T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela’s duet in ‘Anubavam Puthumai’ sets a contemplative mood, with lyrics by Kannadasan and music by M. S. Viswanathan. Their vocal exchange questions whether happiness resides in a lover’s gaze or youthful passion.
Sugam Enge Sollava
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundararajan • From “Anubavam Puthumai”
Anubavam Puthumai’s Sugam Enge Sollava Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Kannadasan’s lyrics reject direct answers about happiness, stating questions cannot contain the concept. The line ‘Vaazhvathai solla / Vaarththaigal illai’ asserts that lived experience defies verbal description.
Sugam Enge SollavaShall I tell you where the pleasure lies?
Ilamangai KannukkulleDeep within the young maiden’s eyes
Sugam Enge SollavaShall I tell you where the pleasure lies?
Kavithai Enge Kaaviyam EngeWhere’s the poetry? Where’s the epic lore?
Kavithai Enge Kaaviyam EngeWhere’s the poetry? Where’s the epic lore?
Kadhalar Munne Aayiram IngeBefore the lovers, a thousand stand in store
Kadhalar Munne Aayiram IngeBefore the lovers, a thousand stand in store
Kandavarellaam Ullathu PoleThose who saw it as it is
SonnavarillaiNever told the tale
Sugam Enge SollavaShall I tell you where the pleasure lies?
Paruvaththin KannukkulleIn the season’s youthful gaze
Sugam Enge SollavaShall I tell you where the pleasure lies?
Paruvaththin KannukkulleIn the season’s youthful gaze
Kelvikku Nere Pathil KidaiyaathuStraight answers flee from questions asked
Ketkkavum Koodaathu Kelviyil AdangaathuYou mustn’t ask, it’s not in questions bound
Kelvikku Nere Pathil KidaiyaathuStraight answers flee from questions asked
Ketkkavum Koodaathu Kelviyil AdangaathuYou mustn’t ask, it’s not in questions bound
Kinnaththai KettaalIf you beg the cup
Madhurasam TharumoWill the nectar overflow?
Kannaththai Kettaal Kanirasam VarumoIf you beg the cheek, will fruit’s essence show?
Ketkkum Munnaale Tharuvathu KadhalLove gives before you ever ask
Ketkkum Munnaale Tharuvathu KadhalLove gives before you ever ask
Kettavarellaam UllathuThose who asked for the truth
Pole KandavarillaiNever found it revealed
Sugam Enge SollavaShall I tell you where the pleasure lies?
Ilamangai KannukkulleDeep within the young maiden’s eyes
Sugam Enge SollavaShall I tell you where the pleasure lies?
Paruvaththin KannukkulleIn the season’s youthful gaze
Ezhuthiya Kadhal IlakkiyamellaamAll the written lore of romance
Nadaimuraiyaagaathu Nadakkavum MudiyaathuWon’t work in life, can’t walk the path
Solvathu Inimai Anubavam PudhumaiSpeech is sweet, experience brand new
Sollukku Melae Tharuvathu ThanimaiBeyond the word, solitude greets you
Vaazhvathai SollaTo speak of life lived
Vaarththaigal IllaiWords just don’t exist
Vaazhvathai SollaTo speak of life lived
Vaarththaigal IllaiWords just don’t exist
Sonnavarellaam SonnathuThose who spoke what they said
Polae KandavarillaiNever saw what they missed
Sugam Enge SollavaShall I tell you where the pleasure lies?
Paruvaththin KannukkulleIn the season’s youthful gaze
Sugam Enge SollavaShall I tell you where the pleasure lies?
Ilamangai KannukkulleDeep within the young maiden’s eyes
Sugam Enge Sollava Music Video
M. S. Viswanathan’s composition pairs with Kannadasan’s philosophy in the ‘Sugam Enge Sollava’ lyrics meaning—joy exists beyond analysis. The track frames love as an unspoken truth best understood through action.