Nandri Solla Vendum
From Chithirayil Nilachoru · 2013
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- Karthik, Priyadarshini
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Chithirayil Nilachoru2013
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Nandri solla vendum | We must express our gratitude |
| Nalla naalilae | On this blissful day |
| Nandri solla vendum | We must express our gratitude |
| Nalla naalilae | On this blissful day |
| Thunbamaana inbam | This painful pleasure |
| Thodara vendumae | Must continue on forever |
| Thirudanaiyae pudichirukku | I have captured the thief himself |
| Pudhu dhinusaa idhu irukku | This feels novel and peculiar |
| Koottal kanakku purinjiruchu | I have understood the arithmetic of addition |
| Kootti poda therinjiruchu | I have learned how to sum things up |
| Onnum onnu rendaachu | One and one became two |
| Rendum serndhu onnaachu | And those two joined to become one |
| Female | |
| Nandri solla vendum | We must express our gratitude |
| Nalla naalilae | On this blissful day |
| Thunbamaana inbam | This painful pleasure |
| Thodara vendumae…ae…ae…ae… | Must continue on forever... |
| Male | |
| Enadhu vizhiyilae | Within my eyes |
| Oru pudhiya dharisanam | A brand new divine vision |
| Female | |
| Enadhu manadhilae | Within my mind |
| Oru mazhalai kuyil vanam | A forest of sweet cuckoo songs |
| Male | |
| Manadhu paravai | The mind is a bird |
| Siragil olindha ragasiyam | The secret hidden beneath its wings |
| Thirandha veliyil | In the vast open space |
| Virindhu parakkudhae | Flies spreading far and wide |
| Female | |
| Idhaya vayalil vidhaitha | Sown in the field of the heart |
| Kuruvai mulai vidum | The short-term paddy crop begins to sprout |
| Amudha mazhaikku | For the nectar-like rain |
| Kidandhu thavikkudhae | It waits and yearns anxiously |
| Male | |
| Thoongidaadha kannoram | Beside sleepless eyes |
| Thaen thelikkum soppanangal | Dreams sprinkling sweet honey |
| Female | |
| Poo nilaavum raathiruyum | The flower-like moon and the night |
| Namakkalikkum arppanangal | Are offerings given to us |
| Male | |
| Asaiyum ilaiyum | The swaying leaf |
| Thudikkum isaiyum | And the throbbing music |
| Idhaya oonukkul | Deep inside the heart's core |
| Paravai thudikkudhae | A bird flutters with joy |
| Female | |
| Kavidhai mozhiyilae | In poetic language |
| Manam kadhaigal padithidum | The mind reads endless stories |
| Male | |
| Idaiyin valaivilae | Along the curves of the waist |
| Viral ezhudhi pazhagidum | Fingers practice writing |
| Female | |
| Valaivu kadandhu | Crossing the bends |
| Anaigal udaindhu | Breaking past the dams |
| Vazhi vidum | Making its own path |
| Alaigal enakkul enakkul midhakkudhae | Waves float deep within me |
| Male | |
| Inaindha irandu | A pair joined together |
| Parandhu thiriyum paravaigal | Birds flying freely around |
| Siragai thirandhu | Opening up their wings |
| Enakkul virikkudhae | Unfurl inside my soul |
| Female | |
