Naanaga Naan Irunthen
From Gambeeram · 2004
- Lyricist
- Kabilan
- Singers
- Sujatha, Vijay Yesudas
- Music director
- Mani Sharma
- Details
- Gambeeram2004
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| {Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo | Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo |
| Laiyo laiyo laiyolo | Laiyo laiyo laiyolo |
| Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo | Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo |
| Laiyo laiyo laiyolo} (2) | Laiyo laiyo laiyolo |
| Female | |
| Naanaga naan irrunthen | I was myself, as I was |
| Nee vanthai neeyanen | You came, and I became you |
| Female | |
| Naanaga naan irrunthen | I was myself, as I was |
| Nee vanthai neeyanen | You came, and I became you |
| Viralaley vizhakku yaetra vantheney….ae…. | I came to light the lamp with my fingers... |
| Vizhiyaley velicham paarka sonneney….ae….. | I asked you to see the light with your eyes... |
| Male | |
| Kottang kuchikkulley rendu | Inside a coconut shell, two |
| Pattampoochi naanthaney | Butterflies, I am one of them |
| Noolai thottu kaalai | Touching the thread and brushing past the feet |
| Orasum Selaiyaka Moodavanthen | I came to drape myself like a saree |
| Female | |
| Chinna chinna pookal naan | I am tiny little flowers |
| Malarmalai nee | You are the flower garland |
| Naan kangal thiranthu paarkindra | The early morning I gaze at |
| Athigalai nee | When I open my eyes, is you |
| Male | |
| Aalamaram polavey irrunthenadi | I used to be like a sturdy banyan tree, my dear |
| Oru vaazhai maram Saainthathal | Because a gentle banana tree leaned on me |
| Valainthenadi | I bent down, my dear |
| Female | |
| Naanaga naan irrunthen | I was myself, as I was |
| Nee vanthai neeyanen | You came, and I became you |
| Viralaley vizhakku yaetra vantheney…. | I came to light the lamp with my fingers... |
| Vizhiyaley velicham paarka sonneney…. | I asked you to see the light with your eyes... |
| Chorus | |
| ……………….. | (Music interlude) |
| Female | |
| Oru yaasagam kettu | Asking for the alms of your love |
| Unthan vaasal vanthu kaathu nindren | I came to your doorway and stood waiting |
| Siru paarvaiyai paarthu | With just a single glance |
| Ennai serthu kolvaayo…. | Will you accept me into your life? |
| Male | |
| Kuruthu olaiyaai naanum | Like a tender palm leaf ribbon |
| Unthan vaasal vanthu oonjal aada | I came to your doorway to swing like a cradle |
| Maavilai ena vanthu | Coming like a decorative mango leaf |
| Nee serthu kolvaayo | Will you embrace and unite with me? |
| Female | |
| Thoorigai uthadu neethan | You are the paintbrush lips |
| Kaakitham kannam naanthan | I am the paper cheek |
| Iruvum pagalum eluthendaa | Write on it day and night, my love |
| Male | |
| Vaanathai paarkum poo nee | You are the flower looking at the sky |
| Bhoomiyil vaazhum ver naan | I am the root living in the earth |
| Verum poovum veru illai | The flower and the root are not separate |
| Female | |
| Kinatril thanner edukkaiyil | When drawing water from the well |
| Pin vaasal nee | You are the back doorway |
| Naan kolam podum velaiyil | When I draw rangoli patterns |
| Mun vaasal nee | You are the front doorway |
| Male | |
| Nirgum pothu ketkkintra | The sound of laughter heard |
| Siripu osai naan | When I stand still, is me |
| Nee nadakkum pothu Kektkintra | The sound of anklets heard |
| Kolusosai Naan | When you walk, is me |
| Chorus | |
| Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo | Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo |
| Laiyo laiyo laiyolo | Laiyo laiyo laiyolo |
| Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo | Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo |
