Inimel
From Raaj Kamal Films International · 2024
- Lyricist
- Kamal Haasan
- Singer
- Shruti Haasan
- Music director
- Shruti Haasan
- Details
- Raaj Kamal Films International2024
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Hmm mm mm mm | Hmm mm mm mm |
| Hum hum hmm hmm mm mm | Hum hum hmm hmm mm mm |
| Hmm hmm mm mm | Hmm hmm mm mm |
| Hum hum hmm hmm mm mm | Hum hum hmm hmm mm mm |
| Female | |
| Hit me… idhu meiyyaa | Hit me... is this real? |
| Maraththu ponathu en nenjam | My heart has gone numb |
| Get me…out of here | Get me... out of here |
| Vagutha paathaiyil thaniye sel | Walk alone on the path that has been set |
| Female | |
| Paalam udainthaal | If the bridge breaks |
| Karai theriyaamal | Without seeing the shore in sight |
| Neeril thathalikkum aalaanaai | You became someone struggling in the water |
| Female | |
| Inimel inimel | From now on, from now on |
| Inimel indha thollai illai | From now on, this trouble won't exist |
| Idhuve idhuve | This right here, this right here |
| Idhuve irudhi ena solven | I shall say this is the end |
| Female | |
| Inimel inimel | From now on, from now on |
| Inimel indha thollai illai | From now on, this trouble won't exist |
| Idhuve idhuve | This right here, this right here |
| Idhuve urudhi ena solven | I shall say this is certain |
| Female | |
| Look me …in the face | Look me... in the face |
| Naani kan thaazthum aalaanaai | You became someone who lowers their eyes in shame |
| Female | |
| Kalam thozhainthaal | If time is lost |
| Kanavugal niraiveraathu | Dreams will not come true |
| Who cares if we don’t sleep | Who cares if we don't sleep |
| Female | |
| Kangal mooda maruthaal | If eyes refuse to close |
| Thinasari naamum | Every day, what we |
| Kaanbathe kanavaagume | see itself becomes a dream |
| Female | |
| Inimel inimel | From now on, from now on |
| Inimel indha thollai illai | From now on, this trouble won't exist |
| Idhuve idhuve | This right here, this right here |
| Idhuve irudhi ena solven | I shall say this is the end |
| Female | |
| Inimel inimel | From now on, from now on |
| Inimel indha thollai illai | From now on, this trouble won't exist |
| Idhuve idhuve | This right here, this right here |
| Idhuve urudhi ena solven | I shall say this is certain |
| Female | |
| Palaiyena kazhithalum | Shedding the old |
| Puthithena puguthalum | Entering as the new |
| Marubadi pirappathum | Being reborn once again |
| Perumsugam | Is immense bliss |
| Aanandham aanandham oh | Joy, joy oh |
| Female | |
| I’m forever after | I'm forever after |
| Or never after | Or never after |
| I’m forever after | I'm forever after |
| Female | |
| Inimel inimel | From now on, from now on |
| Inimel indha thollai illai | From now on, this trouble won't exist |
| Idhuve idhuve | This right here, this right here |
| Idhuve irudhi ena solven | I shall say this is the end |
| Female | |
| Inimel inimel | From now on, from now on |
| Inimel indha thollai illai | From now on, this trouble won't exist |
| Idhuve idhuve | This right here, this right here |
| Idhuve urudhi ena solven… | I shall say this is certain... |
| Male | |
| Palaiyena kazhithalum | Shedding the old |
| Puthithena puguthalum | Entering as the new |
| Marubadi pirappathum | Being reborn once again |
| Perumsugam ..perum sugam | Is immense bliss... immense bliss |
முனகல்கள் .......
Hmm mm mm mm
Hum hum hmm hmm mm mm
Hmm hmm mm mm
Hum hum hmm hmm mm mm
ஹிட் மீ .. இது மெய்யா
மரத்துப்போனது என் நெஞ்சம்
கெட் மீ... அவுட் ஆப் ஹியர்
வகுத்த பாதையில் தனியே செல்
Hit me... is this real?