| Vaangidaadha ul moochu | The deep inner breath |
| Unnai vaanga cholgiradhae | Urges me to accept you |
| Male | |
| Moongilodu poongaatru | The gentle breeze among bamboos |
| Nammai theendi chelgiradhae | Caresses us as it passes by |
| Female | |
| Ulagai marandhu unadhu madiyil | Forgetting the world in your lap |
| Pudhiya idhayam thirandhu sirikkudhae | A fresh heart opens up and smiles |
| Male | |
| Nandri solla vendum | We must express our gratitude |
| Nalla naalilae | On this blissful day |
| Female | |
| Nandri solla vendum | We must express our gratitude |
| Nalla naalilae | On this blissful day |
| Male :Thunbamaana inbam | Male: This painful pleasure |
| Thodara vendumae | Must continue on forever |
| Female | |
| Thirudanaiyae pudichirukku | I have captured the thief himself |
| Pudhu dhinusaa idhu irukku | This feels novel and peculiar |
| Male | |
| Koottal kanakku purinjiruchu | I have understood the arithmetic of addition |
| Female :Kootti poda therinjiruchu | Female: I have learned how to sum things up |
| Male | |
| Onnum onnu rendaachu | One and one became two |
| Female | |
| Rendum serndhu onnaachu | And those two joined to become one |
| Male | |
| Nandri solla vendum | We must express our gratitude |
| Female :Nalla naalilae | Female: On this blissful day |
| Male :Thunbamaana inbam | Male: This painful pleasure |
| Female :Thodara vendumae..ae…ae…ae… | Female: Must continue on forever... |
நன்றி சொல்ல வேண்டும்
நல்ல நாளிலே
நன்றி சொல்ல வேண்டும்
நல்ல நாளிலே
துன்பமான இன்பம்
தொடர வேண்டுமே
திருடனையே பிடிச்சிருக்கு
புது தினுசா இது இருக்கு
We must express our gratitude
On this blissful day
We must express our gratitude
On this blissful day
This painful pleasure
Must continue on forever
I have captured the thief himself
This feels novel and peculiar
I have understood the arithmetic of addition
I have learned how to sum things up
One and one became two
And those two joined to become one
கூட்டல் கணக்கு புரிஞ்சிருச்சு
கூட்டி போடத் தெரிஞ்சிருச்சு
ஒண்ணும் ஒண்ணும் ரெண்டாச்சு
ரெண்டும் சேர்ந்து ஒண்ணாச்சு....
We must express our gratitude
On this blissful day
This painful pleasure
Must continue on forever...
நன்றி சொல்ல வேண்டும்
நல்ல நாளிலே
துன்பமான இன்பம்
தொடர வேண்டுமே....ஏ...ஏ....ஏ....
Within my eyes
A brand new divine vision
எனது விழியிலே
ஒரு புதிய தரிசனம்
எனது மனதிலே
ஒரு மழலை குயில் வனம்
Within my mind
A forest of sweet cuckoo songs
மனது பறவை
சிறகில் ஒளிந்த ரகசியம்
திறந்த வெளியில்
விரிந்து பறக்குதே
The mind is a bird
The secret hidden beneath its wings
In the vast open space
Flies spreading far and wide
இதய வயலில் விதைத்த
குறுவை முளைவிட
அமுத மழைக்கு கிடந்து தவிக்குதே
Sown in the field of the heart
The short-term paddy crop begins to sprout
For the nectar-like rain
It waits and yearns anxiously
தூங்கிடாத கண்ணோரம்
தேன் தெளிக்கும் சொப்பனங்கள்
Beside sleepless eyes
Dreams sprinkling sweet honey
பூ நிலாவும் ராத்திரியும்
நமக்களிக்கும் அர்ப்பணங்கள்
The flower-like moon and the night
Are offerings given to us
அசையும் இலையும்
துடிக்கும் இசையும்
இதயம் உனக்குள்
பரவி துடிக்குதே...
