- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Naalai Namadhe
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Nov 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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