Thulli Varum
From Iru Thuruvam · 1971
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Iru Thuruvam1971
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thulli varum sooraikaattru | A stormy wind comes leaping forward, |
| Thudikkuthoru thennanthoppu | And a coconut grove trembles in fear. |
| Male | |
| Thulli varum sooraikaattru | A stormy wind comes leaping forward, |
| Thudikkuthoru thennanthoppu | And a coconut grove trembles in fear. |
| Illai oru paathukaappu | There is no protection at all, |
| Idhuthaanaa iraivan theerppu | Is this truly God's ultimate judgment? |
| Idhuthaanaa iraivan theerppu | Is this truly God's ultimate judgment? |
| Male | |
| Veli illaa thottam endraal | If it is a garden without a boundary fence, |
| Meivatharkku kaalai undu | There are bulls that arrive to graze upon it. |
| Veli illaa thottam endraal | If it is a garden without a boundary fence, |
| Meivatharkku kaalai undu | There are bulls that arrive to graze upon it. |
| Male | |
| Kaavalillaa kanni endraal | If she is a maiden without protection, |
| Kann kalangum vaazhkkai undu | A life filled with tearful sorrow awaits her. |
| Kaavalillaa kanni endraal | If she is a maiden without protection, |
| Kann kalangum vaazhkkai undu | A life filled with tearful sorrow awaits her. |
| Male | |
| Illai oru paathukaappu | There is no protection at all, |
| Idhuthaanaa iraivan theerppu | Is this truly God's ultimate judgment? |
| Male | |
| Kanivu konda kaigalum illai | There are no gentle hands to extend support, |
| Karunai kaattum kangalum illai | There are no compassionate eyes to show mercy. |
| Karunai kaattum kangalum illai | There are no compassionate eyes to show mercy. |
| Male | |
| Kanivu konda kaigalum illai | There are no gentle hands to extend support, |
| Karunai kaattum kangalum illai | There are no compassionate eyes to show mercy. |
| Thanimaiyodu varumai vanthaal | When extreme poverty arrives hand in hand with loneliness, |
| Dharmam yaen kaval illai | Why does righteousness feel no grief or concern? |
| Male | |
| Illai oru paathukaappu | There is no protection at all, |
| Idhuthaanaa iraivan theerppu | Is this truly God's ultimate judgment? |
| Male | |
| Thulli varum sooraikaattru | A stormy wind comes leaping forward, |
| Thudikkuthoru thennanthoppu | And a coconut grove trembles in fear. |
| Illai oru paathukaappu | There is no protection at all, |
| Idhuthaanaa iraivan theerppu | Is this truly God's ultimate judgment? |
| Idhuthaanaa iraivan theerppu | Is this truly God's ultimate judgment? |
துள்ளி வரும் சூறைக்காற்று
துடிக்குதொரு தென்னந்தோப்பு
A stormy wind comes leaping forward,
And a coconut grove trembles in fear.
துள்ளி வரும் சூறைக்காற்று
துடிக்குதொரு தென்னந்தோப்பு
இல்லை ஒரு பாதுகாப்பு
இதுதானா இறைவன் தீர்ப்பு......
இதுதானா இறைவன் தீர்ப்பு......
A stormy wind comes leaping forward,
And a coconut grove trembles in fear.
There is no protection at all,
Is this truly God's ultimate judgment?
Is this truly God's ultimate judgment?
வேலி இல்லாத் தோட்டம் என்றால்
மேய்வதற்குக் காளை உண்டு
வேலி இல்லாத் தோட்டம் என்றால்
மேய்வதற்குக் காளை உண்டு
If it is a garden without a boundary fence,
There are bulls that arrive to graze upon it.
If it is a garden without a boundary fence,
There are bulls that arrive to graze upon it.
காவலில்லாக் கன்னி என்றால்
கண் கலங்கும் வாழ்க்கை உண்டு...
காவலில்லாக் கன்னி என்றால்
கண் கலங்கும் வாழ்க்கை உண்டு...
If she is a maiden without protection,
A life filled with tearful sorrow awaits her.
If she is a maiden without protection,
A life filled with tearful sorrow awaits her.
இல்லை ஒரு பாதுகாப்பு
இதுதானா இறைவன் தீர்ப்பு......
There is no protection at all,
Is this truly God's ultimate judgment?
கனிவு கொண்ட கைகளும் இல்லை
கருணை காட்டும் கண்களும் இல்லை
கண்களும் இல்லை கண்களும் இல்லை
There are no gentle hands to extend support,
There are no compassionate eyes to show mercy.
There are no compassionate eyes to show mercy.
