Narmada
From Kandaen · 2011
- Lyricist
- Krish
- Singers
- Haricharan, Suchitra
- Music director
- Vijay Ebenezer
- Details
- Kandaen2011
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Keduthaai thookkam | You ruined my sleep |
| Aanaai swaasam | You became my breath |
| Aval idhazh Oram | At the corner of her lips |
| Male | |
| En yekkam maraindhadhu | My longing vanished |
| Kaadhal malarndhadhu | Love bloomed |
| Ohooo oo… hoo … oo | Ohooo oo… hoo … oo |
| Male | |
| Sikki yeno yeno nenjam | My heart gets trapped, I wonder why |
| Thudikkiradhae | It is beating fast |
| Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam | Shivering every time I look at you |
| Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae | As our bodies touch, it turns into fire |
| Naan panjaaga | While I turn into cotton |
| Female | |
| Sikki yeno yeno nenjam | My heart gets trapped, I wonder why |
| Thudikkiradhae | It is beating fast |
| Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam | Shivering every time I look at you |
| Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae | As our bodies touch, it turns into fire |
| Naan panjaaga | While I turn into cotton |
| Male | |
| Narmada narmadha narmada sol | Narmadha Narmadha Narmadha, tell me |
| Narmadha thaagama mogama sol | Narmadha, tell me if it is thirst or passion |
| Narmadha… en narmadha….. | Narmadha… my Narmadha….. |
| Female | |
| Sikki yeno yeno nenjam | My heart gets trapped, I wonder why |
| Thudikkiradhae | It is beating fast |
| Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam | Shivering every time I look at you |
| Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae | As our bodies touch, it turns into fire |
| Naan panjaaga | While I turn into cotton |
| Chorus | |
| Keduthaai thookkam | You ruined my sleep |
| Aanaai swaasam | You became my breath |
| Aval idhazh Oram | At the corner of her lips |
| Male | |
| Vizhi moodinen mugam paarkkiren | I closed my eyes, yet I see your face |
| Madi thedinen narmadha | I searched for your lap, Narmadha |
| Nee illai endraal | If you are not here |
| En pirappil artham yedhu | What is the meaning of my life? |
| Female | |
| Mazhai peiyavae poo pookkudhae | Flowers bloom so that rain may fall |
| Nee endhan perazhagan | You are my great handsome man |
| Vaanathodu neelam polae | Like the color blue intertwined with the sky |
| Ondraaga vaazhvom | We shall live together as one |
| Male | |
| Sarigiradhu en manadhu | My heart is slipping away |
| Kai koduthadhu en nilavu | My moon offered a helping hand |
| Uyir serudhu en idhayam | My heart unites with life |
| Pudhusaaga nam jananam | Our rebirth feels brand new |
| Narmadha narmadha narmadha | Narmadha Narmadha Narmadha |
| En kaadhaliyae…….. | My beloved lover…… |
| Female | |
| Sikki yeno yeno nenjam | My heart gets trapped, I wonder why |
| Thudikkiradhae | It is beating fast |
| Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam | Shivering every time I look at you |
| Male :Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae | Male: As our bodies touch, it turns into fire |
| Naan panjaaga | While I turn into cotton |
| Male | |
| Azhagaai aval varuvaal ival | She will arrive beautifully, this girl |
| Thudippaal enai kandadhum | Her heart will throb upon seeing me |
| Innum enna solla | What else is there to say |
| Un manadhil naanum sera | For me to enter your heart |
| Female | |
| Padhamaai ival | Gently, this girl |
| Gunathaal avan | By his nature, he |
| Thandhaan iru kangalai | Gave both of his eyes |
| Kaiyil unnai thaangi | Holding you in my hands |
| Kaalam muzhudhum kaathukolven | I will protect you for all eternity |
| Male | |
| Nizhal polae naan varuven | I will follow you like a shadow |
| En thamizh pol uyir koduppen | I will give my life like my Tamil language |
| Female :Solla marandhen en valiyai | Female: I forgot to tell my pain |
