Iru Perum Nadhigal
From Minmini · 2023
- Lyricist
- Halitha Shameem
- Singer
- Shakthisree Gopalan
- Music director
- Khatija Rahman
- Details
- Minmini2023
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Hooo ooo hooo ooo hoo ho ho hoo oo | Hooo ooo hooo ooo hoo ho ho hoo oo |
| Female | |
| Kaathirundha oru paravaikingae | For a bird that was waiting right here |
| Thaazhthirandha vaanam | The sky has unlatched its doors open wide |
| Nedunaal thuvandu irukkum manadhai | A heart that has been weary and withered for long |
| Seri seidhen en dhisai poovae | I have mended it now, my compass flower |
| Female | |
| Iru perum iru perum nadhigal | Two majestic, two majestic rivers |
| Inaithidum ini oru jadhiyil | Will now flow together in a single rhythm |
| Iru perum iru perum nadhigal | Two majestic, two majestic rivers |
| Inaidhae sellum | Will flow along side by side |
| Female | |
| Iru perum iru perum nadhigal | Two majestic, two majestic rivers |
| Inaithidum ini oru jadhiyil | Will now flow together in a single rhythm |
| Iru perum iru perum nadhigal | Two majestic, two majestic rivers |
| Inaidhae sellum | Will flow along side by side |
| Female | |
| Ezhu kadalai thaandi | Crossing over the seven seas |
| Ezhu malaiyum thaandi | Crossing over the seven mountains |
| Unnai servadhae en nokkam | Reaching you is my single goal |
| Ondrae ondru thaan | The one and only aim |
| Female | |
| Undhan thuyaram neeki | To dispel all your deep sorrow |
| Undhan kanavai meetu | To retrieve and rekindle your dreams |
| Unnai unnidam serkka | To unite you back with your true self |
| Aasaipatten naan | Is what I truly wished for |
| Female | |
| Iru perum iru perum nadhigal | Two majestic, two majestic rivers |
| Inaithidum ini oru jadhiyil | Will now flow together in a single rhythm |
| Iru perum iru perum nadhigal | Two majestic, two majestic rivers |
| Inaidhae sellum | Will flow along side by side |
| Female | |
| Iru perum iru perum nadhigal | Two majestic, two majestic rivers |
| Inaithidum ini oru jadhiyil | Will now flow together in a single rhythm |
| Iru perum iru perum nadhigal | Two majestic, two majestic rivers |
| Inaidhae sellum | Will flow along side by side |
| Female | |
| Kaathirundha oru paravaikingae | For a bird that was waiting right here |
| Thaazhthirandha vaanam | The sky has unlatched its doors open wide |
| Nammai inaikum naesa karangal | The loving hands that connect us together |
| Kadhaloodu kanavirkaai ………… | With love, for the sake of a dream... |
| Female | |
| Vazhithunai vazhithunai varugai | The arrival of a true travel companion |
| Inithidum ini nam payanam | Our upcoming journey will be sweet |
| Vazhithunai vazhithunai varugai | The arrival of a true travel companion |
| Inidhae thodakkam | A sweet and delightful beginning |
ஹோ ஓ ஓ ஓ ஹோ ஓ ஓ ஓ ஹோ ஓ ஓ ஓ
Hooo ooo hooo ooo hoo ho ho hoo oo
காத்திருந்த ஒரு பறவைக்கிங்கே
தாழ்திறந்த வானம்
நெடுநாள் துவண்டு இருக்கும் மனதை
சரிசெய்தேன் என்திசை பூவே
For a bird that was waiting right here
The sky has unlatched its doors open wide
A heart that has been weary and withered for long
I have mended it now, my compass flower
இருபெரும் இருபெரும் நதிகள்
இணைந்திடும் இனி ஒரு ஜதியில்
இருபெரும் இருபெரும் நதிகள்
இணைந்தே செல்லும்
Two majestic, two majestic rivers
Will now flow together in a single rhythm
Two majestic, two majestic rivers
Will flow along side by side
இருபெரும் இருபெரும் நதிகள்
இணைந்திடும் இனி ஒரு ஜதியில்
இருபெரும் இருபெரும் நதிகள்
இணைந்தே செல்லும்
Two majestic, two majestic rivers
Will now flow together in a single rhythm
Two majestic, two majestic rivers
Will flow along side by side
விசில் :
.....................
Crossing over the seven seas
Crossing over the seven mountains
Reaching you is my single goal
The one and only aim
ஏழு கடலை தாண்டி
ஏழு மலையும் தாண்டி
உன்னை சேர்வதே
நோக்கம் ஒன்றேயொன்று தான்
To dispel all your deep sorrow
To retrieve and rekindle your dreams
To unite you back with your true self
Is what I truly wished for
உந்தன் துயரம் நீக்கி
உந்தன் கனவை மீட்டு
உன்னை உன்னிடம் சேர்க்க
ஆசைப்பட்டேன் நான்
Two majestic, two majestic rivers
Will now flow together in a single rhythm
Two majestic, two majestic rivers
Will flow along side by side
இருபெரும் இருபெரும் நதிகள்
இணைந்திடும் இனி ஒரு ஜதியில்
இருபெரும் இருபெரும் நதிகள்
இணைந்தே செல்லும்
Two majestic, two majestic rivers
Will now flow together in a single rhythm
Two majestic, two majestic rivers
Will flow along side by side
இருபெரும் இருபெரும் நதிகள்
இணைந்திடும் இனி ஒரு ஜதியில்
இருபெரும் இருபெரும் நதிகள்
இணைந்தே செல்லும்
For a bird that was waiting right here
The sky has unlatched its doors open wide
The loving hands that connect us together
With love, for the sake of a dream...