| Laiyo laiyo laiyolo | Laiyo laiyo laiyolo |
| Male | |
| Oru vaalipa singam | A youthful brave lion |
| Athan kaattukkulley odi vanthu | Running inside its forest |
| Siru punnagai seithaai | You gave a simple smile |
| Naan poonai aaneney | And I turned into a humble cat |
| Female | |
| Oru thamarai poo naan | I am a lotus flower |
| Athil ulla ithal athanaium | And all the petals on it |
| Un perinai pesum | Whisper your name |
| Antha osai kettaiyo….oo….. | Did you hear that sound? |
| Male | |
| Sathangal kooda intru | Even random noises today |
| Sangeetham aagumadi | Turn into sweet music, my dear |
| Valai osai sonneney | I spoke of the jingling of bangles |
| Female | |
| Yaelu vanna vaanavil | A seven-colored rainbow |
| Mann meethu vaazuthada | Lives on this earth, my dear |
| Unthan kaiyin rekai sonneney | I spoke of the lines on your palm |
| Male | |
| Nirgum pothu ketkkintra | The sound of laughter heard |
| Siripu osai naan | When I stand still, is me |
| Nee nadakkum pothu Kektkintra | The sound of anklets heard |
| Kolusosai Naan | When you walk, is me |
| Female | |
| Kinatril thanner edukkaiyil | When drawing water from the well |
| Pin vaasal nee | You are the back doorway |
| Naan kolam podum velaiyil | When I draw rangoli patterns |
| Mun vaasal nee | You are the front doorway |
| Female | |
| Naanaga naan irrunthen | I was myself, as I was |
| Nee vanthai neeyanen | You came, and I became you |
| Viralaley vilakku yaetra vantheney….ae…. | I came to light the lamp with my fingers... |
| Vizhiyaley velicham paarka sonneney….ae…. | I asked you to see the light with your eyes... |
| Male | |
| Kottang kuchikkulley rendu | Inside a coconut shell, two |
| Pattampoochi naanthaney | Butterflies, I am one of them |
| Noolai thottu kaalai | Touching the thread and brushing past the feet |
| Orasum Selaiyaka Moodavanthen | I came to drape myself like a saree |
| Female | |
| Chinna chinna pookal naan | I am tiny little flowers |
| Malarmalai nee | You are the flower garland |
| Naan kangal thiranthu paarkindra | The early morning I gaze at |
| Athigalai nee | When I open my eyes, is you |
| Male | |
| Aalamaram polavey irrunthenadi | I used to be like a sturdy banyan tree, my dear |
| Oru vaazhai maram Saainthathal | Because a gentle banana tree leaned on me |
| Valainthenadi…. | I bent down, my dear... |
{லையோ லையோ லையோ லையோ
லையோ லையோ லையோலோ
லையோ லையோ லையோ லையோ
லையோ லையோ லையோலோ} (2)
Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo
Laiyo laiyo laiyolo
Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo
Laiyo laiyo laiyolo
நானாக நான் இருந்தேன்
நீ வந்தாய் நீயானேன்
I was myself, as I was
You came, and I became you
நானாக நான் இருந்தேன்
நீ வந்தாய் நீயானேன்
விரலாலே விளக்கு ஏற்ற வந்தேனே....ஏ....
விழியாலே வெளிச்சம் பார்க்க சொன்னேனே...ஏ.....
I was myself, as I was
You came, and I became you
I came to light the lamp with my fingers...
I asked you to see the light with your eyes...
கொட்டாங்க் குச்சிக்குள்ளே ரெண்டு
பட்டாம்பூச்சி நான்தானே
நூலை தொட்டு காலை
உரசும் சோலையாக மூடவந்தேன்
Inside a coconut shell, two
Butterflies, I am one of them
Touching the thread and brushing past the feet
I came to drape myself like a saree
சின்ன சின்ன பூக்கள் நான்
மலர்மாலை நீ
நான் கண்கள் திறந்து பார்க்கின்ற
அதிகாலை நீ
I am tiny little flowers
You are the flower garland
The early morning I gaze at
When I open my eyes, is you
ஆலமரம் போலவே இருந்தேனடி
ஒரு வாழை மரம் சாய்ந்ததால்
வளைந்தேனடி
I used to be like a sturdy banyan tree, my dear
Because a gentle banana tree leaned on me
I bent down, my dear
நானாக நான் இருந்தேன்
நீ வந்தாய் நீயானேன்
விரலாலே விளக்கு ஏற்ற வந்தேனே
விழியாலே வெளிச்சம் பார்க்க சொன்னேனே
I was myself, as I was
You came, and I became you
I came to light the lamp with my fingers...
