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Lyrics & meaning

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 vellottamMale: A trial run in heaven
Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattamA joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
Thulli varum thanga silaiyaatamLike a golden statue bounding forward
Female
Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa……Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa……
Male
Thulli varum thanga silaiyaattamLike a golden statue bounding forward
Nenjai koallaiyidum anbu kaniyaatamLike a fruit of love that steals the heart
Sorkkaththilae oru vellottamA trial run in heaven
Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattamA joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
Male
Vetkaththukku indru vidumurai naalToday is a holiday for shyness
Kaaman viththaiyellaam kattru tharum mudhal naalThe first day that teaches all the arts of Kamadeva
Muththathukku indru sudhanthira naan aagaToday as I gain freedom for kisses
Moththathilae inba sugam perum naalA day to experience total blissful pleasure
Male
Sorkaththilae oru vellottamA trial run in heaven
Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattamA joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
Male
Maalai sarinthu tholil vizhaAs the garland slips down onto the shoulder
Idai selai Sarinthu kaalil vizhaAs the saree around the waist slips down to the feet
Maalai sarinthu tholil vizhaAs the garland slips down onto the shoulder
Idai selai Sarinthu kaalil vizhaAs the saree around the waist slips down to the feet
Kaalil kolusugal thaalamida venmaiAs the anklets on the feet keep rhythm, soaked in pure white
Paalil nanainthu thaaimaiyuraSoaked in milk to attain motherhood
Paalil nanainthu thaaimaiyuraSoaked in milk to attain motherhood
Male
Sorkaththilae oru vellottamA trial run in heaven
Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattamA joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
Female :Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa……Female: Aa……aa…..aa…..aa….aa…..aa……
Male
Inbaththil eththanai vagayundoHow many varieties of pleasure exist?
Koodi iruppathil eththanai sugam undoHow much joy is there in being united together?
Inbaththil eththanai vagayundoHow many varieties of pleasure exist?
Koodi iruppathil eththanai sugam undoHow much joy is there in being united together?
Indraikkae yaavaiyum anupavippomLet us experience everything today itself
Indraikkae yaavaiyum anupavippomLet us experience everything today itself
Naalai innoru sorkkaththai naam padaipomTomorrow, we shall create another heaven
Male
Sorkaththilae oru vellottamA trial run in heaven
Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattamA joyous celebration that mesmerizes me
Thulli varum thanga silaiyaatamLike a golden statue bounding forward
Nenjai koallaiyidum anbu kaniyaatamLike a fruit of love that steals the heart
Male
Sorkaththilae oru vellottamA trial run in heaven
Ennai sokka vaikkum inba kondaattamA 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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