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Sorkamthan Sugam

From Kanavan Manaivi · 1976

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Kanavan Manaivi
Movie release year
1976
Lyrics added on
5 Oct 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Sorkkamthaan sugam tharum
Adhu dhinam varum vilaiyaattu
Sonthaththil kalai kadal
Unai anaiththathu uravaadu
Sorkkamthaan sugam tharum
Adhu dhinam varum vilaiyaattu
Sonthaththil kalai kadal
Unai anaiththathu uravaadu
Aadham yaevaal kaalam thottae selvam periyathu
Arivu thiramai nermai unmai adhilum siriyathu
Irupporin inbam illaarkku yaedhu
Irupporin inbam illaarkku yaedhu
illaarai enni yaengaamal aadu
Nettru indru naalai endru kaalam pogattum
Niththam niththam vaazhvil
Nalla sorkkam thondrattum
: Sorkkamthaan sugam tharum
Adhu dhinam varum vilaiyaattu
Sonthaththil kalai kadal
Unai anaiththathu uravaadu
Angam engum thangam muththu anigal soodalaam
Anthi vanthaal kattil meththai adhilae aadalaam
Aanantha geetham kodaana kodi
Aanantha geetham kodaana kodi
Rajangam engae aadungal paadi
Deivam thantha ullam endrum
Selvam saerkkavae
Selvam konda nokkam endrum
Vaazhkkai vaazhavae
Sorkkamthaan sugam tharum
Adhu dhinam varum vilaiyaattu
Sonthaththil kalai kadal
Unai anaiththathu uravaadu
Sorkkamthaan sorkkamthaan….
...
Only heaven brings true pleasure,
it is a game that happens every day.
As your own, an ocean of art
has held you close, so enjoy this bond...
Only heaven brings true pleasure,
it is a game that happens every day.
As your own, an ocean of art
has held you close, so enjoy this bond...
Since the time of Adam and Eve, wealth has been supreme,
wisdom, talent, honesty, and truth are lesser beside it.
How can those who have nothing know the joy of those who have?
How can those who have nothing know the joy of those who have?
Without yearning over those who lack, just dance!
Let time pass on as yesterday, today, and tomorrow,
and every single day in life,
let a wonderful heaven arise!
Only heaven brings true pleasure,
it is a game that happens every day.
As your own, an ocean of art
has held you close, so enjoy this bond...
We can wear gold and pearl jewelry all over,
and when evening arrives, play upon the cushioned bed.
Countless millions of joyful songs,
countless millions of joyful songs!
Where is our kingdom? Dance and sing!
The heart that God gave us is
meant to gather wealth,
and the purpose of having wealth is
to live life to the fullest...
Only heaven brings true pleasure,
it is a game that happens every day.
As your own, an ocean of art
has held you close, so enjoy this bond...
It is heaven, truly heaven!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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