I asked you to see the light with your eyes...
.............................
(Music interlude)
ஒரு யாசகம் கேட்டு
உந்தன் வாசல் வந்து காத்து நின்றேன்
சிறு பார்வையை பார்த்து
என்னை சேர்த்து கொள்வாயோ....
Asking for the alms of your love
I came to your doorway and stood waiting
With just a single glance
Will you accept me into your life?
குருத்து ஓலையாய் நானும்
உந்தன் வாசல் வந்து ஊஞ்சல் அட
மாவிலை என வந்து
நீ சேர்த்து கொள்வாயோ.....
Like a tender palm leaf ribbon
I came to your doorway to swing like a cradle
Coming like a decorative mango leaf
Will you embrace and unite with me?
தூரிகை உதடு நீதான்
காகிதக் கன்னம் நான்தான்
இரவும் பகலும் எழுதேன்டா
You are the paintbrush lips
I am the paper cheek
Write on it day and night, my love
வானத்தை பார்க்கும் பூ நீ
பூமியில் வாழும் வேர் நான்
வேரும் பூவும் வேறு இல்லை
You are the flower looking at the sky
I am the root living in the earth
The flower and the root are not separate
கிணற்றில் தண்ணீர் எடுக்கையில்
பின் வாசல் நீ
நான் கோலம் போடும் வேளையில்
முன் வாசல் நீ
When drawing water from the well
You are the back doorway
When I draw rangoli patterns
You are the front doorway
நிற்க்கும் போது கேட்க்கின்ற
சிரிப்பு ஓசை நான்
நீ நடக்கும் போது கேட்க்கின்ற
கொலுசோசை நான்
The sound of laughter heard
When I stand still, is me
The sound of anklets heard
When you walk, is me
லையோ லையோ லையோ லையோ
லையோ லையோ லையோலோ
லையோ லையோ லையோ லையோ
லையோ லையோ லையோலோ
Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo
Laiyo laiyo laiyolo
Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo
Laiyo laiyo laiyolo
................................
A youthful brave lion
Running inside its forest
You gave a simple smile
And I turned into a humble cat
ஒரு வாலிப சிங்கம்
அதன் காட்டுக்குள்ளே ஓடி வந்து
சிறு புன்னகை செய்தாய்
நான் பூனை ஆனேனே
I am a lotus flower
And all the petals on it
Whisper your name
Did you hear that sound?
ஒரு தாமரை பூ நான்
அதில் உள்ள இதழ் அத்தனையும்
உன் பேரினை பேசும்
அந்த ஓசை கேட்டாயோ......ஓ..
Even random noises today
Turn into sweet music, my dear
I spoke of the jingling of bangles
சத்தங்கள் கூட இன்று
சங்கீதம் ஆகுமடி
வலை ஓசை சொன்னேனே
A seven-colored rainbow
Lives on this earth, my dear
I spoke of the lines on your palm
ஏழு வண்ண வானவில்
மண் மீது வாழுதடா
உந்தன் கையின் ரேகை சொன்னேனே
The sound of laughter heard
When I stand still, is me
The sound of anklets heard
When you walk, is me
நிற்க்கும் போது கேட்க்கின்ற
சிரிப்பு ஓசை நான்
நீ நடக்கும் போது கேட்க்கின்ற
கொலுசு ஓசை நான்
When drawing water from the well
You are the back doorway
When I draw rangoli patterns
You are the front doorway
கிணற்றில் தண்ணீர் எடுக்கையில்
பின் வாசல் நீ
நான் கோலம் போடும் வேளையில்
முன் வாசல் நீ
I was myself, as I was
You came, and I became you
I came to light the lamp with my fingers...
