Sorkamthan Sugam
From Kanavan Manaivi · 1976
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Details
- Kanavan Manaivi1976
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| ………………….. | ... |
| Female | |
| Sorkkamthaan sugam tharum | Heaven itself yields true pleasure, |
| Adhu dhinam varum vilaiyaattu | It is a game that unfolds every single day. |
| Sonthaththil kalai kadal | An ocean of arts found in intimacy, |
| Unai anaiththathu uravaadu | It embraces you, inviting you to mingle intimately. |
| Female | |
| Sorkkamthaan sugam tharum | Heaven itself yields true pleasure, |
| Adhu dhinam varum vilaiyaattu | It is a game that unfolds every single day. |
| Sonthaththil kalai kadal | An ocean of arts found in intimacy, |
| Unai anaiththathu uravaadu | It embraces you, inviting you to mingle intimately. |
| Female | |
| Aadham yaevaal kaalam thottae selvam periyathu | Ever since the time of Adam and Eve, wealth has been hailed supreme, |
| Arivu thiramai nermai unmai adhilum siriyathu | Wisdom, skill, honesty, and truth are considered lesser than it. |
| Irupporin inbam illaarkku yaedhu | How can those without wealth share the joy of the rich? |
| Irupporin inbam illaarkku yaedhu | How can those without wealth share the joy of the rich? |
| illaarai enni yaengaamal aadu | Without yearning or grieving for the poor, dance away! |
| Female | |
| Nettru indru naalai endru kaalam pogattum | Let time pass across yesterday, today, and tomorrow, |
| Niththam niththam vaazhvil | Every single day in this life, |
| Nalla sorkkam thondrattum | May a pleasant heaven unfold. |
| Female | |
| : Sorkkamthaan sugam tharum | Heaven itself yields true pleasure, |
| Adhu dhinam varum vilaiyaattu | It is a game that unfolds every single day. |
| Sonthaththil kalai kadal | An ocean of arts found in intimacy, |
| Unai anaiththathu uravaadu | It embraces you, inviting you to mingle intimately. |
| Female | |
| Angam engum thangam muththu anigal soodalaam | One can adorn every limb with gold and pearl ornaments, |
| Anthi vanthaal kattil meththai adhilae aadalaam | When dusk falls, one can revel upon the bed and mattress. |
| Aanantha geetham kodaana kodi | Songs of joy, numbered in millions, |
| Aanantha geetham kodaana kodi | Songs of joy, numbered in millions, |
| Rajangam engae aadungal paadi | Where is your realm? Sing and dance heartily! |
| Female | |
| Deivam thantha ullam endrum | The mind given by God exists forever, |
| Selvam saerkkavae | To accumulate riches; |
| Selvam konda nokkam endrum | And the purpose of possessing wealth is always, |
| Vaazhkkai vaazhavae | To live life to its fullest. |
| Female | |
| Sorkkamthaan sugam tharum | Heaven itself yields true pleasure, |
| Adhu dhinam varum vilaiyaattu | It is a game that unfolds every single day. |
| Sonthaththil kalai kadal | An ocean of arts found in intimacy, |
| Unai anaiththathu uravaadu | It embraces you, inviting you to mingle intimately. |
| Female | |
| Sorkkamthaan sorkkamthaan…. | Heaven indeed... heaven indeed... |
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சொர்க்கம்தான் சுகம் தரும்
அது தினம் வரும் விளையாட்டு
சொந்தத்தில் கலைக் கடல்
உனை அணைத்தது உறவாடு.....
Heaven itself yields true pleasure,
It is a game that unfolds every single day.
An ocean of arts found in intimacy,
It embraces you, inviting you to mingle intimately.
சொர்க்கம்தான் சுகம் தரும்
அது தினம் வரும் விளையாட்டு
சொந்தத்தில் கலைக் கடல்
உனை அணைத்தது உறவாடு.....
Heaven itself yields true pleasure,
It is a game that unfolds every single day.
An ocean of arts found in intimacy,
It embraces you, inviting you to mingle intimately.
ஆதாம் ஏவாள் காலம் தொட்டே செல்வம் பெரியது
அறிவு திறமை நேர்மை உண்மை அதிலும் சிறியது
இருப்போரின் இன்பம் இல்லார்க்கு ஏது
இருப்போரின் இன்பம் இல்லார்க்கு ஏது
இல்லாரை எண்ணி ஏங்காமல் ஆடு
Ever since the time of Adam and Eve, wealth has been hailed supreme,
Wisdom, skill, honesty, and truth are considered lesser than it.
How can those without wealth share the joy of the rich?
How can those without wealth share the joy of the rich?
Without yearning or grieving for the poor, dance away!
நேற்று இன்று நாளை என்று காலம் போகட்டும்
நித்தம் நித்தம் வாழ்வில்
நல்ல சொர்க்கம் தோன்றட்டும்
Let time pass across yesterday, today, and tomorrow,
Every single day in this life,
May a pleasant heaven unfold.
சொர்க்கம்தான் சுகம் தரும்
அது தினம் வரும் விளையாட்டு
சொந்தத்தில் கலைக் கடல்
உனை அணைத்தது உறவாடு.....
Heaven itself yields true pleasure,
It is a game that unfolds every single day.
An ocean of arts found in intimacy,
It embraces you, inviting you to mingle intimately.
அங்கம் எங்கும் தங்கம் முத்து அணிகள் சூடலாம்
அந்தி வந்தால் கட்டில் மெத்தை அதிலே ஆடலாம்
ஆனந்த கீதம் கோடான கோடி
ஆனந்த கீதம் கோடான கோடி
ராஜாங்கம் எங்கே ஆடுங்கள் பாடி
One can adorn every limb with gold and pearl ornaments,
When dusk falls, one can revel upon the bed and mattress.
