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Lyrics & meaning

Naatkal Nagarnthu

From Ninaithale Inikkum · 2009

Lyricist
G Praba
Singers
Kaushik, Vijay Antony
Music director
Vijay Antony
Details
Ninaithale Inikkum2009

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Natkal nagarnthuAs days move forward
Varundangal kadakkumAnd years pass by
Nam vaazhkai paadhaiyilIn our path of life
Indrendrum nizhalai polae thodarumIt will follow forever like a shadow
Nam natpin perumaigalThe glory of our friendship
Male
Kan simitti oruWinking an
Ora parvai parkumOgle glance
Andha vinmeen kuttamThat cluster of stars
Kadhai kadhaiyaai sollumWill tell stories upon stories
Adhan kaalam mudiyum varaiUntil its time comes to an end
Male
Siru pillai sandayaaiLike small childish fights
Sila samayam silirkiromSometimes we get thrilled
Anbu ennum kavasathaalWith the armor called love
Kaathu kondom nam natpaiWe protected our friendship
Male
Orae pirasavathil yennatraIn a single birth, countless
Malargalai thandhaFlowers were given by
Indha kalloori thaayaiThis college mother
Ninaithalae inikkumIt is sweet to think about
Ninaithalae inikkumIt is sweet to think about
Ninaithalae inikkumIt is sweet to think about
Ninaithalae inikkumIt is sweet to think about
Female
Ninaithalae inikkumIt is sweet to think about
Male :Nam natpin dhooramMale: The distance of our friendship
Andha adivaanam sellumWill extend up to that horizon
Nam natpin dhooramThe distance of our friendship
Andha adivaanam sellumWill extend up to that horizon

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This nostalgic song celebrates the timeless bond of college friendship and pays tribute to the alma mater. It reflects on how time inexorably moves forward, yet the golden memories and pride of friendship remain constant, following the individuals like a protective shadow throughout their life journey. The song highlights how small disagreements were overcome through the armor of love, and honors the college as a nurturing mother that birthed countless blooming talents.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Indrendrum nizhalai polae thodarum

Comparing the enduring presence of friendship's glory to a shadow that follows oneself constantly.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Anbu ennum kavasathaal

Metaphorically depicting 'love' as an armor ('kavasam') that shields friendship.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Indha kalloori thaayai

Portraying the college as a mother ('kalloori thaayai') giving birth to students/flowers.

Repetition (Anaphora)

Ninaithalae inikkum

The titular phrase 'Ninaithalae inikkum' is repeated continuously to emphasize the overwhelming sweetness of nostalgic memories.

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Trivia

The 2009 film 'Ninaithale Inikkum' is a remake of the critically acclaimed 2006 Malayalam movie 'Classmates'. Its title was borrowed from the iconic 1979 Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan starrer directed by K. Balachander. Music for this 2009 version was composed by Vijay Antony.

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