Iruttula thavikkiraen vidivuthaan thonumaaI suffer in the dark, will dawn ever appear?
Female
Unna ennaatha neramillaThere is no moment I do not think of you
Kannaa unnaala thookamillaMy dear, because of you, I have lost my sleep
Kaaththodu paaduraen en paattu kekkuthaaI sing with the wind, can you hear my song?
Male
Sontha sumaiyai thookki thookko sornthu ponaenI became exhausted carrying my own burdens endlessly
Vantha sumaiyai thaangi thaangi sogamaanaenI became sorrowful bearing all the burdens that came my way
Female :Thaayaaga naanum maari thaalaattu paaduraenFemale: I transformed into a mother and am singing a lullaby
Aaraariraariro….aaraariraariro….aaraariraariro….Aaraariraariro….aaraariraariro….aaraariraariro….

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This poignant lullaby portrays deep emotional anguish, sacrifice, and unconditional familial affection. The singer expresses exhaustion from bearing life's overwhelming burdens and the sorrow of isolation after being separated from loved ones. Despite the grief, the singer takes on a maternal figure's responsibility to sing a comforting lullaby, vowing to endure any hardship to fulfill loved ones' dreams.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Sontha sumaiyai thookki thookko sornthu ponaen

The words 'thookki thookko' and 'thaangi thaangi' are repeated consecutively to highlight the continuous and exhausting nature of bearing burdens.

Ethiray (Second-letter Rhyming)

Velagaththaan nenaikkuraen / Velanguthaan pottiyae

Rhyming of second letters ('la') across lines 'Velagaththaan', 'Velanguthaan', 'Kalangiththaan', and 'Kelvithaan' creates a rhythmic cadence.

Metaphor

Iruttula thavikkiraen vidivuthaan thonumaa

'Iruttu' (darkness) represents despair and grief, while 'Vidivu' (dawn) symbolizes hope and relief from suffering.

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Trivia

En Thangachi Padichava (1988) is a popular Tamil family drama directed by P. Vasu, starring Prabhu and Rupini. Gangai Amaran composed the music as well as penned the lyrics for the movie's soundtrack.

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