T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela perform ‘Sontham Endru’ in the album ‘Sonthangal Vazhga,’ featuring Kannadasan’s words and V. Kumar’s music. Their vocal exchange examines temporary relationships versus lifelong marital vows.
Sontham Endru
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundararajan • From “Sonthangal Vazhga”
Sonthangal Vazhga’s Sontham Endru Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
The female voice recognizes superficial kinship with ‘All those who came claiming kinship are not true kin.’ The male response declares the ‘thaali’ wedding necklace as the only gateway to genuine, eternal bonds.
Sonthamendru VanthathellaamAll those who came claiming kinship,
Sonthamalla KannaAre not true kin, my dear.
Sonthamendru VanthathellaamAll those who came claiming kinship,
Sonthamalla KannaAre not true kin, my dear.
Idhai Intha Naalil Therinthu KondaenI’ve realized this truth today.
Manniyungal MannaPlease forgive me, my King.
Sonthamendru VanthathellaamAll those who came claiming kinship,
Sonthamalla KannaAre not true kin, my dear.
Idhai Intha Naalil Therinthu KondaenI’ve realized this truth today.
Manniyungal MannaPlease forgive me, my King.
Sonthamendru VanthathellaamAll those who came claiming kinship,
Sonthamalla KannaAre not true kin, my dear.
Kanniyarum KaalaiyarumMaidens and young men,
Kaalamellaam Kooda VarumWill come together for a lifetime.
Kanniyarum KaalaiyarumMaidens and young men,
Kaalamellaam Kooda VarumWill come together for a lifetime.
Sontham Koduppathu ThaaliThe ‘Thaali’ is what grants true kinship.
Sorkkapurikkoru VeliIt’s the gateway to paradise.
Athu Sontham Koduppathu ThaaliYes, the ‘Thaali’ is what grants true kinship.
Sorkkapurikkoru VeliIt’s the gateway to paradise.
Sonthamendru VanthathellaamAll those who came claiming kinship,
Sonthamalla KannaeAre not true kin, my dear.
Idhil Thayakkamenna MayakkamennaWhy is there hesitation or confusion about this?
Kandukondaen PennaeI’ve understood it, my girl.
Sonthamendru VanthathellaamAll those who came claiming kinship,
Sonthamalla KannaeAre not true kin, my dear.
Un Suttu Viral IttathellaamWhatever your pointing finger commands,
Sattamena NaaniruppaenI’ll abide by it as my law.
Ini Nee Sollum Munnam Vaai ThiranthuFrom now on, before you even speak, I’ll open up,
Poovidhazhil Thaen KoduppaenAnd offer honey from my flower-like lips.
Otturavu IrukkaiyilaeWhen there is such deep intimacy,
Uththaravi ThevaiyillaiThere’s no need for permission.
Otturavu IrukkaiyilaeWhen there is such deep intimacy,
Uththaravi ThevaiyillaiThere’s no need for permission.
Unnai Naan ThottezhuthumIn the romance I write by touching you,
Ilakkiyaththil Vitta Kurai YaedhumillaiThere are no unfinished verses left.
Sonthamendru VanthathellaamAll those who came claiming kinship,
Sonthamalla KannaAre not true kin, my dear.
Idhai Intha Naalil Therinthu KondaenI’ve realized this truth today.
Manniyungal MannaPlease forgive me, my King.
Sonthamendru VanthathellaamAll those who came claiming kinship,
Sonthamalla KannaAre not true kin, my dear.
Mangaiyarkku ThaaiveeduA woman belongs to her mother’s home,
Manjal Mudi Podum VaraiOnly until the sacred yellow knot is tied.
Adhanpin Kondavanin NizhalthaanaeAfter that, she lives in her husband’s shadow,
Kann Vizhigal Moodum VaraiUntil her eyes close in death.
Munniravu VelaiyilaeIn the early hours of the night,
Mun Kadhavai ThirakkaiyilaeWhen opening the front door,
Munniravu VelaiyilaeIn the early hours of the night,
Mun Kadhavai ThirakkaiyilaeWhen opening the front door,
Kanmani Ponnulagam ThenpadumaeMy darling, a golden world appears,
Pakkam Nee IrukkaiyilaeWhen you are right by my side.
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Sontham Endru Music Video
Kannadasan’s ‘Sontham Endru’ lyrics translation positions marriage as the definitive kinship, surpassing all other human connections. This Tamil duet resolves with mutual acceptance of this truth.