Maalai Neram
From Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) · 2010
- Lyricist
- Selvaraghavan
- Singers
- Andrea Jeremiah, G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Details
- Aayirathil Oruvan (2010)2010
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Maalai neram | Evening time |
| Mazhai thoorum kaalam | Season of drizzling rain |
| En jannal oram nirkkiren | I stand by my window |
| Neeyum naanum | You and I |
| Oru porvaikkullae | Inside a single blanket |
| Siru megam polae mithakkiren | I float like a small cloud |
| Female | |
| Odum kaalangal | Fleeting time |
| Udan odum ninaivugal | Memories running along |
| Vazhi maarum payanangal | Journeys changing paths |
| Thodargirathae | Continue on |
| Female | |
| Idhu thaan vaazhkaiyaa | Is this what life is? |
| Oru thunai thaan thevaiyaa | Is a companion really needed? |
| Manam yeno | Why does my mind |
| Ennaiyae ketkirathae | Keep asking myself? |
| Female | |
| Ohoo … | Ohoo... |
| Kaadhal ingae ointhathu | Love has ceased here |
| Kavithai ondru mudinthathu | A poem has come to an end |
| Thedum pothae tholainthathu | Lost even while searching for it |
| Anbae… | My beloved... |
| Female | |
| Ithu sogam aanaal | Though this is sorrow |
| Oru sugam | A pleasant sweetness |
| Nenjin ullae paravidum | Spreads inside the heart |
| Naam pazhgiya kaalam paravasam | The time we spent together was ecstasy |
| Anbae…. | My beloved... |
| Idham tharumae… | It brings comfort... |
| Female | |
| Un karam korkaiyil | Holding your hand |
| Ninaivu oraayiram | Brings a thousand memories |
| Pin iru karam pirigaiyil | Then when two hands separate |
| Ninaivu nooraayiram | Brings a hundred thousand memories |
| Female | |
| Kaadhalil vizhuntha idhayam | The heart that fell in love |
| Meetka mudiyaathathu | Cannot be retrieved |
| Kanavil tholaintha nijangal | The realities lost in dreams |
| Meendum kidaikkaathathu | Cannot be found again |
| Female | |
| Oru kaalaiyil nee illai | One morning you were not there |
| Thedavum manam varavillai | The mind didn't even want to search |
| Pirinthathum purinthathu | Upon parting, it was understood |
| Naan enna izhanthen ena | What I had lost |
| Female | |
| Oru murai vaasalil | At the doorstep once |
| Neeyaai vandhaal enna | What if you came on your own? |
| Naan ketkavae thudithidum | The words I long to hear |
| Vaarthai sonnaal enna.. | What if you spoke them? |
| Female | |
| Iru manam | When two hearts |
| Sergaiyil pizhaigal | Come together, mistakes |
| Poruthukkondaal enna.. | What if they are forgiven? |
| Iru dhisai paravaigal inaindhae | Birds from two directions joining together |
| Vinnil sendraal enna.. | What if they fly into the sky? |
| Female | |
| En thedalgal nee illai | You are not what I search for |
| Un kanavugal naan illai | I am not your dreams |
| Iruvizhi paarvaiyil naam | In the gaze of two pairs of eyes |
| Urugi nindraal enna…..aaaa…… | What if we melt and stand? |
| Mmm….mmm…aaa…..aa…. | Mmm... mmm... aaa... aa... |
| Haaa….aaa……mm…… | Haaa... aaa... mm... |
| Female | |
| Maalai neram | Evening time |
| Mazhai thoorum kaalam | Season of drizzling rain |
