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All The Time

From Nadodi Thendral · 1992

Lyricist
Isaignani Ilayaraja
Singer
Malgudi Subha
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Nadodi Thendral
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
25 Jan 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
All the time I think of you
My thoughts are always warm and true
Everytime when u pass my way
I feel that you are here to stay
You finally say don’t go
Then how you stay far more
For day by day my love will
Grow and grow..and grow and grow
You belong to me oh my loved one
You are in my heart all day long
You belong to me oh my loved one
You are in my heart all day long
Where are where are you
While I sing this song
Why cant I see you
While I sing this song
Take me now take me now
Kaadhala en kaadhala..hahahah…
Kaadhala en kaadhala
Ondru sernthu paranthu mela
Paranthu paranthu paranthu paranthu
I want you all the way through
What can I do without you
I want you my love
Kaadhal paatu than padiko padiko
Thaalam pottu thaan aadiko oye
Kaadhal paatu than padiko padiko
Thaalam pottu thaan aadiko oye
This will be my song
Now and always
I will sing this song just for you
This will be my song now and always
I will sing this song just for you
Come and be with me
Don’t say no to me
Think of me as I always think of you
Come to me come to me
Pakkam va en pakkam va..hahah..
Pakkam va en pakkam va
Ondru sernthu paranthu mela
Paranthu paranthu paranthu paranthu
Flying high in the blue sky
Flying high just you and I
Let us fly with love
Kaadhal paatu than padiko padiko
Thaalam pottu thaan aadiko oye
Kaadhal paatu than padiko padiko
Thaalam pottu thaan aadiko oye
You are in my dreams all day all night
In my heart I feel only you
You are in my dreams all day all night
In my heart I feel only you
Loving all the way loving all the way
Loving all the way singing everyday
Tell me now what is love
Kaadhala en kaadhala..hahahah…
Kaadhala en kaadhala
Ondru sernthu paranthu mela
Paranthu paranthu paranthu paranthu
Let us sing just you and me
Sing sing sing..sing this melody
Lovers are meant to be
You are in my dreams all day all night
In my heart I feel only you
You are in my dreams all day all night
In my heart I feel only you
Ooohoo..oohoo..oohoo..ooo
Ooohoo..oohoo..oohoo..ooo
All the time I think of you
My thoughts are always warm and true
Every time when you pass my way
I feel that you are here to stay
You finally say don't go
Then how you stay for more
For day by day my love will
Grow and grow... and grow and grow
You belong to me, oh my loved one
You are in my heart all day long
You belong to me, oh my loved one
You are in my heart all day long
Where are, where are you
While I sing this song?
Why can't I see you
While I sing this song?
Take me now, take me now
My lover, oh my lover... haha...
My lover, oh my lover
Joining together, flying up high
Flying, flying, flying, flying
I want you all the way through
What can I do without you?
I want you, my love
Sing a love song, just sing along
Keep the rhythm and dance along, hey!
Sing a love song, just sing along
Keep the rhythm and dance along, hey!
This will be my song
Now and always
I will sing this song just for you
This will be my song now and always
I will sing this song just for you
Come and be with me
Don't say no to me
Think of me as I always think of you
Come to me, come to me
Come close, come by my side... haha...
Come close, come by my side
Joining together, flying up high
Flying, flying, flying, flying
Flying high in the blue sky
Flying high, just you and I
Let us fly with love
Sing a love song, just sing along
Keep the rhythm and dance along, hey!
Sing a love song, just sing along
Keep the rhythm and dance along, hey!
You are in my dreams all day, all night
In my heart I feel only you
You are in my dreams all day, all night
In my heart I feel only you
Loving all the way, loving all the way
Loving all the way, singing every day
Tell me now, what is love?
My lover, oh my lover... haha...
My lover, oh my lover
Joining together, flying up high
Flying, flying, flying, flying
Let us sing, just you and me
Sing, sing, sing... sing this melody
Lovers are meant to be
You are in my dreams all day, all night
In my heart I feel only you
You are in my dreams all day, all night
In my heart I feel only you
Ooho... oohoo... oohoo... ohoh
Ooho... oohoo... oohoo... ohoh
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from Nadodi Thendral (1992) is a playful, upbeat romantic track composed and written by Ilaiyaraaja. Blending bilingual lyrics in English and Tamil, the protagonist expresses deep affection, longing, and joy towards their beloved, inviting them to dance, sing, and soar together in love. The energetic pop rhythm highlights the excitement of romantic devotion and dreams of togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Epizeuxis / Repetition

Paranthu paranthu paranthu paranthu

The word 'Paranthu' (flying) is repeated four times consecutively to emphasize the boundless sensation of soaring through love.

Code-Switching / Language Blending

Kaadhala en kaadhala..hahahah…

The lyricist seamlessly transitions between English lines and Tamil refrains to create a contemporary pop appeal.

End Rhyme

All the time I think of you / My thoughts are always warm and true

The English couplet uses simple end rhyme ('you' and 'true') to create a light, catchy poetic meter.

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Trivia

'Nadodi Thendral' (1992) was directed by Bharathiraja, starring Karthik and Ranjitha. The track features a rare modern western-pop style composition where Ilaiyaraaja penned both the English and Tamil lines.

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