Sugam Varuvadhu
From Aval Yaar · 1959
- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Music director
- S. Rajeswara Rao
- Details
- Aval Yaar1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Sugam varuvathu fast-u | Pleasure comes fast, |
| Summaayirunthaa waste-u | Staying idle is a waste. |
| Sugam varuvathu fast-u | Pleasure comes fast, |
| Summaayirunthaa waste-u | Staying idle is a waste. |
| Manam thanil ninainthu paar | Ponder upon it in your mind, |
| Unarnthu nadanthu paar | Realize it and walk the path. |
| Chorus | |
| Sugam varuvathu fast-u | Pleasure comes fast, |
| Summaayirunthaa waste-u | Staying idle is a waste. |
| Female | |
| Polivai tharuvathu paruvam | Youthfulness gives radiance, |
| Muga polivai tharuvathu paruvam | Youthfulness gives facial radiance. |
| Adhu ponaal maaridum uruvam | If that passes, physical appearance changes. |
| Chorus :Adhu ponaa maaridum uruvam | Chorus: If that passes, physical appearance changes. |
| Female :Azhagai tharuvathu kaalam | Female: Time bestows beauty, |
| Udal azhagai tharuvathu kaalam | Time bestows physical beauty. |
| Chorus :Adhil adaintha varaikkum laabam | Chorus: Whatever is gained till then is profit, |
| Female :Adaintha varaikkum laabam | Female: Whatever is gained till then is profit. |
| Chorus | |
| Sugam varuvathu fast-u | Pleasure comes fast, |
| Namma summaayirunthaa waste-u | If we stay idle, it is a waste. |
| Female | |
| ……………….. | [Interlude] |
| Female | |
| Muamum mugamum santhikkumpothu | When face meets face, |
| Mudhalil varuvathu | What arrives at first is... |
| Chorus :Thayakkam | Chorus: Hesitation. |
| Female :Mogam valarnthu sinthikkum pothu | Female: When passion grows and thoughts deepen, |
| Moolaikku tharuvathu | What it gives to the mind is... |
| Chorus :Mayakkam | Chorus: Intoxication. |
| Female | |
| Muzhuthum therinthum idhayam kalanthu | Knowing everything fully and blending hearts, |
| Mudivil varuvathu inakkam | What arrives in the end is harmony, |
| Adharkkidaiyil varuvathu pinakkam | What comes in between is conflict. |
| Chorus | |
| Sugam varuvathu fast-u | Pleasure comes fast, |
| Namma summaayirunthaa waste-u | If we stay idle, it is a waste. |
| Chorus | |
| Sugam varuvathu fast-u | Pleasure comes fast, |
| Namma summaayirunthaa waste-u | If we stay idle, it is a waste. |
| Sugam varuvathu fast-u | Pleasure comes fast, |
| Namma summaayirunthaa waste-u | If we stay idle, it is a waste. |
சுகம் வருவது பாஸ்ட்டு
சும்மாயிருந்தா வேஸ்ட்டு
சுகம் வருவது பாஸ்ட்டு
சும்மாயிருந்தா வேஸ்ட்டு
மனம் தனில் நினைந்து பார்
உணர்ந்து நடந்து பார்
Pleasure comes fast,
Staying idle is a waste.
Pleasure comes fast,
Staying idle is a waste.
Ponder upon it in your mind,
Realize it and walk the path.
சுகம் வருவது பாஸ்ட்டு
சும்மாயிருந்தா வேஸ்ட்டு
Pleasure comes fast,
Staying idle is a waste.
பொலிவைத் தருவது பருவம்
முகப் பொலிவைத் தருவது பருவம்
அது போனால் மாறிடும் உருவம்
குழு :
அது போனால் மாறிடும் உருவம்
அழகைத் தருவது காலம்
உடல் அழகைத் தருவது காலம்
குழு :
அதில் அடைந்த வரைக்கும் லாபம்
அடைந்த வரைக்கும் லாபம்
Youthfulness gives radiance,
Youthfulness gives facial radiance.
If that passes, physical appearance changes.
Chorus: If that passes, physical appearance changes.
Female: Time bestows beauty,
Time bestows physical beauty.
Chorus: Whatever is gained till then is profit,
Female: Whatever is gained till then is profit.
சுகம் வருவது பாஸ்ட்டு
நம்ம சும்மாயிருந்தா வேஸ்ட்டு
Pleasure comes fast,
If we stay idle, it is a waste.
..................................