கனிவு கொண்ட கைகளும் இல்லை
கருணை காட்டும் கண்களும் இல்லை
தனிமையோடு வறுமை வந்தால்
தர்மம் ஏன் காவல் இல்லை
There are no gentle hands to extend support,
There are no compassionate eyes to show mercy.
When extreme poverty arrives hand in hand with loneliness,
Why does righteousness feel no grief or concern?
இல்லை ஒரு பாதுகாப்பு
இதுதானா இறைவன் தீர்ப்பு......
There is no protection at all,
Is this truly God's ultimate judgment?
துள்ளி வரும் சூறைக்காற்று
துடிக்குதொரு தென்னந்தோப்பு
இல்லை ஒரு பாதுகாப்பு
இதுதானா இறைவன் தீர்ப்பு......
இதுதானா இறைவன் தீர்ப்பு......
A stormy wind comes leaping forward,
And a coconut grove trembles in fear.
There is no protection at all,
Is this truly God's ultimate judgment?
Is this truly God's ultimate judgment?
Thulli varum sooraikaattru
A stormy wind comes leaping forward,
Thudikkuthoru thennanthoppu
And a coconut grove trembles in fear.
Thulli varum sooraikaattru
A stormy wind comes leaping forward,
Thudikkuthoru thennanthoppu
And a coconut grove trembles in fear.
Illai oru paathukaappu
There is no protection at all,
Idhuthaanaa iraivan theerppu
Is this truly God's ultimate judgment?
Idhuthaanaa iraivan theerppu
Is this truly God's ultimate judgment?
Veli illaa thottam endraal
If it is a garden without a boundary fence,
Meivatharkku kaalai undu
There are bulls that arrive to graze upon it.
Veli illaa thottam endraal
If it is a garden without a boundary fence,
Meivatharkku kaalai undu
There are bulls that arrive to graze upon it.
Kaavalillaa kanni endraal
If she is a maiden without protection,
Kann kalangum vaazhkkai undu
A life filled with tearful sorrow awaits her.
Kaavalillaa kanni endraal
If she is a maiden without protection,
Kann kalangum vaazhkkai undu
A life filled with tearful sorrow awaits her.
Illai oru paathukaappu
There is no protection at all,
Idhuthaanaa iraivan theerppu
Is this truly God's ultimate judgment?
Kanivu konda kaigalum illai
There are no gentle hands to extend support,
Karunai kaattum kangalum illai
There are no compassionate eyes to show mercy.
Karunai kaattum kangalum illai
There are no compassionate eyes to show mercy.
Kanivu konda kaigalum illai
There are no gentle hands to extend support,
Karunai kaattum kangalum illai
There are no compassionate eyes to show mercy.
Thanimaiyodu varumai vanthaal
When extreme poverty arrives hand in hand with loneliness,
Dharmam yaen kaval illai
Why does righteousness feel no grief or concern?
Illai oru paathukaappu
There is no protection at all,
Idhuthaanaa iraivan theerppu
Is this truly God's ultimate judgment?
Thulli varum sooraikaattru
A stormy wind comes leaping forward,
Thudikkuthoru thennanthoppu
And a coconut grove trembles in fear.
Illai oru paathukaappu
There is no protection at all,
Idhuthaanaa iraivan theerppu
Is this truly God's ultimate judgment?
Idhuthaanaa iraivan theerppu
Is this truly God's ultimate judgment?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poignant song uses natural metaphors to depict the vulnerability of helpless and destitute people in society. The roaring storm represents cruel societal forces, while the quivering coconut grove represents an unprotected family or maiden. The lyrics highlight how an unfenced garden is easily exploited by wandering cattle, drawing a parallel to how a woman or family lacking protection and support becomes a target for adversity. Through deeply reflective questions, lyricist Kannadasan laments the absence of empathy and questions divine justice, asking why righteousness remains silent when poverty and isolation strike.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Veli illaa thottam endraal / Meivatharkku kaalai undu”
Compares an unprotected maiden or helpless person to a fence-less garden grazed by stray cattle, and a coconut grove trembling in a tempest.
Moonaikkal (Initial Alliteration)
“Thulli varum sooraikaattru / Thudikkuthoru thennanthoppu”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound ('Thulli' and 'Thudikkuthoru') creates a rhythmic, dramatic effect matching the storm imagery.
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Idhuthaanaa iraivan theerppu”
Repeated questioning of God's verdict reinforces the narrator's angst and existential grief.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1971 Tamil film 'Iru Thuruvam' starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini, this track showcases Seerkazhi Govindarajan's powerful vocal delivery suited for dramatic and emotional high points in Tamil cinema.
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