| Purindhukollu pada padappai | Understand my nervousness |
| Male :Narmada narmada narmada.. | Male: Narmadha Narmadha Narmadha.. |
| En kaadhaliyae | My beloved lover |
| Female | |
| Sikki yeno yeno nenjam | My heart gets trapped, I wonder why |
| Thudikkiradhae | It is beating fast |
| Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam | Shivering every time I look at you |
| Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae | As our bodies touch, it turns into fire |
| Naan panjaaga | While I turn into cotton |
| Male | |
| Sikki yeno yeno nenjam | My heart gets trapped, I wonder why |
| Thudikkiradhae | It is beating fast |
| Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam | Shivering every time I look at you |
| Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae | As our bodies touch, it turns into fire |
| Naan panjaaga | While I turn into cotton |
| Male | |
| Narmada narmadha narmada sol | Narmadha Narmadha Narmadha, tell me |
| Narmadha thaagama mogama sol | Narmadha, tell me if it is thirst or passion |
| Narmadha… en narmadha….. | Narmadha… my Narmadha….. |
| Chorus | |
| Keduthaai thookkam | You ruined my sleep |
| Aanaai swaasam | You became my breath |
| Male :En narmadha….. | Male: My Narmadha….. |
| Chorus :Keduthaai thookkam | Chorus: You ruined my sleep |
| Aanaai swaasam | You became my breath |
| Male :Aaa…narmadha… | Male: Aaa… Narmadha… |
| Chorus :Keduthaai thookkam | Chorus: You ruined my sleep |
கெடுத்தாயே தூக்கம்
செவ்வனே
குழு :
ஆனாயே சுவாசம்
ஓ யேஹே
You ruined my sleep
You became my breath
At the corner of her lips
அவள் இதழ் ஓரம்
என் ஏக்கம் மறைந்தது
காதல் மலர்ந்தது
My longing vanished
Love bloomed
Ohooo oo… hoo … oo
சிக்கி ஏனோ ஏனோ
நெஞ்சம் துடிக்கிறதே
உன்னைப் பார்க்க பார்க்க
உடல் நடுக்கம்
உடல் உரச உரச நெருப்பாகிறதே
நான் பஞ்சாக
My heart gets trapped, I wonder why
It is beating fast
Shivering every time I look at you
As our bodies touch, it turns into fire
While I turn into cotton
சிக்கி ஏனோ ஏனோ
நெஞ்சம் துடிக்கிறதே
உன்னைப் பார்க்க பார்க்க
உடல் நடுக்கம்
உடல் உரச உரச நெருப்பாகிறதே
நான் பஞ்சாக....ஆஅ.....
My heart gets trapped, I wonder why
It is beating fast
Shivering every time I look at you
As our bodies touch, it turns into fire
While I turn into cotton
நர்மதா நர்மதா நர்மதா சொல்
நர்மதா தாகமா மோகமா சொல்
நர்மதா என் நர்மதா
Narmadha Narmadha Narmadha, tell me
Narmadha, tell me if it is thirst or passion
Narmadha… my Narmadha…..
சிக்கி ஏனோ ஏனோ
நெஞ்சம் துடிக்கிறதே
உன்னைப் பார்க்க பார்க்க
உடல் நடுக்கம்
உடல் உரச உரச நெருப்பாகிறதே
நான் பஞ்சாக
My heart gets trapped, I wonder why
It is beating fast
Shivering every time I look at you
As our bodies touch, it turns into fire
While I turn into cotton
கெடுத்தாயே தூக்கம்
ஆனாயே சுவாசம்
அவள் இதழ் ஓரம்
You ruined my sleep
You became my breath
At the corner of her lips
விழி மூடினேன்
முகம் பார்க்கிறேன்
மடி தேடினேன் நர்மதா
நீ இல்லை என்றால்
என் பிறப்பில் அர்த்தம் ஏது
I closed my eyes, yet I see your face
I searched for your lap, Narmadha
If you are not here
What is the meaning of my life?
மழை பெய்யுதே
பூ பூக்குதே
நீ எந்தன் தேனா
வானத்தோடு நீலம்போலே
ஒன்றாக என்றும் வாழ்வோம்
Flowers bloom so that rain may fall
You are my great handsome man
Like the color blue intertwined with the sky
We shall live together as one
சரிகிறது என் மனது
கை கொடுத்தது என் நிலவு
உயிர் சேருது என் இதயம்
புதுசாக நம் ஜனனம்
My heart is slipping away
My moon offered a helping hand
My heart unites with life
Our rebirth feels brand new
Narmadha Narmadha Narmadha
My beloved lover……
நர்மதா நர்மதா நர்மதா
என் காதலியே
My heart gets trapped, I wonder why
It is beating fast
Shivering every time I look at you
Male: As our bodies touch, it turns into fire
While I turn into cotton
சிக்கி ஏனோ ஏனோ
நெஞ்சம் துடிக்கிறதே
உன்னைப் பார்க்க பார்க்க
உடல் நடுக்கம்
She will arrive beautifully, this girl
Her heart will throb upon seeing me
What else is there to say
For me to enter your heart
உடல் உரச உரச
நெருப்பாகிறதே
நான் பஞ்சாக....ஆ......