காத்திருக்க ஒரு பறவைக்கிங்கே
தாழ் திறக்க வானம்
நம்மை இணைக்கும் நேச கரங்கள்
எவரோடு மறைத்திருக்க
The arrival of a true travel companion
Our upcoming journey will be sweet
The arrival of a true travel companion
A sweet and delightful beginning
வழித்துணை வழித்துணை வருகை
இனித்திடும் இனி நம் பயணம்
வழித்துணை வழித்துணை வருகை
இனிதே தொடக்கம்
Hooo ooo hooo ooo hoo ho ho hoo oo
Hooo ooo hooo ooo hoo ho ho hoo oo
Kaathirundha oru paravaikingae
For a bird that was waiting right here
Thaazhthirandha vaanam
The sky has unlatched its doors open wide
Nedunaal thuvandu irukkum manadhai
A heart that has been weary and withered for long
Seri seidhen en dhisai poovae
I have mended it now, my compass flower
Iru perum iru perum nadhigal
Two majestic, two majestic rivers
Inaithidum ini oru jadhiyil
Will now flow together in a single rhythm
Iru perum iru perum nadhigal
Two majestic, two majestic rivers
Inaidhae sellum
Will flow along side by side
Iru perum iru perum nadhigal
Two majestic, two majestic rivers
Inaithidum ini oru jadhiyil
Will now flow together in a single rhythm
Iru perum iru perum nadhigal
Two majestic, two majestic rivers
Inaidhae sellum
Will flow along side by side
Ezhu kadalai thaandi
Crossing over the seven seas
Ezhu malaiyum thaandi
Crossing over the seven mountains
Unnai servadhae en nokkam
Reaching you is my single goal
Ondrae ondru thaan
The one and only aim
Undhan thuyaram neeki
To dispel all your deep sorrow
Undhan kanavai meetu
To retrieve and rekindle your dreams
Unnai unnidam serkka
To unite you back with your true self
Aasaipatten naan
Is what I truly wished for
Iru perum iru perum nadhigal
Two majestic, two majestic rivers
Inaithidum ini oru jadhiyil
Will now flow together in a single rhythm
Iru perum iru perum nadhigal
Two majestic, two majestic rivers
Inaidhae sellum
Will flow along side by side
Iru perum iru perum nadhigal
Two majestic, two majestic rivers
Inaithidum ini oru jadhiyil
Will now flow together in a single rhythm
Iru perum iru perum nadhigal
Two majestic, two majestic rivers
Inaidhae sellum
Will flow along side by side
Kaathirundha oru paravaikingae
For a bird that was waiting right here
Thaazhthirandha vaanam
The sky has unlatched its doors open wide
Nammai inaikum naesa karangal
The loving hands that connect us together
Kadhaloodu kanavirkaai …………
With love, for the sake of a dream...
Vazhithunai vazhithunai varugai
The arrival of a true travel companion
Inithidum ini nam payanam
Our upcoming journey will be sweet
Vazhithunai vazhithunai varugai
The arrival of a true travel companion
Inidhae thodakkam
A sweet and delightful beginning
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Iru Perum Nadhigal from the movie Minmini is a soulful, uplifting song about emotional healing, self-discovery, and deep companionship. It uses vivid nature imagery to portray two individuals whose lives merge harmoniously, like two grand rivers coming together into a shared rhythm. The narrative reflects overcoming prolonged sadness, reviving forgotten dreams, and guiding a loved one back to their authentic self. Written by director Halitha Shameem and composed by Khatija Rahman, the song highlights the transformative power of empathy and journeying together. The sweet arrival of a travel companion marks a fresh, hopeful chapter where past pain dissolves into freedom and shared growth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Iru perum iru perum nadhigal / Inaithidum ini oru jadhiyil”
Compares two individuals embarking on a joint emotional journey to two grand rivers merging into a single rhythm.
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Iru perum iru perum nadhigal”
The deliberate duplication of words like 'Iru perum' and 'Vazhithunai' emphasizes intensity, scale, and companionate unity.
Visual Imagery
“Kaathirundha oru paravaikingae / Thaazhthirandha vaanam”
Evokes the vivid image of an infinite open sky granting complete freedom to a bird that had been patiently waiting.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Ezhu kadalai thaandi / Ezhu malaiyum thaandi”
Uses the classical folklore phrase 'crossing seven seas and seven mountains' to illustrate an unwavering dedication to reach someone.
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Trivia
Minmini marks the feature film debut of Khatija Rahman, daughter of legendary composer A. R. Rahman, as a music director. Director Halitha Shameem famously paused the production of the film for over six years to allow the lead child actors to naturally age into young adults for the second half of the story.
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