Thottu Kondal Orinbam
From Poi Mugangal · 1986
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Poi Mugangal1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thottu kondaal orinbam | Touching brings a sweet delight, |
| Katti kondaal per inbam | Embracing brings supreme bliss. |
| Punnagaiya adhu puththagama | Is that a smile or a book to be read? |
| Raagangalae undhan thaai mozhiya | Are musical melodies your mother tongue? |
| Kannil enna kanni thaenaa | Is that pure honey flowing in your eyes? |
| Male | |
| Thottu kondaal orinbam | Touching brings a sweet delight, |
| Katti kondaal per inbam | Embracing brings supreme bliss. |
| Punnagaiya adhu puththagama | Is that a smile or a book to be read? |
| Raagangalae undhan thaai mozhiya | Are musical melodies your mother tongue? |
| Kannil enna kanni thaenaa | Is that pure honey flowing in your eyes? |
| Male | |
| Thottu kondaal orinbam | Touching brings a sweet delight, |
| Katti kondaal per inbam | Embracing brings supreme bliss. |
| Male | |
| Kaatrum mannum poi aagum | The wind and the earth may turn into illusions, |
| Naettrum indrum poi aagum | Yesterday and today may become false, |
| Kaatrum mannum poi aagum | The wind and the earth may turn into illusions, |
| Naettrum indrum poi aagum | Yesterday and today may become false, |
| Kaadhal ondrae vaazhum | Love alone shall live forever. |
| Male | |
| Vaanil jothi ullavarai | As long as there is light in the sky, |
| Kaalam sollum nam peyarai | Time will speak our names. |
| Vaanil jothi ullavarai | As long as there is light in the sky, |
| Kaalam sollum nam peyarai | Time will speak our names. |
| Ennaalum vaadadhu | It will never wither, |
| Naam soodum jodi maalai | The paired garland that we adorn. |
| Male | |
| Thottu kondaal orinbam | Touching brings a sweet delight, |
| Katti kondaal per inbam | Embracing brings supreme bliss. |
| Punnagaiya adhu puththagama | Is that a smile or a book to be read? |
| Raagangalae undhan thaai mozhiya | Are musical melodies your mother tongue? |
| Kannil enna kanni thaenaa | Is that pure honey flowing in your eyes? |
| Male | |
| Thottu kondaal orinbam | Touching brings a sweet delight, |
| Katti kondaal per inbam | Embracing brings supreme bliss. |
| Male | |
| Vaazhkai poraadi | Struggling through the battles of life, |
| Naam vandhom theeyil neeradi | We emerged, having bathed in fire. |
| Vaazhkai poraadi | Struggling through the battles of life, |
| Naam vandhom theeyil neeradi | We emerged, having bathed in fire. |
| Kandom inbam kodi | We discovered millions of joys, |
| Male | |
| Neeyum naanum vaedhamadi | You and I are sacred scriptures, my dear. |
| Nam kaadhal dhesiya geethamadi | Our love is a national anthem, my dear. |
| Neeyum naanum vaedhamadi | You and I are sacred scriptures, my dear. |
| Nam kaadhal dhesiya geethamadi | Our love is a national anthem, my dear. |
| Nee vaazhga naan vaazhga | May you live long, may I live long, |
| Boologam vaazhi thozhi | May this entire world prosper, my companion! |
| Male | |
| Thottu kondaal orinbam | Touching brings a sweet delight, |
| Katti kondaal per inbam | Embracing brings supreme bliss. |
| Punnagaiya adhu puththagama | Is that a smile or a book to be read? |
| Raagangalae undhan thaai mozhiya | Are musical melodies your mother tongue? |
| Kannil enna kanni thaenaa | Is that pure honey flowing in your eyes? |
| Male | |
| Laalalla laa la laaa….(4) | Laalalla laa la laaa…. |
தொட்டுக் கொண்டால் ஓரின்பம்
கட்டிக் கொண்டால் பேரின்பம்
புன்னகையா அது புத்தகமா
ராகங்களே உந்தன் தாய்மொழியா
கன்னி என்ன கன்னித் தேனா..
Touching brings a sweet delight,
Embracing brings supreme bliss.
Is that a smile or a book to be read?
Are musical melodies your mother tongue?
Is that pure honey flowing in your eyes?
