Sorkkathile Oru
From Jeya Nee Jeyichutte · 1979
- Lyricist
- K. M. Krishnan
- Singers
- Krishnamoorthy, Ramani
- Music directors
- Ilayaraja, Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Jeya Nee Jeyichutte1979
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa…… | Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa…… |
| Male :Sorkaththilae oru vellottam | Male: A trial run in heaven |
| Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattam | A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me |
| Thulli varum thanga silaiyaatam | Like a golden statue bounding forward |
| Female | |
| Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa…… | Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa…… |
| Male | |
| Thulli varum thanga silaiyaattam | Like a golden statue bounding forward |
| Nenjai koallaiyidum anbu kaniyaatam | Like a fruit of love that steals the heart |
| Sorkkaththilae oru vellottam | A trial run in heaven |
| Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattam | A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me |
| Male | |
| Vetkaththukku indru vidumurai naal | Today is a holiday for shyness |
| Kaaman viththaiyellaam kattru tharum mudhal naal | The first day that teaches all the arts of Kamadeva |
| Muththathukku indru sudhanthira naan aaga | Today as I gain freedom for kisses |
| Moththathilae inba sugam perum naal | A day to experience total blissful pleasure |
| Male | |
| Sorkaththilae oru vellottam | A trial run in heaven |
| Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattam | A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me |
| Male | |
| Maalai sarinthu tholil vizha | As the garland slips down onto the shoulder |
| Idai selai Sarinthu kaalil vizha | As the saree around the waist slips down to the feet |
| Maalai sarinthu tholil vizha | As the garland slips down onto the shoulder |
| Idai selai Sarinthu kaalil vizha | As the saree around the waist slips down to the feet |
| Kaalil kolusugal thaalamida venmai | As the anklets on the feet keep rhythm, soaked in pure white |
| Paalil nanainthu thaaimaiyura | Soaked in milk to attain motherhood |
| Paalil nanainthu thaaimaiyura | Soaked in milk to attain motherhood |
| Male | |
| Sorkaththilae oru vellottam | A trial run in heaven |
| Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattam | A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me |
| Female :Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa…… | Female: Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa…… |
| Male | |
| Inbaththil eththanai vagayundo | How many varieties of pleasure exist? |
| Koodi iruppathil eththanai sugam undo | How much joy is there in being united together? |
| Inbaththil eththanai vagayundo | How many varieties of pleasure exist? |
| Koodi iruppathil eththanai sugam undo | How much joy is there in being united together? |
| Indraikkae yaavaiyum anupavippom | Let us experience everything today itself |
| Indraikkae yaavaiyum anupavippom | Let us experience everything today itself |
| Naalai innoru sorkkaththai naam padaipom | Tomorrow, we shall create another heaven |
| Male | |
| Sorkaththilae oru vellottam | A trial run in heaven |
| Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattam | A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me |
| Thulli varum thanga silaiyaatam | Like a golden statue bounding forward |
| Nenjai koallaiyidum anbu kaniyaatam | Like a fruit of love that steals the heart |
| Male | |
| Sorkaththilae oru vellottam | A trial run in heaven |
| Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattam | A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me |
ஆ....ஆ....ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ...
ஆண்
: சொர்க்கத்திலே ஒரு வெள்ளோட்டம்
என்னை சொக்க வைக்கும் இன்ப கொண்டாட்டம்
துள்ளி வரும் தங்கச் சிலையாட்டம்......
Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa……
Male: A trial run in heaven
A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
Like a golden statue bounding forward
ஆ....ஆ....ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ...
Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa……
துள்ளி வரும் தங்கச் சிலையாட்டம்
நெஞ்சை கொள்ளையிடும் அன்பு கனியாட்டம்...
சொர்க்கத்திலே ஒரு வெள்ளோட்டம்
என்னை சொக்க வைக்கும் இன்ப கொண்டாட்டம்
Like a golden statue bounding forward
Like a fruit of love that steals the heart
A trial run in heaven
A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
வெட்கத்துக்கு இன்று விடுமுறை நாள்
காமன் வித்தையெல்லாம் கற்று தரும் முதல் நாள்
முத்தத்துக்கு இன்று சுதந்திர நாள் ஆக
மொத்தத்திலே இன்ப சுகம் பெறும் நாள்..
Today is a holiday for shyness
The first day that teaches all the arts of Kamadeva
Today as I gain freedom for kisses
A day to experience total blissful pleasure
சொர்க்கத்திலே ஒரு வெள்ளோட்டம்
என்னை சொக்க வைக்கும் இன்ப கொண்டாட்டம்
A trial run in heaven
A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
மாலை சரிந்து தோளில் விழ
இடை சேலை சரிந்து காலில் விழ
மாலை சரிந்து தோளில் விழ
இடை சேலை சரிந்து காலில் விழ
காலில் கொலுசுகள் தாளமிட வெண்மை
பாலில் நனைந்து தாய்மையுற....
பாலில் நனைந்து தாய்மையுற....
As the garland slips down onto the shoulder
As the saree around the waist slips down to the feet
As the garland slips down onto the shoulder
As the saree around the waist slips down to the feet
As the anklets on the feet keep rhythm, soaked in pure white
Soaked in milk to attain motherhood
Soaked in milk to attain motherhood
சொர்க்கத்திலே ஒரு வெள்ளோட்டம்
என்னை சொக்க வைக்கும் இன்ப கொண்டாட்டம்
ஆ....ஆ....ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ...