| En jannal oram nirkkiren | I stand by my window |
| Neeyum naanum | You and I |
| Oru porvaikkullae | Inside a single blanket |
| Siru megam polae mithakkiren | I float like a small cloud |
| Female | |
| Odum kaalangal | Fleeting time |
| Udan odum ninaivugal | Memories running along |
| Vazhi maarum payanangal | Journeys changing paths |
| Thodargirathae | Continue on |
| Female | |
| Idhu thaan vaazhkaiyaa | Is this what life is? |
| Oru thunai thaan thevaiyaa | Is a companion really needed? |
| Manam yeno | Why does my mind |
| Ennaiyae ketkirathae | Keep asking myself? |
| Female | |
| Kaadhal ingae ointhathu | Love has ceased here |
| Ointhathu | Has ceased |
| Kavithai ondru mudinthathu | A poem has come to an end |
| Mudinthathu | Has ended |
| Thedum pothae tholainthathu | Lost even while searching for it |
| Tholainthathu | Was lost |
| Anbae…anbae..anbae…ae | Beloved... beloved... beloved... |
| Female | |
| Ithu sogam aanaal | Though this is sorrow |
| Oru sugam | A sweetness |
| Oru sugam | A sweetness |
| Nenjin ullae paravidum | Spreads inside the heart |
| Naam pazhgiya kaalam paravasam | The time we spent together was ecstasy |
| Anbae…. | Beloved... |
| {Idham tharumae…} (2) | It brings comfort... |
மாலை நேரம்
மழைத்தூரும் காலம்
என் ஜன்னல் ஓரம் நிற்க்கிறேன்
நீயும் நானும்
ஒருப்போர்வைக்குள்ளே
சிறு மேகம் போலே மிதக்கிறேன்
Evening time
Season of drizzling rain
I stand by my window
You and I
Inside a single blanket
I float like a small cloud
ஓடும் காலங்கள்
உடன் ஓடும் நினைவுகள்
வழிமாறும் பயணங்கள்
தொடர்கிறதே
இதுதான் வாழ்க்கையா
ஒரு துணைதான் தேவையா
மனம் ஏனோ என்னையே
கேட்கிறதே
Fleeting time
Memories running along
Journeys changing paths
Continue on
ஓ காதல் இங்கே ஓய்ந்தது
கவிதை ஒன்று முடிந்தது
தேடும் போதே தொலைந்தது அன்பே
இது சோகம் ஆனால் ஒரு சுகம்
நெஞ்சின் உள்ளே பரவிடும்
நாம் பழகிய காலம் பரவசம் அன்பே
இதம் தருமே
Is this what life is?
Is a companion really needed?
Why does my mind
Keep asking myself?
உன் கரம் கோர்க்கையில்
நினைவு ஓராயிரம்
பின் இருகரம் பிரிகையில்
நினைவு நூறாயிரம்
Ohoo...
Love has ceased here
A poem has come to an end
Lost even while searching for it
My beloved...
காதலில் விழுந்த இதயம்
மீட்க முடியாதது
கணவில் தொலைந்த நிஜங்கள்
மீண்டும் கிடைக்காதது
Though this is sorrow
A pleasant sweetness
Spreads inside the heart
The time we spent together was ecstasy
My beloved...
It brings comfort...
ஒரு காலையில் நீயில்லை
தேடவும் மனம் வரவில்லை
பிரிந்ததும் புரிந்தது
நான் என்னை இழந்தேன் என..
Holding your hand
Brings a thousand memories
Then when two hands separate
Brings a hundred thousand memories
பெண் மற்றும் ஆண் :
ஓ காதல் இங்கே ஓய்ந்தது
கவிதை ஒன்று முடிந்தது
தேடும் போதே தொலைந்தது அன்பே
இது சோகம் ஆனால் ஒரு சுகம்
நெஞ்சின் உள்ளே பரவிடும்
நாம் பழகிய காலம் பரவசம்
அன்பே...
இதம் தருமே
The heart that fell in love
Cannot be retrieved
The realities lost in dreams
Cannot be found again
ஒரு முறை வாசலில்
நீயாய் வந்தால் என்ன
நான் கேட்கவே துடித்திடும்
வார்த்தை சொன்னால் என்ன
One morning you were not there
The mind didn't even want to search
Upon parting, it was understood
What I had lost
இரு மனம் சேர்கையில் பிழைகள்
பொறுத்துக்கொண்டால் என்ன
இரு திசைப்பறவைகள் இணைந்தே
விண்ணில் சென்றால் என்ன
At the doorstep once
What if you came on your own?
