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Lyrics & meaning

Suththamulla Nenjam

From Karumegangal Kalaigindrana · 2023

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
Saindhavi
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Movie name
Karumegangal Kalaigindrana
Movie release year
2023
Lyrics added on
7 Apr 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Suththamulla nenjam hooo..
Suththi suththi konjum
Paala pola ullam hooo…
Paasathukku kenjum
Ithu pol oru uravu
Indha ulagil irukkaa
Idhayam theadum idhayam pola
Punitham erukkaa
Kannilae sindhum neerukku
Oru kanakku erukkaa
Koodi vandha bantham hooo…
Saagum varai sontham
Koodi vandha bantham hooo…
Saagum varai sontham
Paasangal paathi
Naesangal paathi
Anbu vandha pinnae
Mannil naanum vazha
Thembu vandhadhenakku
Paazhpatta nilaththil
Paal mazhai vizhunthaa
Putham puthu pachai
Kachai katti kondu
Pullu varum molachi
Kaadalai thaandiyum mannirukku
Udalai thaandiyum anbirukku
Maadhaavin kolathil
Manidha uruvathil
Dheivangal ingirukku
Soththukkueatha uppu hooo..
Sonthamenna thappu
Soththukkueatha uppu hooo..
Sonthamenna thappu
Ithu pol oru uravu
Indha ulagil irukkaa
Idhayam theadum idhayam pola
Punitham erukkaa
Kannilae sindhum neerukku
Oru kanakku erukkaa
Koodi vandha bantham hooo…
Saagum varai sontham
Koodi vandha bantham hooo…
Saagum varai sontham
Sonthangal anaiththum
Thodarvathumillai
Bhanthangal sila
Bhanthangal vandhu
Kalaivathumillai
Veyilukku kudaiyaai
Puyalukku thunaiyaai
Karunaiyil udan thunaivara
Oru kaaranamillai
Kaavalai pol oru sonthamundaa
Kanneerai pol oru theerathamundaa
Thiyaagaththai poloru
Dheiva gunaththinai
Ulagaththil paathathundaa
Suththa manam pola hooo…
Sontha bhantham illa
Suththa manam pola hooo…
Sontha bhantham illa
Ithu pol oru uravu
Indha ulagil irukkaa
Idhayam theadum idhayam pola
Punitham erukkaa
Kannilae sindhum neerukku
Oru kanakku erukkaa
Koodi vandha bantham hooo…
Saagum varai sontham
Koodi vandha bantham hooo…
Saagum varai sontham
A pure heart, oh...
showers affection all around.
A soul pure as milk, oh...
yearns deeply for love.
Is there a bond like this
anywhere in this world?
Like a heart seeking another heart,
is there anything so sacred?
For the tears shed from the eyes,
is there ever any count?
The bond that came together, oh...
is ours until death.
The bond that came together, oh...
is ours until death.
Half of it is affection,
half of it is warmth.
Once true love arrived,
for me to live on this earth,
strength came to me.
On a barren patch of land,
if a shower of milk falls,
fresh and brand-new green
wraps itself tight,
and grass sprouts up.
There is a world beyond romance;
there is love beyond the physical body.
In the form of a mother,
in human shape,
gods exist right here.
Like salt just right for the meal, oh...
what could be wrong with such kinship?
Like salt just right for the meal, oh...
what could be wrong with such kinship?
Is there a bond like this
anywhere in this world?
Like a heart seeking another heart,
is there anything so sacred?
For the tears shed from the eyes,
is there ever any count?
The bond that came together, oh...
is ours until death.
The bond that came together, oh...
is ours until death.
Not all family ties
carry on forever,
and some bonds,
some bonds that arrive,
never fall apart.
Like an umbrella in the burning sun,
like support through a storm,
to walk alongside in kindness,
no reason is ever needed.
Is there any kinship like a guardian's care?
Is there any holy water like genuine tears?
Like selfless sacrifice,
such a divine quality,
have you ever seen anywhere in the world?
Like a pure heart, oh...
there is no truer kinship.
Like a pure heart, oh...
there is no truer kinship.
Is there a bond like this
anywhere in this world?
Like a heart seeking another heart,
is there anything so sacred?
For the tears shed from the eyes,
is there ever any count?
The bond that came together, oh...
is ours until death.
The bond that came together, oh...
is ours until death.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Suththamulla Nenjam' from the movie 'Karumegangal Kalaigindrana' is a soulful reflection on the depth of human emotional connections, selflessness, and unconditional love. Lyricist Vairamuthu explores relationships that transcend bloodlines, emphasizing that true kinship is rooted in purity of heart rather than mere legal or biological ties. The song compares selfless love to milk raining on barren soil, capable of reviving a broken spirit and bringing new life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upama (Simile)

Paala pola ullam hooo…

Compares a pure heart to milk ('Paala pola ullam') emphasizing innocence and goodness.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Suththamulla nenjam hooo..

Rhyming of the second letter 'th' in 'Suththamulla' and 'Suththi suththi'.

Metaphor

Veyilukku kudaiyaai / Puyalukku thunaiyaai

Compares compassionate presence during hardships to an umbrella in heat and shelter in a storm.

Rhetorical Question

Kannilae sindhum neerukku / Oru kanakku erukkaa

Uses questions like 'Is there any count for tears?' to emphasize the boundless nature of grief and empathy.

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Trivia

This track marks another collaboration between legendary lyricist Vairamuthu and composer G. V. Prakash Kumar for director Bharathiraja's emotional drama film 'Karumegangal Kalaigindrana' (2023), sung beautifully by Saindhavi.

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