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Lyrics & meaning

Naal Nalla Naal

From Panakkara Penn · 2015

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, Vani Jairam
Music director
V. Kumar
Details
Panakkara Penn2015

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Naal nalla naalToday is a good day
Un idhazhil ezhuthum iniya kavithaiA sweet poem written upon your lips
Inbathaen sinthum naalA day that spills the honey of bliss
Inbathaen sinthum naalA day that spills the honey of bliss
Male
Naal nalla naalToday is a good day
Un idhazhil ezhuthum iniya kavithaiA sweet poem written upon your lips
Inbathaen sinthum naalA day that spills the honey of bliss
Inbathaen sinthum naalA day that spills the honey of bliss
Female
Naal nalla naalToday is a good day
Un uravu mazhaiyil nanaiyumGetting drenched in the rain of your love
Iravu kandu thaen sinthum naalA day that spills honey upon seeing the night
Inbathaen sinthum naalA day that spills the honey of bliss
Naal nalla naal….aaa……Today is a good day... ah...
Male
Vinnukkum mannukkum oru paathaiyaaIs there a pathway between the sky and the earth?
Female :Velli thaer vannaththil varum megamaaFemale: Is it a cloud coming in the color of a silver chariot?
Male :Vinnukkum mannukkum oru paathaiyaaMale: Is there a pathway between the sky and the earth?
Female :Velli thaer vannaththil varum megamaaFemale: Is it a cloud coming in the color of a silver chariot?
Male :Paraalum rasaaththi oorkolamaaMale: Is it a grand procession of the ruling princess?
Female :Pakkaththil rajaavai naan kaanalaamFemale: I can see the king by my side
Male
Kandaal kollai kondaalWhen seen, he captivated my heart
Mullai sendaal nenjil aadaSwaying in the heart like a bouquet of jasmine flowers
Female :Kannaa kadhal mannaaFemale: Oh Krishna, king of love
Endru vanthaen sindhu paadaThus I came to sing a melody
Male :Aahaa haa laalaalaa laalallaaMale: Aahaa haa laalaalaa laalallaa
Female
Naal nalla naalToday is a good day
Un uravu mazhaiyil nanaiyumGetting drenched in the rain of your love
Iravu kandu thaen sinthum naalA day that spills honey upon seeing the night
Inbathaen sinthum naalA day that spills the honey of bliss
Naal nalla naal….aa……Today is a good day... ah...
Female
Unnaiththaan enniththaan naan vaazhnthathuThinking only of you, I lived
Male :Ullaththai allaththaan naal paarththathuMale: Waiting for the day to gather your heart
Female :Unnaiththaan enniththaan naan vaazhnthathuFemale: Thinking only of you, I lived
Male :Ullaththai allaththaan naal paarththathuMale: Waiting for the day to gather your heart
Female :Aaramba kaalaththil naanam varumFemale: Shyness arrives during the initial phase
Male :Aanantha ragaththil bodhai varumMale: Intoxication arrives in the raga of joy
Female
Vanthaal enna thanthaal ennaWhat if it arrives, what if it gives?
Endraen intha paavaiSo said this maiden
Male :Thanthaen indru thanthaenMale: I gave it today, I gave it
Enna innum enna thevaiWhat else, what more is needed?
Female :Laalaalaa laalalalaa….laalaalaaFemale: Laalaalaa laalalalaa....laalaalaa
Male
Naal nalla naalToday is a good day
Un idhazhil ezhuthum iniya kavithaiA sweet poem written upon your lips
Inbathaen sinthum naalA day that spills the honey of bliss
Inbathaen sinthum naalA day that spills the honey of bliss
Naal nalla naal….aaa…..Today is a good day... ah...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Naal Nalla Naal' is a romantic duet expressing joy, intimacy, and mutual affection between two lovers. The lyrics use vivid imagery of clouds, rain, sweet poetry, and jasmine blossoms to describe the beauty of their emotional and romantic bond. Through back-and-forth verses, the couple reflects on their past longing, current bliss, and the joy of overcoming bashfulness to be together. Composed by V. Kumar and penned by Pulamaipithan, the song captures the blissful mood of love with vocal renditions by T. M. Soundararajan and Vani Jairam.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Alliteration)

Naal nalla naal

Repetition of the initial letter 'N' in 'Naal nalla naal' creates a rhythmic musical start.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Un uravu mazhaiyil nanaiyum

Comparing love and togetherness to a refreshing, soothing shower of rain ('uravu mazhaiyil').

Visual Imagery

Female :Velli thaer vannaththil varum megamaa

Describes clouds floating like a majestic silver chariot, creating vivid visual imagery.

Refrain / Repetition

Inbathaen sinthum naal

The repetition of 'Inbathaen sinthum naal' highlights the sweet, joyous nature of the occasion.

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Trivia

Composed by the renowned music director V. Kumar, 'Naal Nalla Naal' showcases a melodic vocal harmony between the legendary T. M. Soundararajan and Vani Jairam, with romantic lyrics written by poet Pulamaipithan.

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