Nadhi Odum Karaiyoram
From Aavarampoo · 1992
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Aavarampoo1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Nadhiyodum karaiyoram | Along the banks of the flowing river, |
| Oru raagam alai paayum | A melody wavers like waves. |
| Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum | In it, two souls dissolve every day. |
| Female | |
| Nadhiyodum karaiyoram | Along the banks of the flowing river, |
| Oru raagam alai paayum | A melody wavers like waves. |
| Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum | In it, two souls dissolve every day. |
| Female | |
| Ninaivo verum kanavo | Is it a memory or just a dream? |
| Idhu edhuvo | Whatever this may be, |
| Kaadhal varum yaarkum | For anyone who experiences love, |
| Indha paadhai podhuvo | Is this path common to all? |
| Female | |
| Nadhiyodum karaiyoram | Along the banks of the flowing river, |
| Oru raagam alai paayum | A melody wavers like waves. |
| Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum | In it, two souls dissolve every day. |
| Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum | In it, two souls dissolve every day. |
| Female | |
| Pala kolam podum vaanam | The sky that paints many patterns |
| Maarum thadumaarum | Changes and falters. |
| Pudhu raagam paadum kaatro | The wind that sang a new melody |
| Sogam paadum | Now sings a song of sorrow. |
| Female | |
| Pani thoongum poovin thootram | The appearance of the flower resting in dew, |
| Yeno adhil maatram | Why has it changed? |
| Pagal kooda iravaai thondrum | Even the daytime feels like night, |
| Paadhai maarum | And the path changes. |
| Female | |
| {Kaadhal enbadhu kaalam engilum | Is love something that waits endlessly through time? |
| Kaathu nindridavoo | Should it stand waiting? |
| Aasai enbathu aadi kaatrinil | Does desire run away in the strong winds of Aadi? |
| Odi sendridavoo} (2) | Should it flee away? |
| Female | |
| Uravae verum kanava | Is relationship merely a dream? |
| Varum ninaivae pazham kadhaiyae | Are returning memories just an old story? |
| Kanavae ena therindhum | Even while knowing it is a dream, |
| Manam ninaikkum adhaiyae | The mind longs for that very thing. |
| Female | |
| Nadhiyodum karaiyoram | Along the banks of the flowing river, |
| Oru raagam alai paayum | A melody wavers like waves. |
| Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum | In it, two souls dissolve every day. |
| Female | |
| Ilam kaadhal aasai nenjil | In the heart filled with youthful love's desire, |
| Yekkam adhu thaakkum | Longing strikes painfully. |
| Iravenna pagalum enna | What is night and what is day? |
| Thookam pogum | Sleep vanishes completely. |
| Female | |
| Pirivedhum ariyaa nenjil | In the heart that knew no separation, |
| Uruvaanadhu bhaaram | A heavy burden has emerged. |
| Uravennum unarvaal ingae | Through the emotion called relationship, |
| Uyirae bhaaram | Life itself becomes a burden here. |
| Female | |
| {Mogam enbadhu vegam ulladhu | Passion possesses a restless speed, |
| Veli pootidavoo | Should a fence be built to lock it in? |
| Veli pottoru kaadhal thee ennai | Can the fire of love, behind a fence, |
| Paadhu kaathidavoo} (2) | Protect and safeguard me? |
| Female | |
| Vidiyal oru sadhiyaal | By a treachery of dawn, |
| Iru vazhiyaai dhisai pirindhom | We separated into two paths and directions. |
| Oru naal adhu thirunaal | One day, a sacred day, |
| Oru unarvaal inaivom | We shall unite through a single feeling. |
| Female | |
| Nadhiyodum karaiyoram | Along the banks of the flowing river, |
| Oru raagam alai paayum | A melody wavers like waves. |
| Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum | In it, two souls dissolve every day. |
| Female | |
| Ninaivo verum kanavo | Is it a memory or just a dream? |
| Idhu edhuvo | Whatever this may be, |
| Kaadhal varum yaarkum | For anyone who experiences love, |
| Indha paadhai podhuvo | Is this path common to all? |
| Female | |
| Nadhiyodum karaiyoram | Along the banks of the flowing river, |
| Oru raagam alai paayum | A melody wavers like waves. |
| Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum | In it, two souls dissolve every day. |
| Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum | In it, two souls dissolve every day. |
நதியோடும் கரையோரம்
ஒரு ராகம் அலை பாயும்
அதிலே இரு உயிரே
தினம் கரையும்
Along the banks of the flowing river,
A melody wavers like waves.
In it, two souls dissolve every day.
