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Lyrics & meaning

Nan Irukkum Antha Naal

From Azhagiya Kanne · 1982

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Azhagiya Kanne
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
10 Aug 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naan irrukkum antha naal varaikkum
Naan irrukkum antha naal varaikkum
Nenjilae vaazhum panthamae
Sindhu padum sonthamae
Vaan varaikkum ennamum parakkum
Naan irrukkum antha naal varaikkum
Kaalangal yaavum unnai kann kulira kaanum
Kolangalthaanae enthan nimmathikku podhum
Kaalangal yaavum unnai kann kulira kaanum
Kolangalthaanae enthan nimmathikku podhum
Nee vaazhum idhayam muzhuthum
Yaekkangal Illai thookkangal
Ini ennodu un ennam
Ondraagum ini enna
Naan irrukkum antha naal varaikkum
En vaazhvin inbam ellaam
Nee koduththa ennam
Yaengaamal yaengum ingae
Penmai endra vannam
En vaazhvin inbam ellaam
Nee koduththa ennam
Yaengaamal yaengum ingae
Penmai endra vannam
Engengo enathu manathu odattum
Inbam paadattum
Ini yaedhedho en nenjil
Koodattum ini enna
Naan irrukkum antha naal varaikkum
Nenjilae vaazhum panthamae
Sindhu padum sonthamae
Vaan varaikkum ennamum parakkum
Naan irrukkum antha naal varaikkum….
As long as I live, until my very last day,
As long as I live, until my very last day,
You are the bond that lives in my heart,
My beloved who sings sweet melodies,
My thoughts soar all the way to the sky!
As long as I live, until my very last day...
Seeing you to my heart's delight through all the seasons,
Those beautiful sights alone are enough for my peace of mind.
Seeing you to my heart's delight through all the seasons,
Those beautiful sights alone are enough for my peace of mind.
Throughout this entire heart where you reside,
There are no anxious longings, only peaceful sleep.
From now on, your thoughts with mine
Will merge as one, so what else could I want?
As long as I live, until my very last day...
All the happiness in my life
Comes from the thoughts you gave me.
Yearning gently without any pain,
Such is the tender nature of womanhood.
All the happiness in my life
Comes from the thoughts you gave me.
Yearning gently without any pain,
Such is the tender nature of womanhood.
Wherever it pleases, let my heart wander,
Let pure joy sing out!
From now on, let countless sweet feelings
Gather in my heart, what more do I need?
As long as I live, until my very last day,
You are the bond that lives in my heart,
My beloved who sings sweet melodies,
My thoughts soar all the way to the sky!
As long as I live, until my very last day...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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