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Lyrics & meaning

Sorgathin Vaasal

From Mangamma Sabadham · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Mangamma Sabadham1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Sorgathin vaasal engaeWhere is the gateway to heaven?
Sollattum kangal ingaeLet the eyes here tell you.
Sorgathin vaasal engaeWhere is the gateway to heaven?
Sollattum kangal ingaeLet the eyes here tell you.
Ahahaa ohoho yehehaeAhahaa ohoho yehehae
Female
Pakkam thaan dhooram illaiIt is right nearby, not far at all.
Paakkaamal thookkam illaiWithout seeing it, there is no sleep.
Pakkam thaan dhooram illaiIt is right nearby, not far at all.
Paakkaamal thookkam illaiWithout seeing it, there is no sleep.
Ahahaa ohoho yehehaeAhahaa ohoho yehehae
Male
Ippodhae povomaa aehaehaehaeShall we go right now? Aehaehaehae
Female
Ellaamae kaanbomaa aahaahaahaaShall we witness everything? Aahaahaahaa
Male
Sorgathin vaasal engaeWhere is the gateway to heaven?
Sollattum kangal ingaeLet the eyes here tell you.
Female
Pakkam thaan dhooram illaiIt is right nearby, not far at all.
Paakkaamal thookkam illaiWithout seeing it, there is no sleep.
Female
Soodaanadhae vaadai kaatruThe cool northern wind has turned hot.
Male
Paabaa pabaabaa paapaa paabaaPaabaa pabaabaa paapaa paabaa
Female
Tholodu nee ennai saerthuEmbrace me shoulder to shoulder.
Male
Paabaa pabaapaappa pababaaPaabaa pabaapaappa pababaa
Female
Neer ootra vaa aatra vaaCome pour water to soothe me.
Male
En nenjil theeyin jwaalaiThe flame of fire inside my heart.
Female
Laala lalaalalaaLaala lalaalalaa
Male
Yen vandhadhu indha vaelaiWhy did this hour arrive?
Female
Laala lalaalalaaLaala lalaalalaa
Male
Neeraatru andhi maalaiBathe me, oh twilight evening.
Female
Poop pandhu nee aadu ohohohoPlay like a flower ball, ohohoho.
Male
Pon maedai nee podu aehaehaehaeSet up a golden stage, aehaehaehae.
Female
Sorgathin vaasal engaeWhere is the gateway to heaven?
Sollattum kangal ingaeLet the eyes here tell you.
Pakkam thaan dhooram illaiIt is right nearby, not far at all.
Paakkaamal thookkam illaiWithout seeing it, there is no sleep.
Ahahaa ohoho yehehaeAhahaa ohoho yehehae
Male
Hey sorgathin vaasal engaeHey, where is the gateway to heaven?
Sollattum kangal ingaeLet the eyes here tell you.
Pakkam thaan dhooram illaiIt is right nearby, not far at all.
Paakkaamal thookkam illaiWithout seeing it, there is no sleep.
Yehehae ahahaa ohohoYehehae ahahaa ohoho

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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