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Lyrics & meaning

Nalla Neram Neram

From Andha Oru Nimidam · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. Janaki, Chorus
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Andha Oru Nimidam
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
18 Jun 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aah aah aah aah aah aah
Thugu thugu thuth thu thu
Thugu thugu thugu thuth thu thu
Thugu thugu thuth thu thu
Thugu thugu thugu thuth thu thu
Nalla neram neram
Naalum yogham yogham
Vettri maalaigal soodum
Nalla neram neram
Naalum yogham yogham
Vettri maalaigal soodum
Kanavugal ellaam nanavugal aagum
Devargal paadalaam
Devargal paadalaam
Devadhai aadalaam
Nalla neram neram
Naalum yogham yogham
Vettri maalaigal soodum
Kanavugal ellaam nanavugal aagum
Kandadhum un manam pongum
En kangalil chandhiran thangum
Pa pa pa
Pa pa pa
Kandadhum un manam pongum
En kangalil chandhiran thangum
Manmadha sangam idhu
Vaadagai thangam idhu
Naayagan vidum varai nazhuvaadhu
Thaanda vendum ellai
Velai yedhum illai
Ellaam aandavan leelai
Medai yerum penmai
Aadai illaa bommai
Ilamai thudikkudhu
Pa pa pa pa ah ah ah ah
Nalla neram neram
Naalum yogham yogham
Vettri maalaigal soodum
Kanavugal ellaam nanavugal aagum
Aadvar kangalukkendru
En aadaiyil jannalum undu
Pa pa pa
Pa pa pa
Aadavar kangalukkendru
En aadaiyil jannalum undu
Vaasanai cholai idhu
Vaaliba vaasal idhu
Raaththiri yettriya jodhi idhu
Vaazha mannil vandhom
Vaazhkkai ingae konjam kaanbom
Malligai manjam
Bodhai yerum vannam
Thanga vendum kinnam
Iravu kodhikkidhu
Tha ra tha ra tha ra tha ra
Nalla neram neram
Naalum yogham yogham
Vettri maalaigal soodum
Kanavugal ellaam nanavugal aagum
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Dhuku dhuku dhuth thu thu
Dhuku dhuku dhuku dhuth thu thu
Dhuku dhuku dhuth thu thu
Dhuku dhuku dhuku dhuth thu thu
It is a good time, a great time!
Every day brings good fortune!
Garlands of victory will crown us!
It is a good time, a great time!
Every day brings good fortune!
Garlands of victory will crown us!
All our dreams will come true!
The gods can sing!
The gods can sing!
The heavenly dancer can dance!
It is a good time, a great time!
Every day brings good fortune!
Garlands of victory will crown us!
All our dreams will come true!
The moment you see me, your heart will overflow!
The moon will dwell in my eyes!
Pa pa pa
Pa pa pa
The moment you see me, your heart will overflow!
The moon will dwell in my eyes!
This is a sweet union of love,
this is gold available on rent,
it will not slip away until the lover lets go!
We must cross every boundary,
there is no other work to do,
everything is God's playful design!
A woman who takes the stage,
like an undressed doll,
youth is throbbing with excitement!
Pa pa pa pa ah ah ah ah
It is a good time, a great time!
Every day brings good fortune!
Garlands of victory will crown us!
All our dreams will come true!
Just for the eyes of men,
my dress even has a window!
Pa pa pa
Pa pa pa
Just for the eyes of men,
my dress even has a window!
This is a fragrant garden,
this is the doorway of youth,
this is a flame lit in the night!
We came to this earth to live,
let us experience a little bit of life here!
On a bed of jasmine flowers,
as intoxication rises,
the wine cup must linger,
the night is boiling with passion!
Tha ra tha ra tha ra tha ra
It is a good time, a great time!
Every day brings good fortune!
Garlands of victory will crown us!
All our dreams will come true!
Chorus
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a glamorous, upbeat dance track celebrating youth, beauty, romance, and living life to the fullest without inhibitions. The singer portrays a captivating dancer who invites the listener to revel in auspicious moments where all dreams come true, symbolizing night-time glamour, allure, and passion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Nalla neram neram / Naalum yogham yogham

The second letters 'l' (ll) in Nalla and 'u' in Naalum, or 'aa' rhymes across consecutive lines creating melodic cadence.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

En aadaiyil jannalum undu

Comparing clothes to windows ('aadaiyil jannalum undu') to poetically describe revealing or alluring attire.

Anaphora / Repetition

Nalla neram neram / Naalum yogham yogham

Repetition of words like 'Neram neram' and 'Yogham yogham' for emphasis and rhythmic charm.

Did you know?

Trivia

Andha Oru Nimidam (1985) features Kamal Haasan and Urvashi. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by the celebrated poet Vaali. The song is known for its energetic beat and cabaret-style arrangement popular in 1980s Tamil cinema.

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