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Lyrics & meaning

Sothu Sugam Ethanaiyo

From Saavi · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Details
Saavi1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
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Female
Soththu sugam eththanaiyo unnidaththilYou possess so much wealth and comfort,
Maththa sugam aththanaiyum ennidaththilAll other forms of sensual pleasure lie with me.
Vanthachchu rajayogam undaachchu sorkka bogamRoyal fortune has arrived, heavenly bliss is unlocked!
Female
Soththu sugam eththanaiyo unnidaththilYou possess so much wealth and comfort,
Maththa sugam aththanaiyum ennidaththilAll other forms of sensual pleasure lie with me.
Vanthachchu rajayogam undaachchu sorkka bogamRoyal fortune has arrived, heavenly bliss is unlocked!
Female
Soththu sugam eththanaiyo unnidaththilYou possess so much wealth and comfort,
Maththa sugam aththanaiyum ennidaththilAll other forms of sensual pleasure lie with me.
Female
Aasai neruppena eriya yaeiDesire burns fiercely like a fire, hey!
Aadai iduppinil nazhuva yaeiGarments slip away from the waist, hey!
Moththaththiley nikkathoru seppu silaiStanding completely uncovered like a bronze statue,
Eppa vanthu kottum intha kodai mazhaiWhen will this summer rain pour down and cool me?
Yaedho yedho thanneer thaagam unnaal theerumThis mysterious thirst for love will be quenched by you.
Female
Soththu sugam eththanaiyo unnidaththilYou possess so much wealth and comfort,
Maththa sugam aththanaiyum ennidaththilAll other forms of sensual pleasure lie with me.
Vanthachchu rajayogam undaachchu sorkka bogamRoyal fortune has arrived, heavenly bliss is unlocked!
Female
Soththu sugam eththanaiyo unnidaththilYou possess so much wealth and comfort,
Maththa sugam aththanaiyum ennidaththilAll other forms of sensual pleasure lie with me.
Female
Maanam enakkillai unakken vaaI have shed my inhibitions, why hold back? Come!
Naanum iruppathai koduppen vaaI will give you everything I have, come!
Palliyarai kondirukku panju meththaiThe bedchamber holds a soft cotton mattress,
Nalliravu solli tharum thaththuvaththaiThe dark midnight will teach us life's philosophy.
Paarththaen ketten unnaalthaanae kandaenI saw, I heard, and only through you did I discover it!
Female
Soththu sugam eththanaiyo unnidaththilYou possess so much wealth and comfort,
Maththa sugam aththanaiyum ennidaththilAll other forms of sensual pleasure lie with me.
Vanthachchu rajayogam undaachchu sorkka bogamRoyal fortune has arrived, heavenly bliss is unlocked!
Female
Soththu sugam eththanaiyo unnidaththilYou possess so much wealth and comfort,
Maththa sugam aththanaiyum ennidaththilAll other forms of sensual pleasure lie with me.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This sensual track from the movie 'Saavi' (1985) expresses passionate romance and alluring seduction. The protagonist highlights the contrast between physical material wealth ('soththu sugam') and romantic intimacy ('maththa sugam'), proclaiming that while her lover brings material fortune, she holds the key to true heavenly passion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Aasai neruppena eriya yaei

Desire is compared to burning fire ('Aasai neruppena eriya') to emphasize intense passion.

Imagery / Metaphor

Moththaththiley nikkathoru seppu silai

Comparing the protagonist to a bronze statue ('seppu silai') imagery evoking classical aesthetic beauty.

Rhyme (Edhugai)

Soththu sugam eththanaiyo unnidaththil / Maththa sugam aththanaiyum ennidaththil

Assonance/Rhyme on second letters of lines: 'Soththu' / 'Maththa' and 'Aasai' / 'Aadai'.

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Trivia

'Saavi' (1985) is an Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by Karthik Raghunath, adapted from Alfred Hitchcock's classic 'Dial M for Murder'. The film featured music composed by Gangai Amaran with lyrics penned by Vaali.

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