Thannanth Thanimaiyile
From School Master · 1973
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- School Master1973
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thannanth thanimaiyilae | In absolute solitude, |
| Thannanth thanimaiyilae | In absolute solitude, |
| Udal thallaadum vayathinilae | At an age when the body staggers with weakness, |
| Ungal punnagaiyai paarththirunthaal | If I could just look at your smile, |
| Inbam pothaatho enthanukku… | Wouldn't that joy be enough for me? |
| Female | |
| Thannanth thanimaiyilae | In absolute solitude, |
| Udal thallaadum vayathinilae | At an age when the body staggers with weakness, |
| Ungal punnagaiyai paarththirunthaal | If I could just look at your smile, |
| Inbam pothaatho enthanukku…. | Wouldn't that joy be enough for me? |
| Female | |
| Manjalukku palamirunthaal | If the divine turmeric holds power, |
| Enthan mangalaththil arulirunthaal | If my sacred marital status is blessed, |
| Manjalukku palamirunthaal | If the divine turmeric holds power, |
| Enthan mangalaththil arulirunthaal | If my sacred marital status is blessed, |
| Female | |
| Kungumaththil gunamirunthaal | If there is virtue in the vermilion on my forehead, |
| Ondrum kuraiyaamal vaazha vaikkum | It will ensure we live without lacking anything. |
| Female | |
| Paththu murai piranthaalum | Even if I am born ten more times, |
| Ungal pakkathunai naan varuvaen | I will return to be your companion by your side. |
| Petha pillai maranthaalum | Even if the child we raised forgets us, |
| Naan pillai pol valarnthiruppen | I will remain by your side like a innocent child myself, |
| Naan pillai pol valarnthiruppen | I will remain by your side like a innocent child myself. |
| Female | |
| Thannanth thanimaiyilae | In absolute solitude, |
| Udal thallaadum vayathinilae | At an age when the body staggers with weakness, |
| Ungal punnagaiyai paarththirunthaal | If I could just look at your smile, |
| Inbam pothaatho enthanukku…. | Wouldn't that joy be enough for me? |
| Female | |
| Naan vanangum deivamellaam | Do all the gods that I worship, |
| Ungal nalla gunam ariyaatho | Not know your good and noble nature? |
| Kovilukku koduththathellaam | Will all the offerings given to the temples, |
| Nanmai kondu vara maattaatho | Not return to bring us good fortune? |
| Female | |
| Moochchirukkum kaalam varai | As long as there is breath left in me, |
| Ungal mugam paarththu naaniruppaen | I will spend my days looking at your face. |
| Kaattru nindru pogumendraal | If the wind of life comes to a standstill, |
| Ungal kaaladiyil uyir koduppaen | I will surrender my life at your feet. |
| Female | |
| Thannanth thanimaiyilae | In absolute solitude, |
| Udal thallaadum vayathinilae | At an age when the body staggers with weakness, |
| Ungal punnagaiyai paarththirunthaal | If I could just look at your smile, |
| Inbam pothaatho enthanukku…. | Wouldn't that joy be enough for me? |
தன்னந் தனிமையிலே
தன்னந் தனிமையிலே
உடல் தள்ளாடும் வயதினிலே
உங்கள் புன்னகையைப் பார்த்திருந்தால்
இன்பம் போதாதோ எந்தனுக்கு.................
In absolute solitude,
In absolute solitude,
At an age when the body staggers with weakness,
If I could just look at your smile,
Wouldn't that joy be enough for me?
தன்னந் தனிமையிலே
உடல் தள்ளாடும் வயதினிலே
உங்கள் புன்னகையைப் பார்த்திருந்தால்
இன்பம் போதாதோ எந்தனுக்கு.................
In absolute solitude,
At an age when the body staggers with weakness,
If I could just look at your smile,
Wouldn't that joy be enough for me?
மஞ்சளுக்குப் பலமிருந்தால்
எந்தன் மங்கலத்தில் அருளிருந்தால்
மஞ்சளுக்குப் பலமிருந்தால்
எந்தன் மங்கலத்தில் அருளிருந்தால்
If the divine turmeric holds power,
If my sacred marital status is blessed,
If the divine turmeric holds power,
If my sacred marital status is blessed,
குங்குமத்தில் குணமிருந்தால்
ஒன்றும் குறையாமல் வாழ வைக்கும்
If there is virtue in the vermilion on my forehead,
It will ensure we live without lacking anything.
பத்து முறை பிறந்தாலும்
உங்கள் பக்கத்துணை நான் வருவேன்
பெத்த பிள்ளை மறந்தாலும்
நான் பிள்ளை போல் வளர்ந்திருப்பேன்
நான் பிள்ளை போல் வளர்ந்திருப்பேன்
Even if I am born ten more times,
I will return to be your companion by your side.
Even if the child we raised forgets us,
I will remain by your side like a innocent child myself,
I will remain by your side like a innocent child myself.
தன்னந் தனிமையிலே
உடல் தள்ளாடும் வயதினிலே
உங்கள் புன்னகையைப் பார்த்திருந்தால்
இன்பம் போதாதோ எந்தனுக்கு.................
In absolute solitude,
At an age when the body staggers with weakness,
If I could just look at your smile,
Wouldn't that joy be enough for me?
நான் வணங்கும் தெய்வமெல்லாம்
உங்கள் நல்ல குணம் அறியாதோ
கோவிலுக்குக் கொடுத்ததெல்லாம்
நன்மை கொண்டு வர மாட்டாதோ.....