Gently, this girl
By his nature, he
Gave both of his eyes
Holding you in my hands
I will protect you for all eternity
அழகாய் அவள்
வருவாள் இவள்
துடிப்பால் என்னைக் கண்டதும்
இன்னும் என்ன சொல்ல
உன் மனதில் நானும் சேர
I will follow you like a shadow
I will give my life like my Tamil language
Female: I forgot to tell my pain
Understand my nervousness
Male: Narmadha Narmadha Narmadha..
My beloved lover
பதமாய் இவன்
குணத்தால் அவன்
தந்தான் இரு கண்களை
கையில் உன்னைத் தாங்கி
காலம் முழுதும் காத்துக்கொள்வேன்
My heart gets trapped, I wonder why
It is beating fast
Shivering every time I look at you
As our bodies touch, it turns into fire
While I turn into cotton
நிழல் போலே
நான் வருவேன்
என் தமிழ் போல்
உயிர் கொடுப்பேன்
My heart gets trapped, I wonder why
It is beating fast
Shivering every time I look at you
As our bodies touch, it turns into fire
While I turn into cotton
சொல்ல மறந்தேன்
என் வலியை
புரிந்து கொள்ளு படபடப்பை
Narmadha Narmadha Narmadha, tell me
Narmadha, tell me if it is thirst or passion
Narmadha… my Narmadha…..
நர்மதா நர்மதா நர்மதா
என் காதலியே
You ruined my sleep
You became my breath
Male: My Narmadha…..
Chorus: You ruined my sleep
You became my breath
Male: Aaa… Narmadha…
Chorus: You ruined my sleep
சிக்கி ஏனோ ஏனோ
நெஞ்சம் துடிக்கிறதே
உன்னைப் பார்க்க பார்க்க
உடல் நடுக்கம்
உடல் உரச உரச நெருப்பாகிறதே
நான் பஞ்சாக
சிக்கி ஏனோ ஏனோ
நெஞ்சம் துடிக்கிறதே
உன்னைப் பார்க்க பார்க்க
உடல் நடுக்கம்
உடல் உரச உரச நெருப்பாகிறதே
நான் பஞ்சாக
நர்மதா நர்மதா நர்மதா சொல்
நர்மதா தாகமா மோகமா சொல்
நர்மதா
கெடுத்தாயே தூக்கம்
ஆனாயே சுவாசம் ஆண் :
என் நர்மதா
குழு :
கெடுத்தாயே தூக்கம்
ஆனாயே சுவாசம் ஆண் :
ஆ....நர்மதா
குழு :
கெடுத்தாயே தூக்கம்
Keduthaai thookkam
You ruined my sleep
Aanaai swaasam
You became my breath
Aval idhazh Oram
At the corner of her lips
En yekkam maraindhadhu
My longing vanished
Kaadhal malarndhadhu
Love bloomed
Ohooo oo… hoo … oo
Ohooo oo… hoo … oo
Sikki yeno yeno nenjam
My heart gets trapped, I wonder why
Thudikkiradhae
It is beating fast
Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam
Shivering every time I look at you
Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae
As our bodies touch, it turns into fire
Naan panjaaga
While I turn into cotton
Sikki yeno yeno nenjam
My heart gets trapped, I wonder why
Thudikkiradhae
It is beating fast
Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam
Shivering every time I look at you
Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae
As our bodies touch, it turns into fire
Naan panjaaga
While I turn into cotton
Narmada narmadha narmada sol
Narmadha Narmadha Narmadha, tell me
Narmadha thaagama mogama sol
Narmadha, tell me if it is thirst or passion
Narmadha… en narmadha…..
Narmadha… my Narmadha…..
Sikki yeno yeno nenjam
My heart gets trapped, I wonder why
Thudikkiradhae
It is beating fast
Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam
Shivering every time I look at you
Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae
As our bodies touch, it turns into fire
Naan panjaaga
While I turn into cotton
Keduthaai thookkam
You ruined my sleep
Aanaai swaasam
You became my breath
Aval idhazh Oram
At the corner of her lips
Vizhi moodinen mugam paarkkiren
I closed my eyes, yet I see your face
Madi thedinen narmadha
I searched for your lap, Narmadha
Nee illai endraal
If you are not here
En pirappil artham yedhu
What is the meaning of my life?
