Gangai Nathiye Female
From Kaadhale Nimmadhi · 1998
- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singer
- Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Kaadhale Nimmadhi1998
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Laali laali | Lullaby, lullaby |
| Laali laali laaliii…eee | Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby... |
| Laali laali…laali laali | Lullaby, lullaby... lullaby, lullaby |
| Female | |
| Gangai nadhiyae gangai nadhiyae | O Ganges river, O Ganges river |
| Kaaindhu pogaathae | Do not dry up |
| Veesum kaatrae veesum kaatrae | O blowing wind, O blowing wind |
| Oindhu pogaathae | Do not cease blowing |
| Female | |
| Gangai nadhiyae gangai nadhiyae | O Ganges river, O Ganges river |
| Kaaindhu pogaathae | Do not dry up |
| Veesum kaatrae veesum kaatrae | O blowing wind, O blowing wind |
| Oindhu pogaathae | Do not cease blowing |
| Female | |
| Kaanbathellaam kaatchi alla | All that is seen is not the complete truth |
| Kangal ariyaadhae | The eyes cannot perceive everything |
| Ulagam muzhudhum thoongum pozhuthum | Even when the entire world sleeps |
| Unmai thoongaathae | The truth never sleeps |
| Sogangalae vaazhkaiyin vedhamaa | Is sorrow the ultimate scripture of life? |
| Female | |
| Gangai nadhiyae gangai nadhiyae | O Ganges river, O Ganges river |
| Kaaindhu pogaathae | Do not dry up |
| Veesum kaatrae veesum kaatrae | O blowing wind, O blowing wind |
| Oindhu pogaathae | Do not cease blowing |
| Female | |
| Thaeril irundhaayae ippodhu | You were once seated on a chariot, but now |
| Theruvil vizhundhaayae | You have fallen onto the street |
| Siragai izhandhaayae nenjodu | You lost your wings, and in your heart |
| Siluvai summandhaaiyae | You bore a heavy cross |
| Unmai pesiyadhaal indrae nee | Just because you spoke the truth today |
| Vaarthai izhandhaayae | You have lost your voice |
| Kangal ariyaamal kanneril | Without your eyes realizing it, in tears |
| Kannam nanainthaaiyae | Your cheeks were soaked |
| Female | |
| Kaalam oru naal | Time will one day |
| Nyaayam ketkkum | Demand justice |
| Ullam kalangaadhae | Do not let your heart lose courage |
| Soganagalae….vaazhkaiyin vedhamaa | Is sorrow the ultimate scripture of life? |
| Female | |
| Gangai nadhiyae gangai nadhiyae | O Ganges river, O Ganges river |
| Kaaindhu pogaathae | Do not dry up |
| Veesum kaatrae veesum kaatrae | O blowing wind, O blowing wind |
| Oindhu pogaathae | Do not cease blowing |
| Chorus | |
| Laali laali…laali laali | Lullaby, lullaby... lullaby, lullaby |
| Female | |
| Iravu mudiyaatha ippodhu | Will this endless night not come to an end now? |
| Velicham pirakkaadha | Will the light not be born? |
| Kadhavu thirakkaadha kilithaan | Will the door not open? Will the caged bird |
| Siragai virikkaadha | Not spread its wings? |
| Female | |
| Thavaru varum munnae | Before a mistake happens |
| Deivam thaan thadukka ninakaadha | Won't God Himself step in to stop it? |
| Idhayam thottru vittaal ippodhu | If the heart loses now |
| Mirugam jeyikkaadha | Won't the beast win? |
| Female | |
| Needhikku intha | If justice receives |
| Thandanai endraal | Such a punishment |
| Nenjam valikaadha | Doesn't the heart ache? |
| Soganagalae….vaazhkaiyin vedhamaa | Is sorrow the ultimate scripture of life? |
| Female | |
| Aarari rari rari rararoo | Lullaby refrain (Aarari rari rari rararoo) |
| Aarari raroo aarararoo | Lullaby refrain (Aarari raroo aarararoo) |
| Female | |
| Gangai nadhiyae gangai nadhiyae | O Ganges river, O Ganges river |
| Kaaindhu pogaathae | Do not dry up |
| Veesum kaatrae veesum kaatrae | O blowing wind, O blowing wind |
| Oindhu pogaathae | Do not cease blowing |
| Female | |
| Kaanbathellaam kaatchi alla | All that is seen is not the complete truth |
| Kangal ariyaadhae | The eyes cannot perceive everything |
| Ulagam muzhudhum thoongum pozhuthum | Even when the entire world sleeps |
| Unmai thoongaathae | The truth never sleeps |
| Sogangalae vaazhkaiyin vedhamaa | Is sorrow the ultimate scripture of life? |
லாலி லாலி....லாலி லாலி....
லாலி லாலி....லாலி லாலி....
Lullaby, lullaby
Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby...