Do all the gods that I worship,
Not know your good and noble nature?
Will all the offerings given to the temples,
Not return to bring us good fortune?
மூச்சிருக்கும் காலம் வரை
உங்கள் முகம் பார்த்து நானிருப்பேன்
காற்று நின்று போகுமென்றால்
உங்கள் காலடியில் உயிர் கொடுப்பேன்....
As long as there is breath left in me,
I will spend my days looking at your face.
If the wind of life comes to a standstill,
I will surrender my life at your feet.
தன்னந் தனிமையிலே
உடல் தள்ளாடும் வயதினிலே
உங்கள் புன்னகையைப் பார்த்திருந்தால்
இன்பம் போதாதோ எந்தனுக்கு.................
In absolute solitude,
At an age when the body staggers with weakness,
If I could just look at your smile,
Wouldn't that joy be enough for me?
Thannanth thanimaiyilae
In absolute solitude,
Thannanth thanimaiyilae
In absolute solitude,
Udal thallaadum vayathinilae
At an age when the body staggers with weakness,
Ungal punnagaiyai paarththirunthaal
If I could just look at your smile,
Inbam pothaatho enthanukku…
Wouldn't that joy be enough for me?
Thannanth thanimaiyilae
In absolute solitude,
Udal thallaadum vayathinilae
At an age when the body staggers with weakness,
Ungal punnagaiyai paarththirunthaal
If I could just look at your smile,
Inbam pothaatho enthanukku….
Wouldn't that joy be enough for me?
Manjalukku palamirunthaal
If the divine turmeric holds power,
Enthan mangalaththil arulirunthaal
If my sacred marital status is blessed,
Manjalukku palamirunthaal
If the divine turmeric holds power,
Enthan mangalaththil arulirunthaal
If my sacred marital status is blessed,
Kungumaththil gunamirunthaal
If there is virtue in the vermilion on my forehead,
Ondrum kuraiyaamal vaazha vaikkum
It will ensure we live without lacking anything.
Paththu murai piranthaalum
Even if I am born ten more times,
Ungal pakkathunai naan varuvaen
I will return to be your companion by your side.
Petha pillai maranthaalum
Even if the child we raised forgets us,
Naan pillai pol valarnthiruppen
I will remain by your side like a innocent child myself,
Naan pillai pol valarnthiruppen
I will remain by your side like a innocent child myself.
Thannanth thanimaiyilae
In absolute solitude,
Udal thallaadum vayathinilae
At an age when the body staggers with weakness,
Ungal punnagaiyai paarththirunthaal
If I could just look at your smile,
Inbam pothaatho enthanukku….
Wouldn't that joy be enough for me?
Naan vanangum deivamellaam
Do all the gods that I worship,
Ungal nalla gunam ariyaatho
Not know your good and noble nature?
Kovilukku koduththathellaam
Will all the offerings given to the temples,
Nanmai kondu vara maattaatho
Not return to bring us good fortune?
Moochchirukkum kaalam varai
As long as there is breath left in me,
Ungal mugam paarththu naaniruppaen
I will spend my days looking at your face.
Kaattru nindru pogumendraal
If the wind of life comes to a standstill,
Ungal kaaladiyil uyir koduppaen
I will surrender my life at your feet.
Thannanth thanimaiyilae
In absolute solitude,
Udal thallaadum vayathinilae
At an age when the body staggers with weakness,
Ungal punnagaiyai paarththirunthaal
If I could just look at your smile,
Inbam pothaatho enthanukku….
Wouldn't that joy be enough for me?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a deeply moving reflection on lifelong companionship, marital devotion, and resilience in old age. Set against the backdrop of physical frailty and emotional isolation, the protagonist finds ultimate solace and joy merely in her husband's gentle smile. She emphasizes that physical infirmity and the possible neglect of offspring cannot diminish the sacred bond they share. Kannadasan weaves traditional Tamil cultural elements into the lyrics, presenting symbols like turmeric (manjal) and vermilion (kungumam) as embodiments of spiritual purity and marital longevity. The song reassures that selfless deeds, divine blessings, and unwavering love are sufficient to weather any adversity in the evening of life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Manjalukku palamirunthaal / Enthan mangalaththil arulirunthaal / Kungumaththil gunamirunthaal”
The lines end with identical rhyming suffixes like 'palamirunthaal', 'arulirunthaal', and 'gunamirunthaal', creating a melodious rhythm.
Cultural Symbolism / Metaphor
“Manjalukku palamirunthaal ... Kungumaththil gunamirunthaal”
Manjal (turmeric) and Kungumam (vermilion) serve as metaphors for auspiciousness, fidelity, and the enduring sanctity of marriage in Tamil culture.
Atishayokthi (Hyperbole)
“Paththu murai piranthaalum / Ungal pakkathunai naan varuvaen”
Expressing devotion across multiple rebirths enhances the emotional weight of eternal companionship.
Simile (Upamai)
“Naan pillai pol valarnthiruppen”
The speaker compares herself to a child ('pillai pol'), indicating absolute trust, warmth, and dependence on her spouse.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Viswanathan for the 1973 film 'School Master', this song showcases P. Susheela's expressive vocals depicting elderly love. The lyrics by Kannadasan are widely praised in Tamil cinema for beautifully addressing the theme of romantic devotion enduring well into old age.
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