தொட்டுக் கொண்டால் ஓரின்பம்
கட்டிக் கொண்டால் பேரின்பம்
புன்னகையா அது புத்தகமா
ராகங்களே உந்தன் தாய்மொழியா
கன்னி என்ன கன்னித் தேனா..
Touching brings a sweet delight,
Embracing brings supreme bliss.
Is that a smile or a book to be read?
Are musical melodies your mother tongue?
Is that pure honey flowing in your eyes?
தொட்டுக் கொண்டால் ஓரின்பம்
கட்டிக் கொண்டால் பேரின்பம்
Touching brings a sweet delight,
Embracing brings supreme bliss.
காற்றும் மண்ணும் பொய்யாகும்
நேற்றும் இன்றும் பொய்யாகும்
காற்றும் மண்ணும் பொய்யாகும்
நேற்றும் இன்றும் பொய்யாகும்
காதல் ஒன்றே வாழும்
The wind and the earth may turn into illusions,
Yesterday and today may become false,
The wind and the earth may turn into illusions,
Yesterday and today may become false,
Love alone shall live forever.
வானில் ஜோதி உள்ளவரை
காலம் சொல்லும் நம் பெயரை
வானில் ஜோதி உள்ளவரை
காலம் சொல்லும் நம் பெயரை
எந்நாளும் வாடாது நாம்
சூடும் ஜோடி மாலை....
As long as there is light in the sky,
Time will speak our names.
As long as there is light in the sky,
Time will speak our names.
It will never wither,
The paired garland that we adorn.
தொட்டுக் கொண்டால் ஓரின்பம்
கட்டிக் கொண்டால் பேரின்பம்
புன்னகையா அது புத்தகமா
ராகங்களே உந்தன் தாய்மொழியா
கன்னி என்ன கன்னித் தேனா..
Touching brings a sweet delight,
Embracing brings supreme bliss.
Is that a smile or a book to be read?
Are musical melodies your mother tongue?
Is that pure honey flowing in your eyes?
தொட்டுக் கொண்டால் ஓரின்பம்
கட்டிக் கொண்டால் பேரின்பம்
Touching brings a sweet delight,
Embracing brings supreme bliss.
வாழ்க்கையோடு போராடி நாம்
வந்தோம் தீயில் நீராடி
வாழ்க்கையோடு போராடி நாம்
வந்தோம் தீயில் நீராடி
கண்டோம் இன்பம் கோடி
Struggling through the battles of life,
We emerged, having bathed in fire.
Struggling through the battles of life,
We emerged, having bathed in fire.
We discovered millions of joys,
நீயும் நானும் வேதமடி
நம் காதல் தேசீய கீதமடி
நீயும் நானும் வேதமடி
நம் காதல் தேசீய கீதமடி
நீ வாழ்க நான் வாழ்க
பூலோகம் வாழி தோழி..
You and I are sacred scriptures, my dear.
Our love is a national anthem, my dear.
You and I are sacred scriptures, my dear.
Our love is a national anthem, my dear.
May you live long, may I live long,
May this entire world prosper, my companion!
தொட்டுக் கொண்டால் ஓரின்பம்
கட்டிக் கொண்டால் பேரின்பம்
புன்னகையா அது புத்தகமா
ராகங்களே உந்தன் தாய்மொழியா
கன்னி என்ன கன்னித் தேனா..
Touching brings a sweet delight,
Embracing brings supreme bliss.
Is that a smile or a book to be read?
Are musical melodies your mother tongue?
Is that pure honey flowing in your eyes?
.......................
Laalalla laa la laaa….
Thottu kondaal orinbam
Touching brings a sweet delight,
Katti kondaal per inbam
Embracing brings supreme bliss.
Punnagaiya adhu puththagama
Is that a smile or a book to be read?
Raagangalae undhan thaai mozhiya
Are musical melodies your mother tongue?
Kannil enna kanni thaenaa
Is that pure honey flowing in your eyes?
Thottu kondaal orinbam
Touching brings a sweet delight,
Katti kondaal per inbam
Embracing brings supreme bliss.
Punnagaiya adhu puththagama
Is that a smile or a book to be read?
Raagangalae undhan thaai mozhiya
Are musical melodies your mother tongue?
Kannil enna kanni thaenaa
Is that pure honey flowing in your eyes?