[Interlude]
முகமும் முகமும் சந்திக்கும்போது
முதலில் வருவது
குழு :
தயக்கம்
மோகம் வளர்ந்து சிந்திக்கும் போது
மூளைக்கு தருவது
குழு :
மயக்கம்
When face meets face,
What arrives at first is...
Chorus: Hesitation.
Female: When passion grows and thoughts deepen,
What it gives to the mind is...
Chorus: Intoxication.
முழுதும் தெரிந்து இதயம் கலந்து
முடிவில் வருவது இணக்கம்
அதற்கிடையில் வருவது பிணக்கம்
Knowing everything fully and blending hearts,
What arrives in the end is harmony,
What comes in between is conflict.
சுகம் வருவது பாஸ்ட்டு
நம்ம சும்மாயிருந்தா வேஸ்ட்டு
Pleasure comes fast,
If we stay idle, it is a waste.
சுகம் வருவது பாஸ்ட்டு
நம்ம சும்மாயிருந்தா வேஸ்ட்டு
சுகம் வருவது பாஸ்ட்டு
நம்ம சும்மாயிருந்தா வேஸ்ட்டு
Pleasure comes fast,
If we stay idle, it is a waste.
Pleasure comes fast,
If we stay idle, it is a waste.
Sugam varuvathu fast-u
Pleasure comes fast,
Summaayirunthaa waste-u
Staying idle is a waste.
Sugam varuvathu fast-u
Pleasure comes fast,
Summaayirunthaa waste-u
Staying idle is a waste.
Manam thanil ninainthu paar
Ponder upon it in your mind,
Unarnthu nadanthu paar
Realize it and walk the path.
Sugam varuvathu fast-u
Pleasure comes fast,
Summaayirunthaa waste-u
Staying idle is a waste.
Polivai tharuvathu paruvam
Youthfulness gives radiance,
Muga polivai tharuvathu paruvam
Youthfulness gives facial radiance.
Adhu ponaal maaridum uruvam
If that passes, physical appearance changes.
Chorus :Adhu ponaa maaridum uruvam
Chorus: If that passes, physical appearance changes.
Female :Azhagai tharuvathu kaalam
Female: Time bestows beauty,
Udal azhagai tharuvathu kaalam
Time bestows physical beauty.
Chorus :Adhil adaintha varaikkum laabam
Chorus: Whatever is gained till then is profit,
Female :Adaintha varaikkum laabam
Female: Whatever is gained till then is profit.
Sugam varuvathu fast-u
Pleasure comes fast,
Namma summaayirunthaa waste-u
If we stay idle, it is a waste.
………………..
[Interlude]
Muamum mugamum santhikkumpothu
When face meets face,
Mudhalil varuvathu
What arrives at first is...
Chorus :Thayakkam
Chorus: Hesitation.
Female :Mogam valarnthu sinthikkum pothu
Female: When passion grows and thoughts deepen,
Moolaikku tharuvathu
What it gives to the mind is...
Chorus :Mayakkam
Chorus: Intoxication.
Muzhuthum therinthum idhayam kalanthu
Knowing everything fully and blending hearts,
Mudivil varuvathu inakkam
What arrives in the end is harmony,
Adharkkidaiyil varuvathu pinakkam
What comes in between is conflict.
Sugam varuvathu fast-u
Pleasure comes fast,
Namma summaayirunthaa waste-u
If we stay idle, it is a waste.
Sugam varuvathu fast-u
Pleasure comes fast,
Namma summaayirunthaa waste-u
If we stay idle, it is a waste.
Sugam varuvathu fast-u
Pleasure comes fast,
Namma summaayirunthaa waste-u
If we stay idle, it is a waste.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This upbeat, philosophical song from 'Aval Yaar' (1959) highlights the impermanence of youth, physical beauty, and time. The lyricist advises against wasting life in idleness, encouraging immediate action to experience true joy before age takes over.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Code-mixing and End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Sugam varuvathu fast-u / Summaayirunthaa waste-u”
Blending English loanwords ('fast-u', 'waste-u') to create a trendy end rhyme.
Initial Alliteration (Monai)
“Sugam varuvathu fast-u / Summaayirunthaa waste-u”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Su' in 'Sugam' and 'Summaayirunthaa'.
Internal Rhyme & Rhythm (Iyaibu)
“Adharkkidaiyil varuvathu pinakkam”
Matching end sounds ('Thayakkam', 'Mayakkam', 'Inakkam', 'Pinakkam') to detail stages of emotional connection.
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Trivia
Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram was renowned for seamlessly incorporating conversational English words into Tamil lyrics to connect with contemporary audiences while embedding strong social philosophy.
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