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Lyrics & meaning

Thaam Dhana

From Kuttrapathirikai · 2007

Lyricist
Kanmani Subbu
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Kuttrapathirikai
Movie release year
2007
Lyrics added on
27 Jun 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thaam thana thaiyom endru
Dheem thana thai thom endru aadadi poonguyilae
Ezhaikkum sorgam undu
Vaazhvadhil artham undu maarudhu kaalangalae
Pudhiya boomi padaitha devi
Vanangi vaazhthiduvom
Panneerum sandhanamum naam poosi kondu
Pattaadai kattugindra kaalam
En veettu kooraiyilum thaen maari peiyum
Ennaalum undhan arul koodum
Katrorum unnai kandu
Dhinam kai kooppum kaatchi kandom
Porkkaalam thandhaai endru
Unnai eppodhum nenjil vaippom
Dharuma nyaayam thavarum naeram
Udhayamaanaai nee…
Thaam thana thaiyom endru
Dheem thana thai thom endru aadadi poonguyilae
Ezhaikkum sorgam undu
Vaazhvadhil artham undu maarudhu kaalangalae
Pudhiya boomi padaitha devi
Vanangi vaazhthiduvom
Kannora kattalaikku oor kaatthirukku
Gambeeram ennavendru paaru
Pin paarthu nindra vayal yaar paarvai pattu
Pon alli thandhadhendru kooru
Ennaalum penmai vellum adhu
Ellorkkum unmai sollum
Vendraalum menmai kollum
Adhu innaattu pennin selvam
Ulagam yaavum uyarthi paesum
Perumai kondaayae…
Thaam thana thaiyom endru
Dheem thana thai thom endru aadadi poonguyilae
Ezhaikkum sorgam undu
Vaazhvadhil artham undu maarudhu kaalangalae
Pudhiya boomi padaitha devi
Vanangi vaazhthiduvom
To the rhythm of "Thaam thana thaiyom",
To the beat of "Theem thana thai thom", dance, sweet cuckoo!
There is a heaven even for the poor,
There is meaning in living, the times are changing!
Goddess who created a new world,
We bow and sing your praise!
Wearing rosewater and sandalwood paste,
This is the time we dress in fine silk!
A shower of honey falls on my hut's roof too,
Your grace will stay with us every day!
Even the learned scholars, upon seeing you,
Fold their hands in respect every day—we have seen this sight!
Saying you brought us a golden age,
We will forever keep you in our hearts!
When justice and righteousness faltered,
You arose...
To the rhythm of "Thaam thana thaiyom",
To the beat of "Theem thana thai thom", dance, sweet cuckoo!
There is a heaven even for the poor,
There is meaning in living, the times are changing!
Goddess who created a new world,
We bow and sing your praise!
The whole town waits for a command from the corner of your eye,
Look at what true majesty is!
Under whose gaze did the neglected fields
Bloom and offer heaps of gold? Tell us!
Womanhood will always triumph,
It will speak the truth to all!
Even in victory, it stays dignified and noble,
That is the true treasure of the women of this land!
Praised with high honour by the whole world,
You have attained such great glory...
To the rhythm of "Thaam thana thaiyom",
To the beat of "Theem thana thai thom", dance, sweet cuckoo!
There is a heaven even for the poor,
There is meaning in living, the times are changing!
Goddess who created a new world,
We bow and sing your praise!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This uplifting song from 'Kuttrapathirikai' celebrates a transformative female figure and the triumphant power of womanhood. Set against a backdrop of hope, the song describes how changing times bring prosperity, justice, and dignity to the poor. The lyrics compare her benevolent rule to honey raining on humble roofs and barren fields yielding golden harvests. The verse highlights the dignity, truthfulness, and gentle humility of women. It portrays the heroine or leader as a savior who emerged when righteousness was declining, earning the reverence of intellectuals and common folk alike.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)

“Ezhaikkum sorgam undu / Vaazhvadhil artham undu maarudhu kaalangalae”

Rhyming of the second letter in consecutive lines, such as 'Ezhaikkum' (ழ்) and 'Vaazhvadhil' (ழ்).

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“En veettu kooraiyilum thaen maari peiyum”

'Thaen maari peiyum' (rain of honey) is a metaphor describing immense sweetness, blessings, and relief raining down on a poor family.

Apostrophe / Call to Nature

“Dheem thana thai thom endru aadadi poonguyilae”

Addressing a cuckoo ('Poonguyilae') to dance and sing, symbolizing joy and communal celebration.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Panneerum sandhanamum naam poosi kondu / Pattaadai kattugindra kaalam”

Matching initial consonant sounds in 'Panneerum' and 'Pattaadai'.

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Trivia

Kuttrapathirikai, directed by R. K. Selvamani, was completed in December 1991 but faced severe censorship bans for 15 years due to its direct plot references to the Rajiv Gandhi assassination and the LTTE. The film was finally granted release clearance in 2007 with minor cuts.

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