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Lyrics & meaning

Nan Irukkum Antha Naal

From Azhagiya Kanne · 1982

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Azhagiya Kanne1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Naan irrukkum antha naal varaikkumUntil the day I exist
Naan irrukkum antha naal varaikkumUntil the day I exist
Nenjilae vaazhum panthamaeOh bond that lives in my heart
Sindhu padum sonthamaeOh beloved relation singing a sweet tune
Vaan varaikkum ennamum parakkumMy thoughts will soar up to the sky
Female
Naan irrukkum antha naal varaikkumUntil the day I exist
Female
Kaalangal yaavum unnai kann kulira kaanumSeeing you to my eyes' delight through all of time
Kolangalthaanae enthan nimmathikku podhumYour graceful forms alone are enough for my peace
Kaalangal yaavum unnai kann kulira kaanumSeeing you to my eyes' delight through all of time
Kolangalthaanae enthan nimmathikku podhumYour graceful forms alone are enough for my peace
Female
Nee vaazhum idhayam muzhuthumThroughout the entire heart where you reside
Yaekkangal Illai thookkangalThere are no longings, only restful sleep
Ini ennodu un ennamFrom now on, your thoughts and mine
Ondraagum ini ennaWill become one, so what else matters now?
Female
Naan irrukkum antha naal varaikkumUntil the day I exist
Female
En vaazhvin inbam ellaamAll the happiness in my life
Nee koduththa ennamIs a thought gifted by you
Yaengaamal yaengum ingaeYearning quietly without distress here
Penmai endra vannamIs the soft color called womanhood
Female
En vaazhvin inbam ellaamAll the happiness in my life
Nee koduththa ennamIs a thought gifted by you
Yaengaamal yaengum ingaeYearning quietly without distress here
Penmai endra vannamIs the soft color called womanhood
Female
Engengo enathu manathu odattumLet my mind wander wherever it pleases
Inbam paadattumLet bliss sing out
Ini yaedhedho en nenjilFrom now on, whatever wonderful feelings in my heart
Koodattum ini ennaLet them gather, so what else matters now?
Female
Naan irrukkum antha naal varaikkumUntil the day I exist
Nenjilae vaazhum panthamaeOh bond that lives in my heart
Sindhu padum sonthamaeOh beloved relation singing a sweet tune
Vaan varaikkum ennamum parakkumMy thoughts will soar up to the sky
Female
Naan irrukkum antha naal varaikkum….Until the day I exist...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This emotional song expresses deep devotion, contentment, and everlasting love toward a life partner or cherished bond. The protagonist expresses that as long as they live, their partner's presence provides immense peace, satisfying all inner longings and elevating their thoughts to soaring heights.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Nenjilae vaazhum panthamae / Sindhu padum sonthamae

Repetition of the second consonant sound 'n' in adjacent lines ('Naan' / 'Sindhu' / 'Vaan') creates melodic continuity.

Metaphor

Penmai endra vannam

Comparing womanhood to a color ('Penmai endra vannam') metaphorically highlights its grace and vibrant emotional nature.

Hyperbole

Vaan varaikkum ennamum parakkum

Describing thoughts flying up to the sky emphasizes boundless joy and elevation of the mind.

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Trivia

The song is composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Gangai Amaran for the 1982 movie 'Azhagiya Kanne', featuring soulful vocals by S. Janaki.

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