A trial run in heaven
A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
Female: Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa……
இன்பத்தில் எத்தனை வகையுண்டோ
கூடி இருப்பதில் எத்தனை சுகம் உண்டோ
இன்பத்தில் எத்தனை வகையுண்டோ
கூடி இருப்பதில் எத்தனை சுகம் உண்டோ
இன்றைக்கே யாவையும் அனுபவிப்போம்
இன்றைக்கே யாவையும் அனுபவிப்போம்
நாளை இன்னொரு சொர்க்கத்தை நாம் படைப்போம்..
How many varieties of pleasure exist?
How much joy is there in being united together?
How many varieties of pleasure exist?
How much joy is there in being united together?
Let us experience everything today itself
Let us experience everything today itself
Tomorrow, we shall create another heaven
சொர்க்கத்திலே ஒரு வெள்ளோட்டம்
என்னை சொக்க வைக்கும் இன்ப கொண்டாட்டம்
துள்ளி வரும் தங்கச் சிலையாட்டம்
நெஞ்சை கொள்ளையிடும் அன்பு கனியாட்டம்...
A trial run in heaven
A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
Like a golden statue bounding forward
Like a fruit of love that steals the heart
சொர்க்கத்திலே ஒரு வெள்ளோட்டம்
என்னை சொக்க வைக்கும் இன்ப கொண்டாட்டம்....
A trial run in heaven
A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa……
Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa……
Male :Sorkaththilae oru vellottam
Male: A trial run in heaven
Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattam
A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
Thulli varum thanga silaiyaatam
Like a golden statue bounding forward
Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa……
Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa……
Thulli varum thanga silaiyaattam
Like a golden statue bounding forward
Nenjai koallaiyidum anbu kaniyaatam
Like a fruit of love that steals the heart
Sorkkaththilae oru vellottam
A trial run in heaven
Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattam
A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
Vetkaththukku indru vidumurai naal
Today is a holiday for shyness
Kaaman viththaiyellaam kattru tharum mudhal naal
The first day that teaches all the arts of Kamadeva
Muththathukku indru sudhanthira naan aaga
Today as I gain freedom for kisses
Moththathilae inba sugam perum naal
A day to experience total blissful pleasure
Sorkaththilae oru vellottam
A trial run in heaven
Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattam
A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
Maalai sarinthu tholil vizha
As the garland slips down onto the shoulder
Idai selai Sarinthu kaalil vizha
As the saree around the waist slips down to the feet
Maalai sarinthu tholil vizha
As the garland slips down onto the shoulder
Idai selai Sarinthu kaalil vizha
As the saree around the waist slips down to the feet
Kaalil kolusugal thaalamida venmai
As the anklets on the feet keep rhythm, soaked in pure white
Paalil nanainthu thaaimaiyura
Soaked in milk to attain motherhood
Paalil nanainthu thaaimaiyura
Soaked in milk to attain motherhood
Sorkaththilae oru vellottam
A trial run in heaven
Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattam
A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
Female :Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa……
Female: Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa……
Inbaththil eththanai vagayundo
How many varieties of pleasure exist?
Koodi iruppathil eththanai sugam undo
How much joy is there in being united together?
Inbaththil eththanai vagayundo
How many varieties of pleasure exist?
Koodi iruppathil eththanai sugam undo
How much joy is there in being united together?
Indraikkae yaavaiyum anupavippom
Let us experience everything today itself
Indraikkae yaavaiyum anupavippom
Let us experience everything today itself
Naalai innoru sorkkaththai naam padaipom
Tomorrow, we shall create another heaven
Sorkaththilae oru vellottam
A trial run in heaven
Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattam
A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
Thulli varum thanga silaiyaatam
Like a golden statue bounding forward
Nenjai koallaiyidum anbu kaniyaatam
Like a fruit of love that steals the heart
Sorkaththilae oru vellottam
A trial run in heaven
Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattam
A joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This sensual duet from 'Jeya Nee Jeyichutte' depicts the intense romantic union and intimacy of a newly married couple. The song celebrates their deep passion, metaphorically describing their intimate togetherness as a 'trial run in heaven' (Sorkaththilae oru vellottam). Through vivid imagery of falling garlands, slipping drapes, and rhythmically chiming anklets, the lyrics celebrate the shedding of inhibitions, the pursuit of bliss taught by Kamadeva, and the prospective joy of creating a new life together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Thulli varum thanga silaiyaatam”
Comparing the beloved to a bounding golden statue ('thanga silaiyaatam') and a sweet heart-stealing fruit ('anbu kaniyaatam').
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Male :Sorkaththilae oru vellottam”
Describing intimate romantic union poetically as a 'trial run in heaven' (Sorkaththilae oru vellottam).
Personification / Hyperbole
“Vetkaththukku indru vidumurai naal”
Giving shyness a holiday ('Vetkaththukku indru vidumurai naal') to highlight the setting aside of all hesitation.
Emoni (Rhyme/Assonance)
“Inbaththil eththanai vagayundo”
Repetition of sound patterns like 'Inbaththil' and 'Koodi iruppathil' to establish rhythm.
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Trivia
'Jeya Nee Jeyichutte' (1979) features a rare musical collaboration context of the era, where Ilaiyaraaja and Shankar-Ganesh shared credits in soundtrack work during a transitioning period of 1970s Tamil cinema music.
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