My heart has gone numb
Get me... out of here
Walk alone on the path that has been set
பாலம் உடைந்தால்
கரை தெரியாமல்
நீரில் தத்தளிக்கும் ஆளானாய்
If the bridge breaks
Without seeing the shore in sight
You became someone struggling in the water
இனிமேல் இனிமேல்
இனிமேல் இந்த தொல்லை இல்லை
இதுவே இதுவே
இதுவே இறுதி என சொல்வேன்
From now on, from now on
From now on, this trouble won't exist
This right here, this right here
I shall say this is the end
இனிமேல் இனிமேல்
இனிமேல் இந்த தொல்லை இல்லை
இதுவே இதுவே
இதுவே உறுதி என சொல்வேன்
From now on, from now on
From now on, this trouble won't exist
This right here, this right here
I shall say this is certain
லுக் மீ ...இன் தி பேஸ்
நாணி கண் தாழ்த்தும் ஆளானாய்
Look me... in the face
You became someone who lowers their eyes in shame
காலம் தொலைந்தால்
கனவுகள் நிறைவேராது
ஹு கேர்ஸ் இப் வி டோன்ட் ஸ்லீப்...
If time is lost
Dreams will not come true
Who cares if we don't sleep
கண்கள் மூட மறுத்தால்
தினசரி நாமும்
காண்பதே கனவாகுமே
If eyes refuse to close
Every day, what we
see itself becomes a dream
இனிமேல் இனிமேல்
இனிமேல் இந்த தொல்லை இல்லை
இதுவே இதுவே
இதுவே இறுதி என சொல்வேன்
From now on, from now on
From now on, this trouble won't exist
This right here, this right here
I shall say this is the end
இனிமேல் இனிமேல்
இனிமேல் இந்த தொல்லை இல்லை
இதுவே இதுவே
இதுவே உறுதி என சொல்வேன்
From now on, from now on
From now on, this trouble won't exist
This right here, this right here
I shall say this is certain
பழையன கழிதலும்
புதிதென புகுதலும்
மறுபடி பிறப்பதும்
பெரும்சுகம்
ஆனந்தம் ஆனந்தம்... ஒ
Shedding the old
Entering as the new
Being reborn once again
Is immense bliss
Joy, joy oh
ஐ’ம் பார்எவர் ஆப்ட்டர்
ஓர் நெவெர் ஆப்ட்டர்
ஐ’ம் பார் எவர் ஆப்ட்டர்
I'm forever after
Or never after
I'm forever after
இனிமேல் இனிமேல்
இனிமேல் இந்த தொல்லை இல்லை
இதுவே இதுவே
இதுவே இறுதி என சொல்வேன்
From now on, from now on
From now on, this trouble won't exist
This right here, this right here
I shall say this is the end
இனிமேல் இனிமேல்
இனிமேல் இந்த தொல்லை இல்லை
இதுவே இதுவே
இதுவே உறுதி என சொல்வேன்...
From now on, from now on
From now on, this trouble won't exist
This right here, this right here
I shall say this is certain...
பழையன கழிதலும்
புதிதென புகுதலும்
மறுபடி பிறப்பதும்
பெரும்சுகம்...பெரும் சுகம் ...
Shedding the old
Entering as the new
Being reborn once again
Is immense bliss... immense bliss
Hmm mm mm mm
Hmm mm mm mm
Hum hum hmm hmm mm mm
Hum hum hmm hmm mm mm
Hmm hmm mm mm
Hmm hmm mm mm
Hum hum hmm hmm mm mm
Hum hum hmm hmm mm mm
Hit me… idhu meiyyaa
Hit me... is this real?
