Nalam Paaduven Nee
From Kanmaniye Pesu · 1986
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Raveendran
- Details
- Kanmaniye Pesu1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aaa…..aa….aaa….aa…aa….aa…. | Aaa.....aa....aaa....aa...aa....aa.... |
| Aaa…..aa….aaa….aa…aa….aa…. | Aaa.....aa....aaa....aa...aa....aa.... |
| Female | |
| Nalam paaduvaen nee vaazhaththaan | I will sing for your well-being so that you may live long. |
| Dhinam thorumae naan thozhum dheivamae | Oh deity whom I worship every single day! |
| Female | |
| Nalam paaduvaen nee vaazhaththaan…. | I will sing for your well-being so that you may live long.... |
| Male | |
| Naan solla ninaiththathai vizhiththaan solla | When my eyes express what I intended to say, |
| Naanangal thiraiyidum nee mella | Shyness draws a veil over me as you slowly, |
| Valaikkaram thoda naan thulla | Touch me with your bangled hands, making me leap in joy, |
| Aasaigal thulirvidum | And new desires begin to sprout. |
| Female | |
| Uravugal valarpiraiyo | Is our relationship like a crescent moon that grows? |
| Kaalangal valarnthidum thodarkadhaiyo | Or is it a continuing story that unfolds with time? |
| Naalellaam iniyoru pirivillaiyo | Will there be no further separation for the rest of our days? |
| Neeyendraal naanendru porulillaiyo | Does 'you' not inherently mean 'me' as well? |
| Female | |
| Ammammaa maalai manjalodu manjam vantha kodi | Oh my, like a creeper adorned with marriage garlands and turmeric arriving at the bed, |
| Tholai kandavudan thoththi konda kili | Like a parrot that perched as soon as it saw the comfortable shoulders, |
| Dhevan kayirandai thedi vantha kani | Like a fruit seeking the divine marital thread, |
| Unakkena piranthathu uyirudan kalanthathamma | She was born for you and has merged with your very soul. |
| Female | |
| Nalam paaduvaen nee vaazhaththaan…. | I will sing for your well-being so that you may live long.... |
| Female | |
| Thaayaga madiyinil oru seyaaga | Like a child resting peacefully in a mother's lap, |
| Thaalaattum piranthathu per solla | A lullaby was born to bring glory to your name, |
| Thirumagan pugazh oor solla | So the whole town speaks of the blessed child's fame, |
| Kaalangal kaninthathum | As the times ripen and bloom. |
| Female | |
| Mazhalaial inipathenna | Why is the babble of a baby so sweet? |
| Poochendu madalgalai virippathenna | Why do fresh flower buds unfold their petals? |
| Thenchittu kalukkena sirippathenna | Why does the little sunbird giggle with delight? |
| Thaayullam kavalaigal maruppathenna | Why does a mother's heart forget all its troubles? |
| Female | |
| Ammammaa thendral pola ilam pillai odi varum | Oh my, like a gentle breeze, the young child comes running, |
| Therai pola sirumeni aadi varum | Swaying gracefully like a grand temple chariot, |
| Annai nenjil varum inbam kodi perum | The bliss that fills a mother's heart is worth millions, |
| Idhaivida ulaginil enakkoru sugam varumo | Could there ever be a greater joy for me in this world? |
| Female | |
| Nalam paaduvaen nee vaazhaththaan…. | I will sing for your well-being so that you may live long.... |
| Dhinam thorumae naan thozhum dheivamae | Oh deity whom I worship every single day! |
| Female | |
| Nalam paaduvaen nee vaazhaththaan…. | I will sing for your well-being so that you may live long.... |
ஆஅ.....ஆ......ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
ஆஅ.....ஆ......ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
Aaa.....aa....aaa....aa...aa....aa....
Aaa.....aa....aaa....aa...aa....aa....
நலம் பாடுவேன் நீ வாழத்தான்
தினம் தோறுமே நான் தொழும் தெய்வமே...
