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Lyrics & meaning

Naalai Namathe Male

From Naalai Namadhe · 1975

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Naalai Namadhe1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Anbu malargalae…O flowers of love…
Nambi irungalae…Keep your faith…
Naalai namadhae…Tomorrow is ours…
Indha naalum namadhae…Even today is ours…
Dharumam ulagilae…As long as righteousness…
Irukkum varaiyilae…Exists in this world…
Naalai namadhae…Tomorrow is ours…
Indha naalum namadhae…Even today is ours…
Male
Thaai vazhi vandha thangangal ellaamAll the precious children born of the same mother,
Or vazhi nindru naer vazhi sendraalIf they stand together and walk on the righteous path,
Naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours.
Kaalangal ennum solaigal malarndhuThe gardens called time will bloom,
Kaai kaniyaagum namakkena valarndhuUnripe fruits will ripen, growing especially for us.
Naalai namadhae naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours, tomorrow is ours.
Male
Naalai namadhae naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours, tomorrow is ours.
Naalai namadhae naalai namadhaeTomorrow is ours, tomorrow is ours.
Male
Paasam ennum nool vazhi vandhastrung together by the thread called affection,
Vaasa malar koottamA cluster of fragrant flowers,
Aadum azhaghil amaivadhu thaanaeIn their dancing beauty alone is formed,
Vaazhkkai poonthottamThe flowering garden of life.
Male
Paasam ennum nool vazhi vandhastrung together by the thread called affection,
Vaasa malar koottamA cluster of fragrant flowers,
Aadum azhaghil amaivadhu thaanaeIn their dancing beauty alone is formed,
Vaazhkkai poonthottamThe flowering garden of life.
Moondru thamizhum oridam nindruMay the three forms of Tamil gather in one place,
Paada vendum kaaviya chindhuTo sing an epic musical verse.
Male
Moondru thamizhum oridam nindruMay the three forms of Tamil gather in one place,
Paada vendum kaaviya chindhuTo sing an epic musical verse.
Male
Andha naal ninaivugalThe memories of those days,
Endha naalum maaraadhuWill never fade on any day.
Male
Andha naal ninaivugalThe memories of those days,
Endha naalum maaraadhuWill never fade on any day.
Male
Veedu ennum koyilil vaithaPlaced inside the temple called home,
Velli dheebangalaeO silver lamps!
Nalla kudumbam olimayamaagaSo that a good family shines brightly,
Velicham thaarungalaePlease grant us light.
Male
Naadum veedum ungalai nambiThe country and the home rely on you,
Neengal thaanae annan thambiYou are the brothers after all.
Edhaiyumae thaangidumA heart that can endure anything,
Idhayam endrum maaraadhuWill never change.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Naalai Namadhe' is an uplifting anthem of optimism, sibling love, and righteous living. It emphasizes that as long as dharma (righteousness) prevails in the world, success and the future inevitably belong to those who follow the right path. The lyricist Vaali uses poignant metaphors to urge brothers born of the same mother to stay united and stay true to moral values. Comparing siblings to silver lamps in a home and fragrant flowers woven together by the thread of love, the song underlines the importance of family warmth and brotherhood. It reassures that nostalgic family bonds and shared values will stand the test of time, giving strength to overcome any adversity.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Paasam ennum nool vazhi vandha

Compares affection to a thread ('Paasam ennum nool') that binds the family together like a garland of flowers.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Veedu ennum koyilil vaitha

Compares home to a sacred temple ('Veedu ennum koyilil') where family members serve as shining silver lamps.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Kaalangal ennum solaigal malarndhu

Compares passage of time to blooming gardens ('Kaalangal ennum solaigal').

Emonai / Monai (Alliteration)

Naalai namadhae… Indha naalum namadhae…

Repetition of the initial sound 'Naa' in 'Naalai' and 'Naalum' creates a rhythmic emphasis on time.

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Trivia

Naalai Namadhe (1975) is the Tamil remake of the famous Hindi hit 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat' (1973). The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and this title track served as a major political and inspirational anthem for M. G. Ramachandran during that era.

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