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Lyrics & meaning

Thanga Silaiye

From Iru Sagodharigal · 1957

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
S. Rajeswara Rao
Details
Iru Sagodharigal1957

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Female
Aa…aa….haa…aa…aah…aa…aa…Ah... ah... ha... ah... ah... ah... ah...
Thanga silaiyae vaadaaCome to me, golden statue!
Tamizh kalaiyae vaadaaCome to me, treasure of Tamil art!
Unnai thaalaattum thaayullam paaraayoWon't you behold this motherly heart lulling you to sleep?
Thanga silaiyae vaadaaCome to me, golden statue!
Female
Thanga silaiyae vaadaaCome to me, golden statue!
Tamizh kalaiyae vaadaaCome to me, treasure of Tamil art!
Unnai thaalaattum thaayullam paaraayoWon't you behold this motherly heart lulling you to sleep?
Thanga silaiyae vaadaaCome to me, golden statue!
Female
Mangaatha jothiyae maadhavan neeyaeYou are the undimmed light, you are Lord Madhava!
En kadhal vaazhvinin anantham neeyaeYou are the supreme joy of my love-filled life!
Mangaatha jothiyae maadhavan neeyaeYou are the undimmed light, you are Lord Madhava!
En kadhal vaazhvinin anantham neeyaeYou are the supreme joy of my love-filled life!
Female
Singaara roopaa jeyaveeraa maarpaaO beautiful one, hero with a victorious chest!
Oo…oo…oh…Oo... oo... oh...
Singaara roopaa jeyaveeraa maarpaaO beautiful one, hero with a victorious chest!
Thedaatha perinbam kaanavaeTo experience supreme bliss without searching for it!
Female
Thanga silaiyae vaadaaCome to me, golden statue!
Tamizh kalaiyae vaadaaCome to me, treasure of Tamil art!
Unnai thaalaattum thaayullam paaraayoWon't you behold this motherly heart lulling you to sleep?
Thanga silaiyae vaadaaCome to me, golden statue!
Female
Theeraatha vilaiyaattu cholaiAn endless garden of divine games,
Aaa….aa…ha….aa….aah…aa…aa….Ah... ah... ha... ah... ah... ah... ah...
Theeraatha vilaiyaattu cholaiAn endless garden of divine games,
Unmai theriyaamal asainthaadum velaiSwaying to time without understanding the truth,
Ulagam theeraatha vilaiyaattu cholai…This world is an endless garden of games...
Unmai theriyaamal asainthaadum velaiSwaying to time without understanding the truth,
Nee yaaro yaaro naan yaaro yaaroWho are you? Who am I?
Arivaarum yaaro kannae aaraarooWho truly knows, my dear? Lullaby, hushaby...
Female
Thanga silaiyae vaadaaCome to me, golden statue!
Tamizh kalaiyae vaadaaCome to me, treasure of Tamil art!
Unnai thaalaattum thaayullam paaraayoWon't you behold this motherly heart lulling you to sleep?
Female
Thanga silaiyae vaadaaCome to me, golden statue!
Tamizh kalaiyae vaadaaCome to me, treasure of Tamil art!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song expresses affectionate love and maternal tenderness, comparing the beloved to a precious golden idol and Tamil art. It blends sweet romantic imagery with deeper philosophical commentary on human existence, describing the world as an eternal garden of play where identities are mysterious and life sways unaware of cosmic truths.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagamm (Metaphor)

“Thanga silaiyae vaadaa / Tamizh kalaiyae vaadaa”

Compares the loved one to a 'Thanga silai' (golden statue) and 'Tamizh kalai' (Tamil art form) to highlight their rare beauty and cultural perfection.

Ethukai (Second-letter Assonance)

“Thanga silaiyae / Mangaatha jothiyae / Singaara roopaa”

The second consonant sound 'nga' recurs in 'Thanga', 'Mangaatha', and 'Singaara', satisfying classical Tamil poetic meter standards.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Nee yaaro yaaro naan yaaro yaaro”

The repetition of 'yaaro' underscores existential wonder and philosophical detachment regarding individual identity.

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Trivia

'Iru Sagodharigal' (1957) featured music by the legendary maestro S. Rajeswara Rao with lyrics written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. P. Susheela's melodious and expressive rendition turned this track into one of the era's signature lullaby-styled compositions.

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