Nalla Manasukku Nanma
From Oppantham · 1983
- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Oppantham1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Nalla manasukku nanma varum endru | Believing that goodness comes to a good heart |
| Nambikkai vechirundhaen | I had kept my faith |
| Naalum nenachirundhaen | I thought about it every day |
| Female | |
| Nalla manasukku nanma varum endru | Believing that goodness comes to a good heart |
| Nambikkai vechirundhaen | I had kept my faith |
| Naalum nenachirundhaen | I thought about it every day |
| Vedha poda maram aachu | The seed that was sown has become a tree |
| Nezhal kulurura naeram | Now is the time when the shade feels cool |
| Veyil yaedhum theriyaama vaeraedhum ariyaama | Unaware of any scorching heat, unaware of anything else |
| Paadi parandhiruppaen aadi sirichiruppaen | I would have sung and flown, danced and laughed |
| Female | |
| Nalla manasukku nanma varum endru | Believing that goodness comes to a good heart |
| Nambikkai vechirundhaen | I had kept my faith |
| Naalum nenachirundhaen | I thought about it every day |
| Female | |
| Malliga thottatthu poova killikkittu | Plucking flowers in the jasmine garden |
| Kaatthu sirikkira naeram idhu | This is the time when the wind smiles |
| Female | |
| Melliya ponnukku maeni vekka pattu | For the delicate girl, shy blushes cover her frame |
| Kaatthu kedakkura kaalam idhu | This is the era of waiting with longing |
| Dhenam thorum pudhu raagam | Every day brings a new melody |
| Niruthaamae manam paadum | Without stopping, my heart sings |
| Female | |
| Ini mael ennaalum inimai undaagum | From now on, every day will bring sweetness |
| Ini mael ennaalum inimai undaagum | From now on, every day will bring sweetness |
| Adha thaanae nenachenae | That is indeed what I envisioned |
| Adhukkaaga thavichaenae | That is what I yearned for |
| Aasaiya cholli puttaen aatthi mara kuyilae | I have spoken my desire, O cuckoo on the Bauhinia tree! |
| Female | |
| Nalla manasukku nanma varum endru | Believing that goodness comes to a good heart |
| Nambikkai vechirundhaen | I had kept my faith |
| Naalum nenachirundhaen | I thought about it every day |
| Female | |
| Nalla manasukku nanma varum endru | Believing that goodness comes to a good heart |
| Nambikkai vechirundhaen | I had kept my faith |
| Naalum nenachirundhaen | I thought about it every day |
| Female | |
| Nellu kalathula mullai vanathula | In the paddy field, in the forest of jasmine |
| Thulli nadakkudhu chinna ponnu | The young girl skips and walks merrily |
| Female | |
| Kanni paruvatha ponnu uruvatha | Beholding her youthful form and beauty |
| Kaana thavikkudhu nooru kannu | A hundred eyes yearn to gaze upon her |
| Vazhinjodum nadhi pola velaiyaadum radhi pola | Like an overflowing river, like the playful goddess Rathi |
| Female | |
| Iruppaen naan thaanae inikkum senthaenae | I will remain as myself, sweet as pure honey |
| Iruppaen naan thaanae inikkum senthaenae | I will remain as myself, sweet as pure honey |
| Nadhiyaattam nadandhaenae jathi pottu padichaenae | I walked like a flowing river, dancing to rhythmic beats |
| Pottu vecha maanae thulli thirinjaenae | O adorned deer, I pranced around in joy |
| Female | |
| Nalla manasukku nanma varum endru | Believing that goodness comes to a good heart |
| Nambikkai vechirundhaen | I had kept my faith |
| Naalum nenachirundhaen | I thought about it every day |
| Vedha poda maram aachu | The seed that was sown has become a tree |
| Nezhal kulurura naeram | Now is the time when the shade feels cool |
| Veyil yaedhum theriyaama vaeraedhum ariyaama | Unaware of any scorching heat, unaware of anything else |
| Paadi parandhiruppaen aadi sirichiruppaen | I would have sung and flown, danced and laughed |
| Female | |
| Nalla manasukku nanma varum endru | Believing that goodness comes to a good heart |
| Nambikkai vechirundhaen | I had kept my faith |
| Naalum nenachirundhaen | I thought about it every day |
நல்ல மனசுக்கு நன்மை வரும் என்று
நம்பிக்கை வெச்சிருந்தேன்
நாளும் நெனச்சிருந்தேன்
