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Naalai Namathe Female

From Naalai Namadhe · 1975

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
P. Susheela, Shoba, Sasirekha, L. R. Anjali
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Naalai Namadhe1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Anbu malargalae…Oh flowers of love...
Nambi irungalae…Have faith...
Naalai namadhae…Tomorrow is ours...
Indha naalum namadhae…Even this day is ours...
Dharumam ulagilae..In this world, as long as...
Irukkum varaiyilae…Righteousness exists...
Naalai namadhae…Tomorrow is ours...
Indha naalum namadhae…Even this day is ours...
Female
Thaai vazhi vandha thangangal ellaamAll the precious gold born of the same mother,
Or vazhi nindru naer vazhi sendraalIf they stand together in one path and walk the righteous way,
Naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours!
Kaalangal ennum solaigal malarndhuThe gardens called time will bloom,
Kaai kaniyaagum namakkena valarndhuUnripe fruits will ripen, growing specially for us,
Naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours!
Mmm… paadunga…Mmm... sing along...
Chorus
Naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours!
Naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours!
Naalai namadhae naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours, tomorrow is ours!
Female
Paasam ennum nool vazhi vandhaBound together by the thread of affection,
Vaasa malar koottamA gathering of fragrant flowers,
Aadum azhaghil amaivadhu thaanaeIn the beauty of their dance,
Vaazhkkai poonthottamThe flower garden of life is formed.
Female
Paasam ennum nool vazhi vandhaBound together by the thread of affection,
Vaasa malar koottamA gathering of fragrant flowers,
Chorus :LallallallallallaaChorus: Lallallallallallaa
Female :Aadum azhaghil amaivadhu thaanaeFemale: In the beauty of their dance,
Vaazhkkai poonthottamThe flower garden of life is formed.
Chorus :LallallallallallaaChorus: Lallallallallallaa
Female
Moondru thamizhumThe three forms of Tamil,
Oridam nindruStanding together in one place,
Paada vendum kaaviya chindhuMust sing an epic song.
Female
Moondru thamizhumThe three forms of Tamil,
Oridam nindruStanding together in one place,
Paada vendum kaaviya chindhuMust sing an epic song.
Female
Indha naal ninaivugalThe memories of this day,
Endha naalum maaraadhuWill never fade away on any day.
Chorus
Naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours!
Naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours!
Female
Veedu ennum koyilil vaithaPlaced inside the temple called home,
Velli dheebangalaeOh silver lamps,
Nalla kudumbam olimayamaagaSo that a good family shines bright,
Velicham thaarungalaePlease shower your light!
Female
Veedu ennum koyilil vaithaPlaced inside the temple called home,
Velli dheebangalaeOh silver lamps,
Chorus :LallallallallallaaChorus: Lallallallallallaa
Female :Nalla kudumbam olimayamaagaFemale: So that a good family shines bright,
Velicham thaarungalaePlease shower your light!
Chorus :LallallallallallaaChorus: Lallallallallallaa
Female
Naadum veedum ungalai nambiThe country and the home rely on you,
Neengal thaanae annan thambiYou are the brothers after all.
Edhaiyumae thaangidumCapable of enduring anything,
Idhayam endrum maaraadhuThis heart will never change.
Chorus
Naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours!
Naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours!
Female
Thaai vazhi vandhaBorn of the mother,
Thangangal ellaamAll the golden children,
Female
Or vazhi nindruStanding in unity,
Naer vazhi sendraalIf they walk the straight path,
Naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours!
Female
Kaalangal ennumThe gardens called,
Solaigal malarndhuTime will bloom,
Female
Kaai kaniyaagumRaw fruit will ripen,
Namakkena valarndhuGrowing just for us,
Naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours!
Chorus
Naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours!
Naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours!
Naalai namadhae naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours, tomorrow is ours!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Naalai Namadhae' (Tomorrow is Ours) is an iconic, uplifting anthem celebrating hope, unity, righteous living, and strong family ties. Lyricist Vaali uses metaphors comparing children to gold and fragrant flowers bound by affection. The lyrics emphasize that as long as righteousness (Dharumam) prevails in the world, the future and present belong to those who walk the straight path.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagamy (Metaphor)

Thaai vazhi vandha thangangal ellaam

Comparing children to gold ('thangangal') and life to a flower garden ('vaazhkkai poonthottam').

Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)

Dharumam ulagilae.. / Irukkum varaiyilae…

Rhyming of the second letter 'n' in 'Anbu' and 'Nambi', or 'r' in 'Dharumam' and 'Irukkum'.

Repetition for emphasis (Anaphora)

Naalai namadhae

Repeated declaration 'Naalai namadhae' reinforcing hope and confidence.

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Trivia

Naalai Namadhe (1975) was a hit remake of the Hindi classic 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat' (1973). The title song composed by M. S. Viswanathan became an eternal political and social anthem associated with M. G. Ramachandran (MGR).

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