- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Mangamma Sabadham
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Dec 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Sorgathin vaasal engae from Mangamma Sabadham (1985) is a playful and romantic song expressing intense passion between lovers. The protagonists inquire about the location of heaven's entrance, finding that true ecstasy lies in each other's eyes and embrace. The lyrics use vivid imagery of fire, wind, and twilight to illustrate the warmth of love and deep longing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Sorgathin vaasal engae / Sollattum kangal ingae”
Repetition of initial 'So' sound in 'Sorgathin' and 'Sollattum' creating musical harmony.
Metaphor
“En nenjil theeyin jwaalai”
Comparing emotional longing and passion to a literal burning fire in the heart ('theeyin jwaalai').
Paradox / Imagery
“Soodaanadhae vaadai kaatru”
Describing the traditionally cold northern wind ('vaadai kaatru') as turning hot due to the heat of passion.
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Trivia
Mangamma Sabadham (1985) stars Kamal Haasan in a double role alongside Suhasini and Madhavi. The film's soundtrack was composed by Sankar-Ganesh with lyrics written by Vaali.
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