Believing that goodness comes to a good heart
I had kept my faith
I thought about it every day
நல்ல மனசுக்கு நன்மை வரும் என்று
நம்பிக்கை வெச்சிருந்தேன்
நாளும் நெனச்சிருந்தேன்
வெத போட மரம் ஆச்சு
நெழல் குளுருர நேரம்
வெயில் ஏதும் தெரியாம
வேறேதும் அறியாம
பாடிப் பறந்திருப்பேன்
ஆடி சிரிச்சிருப்பேன்
Believing that goodness comes to a good heart
I had kept my faith
I thought about it every day
The seed that was sown has become a tree
Now is the time when the shade feels cool
Unaware of any scorching heat, unaware of anything else
I would have sung and flown, danced and laughed
நல்ல மனசுக்கு நன்மை வரும் என்று
நம்பிக்கை வெச்சிருந்தேன்
நாளும் நெனச்சிருந்தேன்
Believing that goodness comes to a good heart
I had kept my faith
I thought about it every day
மல்லிகத் தோட்டத்துப்
பூவக் கிள்ளிக்கிட்டு
காத்து சிரிக்கிற நேரம் இது
Plucking flowers in the jasmine garden
This is the time when the wind smiles
மெல்லிய பொண்ணுக்கு மேனி வெக்கப் பட்டு
காத்துக் கெடக்கிற காலம் இது
தெனம் தோறும் புது ராகம்
நிறுத்தாமே மனம் பாடும்
For the delicate girl, shy blushes cover her frame
This is the era of waiting with longing
Every day brings a new melody
Without stopping, my heart sings
இனிமேல் எந்நாளும் இனிமை உண்டாகும்
இனிமேல் எந்நாளும் இனிமை உண்டாகும்
அதத்தானே நெனச்சேனே
அதுக்காக தவிச்சேனே
ஆசையச் சொல்லிப் புட்டேன்
ஆத்தி மரக் குயிலே
From now on, every day will bring sweetness
From now on, every day will bring sweetness
That is indeed what I envisioned
That is what I yearned for
I have spoken my desire, O cuckoo on the Bauhinia tree!
நல்ல மனசுக்கு நன்மை வரும் என்று
நம்பிக்கை வெச்சிருந்தேன்
நாளும் நெனச்சிருந்தேன்
Believing that goodness comes to a good heart
I had kept my faith
I thought about it every day
நல்ல மனசுக்கு நன்மை வரும் என்று
நம்பிக்கை வெச்சிருந்தேன்
நாளும் நெனச்சிருந்தேன்
Believing that goodness comes to a good heart
I had kept my faith
I thought about it every day
பெண் குழு :
தந்தா னானா தந்தன்னன் னானா
தந்தனத் தனனா
தனனன தந்தனத் தனனா
தந்தா னானா தந்தன்னன் னானா
தந்தனத் தனனா
தனனன தந்தனத் தனனா
In the paddy field, in the forest of jasmine
The young girl skips and walks merrily
மேலக் களத்துல முல்லை வனத்துல
துள்ளி நடக்குது சின்னப் பொண்ணு
Beholding her youthful form and beauty
A hundred eyes yearn to gaze upon her
Like an overflowing river, like the playful goddess Rathi
கன்னிப் பருவத்த பொண்ணு உருவத்த
காணத் தவிக்குது நூறு கண்ணு
வழிஞ்சோடும் நதி போல வெளையாடும் ரதி போல
இருப்பேன் நான்தானே இனிக்கும் செந்தேனே
இருப்பேன் நான்தானே இனிக்கும் செந்தேனே
நதியாட்டம் நடந்தேனே ஜதி போட்டு படிச்சேனே
பொட்டு வெச்ச மானே துள்ளித் திரிஞ்சேனே
I will remain as myself, sweet as pure honey
I will remain as myself, sweet as pure honey
I walked like a flowing river, dancing to rhythmic beats
O adorned deer, I pranced around in joy
நல்ல மனசுக்கு நன்மை வரும் என்று
நம்பிக்கை வெச்சிருந்தேன்
நாளும் நெனச்சிருந்தேன்
வெத போட மரம் ஆச்சு
நெழல் குளுருர நேரம்
வெயில் ஏதும் தெரியாம வேறேதும் அறியாம
பாடிப் பறந்திருப்பேன் ஆடி சிரிச்சிருப்பேன்
Believing that goodness comes to a good heart
I had kept my faith
I thought about it every day
The seed that was sown has become a tree
Now is the time when the shade feels cool
Unaware of any scorching heat, unaware of anything else
I would have sung and flown, danced and laughed
நல்ல மனசுக்கு நன்மை வரும் என்று
நம்பிக்கை வெச்சிருந்தேன்
நாளும் நெனச்சிருந்தேன்
Believing that goodness comes to a good heart
I had kept my faith
I thought about it every day
Nalla manasukku nanma varum endru
Believing that goodness comes to a good heart
Nambikkai vechirundhaen
I had kept my faith
Naalum nenachirundhaen
I thought about it every day
Nalla manasukku nanma varum endru
Believing that goodness comes to a good heart
Nambikkai vechirundhaen
I had kept my faith
Naalum nenachirundhaen
I thought about it every day
Vedha poda maram aachu
The seed that was sown has become a tree
Nezhal kulurura naeram
Now is the time when the shade feels cool
Veyil yaedhum theriyaama vaeraedhum ariyaama
Unaware of any scorching heat, unaware of anything else
Paadi parandhiruppaen aadi sirichiruppaen
I would have sung and flown, danced and laughed
Nalla manasukku nanma varum endru
Believing that goodness comes to a good heart