Mazhai peiyavae poo pookkudhae
Flowers bloom so that rain may fall
Nee endhan perazhagan
You are my great handsome man
Vaanathodu neelam polae
Like the color blue intertwined with the sky
Ondraaga vaazhvom
We shall live together as one
Sarigiradhu en manadhu
My heart is slipping away
Kai koduthadhu en nilavu
My moon offered a helping hand
Uyir serudhu en idhayam
My heart unites with life
Pudhusaaga nam jananam
Our rebirth feels brand new
Narmadha narmadha narmadha
Narmadha Narmadha Narmadha
En kaadhaliyae……..
My beloved lover……
Sikki yeno yeno nenjam
My heart gets trapped, I wonder why
Thudikkiradhae
It is beating fast
Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam
Shivering every time I look at you
Male :Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae
Male: As our bodies touch, it turns into fire
Naan panjaaga
While I turn into cotton
Azhagaai aval varuvaal ival
She will arrive beautifully, this girl
Thudippaal enai kandadhum
Her heart will throb upon seeing me
Innum enna solla
What else is there to say
Un manadhil naanum sera
For me to enter your heart
Padhamaai ival
Gently, this girl
Gunathaal avan
By his nature, he
Thandhaan iru kangalai
Gave both of his eyes
Kaiyil unnai thaangi
Holding you in my hands
Kaalam muzhudhum kaathukolven
I will protect you for all eternity
Nizhal polae naan varuven
I will follow you like a shadow
En thamizh pol uyir koduppen
I will give my life like my Tamil language
Female :Solla marandhen en valiyai
Female: I forgot to tell my pain
Purindhukollu pada padappai
Understand my nervousness
Male :Narmada narmada narmada..
Male: Narmadha Narmadha Narmadha..
En kaadhaliyae
My beloved lover
Sikki yeno yeno nenjam
My heart gets trapped, I wonder why
Thudikkiradhae
It is beating fast
Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam
Shivering every time I look at you
Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae
As our bodies touch, it turns into fire
Naan panjaaga
While I turn into cotton
Sikki yeno yeno nenjam
My heart gets trapped, I wonder why
Thudikkiradhae
It is beating fast
Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam
Shivering every time I look at you
Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae
As our bodies touch, it turns into fire
Naan panjaaga
While I turn into cotton
Narmada narmadha narmada sol
Narmadha Narmadha Narmadha, tell me
Narmadha thaagama mogama sol
Narmadha, tell me if it is thirst or passion
Narmadha… en narmadha…..
Narmadha… my Narmadha…..
Keduthaai thookkam
You ruined my sleep
Aanaai swaasam
You became my breath
Male :En narmadha…..
Male: My Narmadha…..
Chorus :Keduthaai thookkam
Chorus: You ruined my sleep
Aanaai swaasam
You became my breath
Male :Aaa…narmadha…
Male: Aaa… Narmadha…
Chorus :Keduthaai thookkam
Chorus: You ruined my sleep
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Narmadha' from the film Kandaen is an intense romantic duct expressing the overwhelming feeling of falling deeply in love. The protagonist addresses Narmadha, describing how she has consumed his thoughts, stolen his sleep, and become as essential to him as the air he breathes. The physical and emotional proximity creates an intense spark, metaphorically described as cotton catching fire when their bodies get close. Throughout the song, both lovers express their devotion to each other. The lyrics highlight themes of eternal togetherness, comparing their bond to the inseparable blueness of the sky and the deep devotion one has for the Tamil language. It captures the rapid heartbeat, nervous excitement, and soul-deep connection experienced in young love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Aanaai swaasam”
Comparing the lover directly to breath ('Aanaai swaasam') and the moon ('Kai koduthadhu en nilavu').
Simile
“Vaanathodu neelam polae”
Comparing living together to the color blue inextricably linked with the sky ('Vaanathodu neelam polae').
Anaphora / Repetition (Edukku Thodar)
“Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam”
Repeated words used for poetic emphasis and rhythm ('paarka paarka', 'urasa urasa').
Hyperbole & Metaphor
“Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae Naan panjaaga”
Describing the self as cotton catching fire upon physical contact to express intense desire.
Did you know?
Trivia
The soundtrack of 'Kandaen' (2011) was composed by debutant music director Vijay Ebenezer. The song 'Narmadha' became a hit track from the album, praised for its catchy melody and vibrant orchestration.
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