Thottu kondaal orinbam
Touching brings a sweet delight,
Katti kondaal per inbam
Embracing brings supreme bliss.
Kaatrum mannum poi aagum
The wind and the earth may turn into illusions,
Naettrum indrum poi aagum
Yesterday and today may become false,
Kaatrum mannum poi aagum
The wind and the earth may turn into illusions,
Naettrum indrum poi aagum
Yesterday and today may become false,
Kaadhal ondrae vaazhum
Love alone shall live forever.
Vaanil jothi ullavarai
As long as there is light in the sky,
Kaalam sollum nam peyarai
Time will speak our names.
Vaanil jothi ullavarai
As long as there is light in the sky,
Kaalam sollum nam peyarai
Time will speak our names.
Ennaalum vaadadhu
It will never wither,
Naam soodum jodi maalai
The paired garland that we adorn.
Thottu kondaal orinbam
Touching brings a sweet delight,
Katti kondaal per inbam
Embracing brings supreme bliss.
Punnagaiya adhu puththagama
Is that a smile or a book to be read?
Raagangalae undhan thaai mozhiya
Are musical melodies your mother tongue?
Kannil enna kanni thaenaa
Is that pure honey flowing in your eyes?
Thottu kondaal orinbam
Touching brings a sweet delight,
Katti kondaal per inbam
Embracing brings supreme bliss.
Vaazhkai poraadi
Struggling through the battles of life,
Naam vandhom theeyil neeradi
We emerged, having bathed in fire.
Vaazhkai poraadi
Struggling through the battles of life,
Naam vandhom theeyil neeradi
We emerged, having bathed in fire.
Kandom inbam kodi
We discovered millions of joys,
Neeyum naanum vaedhamadi
You and I are sacred scriptures, my dear.
Nam kaadhal dhesiya geethamadi
Our love is a national anthem, my dear.
Neeyum naanum vaedhamadi
You and I are sacred scriptures, my dear.
Nam kaadhal dhesiya geethamadi
Our love is a national anthem, my dear.
Nee vaazhga naan vaazhga
May you live long, may I live long,
Boologam vaazhi thozhi
May this entire world prosper, my companion!
Thottu kondaal orinbam
Touching brings a sweet delight,
Katti kondaal per inbam
Embracing brings supreme bliss.
Punnagaiya adhu puththagama
Is that a smile or a book to be read?
Raagangalae undhan thaai mozhiya
Are musical melodies your mother tongue?
Kannil enna kanni thaenaa
Is that pure honey flowing in your eyes?
Laalalla laa la laaa….(4)
Laalalla laa la laaa….
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Thottu Kondaal Orinbam from Poi Mugangal (1986) is a passionate romantic duet that celebrates the transcendent, eternal nature of true love and physical closeness. The lyrics contrast temporary world elements—such as earth, wind, and time—with the permanence of love, asserting that while worldly things fade, true love remains immortal like stars in the sky. In the second stanza, lyricist Vairamuthu introduces themes of resilience, describing how the couple has overcome hardship and emerged purified like gold from fire. They elevate their bond to sacred heights, comparing their union to holy scriptures (Vaedham) and a solemn national anthem (Dhesiya Geetham), ending on a triumphant blessing for each other and the world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second Letter Assonance/Rhyme)
“Thottu kondaal orinbam / Katti kondaal per inbam”
The second consonant 't' (ட்) rhymes between 'Thottu' and 'Katti', creating a rhythmic cadence.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Neeyum naanum vaedhamadi / Nam kaadhal dhesiya geethamadi”
Comparing the lovers to sacred scriptures ('vaedham') and their shared love to a national anthem ('dhesiya geetham').
Rhetorical Question
“Punnagaiya adhu puththagama”
Poetic questioning used to admire her smile, speech, and eyes, framing her beauty as mysterious and poetic.
Paradox / Oxymoron
“Naam vandhom theeyil neeradi”
'Theeyil neeradi' (bathed in fire) presents a paradox combining fire and bathing to symbolize purification through trial.
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Trivia
The film 'Poi Mugangal' (1986) stars Rakesh and Sulakshana. The musical score was composed by the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The song is notable for Vairamuthu's bold poetic imagery, such as comparing personal love to a national anthem.
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