The swaying leaf
And the throbbing music
Deep inside the heart's core
A bird flutters with joy
நன்றி சொல்ல வேண்டும்
நல்ல நாளிலே
இருவர் :
துன்பமான இன்பம்
தொடர வேண்டுமே
In poetic language
The mind reads endless stories
கவிதை மொழியிலே
மனம் கதைகள் படித்திடும்
Along the curves of the waist
Fingers practice writing
இடையின் வளைவிலே
விரல் எழுதிப் பழகிடும்
Crossing the bends
Breaking past the dams
Making its own path
Waves float deep within me
அளவு கடந்து
அணைகள் உடைந்து
வழிவிடும்
அலைகள் எனக்குள் எனக்குள் மிதக்குதே
A pair joined together
Birds flying freely around
Opening up their wings
Unfurl inside my soul
இணைந்து இணைந்து
பறந்து திரியும் பறவைகள்
சிறகைத் திறந்து
எனக்குள் விரிக்குதே
The deep inner breath
Urges me to accept you
வாங்கிடாத உள்மூச்சு
உன்னை வாங்கச் சொல்கிறதே
The gentle breeze among bamboos
Caresses us as it passes by
மூங்கிலோடு பூங்காற்று
நம்மை தீண்டிச் செல்கிறதே
Forgetting the world in your lap
A fresh heart opens up and smiles
உலகை மறந்து உனது மடியில்
புதிய இதயம் பிறந்து சிரிக்குதே
We must express our gratitude
On this blissful day
நன்றி சொல்ல வேண்டும்
நல்ல நாளிலே
We must express our gratitude
On this blissful day
Male: This painful pleasure
Must continue on forever
நன்றி சொல்ல வேண்டும்
நல்ல நாளிலே
துன்பமான இன்பம்
தொடர வேண்டுமே
I have captured the thief himself
This feels novel and peculiar
திருடனையே பிடிச்சிருக்கு
புது தினுசா இது இருக்கு
I have understood the arithmetic of addition
Female: I have learned how to sum things up
கூட்டல் கணக்கு புரிஞ்சிருச்சு
கூட்டி போடத் தெரிஞ்சிருச்சு
One and one became two
ஒண்ணும் ஒண்ணும் ரெண்டாச்சு
ரெண்டும் சேர்ந்து ஒண்ணாச்சு....
And those two joined to become one
நன்றி சொல்ல வேண்டும்
நல்ல நாளிலே
துன்பமான இன்பம்
தொடர வேண்டுமே....ஏ...ஏ....ஏ....
We must express our gratitude
Female: On this blissful day
Male: This painful pleasure
Female: Must continue on forever...
Nandri solla vendum
We must express our gratitude
Nalla naalilae
On this blissful day
Nandri solla vendum
We must express our gratitude
Nalla naalilae
On this blissful day
Thunbamaana inbam
This painful pleasure
Thodara vendumae
Must continue on forever
Thirudanaiyae pudichirukku
I have captured the thief himself
Pudhu dhinusaa idhu irukku
This feels novel and peculiar
Koottal kanakku purinjiruchu
I have understood the arithmetic of addition
Kootti poda therinjiruchu
I have learned how to sum things up
Onnum onnu rendaachu
One and one became two
Rendum serndhu onnaachu
And those two joined to become one
Nandri solla vendum
We must express our gratitude
Nalla naalilae
On this blissful day
Thunbamaana inbam
This painful pleasure
Thodara vendumae…ae…ae…ae…
Must continue on forever...
