Aayiram Kalathu Uravu
From Nambikkai Natchathiram · 1975
- Lyricist
- Poovai Senguttavan
- Singers
- S. Janaki, Mu. Ka. Muthu
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Nambikkai Natchathiram1975
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aayiram kaalathu uravu | A relationship meant for a thousand ages |
| Pudhu uravu | A new relationship |
| Endrum aanandhamae aasai alai modhum | Always joyful as waves of desire clash |
| Ini naam kaanum per inbamae | The great bliss that we will experience from now on |
| Female | |
| Aayiram kanavugal varum naal | The day when a thousand dreams come true |
| Indha thirunaal | This auspicious day |
| Inba thaenoorudhaa | Does the honey of joy flow? |
| Naalum suvai koodum | Every day the sweetness increases |
| Iru ullangal panpaadudhae | Two hearts are cultured and harmony grows |
| Male | |
| Aayiram kaalathu uravu | A relationship meant for a thousand ages |
| Male | |
| Vaanil megam koodum | Clouds gather in the sky |
| Indha mannil mazhaiyai thoovum | Sprinkling rain onto this earth |
| Vaanil megam koodum | Clouds gather in the sky |
| Indha mannil mazhaiyai thoovum | Sprinkling rain onto this earth |
| Female | |
| Aanum pennum serum | A man and a woman unite |
| Indha vaazhvin porulai koorum | Explaining the true meaning of this life |
| Male | |
| Idhazhoram … | At the corner of the lips... |
| Female :Kadhai pesum | Female: Whispering stories |
| Both :Iru nenjam uravaadum | Both: Two hearts form a deep bond |
| Female | |
| Kodiyai mullai thazhuvum | The jasmine vine embraces |
| Mana kolam uravil thodangum | The sacred marriage bond begins in relationship |
| Male | |
| Ullam pirivadhillai | Hearts do not separate |
| Indha unarvum azhivadhillai | This feeling never dies |
| Ullam pirivadhillai | Hearts do not separate |
| Indha unarvum azhivadhillai | This feeling never dies |
| Female | |
| Irvodu | With the night |
| Male :Uravaada | Male: To mingle |
| Female :Irvodu | Female: With the night |
| Male :Uravaada | Male: To mingle |
| Both :Thadaiyaedhum kidaiyaadhu | Both: There are no obstacles whatsoever |
ஆயிரம் காலத்து உறவு
புது உறவு
என்றும் ஆனந்தமே ஆசை அலை மோதும்
இனி நாம் காணும் பேரின்பமே
A relationship meant for a thousand ages
A new relationship
Always joyful as waves of desire clash
The great bliss that we will experience from now on
ஆயிரம் கனவுகள் வரும் நாள்
இந்தத் திருநாள்
இன்ப தேனூறுதே
நாளும் சுவை கூடும்
இரு உள்ளங்கள் பண்பாடுதே....
ஆயிரம் காலத்து உறவு....
The day when a thousand dreams come true
This auspicious day
Does the honey of joy flow?
Every day the sweetness increases
Two hearts are cultured and harmony grows
ஆயிரம் காலத்து உறவு
A relationship meant for a thousand ages
வானில் மேகம் கூடும்
இந்த மண்ணில் மழையை தூவும்
வானில் மேகம் கூடும்
இந்த மண்ணில் மழையை தூவும்
Clouds gather in the sky
Sprinkling rain onto this earth
Clouds gather in the sky
Sprinkling rain onto this earth
ஆணும் பெண்ணும் சேரும்
இந்த வாழ்வின் பொருளைக் கூறும்
A man and a woman unite
Explaining the true meaning of this life
இதழோரம்.....
கதை பேசும்
இருவர் :
இரு நெஞ்சம் உறவாடும்
At the corner of the lips...
