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Lyrics & meaning

Sorkkam Ingu Thirakkathatha

From Enakku Oru Needhi · 1990

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Enakku Oru Needhi
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
9 Oct 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Sorkkam ingu thirakkaathathaa
Solli thanthaal padikkaathathaa chinna chittu
Kannam enna inikkaathathaa
Kangal minnal adikkaathathaa mella thattu
Meththai enna virikaaththaa
Viththai enna padikkaththaa alli kottu
Azhagiya oru kili maragatha mani vizhi
Edhu varai sugamena iravinil alaiyuhu….oo….
Sorkkam ingu thirakkaathathaa
Solli thanthaal padikkaathathaa chinna chittu
Kannam enna inikkaathathaa
Kangal minnal adikkaathathaa mella thattu
Meththai enna virikaaththaa
Viththai enna padikkaththaa alli kottu
Azhagiya oru kili maragatha mani vizhi
Edhu varai sugamena iravinil alaiyuhu….oo….
Idathu kann mella thudikkuthu
Iravilum thegam kodhikkuthu
Enakkullae mogam thaagam vegam pirakkuthu
Bodhai vizhigalai mayakkuthu
Idai oru pakkam thudikka
Pidiyena unnai azhaikka
Idhazhgalil muththam padhikka
Ilamanam konjam silrkka
Thaangaamal thallaaduthu thaalaattuthu
Sorkkam ingu thirakkaathathaa
Solli thanthaal padikkaathathaa chinna chittu
Kannam enna inikkaathathaa
Kangal minnal adikkaathathaa mella thattu
Meththai enna virikaaththaa
Viththai enna padikkaththaa alli kottu
Azhagiya oru kili maragatha mani vizhi
Edhu varai sugamena iravinil alaiyuhu….oo….
Mudhumaiyo vellai adikkuthu
Ilamai pol ingu nadikkuthu kadai kannaal
Paavam melum keezhum alakkuthu
Moochchil anal pori parakkuthu
Thalaivanum illai enakku
Thondanum illai enakku
Anaivarum ingae samamthaan
Aanmai irunthaal sugamthaan
Ellorum mannargal vaarungalaen
Sorkkam ingu thirakkaathathaa
Solli thanthaal padikkaathathaa chinna chittu
Kannam enna inikkaathathaa
Kangal minnal adikkaathathaa mella thattu
Meththai enna virikaaththaa
Viththai enna padikkaththaa alli kottu
Azhagiya oru kili maragatha mani vizhi
Edhu varai sugamena iravinil alaiyuhu….oo….
Won't heaven open right here?
Won't this little bird learn if you teach her?
Won't these cheeks taste sweet?
Won't these eyes strike like lightning? Tap gently!
Isn't the bed already made?
Haven't I learned the art? Shower it all on me!
A lovely parrot with emerald eyes,
Roams in the night, seeing how far pleasure goes... oh...
Won't heaven open right here?
Won't this little bird learn if you teach her?
Won't these cheeks taste sweet?
Won't these eyes strike like lightning? Tap gently!
Isn't the bed already made?
Haven't I learned the art? Shower it all on me!
A lovely parrot with emerald eyes,
Roams in the night, seeing how far pleasure goes... oh...
My left eye twitches softly,
My body burns even through the night,
Desire, thirst, and passion awaken within me,
An intoxicating haze clouds my eyes,
As my waist sways to one side,
Inviting you to take hold,
To press a kiss upon my lips,
Making this young heart shiver with delight,
Unable to bear it, it sways and rocks like a lullaby...
Won't heaven open right here?
Won't this little bird learn if you teach her?
Won't these cheeks taste sweet?
Won't these eyes strike like lightning? Tap gently!
Isn't the bed already made?
Haven't I learned the art? Shower it all on me!
A lovely parrot with emerald eyes,
Roams in the night, seeing how far pleasure goes... oh...
Old age tries to paint itself white,
And acts young from the corners of its eyes,
The poor thing measures me up and down,
Sparks of heat fly with every breath,
I have no master,
And I have no servant,
Everyone is equal here,
Where there is manhood, there is pleasure,
You are all kings, so please come in...
Won't heaven open right here?
Won't this little bird learn if you teach her?
Won't these cheeks taste sweet?
Won't these eyes strike like lightning? Tap gently!
Isn't the bed already made?
Haven't I learned the art? Shower it all on me!
A lovely parrot with emerald eyes,
Roams in the night, seeing how far pleasure goes... oh...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a sensual dance number expressing romantic longing, temptation, and nocturnal passion. The protagonist calls out playfully, asking if happiness and passion cannot be unlocked right here, comparing the beloved to a gentle bird with emerald-like eyes wandering through the night in search of bliss. The lyrics vividly describe bodily sensations of desire—twitching eyes, surging warmth, breath like fire, and thrilling anticipation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Thalaivanum illai enakku / Thondanum illai enakku

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across lines (e.g., 'Idathu', 'Iravilum', 'Enakkullae' or 'Thalaivanum', 'Thondanum').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Azhagiya oru kili maragatha mani vizhi

Describing eyes as flashing lightning ('Kangal minnal adikkaathathaa') and comparing beautiful eyes to emerald gems ('maragatha mani vizhi').

Hyperbole (Uruvagam / Athiyayokthi)

Moochchil anal pori parakkuthu

Exaggerating desire as breathing out fiery sparks ('Moochchil anal pori parakkuthu').

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Trivia

'Enakku Oru Needhi' is a 1990 Tamil action drama film starring Vijayakanth and Shobana. The lyrics written by poet Muthulingam reflect a vibrant dance sequence style popular in Tamil cinema during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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