Maraththu ponathu en nenjam
My heart has gone numb
Get me…out of here
Get me... out of here
Vagutha paathaiyil thaniye sel
Walk alone on the path that has been set
Paalam udainthaal
If the bridge breaks
Karai theriyaamal
Without seeing the shore in sight
Neeril thathalikkum aalaanaai
You became someone struggling in the water
Inimel inimel
From now on, from now on
Inimel indha thollai illai
From now on, this trouble won't exist
Idhuve idhuve
This right here, this right here
Idhuve irudhi ena solven
I shall say this is the end
Inimel inimel
From now on, from now on
Inimel indha thollai illai
From now on, this trouble won't exist
Idhuve idhuve
This right here, this right here
Idhuve urudhi ena solven
I shall say this is certain
Look me …in the face
Look me... in the face
Naani kan thaazthum aalaanaai
You became someone who lowers their eyes in shame
Kalam thozhainthaal
If time is lost
Kanavugal niraiveraathu
Dreams will not come true
Who cares if we don’t sleep
Who cares if we don't sleep
Kangal mooda maruthaal
If eyes refuse to close
Thinasari naamum
Every day, what we
Kaanbathe kanavaagume
see itself becomes a dream
Inimel inimel
From now on, from now on
Inimel indha thollai illai
From now on, this trouble won't exist
Idhuve idhuve
This right here, this right here
Idhuve irudhi ena solven
I shall say this is the end
Inimel inimel
From now on, from now on
Inimel indha thollai illai
From now on, this trouble won't exist
Idhuve idhuve
This right here, this right here
Idhuve urudhi ena solven
I shall say this is certain
Palaiyena kazhithalum
Shedding the old
Puthithena puguthalum
Entering as the new
Marubadi pirappathum
Being reborn once again
Perumsugam
Is immense bliss
Aanandham aanandham oh
Joy, joy oh
I’m forever after
I'm forever after
Or never after
Or never after
I’m forever after
I'm forever after
Inimel inimel
From now on, from now on
Inimel indha thollai illai
From now on, this trouble won't exist
Idhuve idhuve
This right here, this right here
Idhuve irudhi ena solven
I shall say this is the end
Inimel inimel
From now on, from now on
Inimel indha thollai illai
From now on, this trouble won't exist
Idhuve idhuve
This right here, this right here
Idhuve urudhi ena solven…
I shall say this is certain...
Palaiyena kazhithalum
Shedding the old
Puthithena puguthalum
Entering as the new
Marubadi pirappathum
Being reborn once again
Perumsugam ..perum sugam
Is immense bliss... immense bliss
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Inimel' (meaning 'From Now On') is a contemporary independent pop song that explores the emotional arc of a modern relationship—from attachment and emotional turmoil to finality, moving on, and self-rebirth. Sung and composed by Shruti Haasan with lyrics penned by Kamal Haasan, the song paints a vivid picture of a spirit breaking free from toxic emotional cycles. The lyrics move from disorientation and feeling trapped in numb pain ('heart gone numb', 'struggling in water') to a firm declaration of independence and closure ('this trouble won't exist, this is the end'). The poetic climax reflects classical Tamil philosophical thought—discarding the old ('palaiyena kazhithal') and entering the new ('puthithena puguthal') to experience true emotional rebirth and supreme joy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Epizeuxis / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Inimel inimel / Idhuve idhuve”
Immediate repetition of words like 'Inimel inimel' and 'Idhuve idhuve' adds urgency, rhythmic impact, and emotional conviction.
Metaphor
“Paalam udainthaal / Karai theriyaamal / Neeril thathalikkum aalaanaai”
A broken bridge and floating helplessly in water without seeing the shore metaphorically represent the breakdown of communication and emotional instability in a relationship.
Monai (Initial Alliteration) & Etukai (Rhyme)
“Palaiyena kazhithalum / Puthithena puguthalum”
Initial consonant matching ('Pa' in Palaiyena / 'Pu' in Puthithena) and parallel grammatical endings (-alum) create a rich classical Tamil poetic cadence.
Antithesis / Contrast
“Palaiyena kazhithalum / Puthithena puguthalum / Marubadi pirappathum”
Contrasting the shedding of old baggage with the adoption of a new life highlights spiritual evolution after heartbreak.
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Trivia
'Inimel' is a 2024 independent music single conceptualized and composed by Shruti Haasan, with lyrics written by her father, veteran actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan. The music video gained massive attention for casting acclaimed director Lokesh Kanagaraj in his acting debut opposite Shruti Haasan, portraying the stage-by-stage evolution and collapse of a modern urban romance.
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