Thoongaadhu Kann Thoongaadhu
From Karpukkarasi · 1957
- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Karpukkarasi1957
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thoongaathu kann thoongaathu | The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep. |
| Irul soozhum ulagil | In this world enveloped by darkness, |
| Pothu vaazhvu thondrum varai | Until a selfless, egalitarian life emerges for all, |
| Thoongaathu kann thoongaathu | The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep. |
| Male | |
| Thoongaathu kann thoongaathu | The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep. |
| Irul soozhum ulagil | In this world enveloped by darkness, |
| Pothu vaazhvu thondrum varai | Until a selfless, egalitarian life emerges for all, |
| Thoongaathu kann thoongaathu | The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep. |
| Male | |
| Vengaivaada nari maenmaiyaavathum | Until jackals disguised in tiger skins gaining supremacy, |
| Vengaivaada nari maenmaiyaavathum | Until jackals disguised in tiger skins gaining supremacy, |
| Veerar marabu thaazhvathum neegum varai | And the degradation of true warriors' legacy are completely removed, |
| Thoongaathu kann thoongaathu | The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep. |
| Male | |
| Aadhi neethi murai aatchi eiyyavae | So that a reign of ancient justice is established, |
| Anbu mazhai peiyyavae | So that a gentle rain of love pours down, |
| Aadhi neethi murai aatchi eiyyavae | So that a reign of ancient justice is established, |
| Anbu mazhai peiyyavae | So that a gentle rain of love pours down, |
| Sodhi iraiyarul aaru paayavae | So that the river of radiant divine grace flows free, |
| Pedham marainthu uyyavae kaanum varai | And until we see prejudice disappear so that all lives blossom, |
| Thoongaathu kann thoongaathu | The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep. |
| Male | |
| Irul soozhum ulagil | In this world enveloped by darkness, |
| Pothu vaazhvu thondrum varai | Until a selfless, egalitarian life emerges for all, |
| Thoongaathu kann thoongaathu | The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep. |
தூங்காது கண் தூங்காது
இருள் சூழும் உலகில்
பொதுவாழ்வு தோன்றும் வரை
தூங்காது கண் தூங்காது......
The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep.
In this world enveloped by darkness,
Until a selfless, egalitarian life emerges for all,
The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep.
தூங்காது கண் தூங்காது
இருள் சூழும் உலகில்
பொதுவாழ்வு தோன்றும் வரை
தூங்காது கண் தூங்காது......
The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep.
In this world enveloped by darkness,
Until a selfless, egalitarian life emerges for all,
The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep.
வேங்கைவாட நரி மேன்மையாவதும்
வேங்கைவாட நரி மேன்மையாவதும்
வீரர் மரபு தாழ்வதும் நீங்கும் வரை
தூங்காது கண் தூங்காது!
Until jackals disguised in tiger skins gaining supremacy,
Until jackals disguised in tiger skins gaining supremacy,
And the degradation of true warriors' legacy are completely removed,
The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep.
ஆதி நீதி முறை ஆட்சி செய்யவே
அன்பு மழை பெய்யவே
ஆதி நீதி முறை ஆட்சி செய்யவே
அன்பு மழை பெய்யவே
சோதி இறையருள் ஆறு பாயவே
பேதம் மறைந்து உய்யவே காணும் வரை
தூங்காது கண் தூங்காது
So that a reign of ancient justice is established,
So that a gentle rain of love pours down,
So that a reign of ancient justice is established,
So that a gentle rain of love pours down,
So that the river of radiant divine grace flows free,
And until we see prejudice disappear so that all lives blossom,
The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep.
இருள் சூழ்ந்த உலகில்
பொதுவாழ்வு தோன்றும் வரை
தூங்காது கண் தூங்காது......
In this world enveloped by darkness,
Until a selfless, egalitarian life emerges for all,
The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep.
Thoongaathu kann thoongaathu
The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep.
Irul soozhum ulagil
In this world enveloped by darkness,
Pothu vaazhvu thondrum varai
Until a selfless, egalitarian life emerges for all,
Thoongaathu kann thoongaathu
The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep.
Thoongaathu kann thoongaathu
The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep.
Irul soozhum ulagil
In this world enveloped by darkness,
Pothu vaazhvu thondrum varai
Until a selfless, egalitarian life emerges for all,
Thoongaathu kann thoongaathu
The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep.
Vengaivaada nari maenmaiyaavathum
Until jackals disguised in tiger skins gaining supremacy,
Vengaivaada nari maenmaiyaavathum
Until jackals disguised in tiger skins gaining supremacy,
Veerar marabu thaazhvathum neegum varai
And the degradation of true warriors' legacy are completely removed,
Thoongaathu kann thoongaathu
The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep.
Aadhi neethi murai aatchi eiyyavae
So that a reign of ancient justice is established,
Anbu mazhai peiyyavae
So that a gentle rain of love pours down,
Aadhi neethi murai aatchi eiyyavae
So that a reign of ancient justice is established,
Anbu mazhai peiyyavae
So that a gentle rain of love pours down,
Sodhi iraiyarul aaru paayavae
So that the river of radiant divine grace flows free,
Pedham marainthu uyyavae kaanum varai
And until we see prejudice disappear so that all lives blossom,
Thoongaathu kann thoongaathu
The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep.
Irul soozhum ulagil
In this world enveloped by darkness,
Pothu vaazhvu thondrum varai
Until a selfless, egalitarian life emerges for all,
Thoongaathu kann thoongaathu
The eye will not sleep, it will not sleep.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song from Karpukkarasi (1957) conveys a powerful moral and social pledge. The speaker vows that the watchful eye of truth and justice will never sleep as long as deceit, inequality, and moral decline prevail in the world. It denounces fraudulent leaders—symbolized by jackals donning tiger hides—and laments the erosion of true valor and righteousness. The song envisions a transformed society built on justice, universal love, and spiritual grace, where discrimination vanishes and humanity thrives under benevolent rule.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Refrain
“Thoongaathu kann thoongaathu”
The phrase 'Thoongaathu kann thoongaathu' is repeated systematically to underline unyielding vigilance and dedication to reform.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Vengaivaada nari maenmaiyaavathum”
'Vengaivaada nari' (a jackal wearing tiger skin) is a vivid metaphor for hypocritical pretenders and corrupt authorities who masquerade as noble leaders.
Metaphor
“Anbu mazhai peiyyavae”
'Anbu mazhai' (rain of love) compares compassion and affection to life-giving rain.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Aadhi neethi murai aatchi eiyyavae”
The verbal suffixes 'eiyyavae', 'peiyyavae', 'paayavae', and 'uyyavae' create a pleasing rhythmic cadence at line endings.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Aadhi neethi murai aatchi eiyyavae”
The second consonant sound 'dhi / dham' aligns across lines ('Aadhi', 'Sodhi', 'Pedham') to establish classical Tamil poetic rhythm.
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Trivia
Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram was famous for weaving progressive socialist ideology and political commentary into Tamil film music. This track showcases his signature ability to blend high literary Tamil imagery with socio-political critique, perfectly delivered by T. M. Soundararajan under G. Ramanathan's classical composition.
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