Lullaby, lullaby... lullaby, lullaby
கங்கை நதியே.....கங்கை நதியே
காய்ந்து போகாதே
வீசும் காற்றே வீசும் காற்றே
ஓய்ந்து போகாதே
O Ganges river, O Ganges river
Do not dry up
O blowing wind, O blowing wind
Do not cease blowing
கங்கை நதியே.....கங்கை நதியே
காய்ந்து போகாதே
வீசும் காற்றே வீசும் காற்றே
ஓய்ந்து போகாதே
O Ganges river, O Ganges river
Do not dry up
O blowing wind, O blowing wind
Do not cease blowing
காண்பது எல்லாம் காட்சி அல்ல
கண்கள் அறியாதே
உலகம் முழுதும் தூங்கும் பொழுதும்
உண்மை தூங்காதே
சோகங்களே........
வாழ்க்கையின் வேதமோ
All that is seen is not the complete truth
The eyes cannot perceive everything
Even when the entire world sleeps
The truth never sleeps
Is sorrow the ultimate scripture of life?
கங்கை நதியே.....கங்கை நதியே
காய்ந்து போகாதே
வீசும் காற்றே வீசும் காற்றே
ஓய்ந்து போகாதே
O Ganges river, O Ganges river
Do not dry up
O blowing wind, O blowing wind
Do not cease blowing
தேரில் இருந்தாயே இப்போது
தெருவில் விழுந்தாயே
சிறகை இழந்தாயே நெஞ்சோடு
சிலுவை சுமந்தாயே
உண்மை பேசியதால் இன்றே நீ
வார்த்தை இழந்தாயே
You were once seated on a chariot, but now
You have fallen onto the street
You lost your wings, and in your heart
You bore a heavy cross
Just because you spoke the truth today
You have lost your voice
Without your eyes realizing it, in tears
Your cheeks were soaked
கண்கள் அறியாமல் கண்ணீரில்
கன்னம் நனைந்தாயே
காலம் ஒரு நாள் நியாயம் கேட்கும்
உள்ளம் கலங்காதே
சோகங்களே..........
வாழ்க்கையின் வேதமோ
Time will one day
Demand justice
Do not let your heart lose courage
Is sorrow the ultimate scripture of life?
கங்கை நதியே.....கங்கை நதியே
காய்ந்து போகாதே
வீசும் காற்றே வீசும் காற்றே
ஓய்ந்து போகாதே
O Ganges river, O Ganges river
Do not dry up
O blowing wind, O blowing wind
Do not cease blowing
லாலி லாலி....லாலி லாலி....
Lullaby, lullaby... lullaby, lullaby
இரவு முடியாத இப்போது
வெளிச்சம் பிறக்காதா
கதவு திறக்காதா கிளிதான்
சிறகை விரிக்காதா
Will this endless night not come to an end now?
Will the light not be born?
Will the door not open? Will the caged bird
Not spread its wings?
தவறு வரும் முன்னே
இமை வந்தால் தடுக்க நினைக்காதா
இதயம் தோற்றுவிட்டால் இப்போது
மிருகம் ஜெயிக்காதா
Before a mistake happens
Won't God Himself step in to stop it?
If the heart loses now
Won't the beast win?
நீதிக்கு இந்த தண்டனை என்றால்
நெஞ்சம் வலிக்காதா
சோகங்களே.......
வாழ்க்கையின் வேதமோ
If justice receives
Such a punishment
Doesn't the heart ache?
Is sorrow the ultimate scripture of life?
................
Lullaby refrain (Aarari rari rari rararoo)
Lullaby refrain (Aarari raroo aarararoo)
கங்கை நதியே.....கங்கை நதியே
காய்ந்து போகாதே
வீசும் காற்றே வீசும் காற்றே
ஓய்ந்து போகாதே
O Ganges river, O Ganges river
Do not dry up
O blowing wind, O blowing wind
Do not cease blowing
காண்பது எல்லாம் காட்சி அல்ல
கண்கள் அறியாதே
உலகம் முழுதும் தூங்கும் பொழுதும்
உண்மை தூங்காதே
சோகங்களே........
வாழ்க்கையின் வேதமோ
All that is seen is not the complete truth
The eyes cannot perceive everything
Even when the entire world sleeps
The truth never sleeps
Is sorrow the ultimate scripture of life?
கங்கை நதியே.....கங்கை நதியே
காய்ந்து போகாதே
வீசும் காற்றே வீசும் காற்றே
ஓய்ந்து போகாதே
Laali laali
Lullaby, lullaby
Laali laali laaliii…eee
Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby...
Laali laali…laali laali
Lullaby, lullaby... lullaby, lullaby
Gangai nadhiyae gangai nadhiyae
O Ganges river, O Ganges river
Kaaindhu pogaathae
Do not dry up
Veesum kaatrae veesum kaatrae
O blowing wind, O blowing wind
Oindhu pogaathae
Do not cease blowing
Gangai nadhiyae gangai nadhiyae
O Ganges river, O Ganges river
Kaaindhu pogaathae
Do not dry up
Veesum kaatrae veesum kaatrae
O blowing wind, O blowing wind
Oindhu pogaathae
Do not cease blowing
Kaanbathellaam kaatchi alla
All that is seen is not the complete truth
Kangal ariyaadhae
The eyes cannot perceive everything
Ulagam muzhudhum thoongum pozhuthum
Even when the entire world sleeps
Unmai thoongaathae
The truth never sleeps
Sogangalae vaazhkaiyin vedhamaa
Is sorrow the ultimate scripture of life?