நதியோடும் கரையோரம்
ஒரு ராகம் அலை பாயும்
அதிலே இரு உயிரே
தினம் கரையும்
Along the banks of the flowing river,
A melody wavers like waves.
In it, two souls dissolve every day.
நினைவோ வெறும் கனவோ
இது எதுவோ....ஓ....
காதல் வரும் யார்க்கும்
இந்த பாதை பொதுவோ
Is it a memory or just a dream?
Whatever this may be,
For anyone who experiences love,
Is this path common to all?
நதியோடும் கரையோரம்
ஒரு ராகம் அலை பாயும்
அதிலே இரு உயிரே
தினம் கரையும்
அதிலே இரு உயிரே
தினம் கரையும்
Along the banks of the flowing river,
A melody wavers like waves.
In it, two souls dissolve every day.
In it, two souls dissolve every day.
பல கோலம் போடும்
வானம் மாறும் தடுமாறும்
புது ராகம் பாடும்
காற்றோ சோகம் பாடும்
The sky that paints many patterns
Changes and falters.
The wind that sang a new melody
Now sings a song of sorrow.
பனி தூங்கும் பூவின் தோற்றம்
ஏனோ அதில் மாற்றம்
பகல் கூட இரவாய் தோன்றும்
பாதை மாறும்
The appearance of the flower resting in dew,
Why has it changed?
Even the daytime feels like night,
And the path changes.
{காதல் என்பது காலம் எங்கிலும்
காத்து நின்றிடவோ
ஆசை என்பது ஆடி காற்றினில்
ஒடி சென்றிடவோ} (2)
Is love something that waits endlessly through time?
Should it stand waiting?
Does desire run away in the strong winds of Aadi?
Should it flee away?
உறவே வெறும் கனவே
வரும் நினைவே பழம் கதையே
கனவே என தெரிந்தும்
மனம் நினைக்கும் அதையே....
Is relationship merely a dream?
Are returning memories just an old story?
Even while knowing it is a dream,
The mind longs for that very thing.
நதியோடும் கரையோரம்
ஒரு ராகம் அலை பாயும்
அதிலே இரு உயிரே
தினம் கரையும்
Along the banks of the flowing river,
A melody wavers like waves.
In it, two souls dissolve every day.
இளம் காதல் ஆசை நெஞ்சில்
ஏக்கம் அது தாக்கும்
இரவென்ன பகலும் என்ன
தூக்கம் போகும்
In the heart filled with youthful love's desire,
Longing strikes painfully.
What is night and what is day?
Sleep vanishes completely.
பிரிவேதும் அறியா நெஞ்சில்
உருவானது பாரம்
உறவென்னும் உணர்வால்
இங்கே உயிரே பாரம்
In the heart that knew no separation,
A heavy burden has emerged.
Through the emotion called relationship,
Life itself becomes a burden here.
{மோகம் என்பது வேகம் உள்ளது
வேலி போட்டிடவோ
வேலி போட்டொரு காதல் தீ
என்னை பாதுகாத்திடவோ} (2)
Passion possesses a restless speed,
Should a fence be built to lock it in?
Can the fire of love, behind a fence,
Protect and safeguard me?
விதியால் ஒரு சதியால்
இரு வழியாய் திசை பிரிந்தோம்
ஒரு நாள் அது திருநாள்
ஒரு உணர்வால் இணைவோம்
By a treachery of dawn,
We separated into two paths and directions.
One day, a sacred day,
We shall unite through a single feeling.
நதியோடும் கரையோரம்
ஒரு ராகம் அலை பாயும்
அதிலே இரு உயிரே
தினம் கரையும்
Along the banks of the flowing river,
A melody wavers like waves.
In it, two souls dissolve every day.
நினைவோ வெறும் கனவோ
இது எதுவோ....ஓ....
காதல் வரும் யார்க்கும்
இந்த பாதை பொதுவோ
Is it a memory or just a dream?
Whatever this may be,
For anyone who experiences love,
Is this path common to all?
நதியோடும் கரையோரம்
ஒரு ராகம் அலை பாயும்
அதிலே இரு உயிரே
தினம் கரையும்
அதிலே இரு உயிரே
தினம் கரையும்
Along the banks of the flowing river,
A melody wavers like waves.
In it, two souls dissolve every day.
In it, two souls dissolve every day.
Nadhiyodum karaiyoram
Along the banks of the flowing river,
Oru raagam alai paayum
A melody wavers like waves.
Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum
In it, two souls dissolve every day.
Nadhiyodum karaiyoram
Along the banks of the flowing river,
Oru raagam alai paayum
A melody wavers like waves.
Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum
In it, two souls dissolve every day.
Ninaivo verum kanavo
Is it a memory or just a dream?