Enadhu vizhiyilae
Within my eyes
Oru pudhiya dharisanam
A brand new divine vision
Enadhu manadhilae
Within my mind
Oru mazhalai kuyil vanam
A forest of sweet cuckoo songs
Manadhu paravai
The mind is a bird
Siragil olindha ragasiyam
The secret hidden beneath its wings
Thirandha veliyil
In the vast open space
Virindhu parakkudhae
Flies spreading far and wide
Idhaya vayalil vidhaitha
Sown in the field of the heart
Kuruvai mulai vidum
The short-term paddy crop begins to sprout
Amudha mazhaikku
For the nectar-like rain
Kidandhu thavikkudhae
It waits and yearns anxiously
Thoongidaadha kannoram
Beside sleepless eyes
Thaen thelikkum soppanangal
Dreams sprinkling sweet honey
Poo nilaavum raathiruyum
The flower-like moon and the night
Namakkalikkum arppanangal
Are offerings given to us
Asaiyum ilaiyum
The swaying leaf
Thudikkum isaiyum
And the throbbing music
Idhaya oonukkul
Deep inside the heart's core
Paravai thudikkudhae
A bird flutters with joy
Kavidhai mozhiyilae
In poetic language
Manam kadhaigal padithidum
The mind reads endless stories
Idaiyin valaivilae
Along the curves of the waist
Viral ezhudhi pazhagidum
Fingers practice writing
Valaivu kadandhu
Crossing the bends
Anaigal udaindhu
Breaking past the dams
Vazhi vidum
Making its own path
Alaigal enakkul enakkul midhakkudhae
Waves float deep within me
Inaindha irandu
A pair joined together
Parandhu thiriyum paravaigal
Birds flying freely around
Siragai thirandhu
Opening up their wings
Enakkul virikkudhae
Unfurl inside my soul
Vaangidaadha ul moochu
The deep inner breath
Unnai vaanga cholgiradhae
Urges me to accept you
Moongilodu poongaatru
The gentle breeze among bamboos
Nammai theendi chelgiradhae
Caresses us as it passes by
Ulagai marandhu unadhu madiyil
Forgetting the world in your lap
Pudhiya idhayam thirandhu sirikkudhae
A fresh heart opens up and smiles
Nandri solla vendum
We must express our gratitude
Nalla naalilae
On this blissful day
Nandri solla vendum
We must express our gratitude
Nalla naalilae
On this blissful day
Male :Thunbamaana inbam
Male: This painful pleasure
Thodara vendumae
Must continue on forever
Thirudanaiyae pudichirukku
I have captured the thief himself
Pudhu dhinusaa idhu irukku
This feels novel and peculiar
Koottal kanakku purinjiruchu
I have understood the arithmetic of addition
Female :Kootti poda therinjiruchu
Female: I have learned how to sum things up
Onnum onnu rendaachu
One and one became two
Rendum serndhu onnaachu
And those two joined to become one
Nandri solla vendum
We must express our gratitude
Female :Nalla naalilae
Female: On this blissful day
Male :Thunbamaana inbam
Male: This painful pleasure
Female :Thodara vendumae..ae…ae…ae…
Female: Must continue on forever...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from 'Chithirayil Nilachoru' expresses profound gratitude and joy for finding true love and companionship. The lovers celebrate their union, comparing the sweet ache of love to a 'painful pleasure' (thunbamaana inbam) that they wish would last forever. They poetically describe how two individual lives merge into a single entity, using mathematical metaphors and lush imagery of nature, birds, rain, and music. Throughout the track, the lyrics convey an awakening of deep emotional intimacy, where nature itself mirrors their bliss. The couple reflects on the transformation within their hearts—from sleepless, dream-filled nights to feeling completely secure and serene in each other's embrace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Oxymoron
“Thunbamaana inbam”
The phrase 'Thunbamaana inbam' combines two contradictory terms ('painful' and 'pleasure') to highlight the bittersweet intensity of romantic love.
Metaphor
“Idhaya vayalil vidhaitha”
'Idhaya vayal' (field of the heart) compares the human heart to a fertile agricultural field where feelings are sown and grown like crops.
Paradox
“Onnum onnu rendaachu / Rendum serndhu onnaachu”
The mathematical paradoxical expression 'Onnum onnu rendaachu / Rendum serndhu onnaachu' shows how two distinct individuals unite to become one soul.
Emonai (Initial Alliteration / Rhyme)
“Valaivu kadandhu / Alaigal enakkul enakkul midhakkudhae”
The Tamil poetic tradition of matching initial letters across lines is seen in 'Valaivu' and 'Alaigal'.
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Trivia
The lyrics for 'Chithirayil Nilachoru' (2013) were penned by the veteran Tamil scholar and lyricist Pulamaipithan. The film was written and directed by veteran actor-director R. Sundarrajan, and the film's music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja.
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