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Lyrics & meaning

Inimai Nirainda Ulagam

From Ninaithale Inikkum 1979 Film · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Ninaithale Inikkum 1979 Film1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Inimai niraindha ulagam irukkuThere is a world full of sweetness,
Idhilae unakku kavalai edhukku lovely birdsWhy do you have worries in it, lovely birds?
Pudhu ilamai irukku vayadhum irukkuThere is fresh youth, there is age,
Kaalam irukku kanneer edhukku jolly birdsThere is time, why shed tears, jolly birds?
Female
Ahaa inimai niraindha ulagam irukkuAha, there is a world full of sweetness,
Idhilae unakku kavalai edhukku lovely birdsWhy do you have worries in it, lovely birds?
Pudhu ilamai irukku vayadhum irukkuThere is fresh youth, there is age,
Kaalam irukku kanneer edhukku jolly birdsThere is time, why shed tears, jolly birds?
Female
Ada mannaadhi mannan maargaleOh, kings of kings!
Summa mayangi mayangi aada vaangalenCome, join and dance swooning in bliss!
Ada mannaadhi mannan maargaleOh, kings of kings!
Summa mayangi mayangi aada vaangalenCome, join and dance swooning in bliss!
Female
Parandhaal megangal oodinaal vaanangalIf we fly, clouds move; if we run, heavens shift;
Paadinaal gaanangal aaduvom vaarungalIf we sing songs, let us dance, come along!
Chorus :…………………………..(Chorus instrumentals/vocalization)
Male
Adiyae raajaathi sirichaa rojappooHey queen-like girl, your smile is a rose flower,
Unakka solli tharanum..haa…aa…Do I need to teach this to you? Haa... aa...
Idhu thaan raajangam edhukku koorvaangamThis is the kingdom, why need a grand intro/preamble?
Iniyaa sondham varanum..hae..hae…hae haeSweet relationships should arrive now... hae.. hae...
Male
Adiyae raajaathi sirichaa rojappooHey queen-like girl, your smile is a rose flower,
Unakka solli tharanum..hoo oo oo ooDo I need to teach this to you? Hoo...
Idhu thaan raajangam edhukku koorvaangamThis is the kingdom, why need a grand intro/preamble?
Iniyaa sondham varanum…Sweet relationships should arrive now...
Male
Idai thangam nadai vairamWaist is gold, walk is diamond,
Idhazh pavalam nagai muthuLips are coral, smile is pearl,
Nee vinnulaga poonthottamaa.aa.aaAre you a flower garden from the celestial world?
Female
Paruvam raagangal azhage thaalangalYouth is melody, beauty is rhythm,
Sugamae paadalgal servom vaarungalPleasure is song, let us unite, come along!
Chorus
………………………..(Instrumental Interlude)
Male
Inimai niraindha ulagam irukkuThere is a world full of sweetness,
Idhilae unakku kavalai edhukku lovely birdsWhy do you have worries in it, lovely birds?
Pudhu ilamai irukku vayadhum irukkuThere is fresh youth, there is age,
Kaalam irukku kanneer edhukku jolly birdsThere is time, why shed tears, jolly birds?
Chorus
…………………………….(Instrumental Interlude)
Female
Ahaa aaa haa ahaa haa aaaAhaa aaa haa ahaa haa aaa
Ahaa aaa haa haa haa haa haa haaAhaa aaa haa haa haa haa haa haa
Male
Kamalaa kalyaani vasandha vandhaalaaKamala, Kalyani, and Vasantha have arrived,
Moonae moonu ponnungaJust three girls,
Paarvai maththaappu jaadai kithaappuGlance like sparklers, attitude like pride,
Moonukkum naalarai kannunga. aa.aa.. aa hae haeFour and a half eyes among the three of them!
Male
Kamalaa kalyaani vasandha vandhaalaaKamala, Kalyani, and Vasantha have arrived,
Moonae moonu ponnungaJust three girls,
Paarvai maththaappu jaadai kithaappuGlance like sparklers, attitude like pride,
Moonukkum naalarai kannungaFour and a half eyes among the three of them!
Male
Oru kattu oru mettu oru mottu oru jittuOne style, one tune, one bud, one chick,
Andha moonukkum naan oruthan maapillaiFor all three of them, I am the single groom!
Oruthi b a yaam oruthi m a yaamOne is a B.A., one is an M.A.,
Irandaiyum serthaakkaIf you combine those two,
Aduthathu bamaa vaamThe next one is a B.A.M.A.!
Chorus
……………………………..(Instrumental Interlude)
Female
Ahaa inimai niraindha ulagam irukkuAha, there is a world full of sweetness,
Idhilae unakku kavalai edhukku lovely birdsWhy do you have worries in it, lovely birds?
Pudhu ilamai irukku vayadhum irukkuThere is fresh youth, there is age,
Kaalam irukku kanneer edhukku jolly birdsThere is time, why shed tears, jolly birds?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This joyous song from 'Ninaithale Inikkum' (1979) is a celebrating anthem about living life to the fullest during youth without worrying about sorrow. Set against a lively musical backdrop, the singer urges friends and young people to embrace happiness, dance, sing, and leave tears behind. The lyricist metaphorically describes beauty through precious elements like gold, diamond, coral, and pearls while playfully bantering about love and romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Idai thangam nadai vairam / Idhazh pavalam nagai muthu

Describing physical attributes with precious jewels: waist as gold ('Idai thangam'), walk as diamond ('nadai vairam'), lips as coral ('idhazh pavalam'), and smile as pearls ('nagai muthu').

Simile / Metaphor

Adiyae raajaathi sirichaa rojappoo

Comparing the girl's smile to a blooming rose ('sirichaa rojappoo') and her gaze to festive sparklers ('Paarvai maththaappu').

Rhyme / Monai & Edhugai

Oru kattu oru mettu oru mottu oru jittu

Use of matching internal rhyme and rhythmic structure such as 'kattu', 'mettu', 'mottu', and 'jittu'.

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Trivia

'Ninaithale Inikkum' (1979) was a major musical hit directed by K. Balachander, starring Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Kannadasan, shot extensively in Réunion Island.

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