Vani Jairam’s commanding vocals anchor ‘Thanakkoru Sorgathai’ from the album ‘Vazha Ninaithal Vazhalam’. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer Ilayaraja construct a defiant mood through sharp contrasts between natural imagery and social criticism.
Kannadasan challenges class prejudice with direct questions: ‘Who are mortals to create obstacles? Does the sky ask permission to meet the moon?’ The coral analogy rejects judging value by origin, comparing beauty to mountain-born treasures unrelated to their birthplace.
Thanakkoru Sorkkaththai Amaiththa DevathaiShe is an angel who has built a paradise all for herself.
Santhegam Irunthaal PaarungalIf you have any doubts, just take a look.
Thanakkoru Sorkkaththai Amaiththa DevathaiShe is an angel who has built a paradise all for herself.
Santhegam Irunthaal PaarungalIf you have any doubts, just take a look.
Thadai Poda Manithargalae NeengaloWho are you mere mortals to stand in our way?
Oru Vaanum Nilavum Sera Yaarai KetpathuWhom does the sky ask for permission to join with the moon?
Thanakkoru Sorkkaththai Amaiththa DevathaiShe is an angel who has built a paradise all for herself.
Santhegam Irunthaal PaarungalIf you have any doubts, just take a look.
Arasanin Maganalla AmbikapathiAmbikapathi wasn’t the son of a king.
Amara Kaaviyam Paadinaal AmaravathiBut Amaravathi sang a timeless epic of love.
Iraivanin Saalaiyil Vithitha VithiThis was the fate ordained on God’s own path.
Arasan Thalaiyittaal Adhuthaan KadhiIf a king interferes, that becomes their tragic end.
Adhuthaan KadhiThat is simply how the story ends.
Kani Vittathodu Kadamai MudinthathuThe tree’s duty ends once it has borne its fruit.
Kaigalai KazhuvungalSo wash your hands of it and step away.
Antha Kaniyai Azhagiya KiliyondruThere is a beautiful parrot meant for that fruit.
Rasikkattum Kangalai MoodungalLet it enjoy the sweetness, just close your eyes.
Ulagamum Idhil Ulunthu PondrathuCompared to this, the world is as small as a black gram.
Maranamum Idhil Kadugu Pondrathu ManameAnd even death is as tiny as a mustard seed, my love.
Maranaththilthaan Ini PirivenpathuOnly death can ever separate us now.
Oru Vaanum Nilavum Sera Yaarai KetpathuWhom does the sky ask for permission to join with the moon?
Thanakkoru Sorkkaththai Amaiththa DevathaiShe is an angel who has built a paradise all for herself.
Santhegam Irunthaal PaarungalIf you have any doubts, just take a look.
Thadai Poda Manithargalae NeengaloWho are you mere mortals to stand in our way?
Oru Vaanum Nilavum Sera Yaarai KetpathuWhom does the sky ask for permission to join with the moon?
Thanakkoru Sorkkaththai Amaiththa DevathaiShe is an angel who has built a paradise all for herself.
Santhegam Irunthaal PaarungalIf you have any doubts, just take a look.
Thanakkoru Sorkkaththai Amaiththa DevathaiShe is an angel who has built a paradise all for herself.
Santhegam Irunthaal PaarungalIf you have any doubts, just take a look.
Kannadasan’s ‘Thanakkoru Sorgathai’ lyrics in English frame love as an inherent right, comparing its cosmic scale to worlds smaller than mustard seeds. Social interference meets firm rejection through natural metaphors.