Nambikkai vechirundhaen
I had kept my faith
Naalum nenachirundhaen
I thought about it every day
Malliga thottatthu poova killikkittu
Plucking flowers in the jasmine garden
Kaatthu sirikkira naeram idhu
This is the time when the wind smiles
Melliya ponnukku maeni vekka pattu
For the delicate girl, shy blushes cover her frame
Kaatthu kedakkura kaalam idhu
This is the era of waiting with longing
Dhenam thorum pudhu raagam
Every day brings a new melody
Niruthaamae manam paadum
Without stopping, my heart sings
Ini mael ennaalum inimai undaagum
From now on, every day will bring sweetness
Ini mael ennaalum inimai undaagum
From now on, every day will bring sweetness
Adha thaanae nenachenae
That is indeed what I envisioned
Adhukkaaga thavichaenae
That is what I yearned for
Aasaiya cholli puttaen aatthi mara kuyilae
I have spoken my desire, O cuckoo on the Bauhinia tree!
Nalla manasukku nanma varum endru
Believing that goodness comes to a good heart
Nambikkai vechirundhaen
I had kept my faith
Naalum nenachirundhaen
I thought about it every day
Nalla manasukku nanma varum endru
Believing that goodness comes to a good heart
Nambikkai vechirundhaen
I had kept my faith
Naalum nenachirundhaen
I thought about it every day
Nellu kalathula mullai vanathula
In the paddy field, in the forest of jasmine
Thulli nadakkudhu chinna ponnu
The young girl skips and walks merrily
Kanni paruvatha ponnu uruvatha
Beholding her youthful form and beauty
Kaana thavikkudhu nooru kannu
A hundred eyes yearn to gaze upon her
Vazhinjodum nadhi pola velaiyaadum radhi pola
Like an overflowing river, like the playful goddess Rathi
Iruppaen naan thaanae inikkum senthaenae
I will remain as myself, sweet as pure honey
Iruppaen naan thaanae inikkum senthaenae
I will remain as myself, sweet as pure honey
Nadhiyaattam nadandhaenae jathi pottu padichaenae
I walked like a flowing river, dancing to rhythmic beats
Pottu vecha maanae thulli thirinjaenae
O adorned deer, I pranced around in joy
Nalla manasukku nanma varum endru
Believing that goodness comes to a good heart
Nambikkai vechirundhaen
I had kept my faith
Naalum nenachirundhaen
I thought about it every day
Vedha poda maram aachu
The seed that was sown has become a tree
Nezhal kulurura naeram
Now is the time when the shade feels cool
Veyil yaedhum theriyaama vaeraedhum ariyaama
Unaware of any scorching heat, unaware of anything else
Paadi parandhiruppaen aadi sirichiruppaen
I would have sung and flown, danced and laughed
Nalla manasukku nanma varum endru
Believing that goodness comes to a good heart
Nambikkai vechirundhaen
I had kept my faith
Naalum nenachirundhaen
I thought about it every day
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song is an upbeat, innocent expression of hope, moral optimism, and youthful joy. The central theme centers on the belief that a good heart will always be rewarded with goodness. The protagonist celebrates the fulfillment of patience, metaphorically comparing her life's journey to a sown seed that has grown into a shady tree offering comfort.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Nalla manasukku nanma varum endru / Nambikkai vechirundhaen / Naalum nenachirundhaen”
Repetition of the initial 'Na' sound across consecutive lines creates rhythmic flow.
Simile (Upamai)
“Vazhinjodum nadhi pola velaiyaadum radhi pola”
Compares the protagonist's free-spirited movement and grace to an overflowing river and the beauty of goddess Rathi.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vedha poda maram aachu / Nezhal kulurura naeram”
Uses the image of a sown seed growing into a shade-giving tree to symbolize hope growing into sweet fruition.
Personification
“Kaatthu sirikkira naeram idhu”
Attributes human traits like smiling to the wind.
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Trivia
Written by the prominent modern Tamil poet Na. Kamarasan, this song from 'Oppantham' (1983) reflects his signature style of blending folk simplicity with deep philosophical truths about human optimism.
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