Female: Whispering stories
Both: Two hearts form a deep bond
ஆயிரம் காலத்து உறவு
The jasmine vine embraces
The sacred marriage bond begins in relationship
கொடியை முல்லை தழுவும்
மணக் கோலம் உறவில் தொடங்கும்
Hearts do not separate
This feeling never dies
Hearts do not separate
This feeling never dies
உள்ளம் பிரிவதில்லை
இந்த உணர்வும் அழிவதில்லை
உள்ளம் பிரிவதில்லை
இந்த உணர்வும் அழிவதில்லை
With the night
Male: To mingle
Female: With the night
Male: To mingle
Both: There are no obstacles whatsoever
இரவோடு......ஆண் :
உறவாட
இரவோடு......ஆண் :
உறவாட
இருவர் :
தடையேதும் கிடையாது...
ஆயிரம் காலத்து உறவு
புது உறவு
என்றும் ஆனந்தமே ஆசை அலை மோதும்
இனி நாம் காணும் பேரின்பமே
Aayiram kaalathu uravu
A relationship meant for a thousand ages
Pudhu uravu
A new relationship
Endrum aanandhamae aasai alai modhum
Always joyful as waves of desire clash
Ini naam kaanum per inbamae
The great bliss that we will experience from now on
Aayiram kanavugal varum naal
The day when a thousand dreams come true
Indha thirunaal
This auspicious day
Inba thaenoorudhaa
Does the honey of joy flow?
Naalum suvai koodum
Every day the sweetness increases
Iru ullangal panpaadudhae
Two hearts are cultured and harmony grows
Aayiram kaalathu uravu
A relationship meant for a thousand ages
Vaanil megam koodum
Clouds gather in the sky
Indha mannil mazhaiyai thoovum
Sprinkling rain onto this earth
Vaanil megam koodum
Clouds gather in the sky
Indha mannil mazhaiyai thoovum
Sprinkling rain onto this earth
Aanum pennum serum
A man and a woman unite
Indha vaazhvin porulai koorum
Explaining the true meaning of this life
Idhazhoram …
At the corner of the lips...
Female :Kadhai pesum
Female: Whispering stories
Both :Iru nenjam uravaadum
Both: Two hearts form a deep bond
Kodiyai mullai thazhuvum
The jasmine vine embraces
Mana kolam uravil thodangum
The sacred marriage bond begins in relationship
Ullam pirivadhillai
Hearts do not separate
Indha unarvum azhivadhillai
This feeling never dies
Ullam pirivadhillai
Hearts do not separate
Indha unarvum azhivadhillai
This feeling never dies
Irvodu
With the night
Male :Uravaada
Male: To mingle
Female :Irvodu
Female: With the night
Male :Uravaada
Male: To mingle
Both :Thadaiyaedhum kidaiyaadhu
Both: There are no obstacles whatsoever
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Aayiram Kaalathu Uravu is a romantic duet from the 1975 Tamil film Nambikkai Natchathiram, expressing the joy, depth, and eternal nature of marital union. The song compares the coming together of a man and a woman to natural phenomena, such as clouds gathering in the sky to rain upon the earth, portraying love as a natural and fulfilling phenomenon that brings lifelong happiness. The lyrics highlight the emotional and spiritual oneness of two lovers who view their bond as timeless, unbreakable, and free from any obstacles. Their shared dreams and affectionate whispers symbolize the beauty of building a life together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Vaanil megam koodum... Indha mannil mazhaiyai thoovum”
Comparing the romantic union of man and woman to clouds gathering in the sky and showering rain onto the earth.
Anaphora / Initial Rhyme (Monai)
“Aayiram kaalathu uravu / Aayiram kanavugal varum naal”
Repetition of 'Aayiram' at the start of phrases to establish a rhythmic and lyrical tempo.
Imagery (Kaatchi Bimbam)
“Kodiyai mullai thazhuvum”
Vivid sensory imagery of jasmine vines embracing and silent conversations at the corner of lips.
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Trivia
The song features vocals by Mu. Ka. Muthu (actor and son of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi) alongside S. Janaki. The music was composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics penned by Poovai Senguttavan.
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