I will sing for your well-being so that you may live long.
Oh deity whom I worship every single day!
நலம் பாடுவேன் நீ வாழத்தான்......
I will sing for your well-being so that you may live long....
நான் சொல்ல நினைத்ததை விழித்தான் சொல்ல
நாணங்கள் திரையிடும் நீ மெல்ல
வளைக்கரம் தொட நான் துள்ள
ஆசைகள் துளிர்விடும்
When my eyes express what I intended to say,
Shyness draws a veil over me as you slowly,
Touch me with your bangled hands, making me leap in joy,
And new desires begin to sprout.
உறவுகள் வளர்பிறையோ
காலங்கள் வளர்ந்திடும் தொடர்கதையோ
நாளெல்லாம் இனியொரு பிரிவில்லையோ
நீயென்றால் நானென்று பொருளில்லையோ
Is our relationship like a crescent moon that grows?
Or is it a continuing story that unfolds with time?
Will there be no further separation for the rest of our days?
Does 'you' not inherently mean 'me' as well?
அம்மம்மா மாலை மஞ்சளொடு மஞ்சம் வந்த கொடி
தோளைக் கண்டவுடன் தொத்திக் கொண்ட கிளி
தேவன் கையிரண்டை தேடி வந்த கனி
உனக்கென பிறந்தது உயிருடன் கலந்ததம்மா
Oh my, like a creeper adorned with marriage garlands and turmeric arriving at the bed,
Like a parrot that perched as soon as it saw the comfortable shoulders,
Like a fruit seeking the divine marital thread,
She was born for you and has merged with your very soul.
நலம் பாடுவேன் நீ வாழத்தான்...
I will sing for your well-being so that you may live long....
தாயாக மடியினில் ஒரு சேயாக
தாலாட்டும் பிறந்தது பேர் சொல்ல
திருமகன் புகழ் ஊர் சொல்ல
காலங்கள் கனிந்ததும்
Like a child resting peacefully in a mother's lap,
A lullaby was born to bring glory to your name,
So the whole town speaks of the blessed child's fame,
As the times ripen and bloom.
மழலைகள் இனிப்பதென்ன
பூச்செண்டு மடல்களை விரிப்பதென்ன
தேன்சிட்டு களுக்கென சிரிப்பதென்ன
தாயுள்ளம் கவலைகள் மறுப்பதென்ன
Why is the babble of a baby so sweet?
Why do fresh flower buds unfold their petals?
Why does the little sunbird giggle with delight?
Why does a mother's heart forget all its troubles?
அம்மம்மா தென்றல் போல இளம் பிள்ளை ஓடி வரும்
தேரைப் போல சிறுமேனி ஆடி வரும்
அன்னை நெஞ்சில் வரும் இன்பம் கோடி பெறும்
இதைவிட உலகினில் எனக்கொரு சுகம் வருமோ
Oh my, like a gentle breeze, the young child comes running,
Swaying gracefully like a grand temple chariot,
The bliss that fills a mother's heart is worth millions,
Could there ever be a greater joy for me in this world?
நலம் பாடுவேன் நீ வாழத்தான்
தினம் தோறுமே நான் தொழும் தெய்வமே...
I will sing for your well-being so that you may live long....
Oh deity whom I worship every single day!
நலம் பாடுவேன் நீ வாழத்தான்....
I will sing for your well-being so that you may live long....
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aa…aa….aa….
Aaa.....aa....aaa....aa...aa....aa....
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aa…aa….aa….
Aaa.....aa....aaa....aa...aa....aa....
Nalam paaduvaen nee vaazhaththaan
I will sing for your well-being so that you may live long.
Dhinam thorumae naan thozhum dheivamae
Oh deity whom I worship every single day!
Nalam paaduvaen nee vaazhaththaan….
I will sing for your well-being so that you may live long....