Songs of joy, numbered in millions,
Songs of joy, numbered in millions,
Where is your realm? Sing and dance heartily!
தெய்வம் தந்த உள்ளம் என்றும்
செல்வம் சேர்க்கவே
செல்வம் கொண்ட நோக்கம் என்றும்
வாழ்க்கை வாழவே.....
The mind given by God exists forever,
To accumulate riches;
And the purpose of possessing wealth is always,
To live life to its fullest.
சொர்க்கம்தான் சுகம் தரும்
அது தினம் வரும் விளையாட்டு
சொந்தத்தில் கலைக் கடல்
உனை அணைத்தது உறவாடு.....
Heaven itself yields true pleasure,
It is a game that unfolds every single day.
An ocean of arts found in intimacy,
It embraces you, inviting you to mingle intimately.
சொர்க்கம்தான் சொர்க்கம்தான்
Heaven indeed... heaven indeed...
…………………..
...
Sorkkamthaan sugam tharum
Heaven itself yields true pleasure,
Adhu dhinam varum vilaiyaattu
It is a game that unfolds every single day.
Sonthaththil kalai kadal
An ocean of arts found in intimacy,
Unai anaiththathu uravaadu
It embraces you, inviting you to mingle intimately.
Sorkkamthaan sugam tharum
Heaven itself yields true pleasure,
Adhu dhinam varum vilaiyaattu
It is a game that unfolds every single day.
Sonthaththil kalai kadal
An ocean of arts found in intimacy,
Unai anaiththathu uravaadu
It embraces you, inviting you to mingle intimately.
Aadham yaevaal kaalam thottae selvam periyathu
Ever since the time of Adam and Eve, wealth has been hailed supreme,
Arivu thiramai nermai unmai adhilum siriyathu
Wisdom, skill, honesty, and truth are considered lesser than it.
Irupporin inbam illaarkku yaedhu
How can those without wealth share the joy of the rich?
Irupporin inbam illaarkku yaedhu
How can those without wealth share the joy of the rich?
illaarai enni yaengaamal aadu
Without yearning or grieving for the poor, dance away!
Nettru indru naalai endru kaalam pogattum
Let time pass across yesterday, today, and tomorrow,
Niththam niththam vaazhvil
Every single day in this life,
Nalla sorkkam thondrattum
May a pleasant heaven unfold.
: Sorkkamthaan sugam tharum
Heaven itself yields true pleasure,
Adhu dhinam varum vilaiyaattu
It is a game that unfolds every single day.
Sonthaththil kalai kadal
An ocean of arts found in intimacy,
Unai anaiththathu uravaadu
It embraces you, inviting you to mingle intimately.
Angam engum thangam muththu anigal soodalaam
One can adorn every limb with gold and pearl ornaments,
Anthi vanthaal kattil meththai adhilae aadalaam
When dusk falls, one can revel upon the bed and mattress.
Aanantha geetham kodaana kodi
Songs of joy, numbered in millions,
Aanantha geetham kodaana kodi
Songs of joy, numbered in millions,
Rajangam engae aadungal paadi
Where is your realm? Sing and dance heartily!
Deivam thantha ullam endrum
The mind given by God exists forever,
Selvam saerkkavae
To accumulate riches;
Selvam konda nokkam endrum
And the purpose of possessing wealth is always,
Vaazhkkai vaazhavae
To live life to its fullest.
Sorkkamthaan sugam tharum
Heaven itself yields true pleasure,
Adhu dhinam varum vilaiyaattu
It is a game that unfolds every single day.
Sonthaththil kalai kadal
An ocean of arts found in intimacy,
Unai anaiththathu uravaadu
It embraces you, inviting you to mingle intimately.
Sorkkamthaan sorkkamthaan….
Heaven indeed... heaven indeed...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Sorkkamthaan Sugam Tharum from the 1976 film Kanavan Manaivi is a vibrant, upbeat Tamil track composed by V. Kumar and written by Vaali. Sung delightfully by P. Susheela, the song champions the enjoyment of material prosperity, sensory pleasure, and romantic love, celebrating life as a daily experience of heaven on earth. Vaali's lyrics candidly reflect on how wealth has been valued above all else since time immemorial, suggesting that true happiness lies in living fully, enjoying earthly luxuries, and embracing intimacy. The overarching message is to embrace joy and luxury in the present moment, viewing wealth and life itself as divine gifts intended for deep fulfillment and celebration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Sorkkamthaan sugam tharum”
Repetition of the initial 'S' sound across words in the line for rhythmic harmony ('Sorkkamthaan' / 'sugam').
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Sonthaththil kalai kadal”
Describing marital intimacy and art as an 'ocean of art' (kalai kadal) to convey depth and boundless beauty.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Angam engum thangam muththu anigal soodalaam / Anthi vanthaal kattil meththai adhilae aadalaam”
Matching end sounds in adjacent lines ('soodalaam' and 'aadalaam') to create a melodic bounce.
Allusion
“Aadham yaevaal kaalam thottae selvam periyathu”
Referencing Adam and Eve ('Aadham yaevaal') to trace the long history of human desire and material pursuit.
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Trivia
Kanavan Manaivi (1976), starring R. Muthuraman and Jayalalithaa, featured a successful soundtrack by V. Kumar, who was frequent collaborator with legendary filmmaker K. Balachander. Lyricist Vaali crafted this song with a playful, hedonistic philosophy that perfectly complemented P. Susheela's lively and glamorous vocal rendition.
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