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Lyrics & meaning

Yaarukku Yaar Sondham Sad

From Sabaash Mapillai · 1961

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
Seerkazhi Govindarajan, Sulamangalam Rajalakshmi
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Sabaash Mapillai1961

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Yaarukku yaar sondham enbadhuAs for who belongs to whom as true kin
Ennai nerukku ner kettaal naan enna solvadhuIf someone asks me face-to-face, what answer can I give?
Yaarukku yaar sondham enbadhuAs for who belongs to whom as true kin
Ennai nerukku ner kettaal naan enna solvadhuIf someone asks me face-to-face, what answer can I give?
Yaarukku yaar sondham enbadhuAs for who belongs to whom as true kin
Male
Yaarukku yaar sondham enbadhuAs for who belongs to whom as true kin
Ennai nerukku ner kettaal naan enna solvadhuIf someone asks me face-to-face, what answer can I give?
Yaarukku yaar sondham enbadhuAs for who belongs to whom as true kin
Ennai nerukku ner kettaal naan enna solvadhuIf someone asks mechanism face-to-face, what answer can I give?
Yaarukku yaar sondham enbadhuAs for who belongs to whom as true kin
Female
Paarkkum karuvizhiyumThe dark pupil that sees the world
Paadhukaakkum imaiyumAnd the protective eyelid above it
Pazhagha mudiyaadha thanmaiyilaeIn a situation where they are unable to even interact freely
Paarkkum karuvizhiyumThe dark pupil that sees the world
Paadhukaakkum imaiyumAnd the protective eyelid above it
Pazhagha mudiyaadha thanmaiyilaeIn a situation where they are unable to even interact freely
Female
Neekki vaithu vaazhvinBy keeping them separated, life's
Nimmadhiyai kulaikkumPeace of mind is shattered
Neram vandha podhu unmaiyilaeWhen such a cruel time truly arrives in reality
Neekki vaithu vaazhvinBy keeping them separated, life's
Nimmadhiyai kulaikkumPeace of mind is shattered
Neram vandha podhu unmaiyilaeWhen such a cruel time truly arrives in reality
Male
Yaekka perumoochaiDeep sighs of longing and sorrow
Idhayathilae thaekkiGathered and held back inside the heart
Yaekka perumoochaiDeep sighs of longing and sorrow
Idhayathilae thaekkiGathered and held back inside the heart
Eduthuraikka mudiyaa nilaiyinilaeIn a helpless state where one cannot explain or express
Eduthuraikka mudiyaa nilaiyinilaeIn a helpless state where one cannot express the truth
Naakkai adakki vaithu naadagam aadugindraHolding back their tongues and acting out a pretense
Naakkai adakki vaithu naadagam aadugindraHolding back their tongues and acting out a pretense
Manidhargal nadamaadum ulagilae inguIn this world where such deceitful people roam around

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This poignant philosophical track questions the authenticity of human relationships and true bonds. The protagonist reflects on the unpredictable turns of life, questioning who truly belongs to whom when adversity strikes. Through poetic imagery, close relationships are compared to the eye and the protective eyelid, showing how heartbreaking it is when circumstance or misunderstanding separates individuals who were meant to safeguard each other.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Paarkkum karuvizhiyum / Paadhukaakkum imaiyum

Compares loved ones/relatives to the eye pupil and the eyelid that protects it.

Monai (Alliteration)

Naakkai adakki vaithu naadagam aadugindra

Repetition of the initial letter 'Na' across words ('Naakkai', 'naadagam').

Iyaipu (Rhyming ends)

Paarkkum karuvizhiyum / Paadhukaakkum imaiyum

Both lines end with the 'um' suffix creating a rhythmic cadence.

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Trivia

Sabaash Mapillai (1961) is a Tamil comedy-drama starring M. G. Ramachandran and Malini, directed by S. Raghavan. The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi.

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