Naalithuve Nan Naalithuve
From Kudumbam · 1954
- Lyricist
- M. S. Balasubramaniyam
- Singer
- Chorus
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Details
- Kudumbam1954
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Naalidhuvae nan naaalidhuvae | This is the day, a auspicious day indeed! |
| Kanmani pirandha naalidhuvae | This is the day our precious darling was born! |
| Aasi thandhida vaarungal | Come everyone, to bestow your blessings, |
| Mangalamaai en naalum vaazhavae | So that she may live in auspicious joy forever. |
| Chorus | |
| Naalidhuvae nan naaalidhuvae | This is the day, a auspicious day indeed! |
| Kanmani pirandha naalidhuvae | This is the day our precious darling was born! |
| Chorus | |
| Minnidum swarna padhumaiyadi | She is a gleaming golden statue, |
| Maamidha nigar ezhil vadhanamadi | Her lovely face is filled with matchless grace! |
| Vaanil ulavum kokilamae neer | Oh cuckoo bird soaring high in the sky, |
| Innisai gaanamum paadiduveerae | Won't you sing a sweet melodious song? |
| Chorus | |
| Naalidhuvae nan naaalidhuvae | This is the day, a auspicious day indeed! |
| Kanmani pirandha naalidhuvae | This is the day our precious darling was born! |
| Chorus | |
| Vennoli veesidum paal kadalilae | In the milky ocean casting pure white light, |
| Neeraadi varum santhiranai kandae | Seeing the moon emerging as if after a bath, |
| Azhaginil avan thanakinaiyaaga | Matching his brilliance with her own beauty, |
| Ena perumai kondidum paavai pirandha | Was born this proud maiden on this very day! |
| Chorus | |
| Naalidhuvae nan naaalidhuvae | This is the day, a auspicious day indeed! |
| Kanmani pirandha naalidhuvae | This is the day our precious darling was born! |
| Aasi thandhida vaarungal | Come everyone, to bestow your blessings, |
| Mangalamaai en naalum vaazhavae | So that she may live in auspicious joy forever. |
நாளிதுவே நன் நாளிதுவே
கண்மணி பிறந்த நாளிதுவே
ஆசி தந்திட வாருங்கள்
மங்களமாய் என் நாளும் வாழவே...
This is the day, a auspicious day indeed!
This is the day our precious darling was born!
Come everyone, to bestow your blessings,
So that she may live in auspicious joy forever.
நாளிதுவே நன் நாளிதுவே
கண்மணி பிறந்த நாளிதுவே
This is the day, a auspicious day indeed!
This is the day our precious darling was born!
மின்னிடும் ஸ்வர்ணப் பதுமையடி
மாமதி நிகர் எழில் வதனமடி
வானில் உலாவும் கோகிலமே நீர்
இன்னிசை கானமும் பாடிடுவீரே...
She is a gleaming golden statue,
Her lovely face is filled with matchless grace!
Oh cuckoo bird soaring high in the sky,
Won't you sing a sweet melodious song?
நாளிதுவே நன் நாளிதுவே
கண்மணி பிறந்த நாளிதுவே
This is the day, a auspicious day indeed!
This is the day our precious darling was born!
வெண்ணொளி வீசிடும் பால் கடலிலே
நீராடி வரும் சந்திரனைக் கண்டே
அழகினில் அவன் தனக்கிணையாகா என
பெருமை கொண்டிடும் பாவை பிறந்த
In the milky ocean casting pure white light,
Seeing the moon emerging as if after a bath,
Matching his brilliance with her own beauty,
Was born this proud maiden on this very day!
நாளிதுவே நன் நாளிதுவே
கண்மணி பிறந்த நாளிதுவே
ஆசி தந்திட வாருங்கள்
மங்களமாய் என் நாளும் வாழவே...
This is the day, a auspicious day indeed!
This is the day our precious darling was born!
Come everyone, to bestow your blessings,
So that she may live in auspicious joy forever.
Naalidhuvae nan naaalidhuvae
This is the day, a auspicious day indeed!
Kanmani pirandha naalidhuvae
This is the day our precious darling was born!
Aasi thandhida vaarungal
Come everyone, to bestow your blessings,
Mangalamaai en naalum vaazhavae
So that she may live in auspicious joy forever.
Naalidhuvae nan naaalidhuvae
This is the day, a auspicious day indeed!
Kanmani pirandha naalidhuvae
This is the day our precious darling was born!
Minnidum swarna padhumaiyadi
She is a gleaming golden statue,
Maamidha nigar ezhil vadhanamadi
Her lovely face is filled with matchless grace!
Vaanil ulavum kokilamae neer
Oh cuckoo bird soaring high in the sky,
Innisai gaanamum paadiduveerae
Won't you sing a sweet melodious song?
Naalidhuvae nan naaalidhuvae
This is the day, a auspicious day indeed!
Kanmani pirandha naalidhuvae
This is the day our precious darling was born!
Vennoli veesidum paal kadalilae
In the milky ocean casting pure white light,
Neeraadi varum santhiranai kandae
Seeing the moon emerging as if after a bath,
Azhaginil avan thanakinaiyaaga
Matching his brilliance with her own beauty,
Ena perumai kondidum paavai pirandha
Was born this proud maiden on this very day!
Naalidhuvae nan naaalidhuvae
This is the day, a auspicious day indeed!
Kanmani pirandha naalidhuvae
This is the day our precious darling was born!
Aasi thandhida vaarungal
Come everyone, to bestow your blessings,
Mangalamaai en naalum vaazhavae
So that she may live in auspicious joy forever.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This joyous chorus song from the 1954 film 'Kudumbam' celebrates a birthday and the arrival of happiness in a family. The lyrics shower affection on a young girl, describing her as a shining golden doll whose charm competes with the beauty of the moon emerging from the milky ocean. The singers call upon nature, including the sky-bound cuckoo, to join the celebration by singing sweet melodies. Everyone is invited to gather and bless the child so that her life remains prosperous, auspicious, and filled with everlasting delight.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Minnidum swarna padhumaiyadi”
The child is metaphorically described as a 'swarna padhumai' (golden doll) to highlight her innocence, radiance, and precious nature.
Apostrophe / Personification
“Vaanil ulavum kokilamae neer”
Directly addressing the cuckoo bird in the sky ('kokilamae') and asking it to sing a song for the baby.
Anaphora / Repetition (Ettugai)
“Naalidhuvae nan naaalidhuvae”
The refrain 'Naalidhuvae nan naaalidhuvae / Kanmani pirandha naalidhuvae' repeats throughout the song to emphasize the joy of the birth anniversary.
Visual Imagery
“Vennoli veesidum paal kadalilae”
Vivid imagery comparing the maiden's birth to the brilliant moon bathing in the legendary ocean of milk ('paal kadal').
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Trivia
'Kudumbam' (1954) was a popular Tamil comedy-drama film directed by A. Kasilingam, starring T. R. Ramachandran and Savitri. The soundtrack composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao was well appreciated for its blend of traditional Carnatic-influenced melodies and catchy folk-style chorus arrangements suitable for family celebrations.
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