Gangai nadhiyae gangai nadhiyae
O Ganges river, O Ganges river
Kaaindhu pogaathae
Do not dry up
Veesum kaatrae veesum kaatrae
O blowing wind, O blowing wind
Oindhu pogaathae
Do not cease blowing
Thaeril irundhaayae ippodhu
You were once seated on a chariot, but now
Theruvil vizhundhaayae
You have fallen onto the street
Siragai izhandhaayae nenjodu
You lost your wings, and in your heart
Siluvai summandhaaiyae
You bore a heavy cross
Unmai pesiyadhaal indrae nee
Just because you spoke the truth today
Vaarthai izhandhaayae
You have lost your voice
Kangal ariyaamal kanneril
Without your eyes realizing it, in tears
Kannam nanainthaaiyae
Your cheeks were soaked
Kaalam oru naal
Time will one day
Nyaayam ketkkum
Demand justice
Ullam kalangaadhae
Do not let your heart lose courage
Soganagalae….vaazhkaiyin vedhamaa
Is sorrow the ultimate scripture of life?
Gangai nadhiyae gangai nadhiyae
O Ganges river, O Ganges river
Kaaindhu pogaathae
Do not dry up
Veesum kaatrae veesum kaatrae
O blowing wind, O blowing wind
Oindhu pogaathae
Do not cease blowing
Laali laali…laali laali
Lullaby, lullaby... lullaby, lullaby
Iravu mudiyaatha ippodhu
Will this endless night not come to an end now?
Velicham pirakkaadha
Will the light not be born?
Kadhavu thirakkaadha kilithaan
Will the door not open? Will the caged bird
Siragai virikkaadha
Not spread its wings?
Thavaru varum munnae
Before a mistake happens
Deivam thaan thadukka ninakaadha
Won't God Himself step in to stop it?
Idhayam thottru vittaal ippodhu
If the heart loses now
Mirugam jeyikkaadha
Won't the beast win?
Needhikku intha
If justice receives
Thandanai endraal
Such a punishment
Nenjam valikaadha
Doesn't the heart ache?
Soganagalae….vaazhkaiyin vedhamaa
Is sorrow the ultimate scripture of life?
Aarari rari rari rararoo
Lullaby refrain (Aarari rari rari rararoo)
Aarari raroo aarararoo
Lullaby refrain (Aarari raroo aarararoo)
Gangai nadhiyae gangai nadhiyae
O Ganges river, O Ganges river
Kaaindhu pogaathae
Do not dry up
Veesum kaatrae veesum kaatrae
O blowing wind, O blowing wind
Oindhu pogaathae
Do not cease blowing
Kaanbathellaam kaatchi alla
All that is seen is not the complete truth
Kangal ariyaadhae
The eyes cannot perceive everything
Ulagam muzhudhum thoongum pozhuthum
Even when the entire world sleeps
Unmai thoongaathae
The truth never sleeps
Sogangalae vaazhkaiyin vedhamaa
Is sorrow the ultimate scripture of life?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Gangai Nadhiyae' from *Kaadhale Nimmadhi* is a deeply philosophical and melancholic song styled as a lullaby. The singer addresses a suffering soul, urging them not to lose hope or let their spirit dry up like a parched river. The lyrics express anguish over the injustice of life, where a noble person who once held high status has fallen onto the streets and must carry a heavy cross simply for speaking the truth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Gangai nadhiyae gangai nadhiyae / Kaaindhu pogaathae”
Compares the noble and resilient human spirit to the sacred Ganges river, imploring it not to dry up under pressure.
Muran (Antithesis)
“Thaeril irundhaayae ippodhu / Theruvil vizhundhaayae”
Contrasts the high status of sitting on a chariot ('Thaer') with the low state of falling onto the street ('Theru').
Personification
“Ulagam muzhudhum thoongum pozhuthum / Unmai thoongaathae”
Personifies 'Truth' as an entity that stays awake vigilant even when the entire world falls asleep.
Metaphor
“Siluvai summandhaaiyae”
Uses the image of bearing a cross ('Siluvai') as a metaphor for taking on immense suffering for the sake of truth.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Thaeril irundhaayae ippodhu / Theruvil vizhundhaayae”
The initial sound 'Thae'/'The' matches at the start of both consecutive lines.
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Trivia
Although listed with unknown credits in the prompt context, *Kaadhale Nimmadhi* (1998) features music composed by Deva, with vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam for this song. Lyricist Pazhani Bharathi wrote the evocative lyrics exploring themes of truth, moral conviction, and suffering, which mirrored the tragic narrative turn in the film starring Suriya.
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