Thunbam Soozhum
From Genova · 1953
- Lyricist
- Ramani
- Singer
- A. M. Rajah
- Music directors
- M. S. Vishwanathan, M. S. Gnanamani, T. A. Kalyanam
- Details
- Genova1953
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| …………… | In the lives of women surrounded by sorrow |
| Male | |
| Thunbam soozhum pengal vaazhvil | Is sorrow a constant burden, is there no happiness? |
| Thunbam thollaiyaa inbam illaiyaa | In the lives of women surrounded by sorrow |
| Thunbam soozhum pengal vaazhvil | Is sorrow a constant burden, is there no happiness? |
| Thunbam thollaiyaa inbam illaiyaa | Because they are the very embodiment of love |
| Male | |
| Anbu vadivaai aanathaalae | Has their precious worth faded away? |
| Arumai ponatho | Because they are the very embodiment of love |
| Anbu vadivaai aanathaalae | Has their precious worth faded away? |
| Arumai ponatho | Who on this earth will ever understand this? |
| Male | |
| Idhai yaarthaan arivaar bhoomiyilae | Why is there such deep agony? |
| Yaeno vaethamae | Who on this earth will ever understand this? |
| Idhai yaarthaan arivaar bhoomiyilae | Why is there such deep agony? |
| Yaeno vaethamae | The sacrifice of women in a simple life |
| Male | |
| Elithaana vaazhvil maathar thiyaagam | Will surely lead to victory |
| Jeyamae koodumae | The sacrifice of women in a simple life |
| Elithaana vaazhvil maathar thiyaagam | Will surely lead to victory |
| Jeyamae koodumae | The sacrifice of women in a simple life |
| Elithaana vaazhvil maathar thiyaagam | Victory will prevail, victory will prevail |
| Jeyamae koodumae jeyamae koodumae | Victory will prevail |
| Jeyamae koodumae | In the lives of women surrounded by sorrow |
| Male | |
| Thunbam soozhum pengal vaazhvil | Is sorrow a constant burden, is there no happiness? |
| Thunbam thollaiyaa inbam illaiyaa | In the lives of women surrounded by sorrow |
| Thunbam soozhum pengal vaazhvil | Victory will prevail, victory will prevail |
| Jeyamae koodumae jeyamae koodumae | Victory will prevail... |
| Jeyamae koodumae…. | |
..........................
In the lives of women surrounded by sorrow
துன்பம் சூழும் பெண்கள் வாழ்வில்
துன்பம் தொல்லையா இன்பம் இல்லையா
துன்பம் சூழும் பெண்கள் வாழ்வில்
துன்பம் தொல்லையா இன்பம் இல்லையா
Is sorrow a constant burden, is there no happiness?
In the lives of women surrounded by sorrow
Is sorrow a constant burden, is there no happiness?
Because they are the very embodiment of love
அன்பு வடிவாய் ஆனதாலே
அருமை போனதோ
அன்பு வடிவாய் ஆனதாலே
அருமை போனதோ
Has their precious worth faded away?
Because they are the very embodiment of love
Has their precious worth faded away?
Who on this earth will ever understand this?
இதை யார்தான் அறிவார் பூமியிலே
ஏனோ வேதமே
இதை யார்தான் அறிவார் பூமியிலே
ஏனோ வேதமே
Why is there such deep agony?
Who on this earth will ever understand this?
Why is there such deep agony?
The sacrifice of women in a simple life
ஆண்
: எளிதான வாழ்வில் மாதர் தியாகம்
ஜெயமே கூடுமே
எளிதான வாழ்வில் மாதர் தியாகம்
ஜெயமே கூடுமே
எளிதான வாழ்வில் மாதர் தியாகம்
ஜெயமே கூடுமே ஜெயமே கூடுமே
ஜெயமே கூடுமே
Will surely lead to victory
The sacrifice of women in a simple life
Will surely lead to victory
The sacrifice of women in a simple life
Victory will prevail, victory will prevail
Victory will prevail
In the lives of women surrounded by sorrow
துன்பம் சூழும் பெண்கள் வாழ்வில்
துன்பம் தொல்லையா இன்பம் இல்லையா
துன்பம் சூழும் பெண்கள் வாழ்வில்
ஜெயமே கூடுமே ஜெயமே கூடுமே
ஜெயமே கூடுமே...
Is sorrow a constant burden, is there no happiness?
In the lives of women surrounded by sorrow
Victory will prevail, victory will prevail
Victory will prevail...
……………
In the lives of women surrounded by sorrow
Thunbam soozhum pengal vaazhvil
Is sorrow a constant burden, is there no happiness?
Thunbam thollaiyaa inbam illaiyaa
In the lives of women surrounded by sorrow
Thunbam soozhum pengal vaazhvil
Is sorrow a constant burden, is there no happiness?
Thunbam thollaiyaa inbam illaiyaa
Because they are the very embodiment of love
Anbu vadivaai aanathaalae
Has their precious worth faded away?
Arumai ponatho
Because they are the very embodiment of love
Anbu vadivaai aanathaalae
Has their precious worth faded away?
Arumai ponatho
Who on this earth will ever understand this?
Idhai yaarthaan arivaar bhoomiyilae
Why is there such deep agony?
Yaeno vaethamae
Who on this earth will ever understand this?
Idhai yaarthaan arivaar bhoomiyilae
Why is there such deep agony?
Yaeno vaethamae
The sacrifice of women in a simple life
Elithaana vaazhvil maathar thiyaagam
Will surely lead to victory
Jeyamae koodumae
The sacrifice of women in a simple life
Elithaana vaazhvil maathar thiyaagam
Will surely lead to victory
Jeyamae koodumae
The sacrifice of women in a simple life
Elithaana vaazhvil maathar thiyaagam
Victory will prevail, victory will prevail
Jeyamae koodumae jeyamae koodumae
Victory will prevail
Jeyamae koodumae
In the lives of women surrounded by sorrow
Thunbam soozhum pengal vaazhvil
Is sorrow a constant burden, is there no happiness?
Thunbam thollaiyaa inbam illaiyaa
In the lives of women surrounded by sorrow
Thunbam soozhum pengal vaazhvil
Victory will prevail, victory will prevail
Jeyamae koodumae jeyamae koodumae
Victory will prevail...
Jeyamae koodumae….
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song reflects on the pain, suffering, and deep-seated sacrifices of women in society. It poses poignant rhetorical questions about why women, who embody unconditional love and devotion, are continuously subjected to hardship and grief rather than enjoying happiness and dignity. Ultimately, the song delivers an uplifting and hopeful message, proclaiming that the quiet endurance and sacrifices of women in humble lives will eventually result in triumph and ultimate victory over their tribulations.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thunbam soozhum pengal vaazhvil / Thunbam thollaiyaa inbam illaiyaa”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound in 'Thunbam soozhum' and 'Thunbam thollaiyaa' creates rhythmic harmony.
Rhetorical Question
“Thunbam thollaiyaa inbam illaiyaa”
Questions like 'Thunbam thollaiyaa inbam illaiyaa?' and 'Arumai ponatho?' emphasize the tragedy of women's suffering rather than seeking an answer.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Jeyamae koodumae jeyamae koodumae”
The phrase 'Jeyamae koodumae' is repeatedly stated to build emotional momentum and reinforce optimism.
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Trivia
Genova (1953) is a notable historical film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR). It was originally shot in Malayalam and dubbed/re-shot in Tamil. The soundtrack marked one of the earliest musical works of the legendary M. S. Viswanathan early in his career alongside M. S. Gnanamani and T. A. Kalyanam.
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