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Lyrics & meaning

Inbam Ethirile

From Inidhu Inidhu · 2010

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Karthik, Timmy, Gridlock
Music director
Mickey J. Meyer
Details
Inidhu Inidhu2010

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Inbam ethirilae kan ethirilaeHappiness is right in front of us, right before our eyes
Kan arugilae vaaCome close to my eyes
Thullum vayadhilae nam manadhilaeIn this youthful age, within our hearts
Poo pookkudhae vaaFlowers are blooming, come
Chorus
Ooh ah ooh ahOoh ah ooh ah
Ooh aahaah oohOoh aahaah ooh
Male
Nam ilamaiyae ulagamOur youth is our world
Happy daysHappy days
Nam iravugal ulagamOur nights are our world
Happy daysHappy days
Nam kanavugal ulagamOur dreams are our world
Happy daysHappy days
Thigada thigadaThigada thigada
Happy daysHappy days
Male
Nam kurumbugal ulagamOur pranks are our world
Happy daysHappy days
Nam narambugal ulagamOur energy is our world
Happy daysHappy days
O varambugal meerumOh, breaking all boundaries
Happy daysHappy days
Thigada thigadaThigada thigada
Happy daysHappy days
Male
Manadhil aayiramIn the heart, a thousand
Poo mazhaiyaeShowers of flowers
Male
Nam ilamaiyae ulagamOur youth is our world
Happy daysHappy days
Nam iravugal ulagamOur nights are our world
Happy daysHappy days
Nam kanavugal ulagamOur dreams are our world
Happy daysHappy days
Thigada thigadaThigada thigada
Happy daysHappy days
Male
Nam kurumbugal ulagamOur pranks are our world
Happy daysHappy days
Nam narambugal ulagamOur energy is our world
Happy daysHappy days
O varambugal meerumOh, breaking all boundaries
Happy daysHappy days
Thigada thigadaThigada thigada
Happy daysHappy days
Chorus
Inbam ethirilae kan ethirilaeHappiness is right in front of us, right before our eyes
Kan arugilae vaaCome close to my eyes
Thullum vayadhilae nam manadhilaeIn this youthful age, within our hearts
Poo pookkudhae vaaFlowers are blooming, come
Chorus
Nanban arugilae nam arugilaeWith a friend nearby, close to us
Mazhai thoorudhae vaaRain is drizzling, come
Nenjam nanaiyudhae oh urughudhaeThe heart gets drenched, oh it melts
Vaa arugilae vaa…Come close, come...
Chorus
RapRap
Let the fun beginLet the fun begin
Happy daysHappy days
Play it againPlay it again
Sit backSit back
Standing in the canteenStanding in the canteen
Nobody checkinNobody checkin
…………….............
No more talkingNo more talking
No more talkingNo more talking
Mercy killingMercy killing
Male
Naalai naamumTomorrow we
Engo vaazhvomMay live somewhere else
Aayinum college pol varumaaYet, can anything match college life?
Male
Nalladhu paadhiHalf good things
Kettadhu paadhiHalf bad things
Ingae katromaeWe learn right here
Male
Ilamai kaalam puyalaippolaeYouthful time is like a storm
Thadaigal pottaal kettidumaaWill it stop if obstacles are placed?
Vaanam thedi pogum vayadhilAt an age that aims for the sky
Vaa vaa parappomaeCome, come, let us fly
Male
Netru…Yesterday...
Sarugenna ponadhu pogattumaeLet whatever blew away like dry leaves be gone
Varum naalai…The coming days...
Varum varai dhooraththil thondrattumaeLet them appear in the distance until they arrive
Indrae…Today...
Anu anuvaaga anubavippomLet us savor every atom of it
Ippodhae…Right now...
Vidha vidhamaaga vaazhnthiduvomLet us live life in diverse ways
Oh oh oh oh….Oh oh oh oh....
Chorus
{Inbam ethirilae kan ethirilaeHappiness is right in front of us, right before our eyes
Kan arugilae vaaCome close to my eyes
Thullum vayadhilae nam manadhilaeIn this youthful age, within our hearts
Poo pookkudhae vaaFlowers are blooming, come
Chorus
Nanban arugilae nam arugilaeWith a friend nearby, close to us
Mazhai thoorudhae vaaRain is drizzling, come
Nenjam nanaiyudhae oh urughudhaeThe heart gets drenched, oh it melts
Vaa arugilae vaa…} (2)Come close, come...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This title track from 'Inidhu Inidhu' is a vibrant youth anthem celebrating the unforgettable journey of college life, friendship, and self-discovery. It emphasizes living in the present moment, seizing every opportunity to express joy, and cherishing the bonds formed during student years.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Ilamai kaalam puyalaippolae

Compares youth to a storm ('puyalaippolae') to highlight its unstoppable energy and passion.

Uruvagamm (Metaphor)

Sarugenna ponadhu pogattumae

Compares past events and gone days to dry leaves ('sarugu') that blow away with time.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Thullum vayadhilae nam manadhilae

Rhyming of line endings with '-ilae' to create a melodic rhythm across verses.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Inbam ethirilae kan ethirilae

Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Inbam' / 'ethirilae').

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Trivia

'Inidhu Inidhu' (2010) is the official Tamil remake of the blockbuster 2007 Telugu college drama 'Happy Days'. Music composer Mickey J. Meyer retained his original popular tunes from Telugu, including the catchy 'Happy Days' refrain in this title track.

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