The words I long to hear
What if you spoke them?
என் தேடல்கள் நீ இல்லை
உன் கனவுகள் நான் இல்லை
இருவிழிப் பார்வையில்
நாம் உருகி நின்றால் என்ன
When two hearts
Come together, mistakes
What if they are forgiven?
Birds from two directions joining together
What if they fly into the sky?
.................................
You are not what I search for
I am not your dreams
In the gaze of two pairs of eyes
What if we melt and stand?
Mmm... mmm... aaa... aa...
Haaa... aaa... mm...
மாலை நேரம்
மழைத்தூரும் காலம்
என் ஜன்னல் ஓரம் நிற்க்கிறேன்
நீயும் நானும்
ஒருப்போர்வைக்குள்ளே
சிறு மேகம் போலே மிதக்கிறேன்
Evening time
Season of drizzling rain
I stand by my window
You and I
Inside a single blanket
I float like a small cloud
ஓடும் காலங்கள்
உடன் ஓடும் நினைவுகள்
வழிமாறும் பயணங்கள்
தொடர்கிறதே
இதுதான் வாழ்க்கையா
ஒரு துணைதான் தேவையா
மனம் ஏனோ என்னையே
கேட்கிறதே
Fleeting time
Memories running along
Journeys changing paths
Continue on
ஓ காதல் இங்கே ஓய்ந்தது
ஓய்ந்தது
கவிதை ஒன்று முடிந்தது
முடிந்தது
தேடும் போதே தொலைந்தது அன்பே அன்பே
அன்பே
இது சோகம் ஆனால் ஒரு சுகம்
ஒரு சுகம்
நெஞ்சின் உள்ளே பரவிடும்
நாம் பழகிய காலம் பரவசம் அன்பே
{இதம் தருமே}...(2)
Is this what life is?
Is a companion really needed?
Why does my mind
Keep asking myself?
Love has ceased here
Has ceased
A poem has come to an end
Has ended
Lost even while searching for it
Was lost
Beloved... beloved... beloved...
Though this is sorrow
A sweetness
A sweetness
Spreads inside the heart
The time we spent together was ecstasy
Beloved...
It brings comfort...
Maalai neram
Evening time
Mazhai thoorum kaalam
Season of drizzling rain
En jannal oram nirkkiren
I stand by my window
Neeyum naanum
You and I
Oru porvaikkullae
Inside a single blanket
Siru megam polae mithakkiren
I float like a small cloud
Odum kaalangal
Fleeting time
Udan odum ninaivugal
Memories running along
Vazhi maarum payanangal
Journeys changing paths
Thodargirathae
Continue on
Idhu thaan vaazhkaiyaa
Is this what life is?
Oru thunai thaan thevaiyaa
Is a companion really needed?
Manam yeno
Why does my mind
Ennaiyae ketkirathae
Keep asking myself?
Ohoo …
Ohoo...
Kaadhal ingae ointhathu
Love has ceased here
Kavithai ondru mudinthathu
A poem has come to an end
Thedum pothae tholainthathu
Lost even while searching for it
Anbae…
My beloved...
Ithu sogam aanaal
Though this is sorrow
Oru sugam
A pleasant sweetness
Nenjin ullae paravidum
Spreads inside the heart
Naam pazhgiya kaalam paravasam
The time we spent together was ecstasy
Anbae….
My beloved...
Idham tharumae…
It brings comfort...
Un karam korkaiyil
Holding your hand
Ninaivu oraayiram
Brings a thousand memories
Pin iru karam pirigaiyil
Then when two hands separate
Ninaivu nooraayiram
Brings a hundred thousand memories
Kaadhalil vizhuntha idhayam
The heart that fell in love
Meetka mudiyaathathu
Cannot be retrieved
Kanavil tholaintha nijangal
The realities lost in dreams
Meendum kidaikkaathathu
Cannot be found again
Oru kaalaiyil nee illai
One morning you were not there
Thedavum manam varavillai
The mind didn't even want to search
Pirinthathum purinthathu
Upon parting, it was understood
Naan enna izhanthen ena
What I had lost
Oru murai vaasalil
At the doorstep once
Neeyaai vandhaal enna
What if you came on your own?
