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Lyrics & meaning

Nadhiyoram Veesu Thendral

From Alexander · 1996

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Unnikrishnan, Bhavatharani
Music director
Karthik Raja
Details
Alexander1996

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Nadhiyoram veesum thendral malarodu pesumaaDoes the breeze blowing by the riverbank speak to the flower?
Malaraatha pookkal indru adhai ketkka koodumaaCan the unblossomed flowers listen to it today?
Nerodu….neeraadum naanalgal…… poraadumReeds bathing in the water struggle against the flow...
Intha solai kuyilum isai paadi mayakkumThis garden cuckoo sings music and mesmerizes.
Male
Nadhiyoram veesum thendral malarodu pesumaaDoes the breeze blowing by the riverbank speak to the flower?
Malaraatha pookkal indru adhai ketkka koodumaaCan the unblossomed flowers listen to it today?
Female
Poonguruvi azhagaai reengaaram paadumThe little bird beautifully hums a tune.
Thaenaruvi pudhithaai thaalangal podumThe honey stream sets new rhythmic beats.
Male
Bhoomikku naanam vanthaal rojakkal pooththaadumWhen the Earth blushes, roses bloom in celebration.
Rojakkal naanam kondaal poongaattu veesumWhen roses feel shy, a soft cool breeze blows.
Anthi vaanam sivakkum pudhu vaazhvum pirakkumThe evening sky turns crimson and a new life is born.
Female
Nadhiyoram veesum thendral malarodu pesumaaDoes the breeze blowing by the riverbank speak to the flower?
Malaraatha pookkal indru adhai ketkka koodumaaCan the unblossomed flowers listen to it today?
Nerodu….neeraadum naanalgal…… poraadumReeds bathing in the water struggle against the flow...
Intha solai kuyilum isai paadi mayakkumThis garden cuckoo sings music and mesmerizes.
Female
Nadhiyoram veesum thendral malarodu pesumaaDoes the breeze blowing by the riverbank speak to the flower?
Malaraatha pookkal indru adhai ketkkaCan the unblossomed flowers today hear...
Male
Un azhagai naalaum paarththaalae pothumJust looking at your beauty every day is enough.
En idhayam endrum unnaalae vaazhumMy heart lives forever because of you.
Female :En jeevan unthan sontham ennullae aananthamFemale: My life belongs to you, joy fills my inner self.
Nenjukkul vaazhum dheivam yaettridum dheepamThe deity living inside my heart lights a sacred lamp.
Unakkaaga piranthaen uyir theeyai sumanthaenI was born for you, bearing the flame of life.
Male
Nadhiyoram veesum thendral malarodu pesumaaDoes the breeze blowing by the riverbank speak to the flower?
Malaraatha pookkal indru adhai ketkka koodumaaCan the unblossomed flowers listen to it today?
Nerodu….neeraadum naanalgal…… poraadumReeds bathing in the water struggle against the flow...
Intha solai kuyilum isai paadi mayakkumThis garden cuckoo sings music and mesmerizes.
Male
Nadhiyoram veesum thendral malarodu pesumaaDoes the breeze blowing by the riverbank speak to the flower?
Malaraatha pookkal indru adhai ketkka koodumaaCan the unblossomed flowers listen to it today?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Nadhiyoram Veesum Thendral is a poetic romantic song that blends lush nature imagery with tender expressions of love. Through metaphors of breezes whispering to flowers, rivers setting rhythms, and earth blushing into blooming roses, the song mirrors the blooming affection and deep commitment between two lovers. The lyrics reflect devotion, joy, and a feeling of spiritual rebirth brought forth by love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Personification

Nadhiyoram veesum thendral malarodu pesumaa

Attributing human speech and feelings to natural elements like breezes talking to flowers.

Personification (Tarkurippettra Ani)

Bhoomikku naanam vanthaal rojakkal pooththaadum

Describing the Earth as feeling shy and blushing, causing roses to bloom.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Unakkaaga piranthaen uyir theeyai sumanthaen

Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'u' in 'Unakkaaga' and 'uyir'.

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Trivia

The song is featured in the 1996 Tamil film Alexander starring Vijayakanth and Sanghavi, with music composed by Deva and lyrics penned by the veteran lyricist Vaali.

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