Naan solla ninaiththathai vizhiththaan solla
When my eyes express what I intended to say,
Naanangal thiraiyidum nee mella
Shyness draws a veil over me as you slowly,
Valaikkaram thoda naan thulla
Touch me with your bangled hands, making me leap in joy,
Aasaigal thulirvidum
And new desires begin to sprout.
Uravugal valarpiraiyo
Is our relationship like a crescent moon that grows?
Kaalangal valarnthidum thodarkadhaiyo
Or is it a continuing story that unfolds with time?
Naalellaam iniyoru pirivillaiyo
Will there be no further separation for the rest of our days?
Neeyendraal naanendru porulillaiyo
Does 'you' not inherently mean 'me' as well?
Ammammaa maalai manjalodu manjam vantha kodi
Oh my, like a creeper adorned with marriage garlands and turmeric arriving at the bed,
Tholai kandavudan thoththi konda kili
Like a parrot that perched as soon as it saw the comfortable shoulders,
Dhevan kayirandai thedi vantha kani
Like a fruit seeking the divine marital thread,
Unakkena piranthathu uyirudan kalanthathamma
She was born for you and has merged with your very soul.
Nalam paaduvaen nee vaazhaththaan….
I will sing for your well-being so that you may live long....
Thaayaga madiyinil oru seyaaga
Like a child resting peacefully in a mother's lap,
Thaalaattum piranthathu per solla
A lullaby was born to bring glory to your name,
Thirumagan pugazh oor solla
So the whole town speaks of the blessed child's fame,
Kaalangal kaninthathum
As the times ripen and bloom.
Mazhalaial inipathenna
Why is the babble of a baby so sweet?
Poochendu madalgalai virippathenna
Why do fresh flower buds unfold their petals?
Thenchittu kalukkena sirippathenna
Why does the little sunbird giggle with delight?
Thaayullam kavalaigal maruppathenna
Why does a mother's heart forget all its troubles?
Ammammaa thendral pola ilam pillai odi varum
Oh my, like a gentle breeze, the young child comes running,
Therai pola sirumeni aadi varum
Swaying gracefully like a grand temple chariot,
Annai nenjil varum inbam kodi perum
The bliss that fills a mother's heart is worth millions,
Idhaivida ulaginil enakkoru sugam varumo
Could there ever be a greater joy for me in this world?
Nalam paaduvaen nee vaazhaththaan….
I will sing for your well-being so that you may live long....
Dhinam thorumae naan thozhum dheivamae
Oh deity whom I worship every single day!
Nalam paaduvaen nee vaazhaththaan….
I will sing for your well-being so that you may live long....
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a tender expression of devotioanl love, marital affection, and maternal joy. The speaker addresses her beloved as a living deity, praying daily for his longevity and happiness. Through evocative imagery of bashful romance, she describes how their bond transcends individual identities to become a single soul.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Dhinam thorumae naan thozhum dheivamae”
The speaker directly addresses her husband as a deity ('dheivamae'), elevating marital devotion to a spiritual plane.
Simile (Upamai)
“Ammammaa thendral pola ilam pillai odi varum”
The running motion of the young child is compared to a gentle breeze ('thendral pola').
Rhetorical Question (S संदेह / Vinothal)
“Mazhalaial inipathenna / Poochendu madalgalai virippathenna”
The lyrics use a series of poetic questions inquiring about the natural sweetness of a child's chatter and flowers blooming to highlight pure joy.
Iyaibu (Rhyming/End Rhyme)
“Uravugal valarpiraiyo / Kaalangal valarnthidum thodarkadhaiyo”
Matching end suffixes ('-yo') across consecutive lines creating a rhythmic, questioning cadence.
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Trivia
Although titled under 'Kanmaniye Pesu' in some compilations, these lyrics belong to the iconic song 'Nalam Paaduven Nee Vaazhathaan' from the 1985 Tamil hit movie 'Kakki Sattai' starring Kamal Haasan and Ambika. Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali, the song was rendered by legendary singer S. Janaki.
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