Naan ketkavae thudithidum
The words I long to hear
Vaarthai sonnaal enna..
What if you spoke them?
Iru manam
When two hearts
Sergaiyil pizhaigal
Come together, mistakes
Poruthukkondaal enna..
What if they are forgiven?
Iru dhisai paravaigal inaindhae
Birds from two directions joining together
Vinnil sendraal enna..
What if they fly into the sky?
En thedalgal nee illai
You are not what I search for
Un kanavugal naan illai
I am not your dreams
Iruvizhi paarvaiyil naam
In the gaze of two pairs of eyes
Urugi nindraal enna…..aaaa……
What if we melt and stand?
Mmm….mmm…aaa…..aa….
Mmm... mmm... aaa... aa...
Haaa….aaa……mm……
Haaa... aaa... mm...
Maalai neram
Evening time
Mazhai thoorum kaalam
Season of drizzling rain
En jannal oram nirkkiren
I stand by my window
Neeyum naanum
You and I
Oru porvaikkullae
Inside a single blanket
Siru megam polae mithakkiren
I float like a small cloud
Odum kaalangal
Fleeting time
Udan odum ninaivugal
Memories running along
Vazhi maarum payanangal
Journeys changing paths
Thodargirathae
Continue on
Idhu thaan vaazhkaiyaa
Is this what life is?
Oru thunai thaan thevaiyaa
Is a companion really needed?
Manam yeno
Why does my mind
Ennaiyae ketkirathae
Keep asking myself?
Kaadhal ingae ointhathu
Love has ceased here
Ointhathu
Has ceased
Kavithai ondru mudinthathu
A poem has come to an end
Mudinthathu
Has ended
Thedum pothae tholainthathu
Lost even while searching for it
Tholainthathu
Was lost
Anbae…anbae..anbae…ae
Beloved... beloved... beloved...
Ithu sogam aanaal
Though this is sorrow
Oru sugam
A sweetness
Oru sugam
A sweetness
Nenjin ullae paravidum
Spreads inside the heart
Naam pazhgiya kaalam paravasam
The time we spent together was ecstasy
Anbae….
Beloved...
{Idham tharumae…} (2)
It brings comfort...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Maalai Neram is an atmospheric and introspective song from Selvaraghavan's 2010 film Aayirathil Oruvan, composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. Set against a rainy evening backdrop, the song captures a protagonist standing by the window, reminiscing about past intimacy and contemplating the nature of separation. It delves into the existential questions of life, love, and whether human companionship is an absolute necessity or an inevitable source of bittersweet pain. Through vivid imagery of rain, floating clouds, and separating hands, the song illustrates how love, even after ending like a finished poem, leaves behind memories that offer comfort amidst grief. It highlights the longing for reconciliation, forgiveness, and the quiet acceptance of lost realities.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Siru megam polae mithakkiren”
Compares the feeling of warmth and cozy intimacy to floating like a tiny cloud.
Oxymoron / Juxtaposition
“Ithu sogam aanaal / Oru sugam”
Contrasts sorrow (sogam) with a pleasant sweetness (sugam), expressing the bittersweet nature of heartbreak.
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Kavithai ondru mudinthathu”
Equates the end of a romantic relationship to the completion of a poem.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Maalai neram / Mazhai thoorum kaalam”
Repetition of the initial 'M' sound across adjacent lines to create a rhythmic musical effect.
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Trivia
Maalai Neram was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar with lyrics written directly by director Selvaraghavan himself. The track features vocals by Andrea Jeremiah and G. V. Prakash Kumar, and is widely praised for its acoustic arrangement, minimalist production, and deeply poetic lyrics reflecting Selvaraghavan's trademark introspective storytelling style.
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