Idhu edhuvo
Whatever this may be,
Kaadhal varum yaarkum
For anyone who experiences love,
Indha paadhai podhuvo
Is this path common to all?
Nadhiyodum karaiyoram
Along the banks of the flowing river,
Oru raagam alai paayum
A melody wavers like waves.
Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum
In it, two souls dissolve every day.
Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum
In it, two souls dissolve every day.
Pala kolam podum vaanam
The sky that paints many patterns
Maarum thadumaarum
Changes and falters.
Pudhu raagam paadum kaatro
The wind that sang a new melody
Sogam paadum
Now sings a song of sorrow.
Pani thoongum poovin thootram
The appearance of the flower resting in dew,
Yeno adhil maatram
Why has it changed?
Pagal kooda iravaai thondrum
Even the daytime feels like night,
Paadhai maarum
And the path changes.
{Kaadhal enbadhu kaalam engilum
Is love something that waits endlessly through time?
Kaathu nindridavoo
Should it stand waiting?
Aasai enbathu aadi kaatrinil
Does desire run away in the strong winds of Aadi?
Odi sendridavoo} (2)
Should it flee away?
Uravae verum kanava
Is relationship merely a dream?
Varum ninaivae pazham kadhaiyae
Are returning memories just an old story?
Kanavae ena therindhum
Even while knowing it is a dream,
Manam ninaikkum adhaiyae
The mind longs for that very thing.
Nadhiyodum karaiyoram
Along the banks of the flowing river,
Oru raagam alai paayum
A melody wavers like waves.
Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum
In it, two souls dissolve every day.
Ilam kaadhal aasai nenjil
In the heart filled with youthful love's desire,
Yekkam adhu thaakkum
Longing strikes painfully.
Iravenna pagalum enna
What is night and what is day?
Thookam pogum
Sleep vanishes completely.
Pirivedhum ariyaa nenjil
In the heart that knew no separation,
Uruvaanadhu bhaaram
A heavy burden has emerged.
Uravennum unarvaal ingae
Through the emotion called relationship,
Uyirae bhaaram
Life itself becomes a burden here.
{Mogam enbadhu vegam ulladhu
Passion possesses a restless speed,
Veli pootidavoo
Should a fence be built to lock it in?
Veli pottoru kaadhal thee ennai
Can the fire of love, behind a fence,
Paadhu kaathidavoo} (2)
Protect and safeguard me?
Vidiyal oru sadhiyaal
By a treachery of dawn,
Iru vazhiyaai dhisai pirindhom
We separated into two paths and directions.
Oru naal adhu thirunaal
One day, a sacred day,
Oru unarvaal inaivom
We shall unite through a single feeling.
Nadhiyodum karaiyoram
Along the banks of the flowing river,
Oru raagam alai paayum
A melody wavers like waves.
Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum
In it, two souls dissolve every day.
Ninaivo verum kanavo
Is it a memory or just a dream?
Idhu edhuvo
Whatever this may be,
Kaadhal varum yaarkum
For anyone who experiences love,
Indha paadhai podhuvo
Is this path common to all?
Nadhiyodum karaiyoram
Along the banks of the flowing river,
Oru raagam alai paayum
A melody wavers like waves.
Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum
In it, two souls dissolve every day.
Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum
In it, two souls dissolve every day.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Nadhiyodum Karaiyoram is a poignant track from the 1992 Tamil film Aavarampoo. The song portrays the deep emotional turmoil, aching nostalgia, and heartache of lovers separated by circumstances. Using the imagery of a flowing riverbank, shifting skies, and dew drops on flowers, the lyricist paints a picture of transience and emotional helplessness in the face of fate.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Nadhiyodum karaiyoram / Adhilae iru uyirae dhinam karaiyum”
Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'Nadhiyodum' and 'Adhilae' or 'Pala' and 'Pudhu'.
Moonaal / Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kaadhal enbadhu kaalam engilum / Kaathu nindridavoo”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Kaadhal' and 'Kaathu'.
Uruvagamm (Metaphor)
“Veli pottoru kaadhal thee ennai”
Love is metaphorically equated to a burning fire ('Kaadhal thee').
Anaphora / Refrain
“Nadhiyodum karaiyoram / Oru raagam alai paayum”
Repetition of the opening refrain 'Nadhiyodum karaiyoram' to anchor the song's thematic atmosphere.
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Trivia
Although the prompt mentions Unknown, this track was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by the legendary Pulamaipithan. The male and female versions of the song feature vocals by K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki respectively. The movie Aavarampoo (1992), directed by Santhana Bharathi, featured Vineeth and Nandhini in lead roles.
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