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Lyrics & meaning

Suththadhu Boomi

From Thalaivasal · 1992

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
Chandrabose
Music director
Bala Bharathi
Details
Thalaivasal1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Suthathu boomi ..kettalae saedhiThe world won't turn if you only hear bad news,
Pathaathu saami.. paattaalae meedhiGod's grace isn't enough, the rest is filled by songs!
Kanavula medhakkum vaaliba manasuThe youthful mind floats in dreams,
Poruppa irukkadhuIt lacks responsibility.
Padippula kavanam kilipulla vaazhkaFocusing on studies and living a parrot-like caged life,
Elasunga madhikaadhu…The youth do not respect or care for it...
Chorus :ThalakudhinChorus: Thalakudhin
Male :Suthathu boomi kettalae saedhiMale: The world won't turn if you only hear bad news,
Chorus
Thinthinaakku thina thinthinaakkuThinthinaakku thina thinthinaakku
Thinthinaakku thina thinthinaakkuThinthinaakku thina thinthinaakku
Male
Kettinga neenga gaanaYou listened to this Gaana song,
Adhu kaathula vitta baanaIt is like a melodic arrow released into the ear.
Inikkudhu manasu thaenaaThe mind feels as sweet as honey,
Adhai ennaikkum maranthida venaaDo not ever forget it!
Pudhu vazhipaadhai koduthavan maedhaiThe one who showed a new path is a genius,
Inimael adhu geethaiFrom now on, that path is the ultimate scripture.
Pudhu vazhipaadhai koduthavan maedhaiThe one who showed a new path is a genius,
Inimael adhu geethai…From now on, that path is the ultimate scripture...
Chorus
ThalaukkuthinThalaukkuthin
Thaalaelaeloo thaalaelaelooThaalaelaeloo thaalaelaeloo
Thaalaelaeloo thaalaelae….Thaalaelaeloo thaalaelae....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This lively song captures the rebellious and dream-filled spirit of youth who reject rigid societal expectations like blind academic focus. It celebrates music, specifically the local Gaana rhythm, as a sweet and transformative force that gives young people a new direction and sense of purpose.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Adhu kaathula vitta baana

Compares the impactful gaana music to an arrow shot directly into the ear.

Simile/Metaphor

Inikkudhu manasu thaenaa

Compares the sweetness in the mind to honey ('thaenaa').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Pudhu vazhipaadhai koduthavan maedhai / Inimael adhu geethai

Rhyming end words ('maedhai' and 'geethai') adding musicality to the moral line.

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Trivia

Thalaivasal (1992) marked the directorial debut of Selva. The song was rendered by Chandrabose, who was himself a prominent Tamil film music director known for his high-energy folk and street-style singing.

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