I asked you to see the light with your eyes...
நானாக நான் இருந்தேன்
நீ வந்தாய் நீயானேன்
விரலாலே விளக்கு ஏற்ற வந்தேனே....ஏ....
விழியாலே வெளிச்சம் பார்க்க சொன்னேனே...ஏ...
Inside a coconut shell, two
Butterflies, I am one of them
Touching the thread and brushing past the feet
I came to drape myself like a saree
கொட்டாங்க்குச்சிக்கு உள்ளே ரெண்டு
பட்டாம்பூச்சி நான்தானே
நூலை தொட்டு காலை
உரசும் சோலையாக மூடவந்தேன்
I am tiny little flowers
You are the flower garland
The early morning I gaze at
When I open my eyes, is you
சின்ன சின்ன பூக்கள் நான்
மலர்மாலை நீ
நான் கண்கள் திறந்து பார்க்கின்ற
அதிகாலை நீ
I used to be like a sturdy banyan tree, my dear
Because a gentle banana tree leaned on me
I bent down, my dear...
ஆலமரம் போலவே இருந்தேனடி
ஒரு வாழை மரம் சாய்ந்ததால்
வளைந்தேனடி
{Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo
Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo
Laiyo laiyo laiyolo
Laiyo laiyo laiyolo
Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo
Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo
Laiyo laiyo laiyolo} (2)
Laiyo laiyo laiyolo
Naanaga naan irrunthen
I was myself, as I was
Nee vanthai neeyanen
You came, and I became you
Naanaga naan irrunthen
I was myself, as I was
Nee vanthai neeyanen
You came, and I became you
Viralaley vizhakku yaetra vantheney….ae….
I came to light the lamp with my fingers...
Vizhiyaley velicham paarka sonneney….ae…..
I asked you to see the light with your eyes...
Kottang kuchikkulley rendu
Inside a coconut shell, two
Pattampoochi naanthaney
Butterflies, I am one of them
Noolai thottu kaalai
Touching the thread and brushing past the feet
Orasum Selaiyaka Moodavanthen
I came to drape myself like a saree
Chinna chinna pookal naan
I am tiny little flowers
Malarmalai nee
You are the flower garland
Naan kangal thiranthu paarkindra
The early morning I gaze at
Athigalai nee
When I open my eyes, is you
Aalamaram polavey irrunthenadi
I used to be like a sturdy banyan tree, my dear
Oru vaazhai maram Saainthathal
Because a gentle banana tree leaned on me
Valainthenadi
I bent down, my dear
Naanaga naan irrunthen
I was myself, as I was
Nee vanthai neeyanen
You came, and I became you
Viralaley vizhakku yaetra vantheney….
I came to light the lamp with my fingers...
Vizhiyaley velicham paarka sonneney….
I asked you to see the light with your eyes...
………………..
(Music interlude)
Oru yaasagam kettu
Asking for the alms of your love
Unthan vaasal vanthu kaathu nindren
I came to your doorway and stood waiting
Siru paarvaiyai paarthu
With just a single glance
Ennai serthu kolvaayo….
Will you accept me into your life?
Kuruthu olaiyaai naanum
Like a tender palm leaf ribbon
Unthan vaasal vanthu oonjal aada
I came to your doorway to swing like a cradle
Maavilai ena vanthu
Coming like a decorative mango leaf
Nee serthu kolvaayo
Will you embrace and unite with me?
