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Lyrics & meaning

Innikku Nadantha Nenappula

From Kootu Puzhukkal · 1987

Lyricist
Na. Kamarasan
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Kootu Puzhukkal1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Innikku nadantha nenappulaIn the memory of what happened today
Naan vaazhnthiruppenI will live on
Ingu ennaiyum unnaiyumHere, to the God who united
Serthu vecha deivathukkaeBoth you and me
Naan nandri solvenI will express my gratitude
Kaalam ellaam kangalilaeWith tearful/reverent eyes for all time
Female
Innikku nadantha nenappulaIn the memory of what happened today
Naan vaazhnthiruppenI will live on
Ingu ennaiyum unnaiyumHere, to the God who united
Serthu vecha deivathukkaeBoth you and me
Naan nandri solvenI will express my gratitude
Kaalam ellaam kangalilaeWith tearful/reverent eyes for all time
Naan nandri solvenI will express my gratitude
Kaalam ellaam kangalilaeWith tearful/reverent eyes for all time
Aaa…haa…aa..aa…ahaa haahaaaAaa...haa...aa..aa...ahaa haahaaa
Haa…aaa….haa…aaa…Haa...aaa....haa...aaa...
Female
En madiyil nee sirithaalIf you smile while sitting on my lap
Un azhagai naan rasippenI will admire your beauty
En madiyil nee sirithaalIf you smile while sitting on my lap
Un azhagai naan rasippenI will admire your beauty
Kannirandum paarthuvittaalIf both eyes look at me
Kaithunaiyaai naan varuvenI will come as your supporting companion
Female
Unnai alli veippenI will gather and keep you
Aasaiyulla nenjinilaeIn my loving heart
Unnai alli veippenI will gather and keep you
Aasaiyulla nenjinilaeIn my loving heart
Female
Innikku nadantha nenappulaIn the memory of what happened today
Naan vaazhnthiruppenI will live on
Ingu ennaiyum unnaiyumHere, to the God who united
Serthu vecha deivathukkaeBoth you and me
Naan nandri solvenI will express my gratitude
Kaalam ellaam kangalilaeWith tearful/reverent eyes for all time
Aaa…aaa…naan nandri solvenAaa...aaa...I will express my gratitude
Kaalam ellaam kangalilaeWith tearful/reverent eyes for all time
Female
Manjal nila maalaiyilaeIn the evening illuminated by the golden moon
Mannavanai paarthiruppenI will gaze upon my king
Manjal nila maalaiyilaeIn the evening illuminated by the golden moon
Mannavanai paarthiruppenI will gaze upon my king
Nenjamellam nee irundhaalIf you reside in all of my heart
Nimmadhiyaai naan iruppenI will live in complete peace
Female
Endhan vaazhvinilaeIn my life
Vaangi vandhen nalla varamI have obtained a great boon
Endhan vaazhvinilaeIn my life
Vaangi vandhen nalla varamI have obtained a great boon
Female
Innikku nadantha nenappulaIn the memory of what happened today
Naan vaazhnthiruppenI will live on
Ingu ennaiyum unnaiyumHere, to the God who united
Serthu vecha deivathukkaeBoth you and me
Naan nandri solvenI will express my gratitude
Kaalam ellaam kangalilaeWith tearful/reverent eyes for all time
Naan nandri solvenI will express my gratitude
Kaalam ellaam kangalilaeWith tearful/reverent eyes for all time

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Innikku Nadantha Nenappula from the film Kootu Puzhukkal (1987) is a gentle, romantic track expressing eternal love and divine gratitude. The song revolves around two lovers celebrating their togetherness and thanking God for bringing them into each other's lives. The memories created today serve as a sweet foundation upon which they pledge to build their entire future.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Manjal nila maalaiyilae / Mannavanai paarthiruppen

Repetition of the 'Ma' sound in 'Manjal nila maalaiyilae / Mannavanai paarthiruppen' creates a soothing rhythmic sound pattern.

Imagery

Manjal nila maalaiyilae

The phrase 'Manjal nila maalaiyilae' paints a rich visual of a yellow/golden evening moonlight, setting a tranquil romantic tone.

Metaphor

Vaangi vandhen nalla varam

Describing the partner or their union as a 'nalla varam' (great boon) metaphorically frames love as a divine gift.

Anaphora (Refrain)

Naan nandri solven / Kaalam ellaam kangalilae

The recurring repetition of 'Naan nandri solven / Kaalam ellaam kangalilae' reinforces the central theme of lifelong gratitude.

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Trivia

Kootu Puzhukkal (1987) is a Tamil drama film directed by K. S. Prakash Rao, starring Raghuvaran and Amala in key roles. The lyrics were penned by the acclaimed Tamil poet Na. Kamarasan.

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