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Lyrics & meaning

Nalla Neram Neram

From Andha Oru Nimidam · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. Janaki, Chorus
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Andha Oru Nimidam1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Aah aah aah aah aah aahAah aah aah aah aah aah
Thugu thugu thuth thu thuThugu thugu thuth thu thu
Thugu thugu thugu thuth thu thuThugu thugu thugu thuth thu thu
Thugu thugu thuth thu thuThugu thugu thuth thu thu
Thugu thugu thugu thuth thu thuThugu thugu thugu thuth thu thu
Female
Nalla neram neramIt is a good time, a fine time
Naalum yogham yoghamEvery day brings good fortune and luck
Vettri maalaigal soodumIt will wear garlands of victory
Female
Nalla neram neramIt is a good time, a fine time
Naalum yogham yoghamEvery day brings good fortune and luck
Vettri maalaigal soodumIt will wear garlands of victory
Kanavugal ellaam nanavugal aagumAll dreams will become reality
Devargal paadalaamThe celestial gods may sing
Devargal paadalaamThe celestial gods may sing
Devadhai aadalaamThe divine angel may dance
Female
Nalla neram neramIt is a good time, a fine time
Naalum yogham yoghamEvery day brings good fortune and luck
Vettri maalaigal soodumIt will wear garlands of victory
Kanavugal ellaam nanavugal aagumAll dreams will become reality
Female
Kandadhum un manam pongumAs soon as you see me, your heart will overflow with desire
En kangalil chandhiran thangumThe moon resides in my eyes
Pa pa paPa pa pa
Pa pa paPa pa pa
Kandadhum un manam pongumAs soon as you see me, your heart will overflow with desire
En kangalil chandhiran thangumThe moon resides in my eyes
Female
Manmadha sangam idhuThis is the confluence of Cupid (Manmadha)
Vaadagai thangam idhuThis is pure gold available on rent
Naayagan vidum varai nazhuvaadhuIt will not slip away until the hero releases it
Female
Thaanda vendum ellaiBoundaries must be crossed
Velai yedhum illaiThere is no other job to do
Ellaam aandavan leelaiEverything is the play of the Almighty
Medai yerum penmaiWomanhood taking the stage
Aadai illaa bommaiLike a doll without clothes
Ilamai thudikkudhuYouthfulness is pulsing with energy
Pa pa pa pa ah ah ah ahPa pa pa pa ah ah ah ah
Female
Nalla neram neramIt is a good time, a fine time
Naalum yogham yoghamEvery day brings good fortune and luck
Vettri maalaigal soodumIt will wear garlands of victory
Kanavugal ellaam nanavugal aagumAll dreams will become reality
Female
Aadvar kangalukkendruExclusively for the eyes of men
En aadaiyil jannalum unduMy attire has windows crafted into it
Pa pa paPa pa pa
Pa pa paPa pa pa
Female
Aadavar kangalukkendruExclusively for the eyes of men
En aadaiyil jannalum unduMy attire has windows crafted into it
Vaasanai cholai idhuThis is a fragrant grove
Vaaliba vaasal idhuThis is the gateway to youth
Raaththiri yettriya jodhi idhuThis is the light ignited by the night
Female
Vaazha mannil vandhomWe came to this earth to live
Vaazhkkai ingae konjam kaanbomLet us experience a bit of life here
Malligai manjamA bed of jasmine flowers
Bodhai yerum vannamA shade that induces intoxication
Thanga vendum kinnamA golden cup that must stay
Iravu kodhikkidhuThe night is boiling with passion
Tha ra tha ra tha ra tha raTha ra tha ra tha ra tha ra
Female
Nalla neram neramIt is a good time, a fine time
Naalum yogham yoghamEvery day brings good fortune and luck
Vettri maalaigal soodumIt will wear garlands of victory
Kanavugal ellaam nanavugal aagumAll dreams will become reality

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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.

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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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