Thoorigai uthadu neethan
You are the paintbrush lips
Kaakitham kannam naanthan
I am the paper cheek
Iruvum pagalum eluthendaa
Write on it day and night, my love
Vaanathai paarkum poo nee
You are the flower looking at the sky
Bhoomiyil vaazhum ver naan
I am the root living in the earth
Verum poovum veru illai
The flower and the root are not separate
Kinatril thanner edukkaiyil
When drawing water from the well
Pin vaasal nee
You are the back doorway
Naan kolam podum velaiyil
When I draw rangoli patterns
Mun vaasal nee
You are the front doorway
Nirgum pothu ketkkintra
The sound of laughter heard
Siripu osai naan
When I stand still, is me
Nee nadakkum pothu Kektkintra
The sound of anklets heard
Kolusosai Naan
When you walk, is me
Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo
Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo
Laiyo laiyo laiyolo
Laiyo laiyo laiyolo
Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo
Laiyo laiyo laiyo laiyo
Laiyo laiyo laiyolo
Laiyo laiyo laiyolo
Oru vaalipa singam
A youthful brave lion
Athan kaattukkulley odi vanthu
Running inside its forest
Siru punnagai seithaai
You gave a simple smile
Naan poonai aaneney
And I turned into a humble cat
Oru thamarai poo naan
I am a lotus flower
Athil ulla ithal athanaium
And all the petals on it
Un perinai pesum
Whisper your name
Antha osai kettaiyo….oo…..
Did you hear that sound?
Sathangal kooda intru
Even random noises today
Sangeetham aagumadi
Turn into sweet music, my dear
Valai osai sonneney
I spoke of the jingling of bangles
Yaelu vanna vaanavil
A seven-colored rainbow
Mann meethu vaazuthada
Lives on this earth, my dear
Unthan kaiyin rekai sonneney
I spoke of the lines on your palm
Nirgum pothu ketkkintra
The sound of laughter heard
Siripu osai naan
When I stand still, is me
Nee nadakkum pothu Kektkintra
The sound of anklets heard
Kolusosai Naan
When you walk, is me
Kinatril thanner edukkaiyil
When drawing water from the well
Pin vaasal nee
You are the back doorway
Naan kolam podum velaiyil
When I draw rangoli patterns
Mun vaasal nee
You are the front doorway
Naanaga naan irrunthen
I was myself, as I was
Nee vanthai neeyanen
You came, and I became you
Viralaley vilakku yaetra vantheney….ae….
I came to light the lamp with my fingers...
Vizhiyaley velicham paarka sonneney….ae….
I asked you to see the light with your eyes...
Kottang kuchikkulley rendu
Inside a coconut shell, two
Pattampoochi naanthaney
Butterflies, I am one of them
Noolai thottu kaalai
Touching the thread and brushing past the feet
Orasum Selaiyaka Moodavanthen
I came to drape myself like a saree
Chinna chinna pookal naan
I am tiny little flowers
Malarmalai nee
You are the flower garland
Naan kangal thiranthu paarkindra
The early morning I gaze at
Athigalai nee
When I open my eyes, is you
Aalamaram polavey irrunthenadi
I used to be like a sturdy banyan tree, my dear
Oru vaazhai maram Saainthathal
Because a gentle banana tree leaned on me
Valainthenadi….
I bent down, my dear...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Naanaga Naan Irundhen is a romantic duet expressing complete surrender and emotional transformation brought about by love. The lovers describe how their independent identities merge into oneness upon falling in love. Through vivid Tamil folk and poetic imagery—comparing themselves to roots and flowers, banyan and banana trees, bangles, anklets, and doorway decorations—the song captures how love softens rigid pride and makes every mundane aspect of life musical and bright.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Thoorigai uthadu neethan / Kaakitham kannam naanthan”
The lover's lips are compared directly to a paintbrush ('Thoorigai uthadu') and cheeks to paper ('Kaakitham kannam').
Simile (Uvamai)
“Aalamaram polavey irrunthenadi / Oru vaazhai maram Saainthathal / Valainthenadi”
The hero compares his former rigid self to a banyan tree ('Aalamaram polavey') that softened and bent when a tender banana tree leaned against it.
Contrast / Hyperbole
“Oru vaalipa singam... Siru punnagai seithaai / Naan poonai aaneney”
The imagery contrasts a fierce lion in the forest turning into a docile cat upon seeing a beloved's smile.
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Trivia
This romantic track is from the 2004 Tamil action film 'Gambeeram' starring Sarathkumar and Laila. The music was composed by Mani Sharma, with lyrics penned by Kabilan, and sung by Unnikrishnan and Anuradha Sriram.
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