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Lyrics & meaning

Narmada

From Kandaen · 2011

Lyricist
Krish
Singers
Haricharan, Suchitra
Music director
Vijay Ebenezer
Movie name
Kandaen
Movie release year
2011
Lyrics added on
29 Jan 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Keduthaai thookkam
Aanaai swaasam
Aval idhazh Oram
En yekkam maraindhadhu
Kaadhal malarndhadhu
Ohooo oo… hoo … oo
Sikki yeno yeno nenjam
Thudikkiradhae
Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam
Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae
Naan panjaaga
Sikki yeno yeno nenjam
Thudikkiradhae
Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam
Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae
Naan panjaaga
Narmada narmadha narmada sol
Narmadha thaagama mogama sol
Narmadha… en narmadha…..
Sikki yeno yeno nenjam
Thudikkiradhae
Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam
Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae
Naan panjaaga
Keduthaai thookkam
Aanaai swaasam
Aval idhazh Oram
Vizhi moodinen mugam paarkkiren
Madi thedinen narmadha
Nee illai endraal
En pirappil artham yedhu
Mazhai peiyavae poo pookkudhae
Nee endhan perazhagan
Vaanathodu neelam polae
Ondraaga vaazhvom
Sarigiradhu en manadhu
Kai koduthadhu en nilavu
Uyir serudhu en idhayam
Pudhusaaga nam jananam
Narmadha narmadha narmadha
En kaadhaliyae……..
Sikki yeno yeno nenjam
Thudikkiradhae
Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam
Male :Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae
Naan panjaaga
Azhagaai aval varuvaal ival
Thudippaal enai kandadhum
Innum enna solla
Un manadhil naanum sera
Padhamaai ival
Gunathaal avan
Thandhaan iru kangalai
Kaiyil unnai thaangi
Kaalam muzhudhum kaathukolven
Nizhal polae naan varuven
En thamizh pol uyir koduppen
Female :Solla marandhen en valiyai
Purindhukollu pada padappai
Male :Narmada narmada narmada..
En kaadhaliyae
Sikki yeno yeno nenjam
Thudikkiradhae
Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam
Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae
Naan panjaaga
Sikki yeno yeno nenjam
Thudikkiradhae
Unnai paarka paarka nadukkam
Udal urasa urasa neruppaagiradhae
Naan panjaaga
Narmada narmadha narmada sol
Narmadha thaagama mogama sol
Narmadha… en narmadha…..
Keduthaai thookkam
Aanaai swaasam
Male :En narmadha…..
Chorus :Keduthaai thookkam
Aanaai swaasam
Male :Aaa…narmadha…
Chorus :Keduthaai thookkam
You stole my sleep
You became my breath
On the corner of her lips
My longing disappeared
Love blossomed
Oh ho oh… hoo… oh
Trapped somehow, why does my heart
keep beating so fast?
Looking at you over and over makes me tremble
As our bodies brush, a fire sparks
while I catch fire like cotton
Trapped somehow, why does my heart
keep beating so fast?
Looking at you over and over makes me tremble
As our bodies brush, a fire sparks
while I catch fire like cotton
Narmadha, Narmadha, tell me Narmadha
Narmadha, is it thirst or passion? Tell me
Narmadha… my Narmadha…
Trapped somehow, why does my heart
keep beating so fast?
Looking at you over and over makes me tremble
As our bodies brush, a fire sparks
while I catch fire like cotton
You stole my sleep
You became my breath
On the corner of her lips
I closed my eyes, yet I see your face
I searched for your lap, Narmadha
If you are not with me,
what meaning is there in my life?
As the rain pours, flowers bloom
You are my handsome man
Just like the blue in the sky,
let us live together as one
My heart is melting away
My moon reached out a helping hand
Life flows back into my heart
This is a brand new birth for us
Narmadha, Narmadha, Narmadha
My love…
Trapped somehow, why does my heart
keep beating so fast?
Looking at you over and over makes me tremble
Male: As our bodies brush, a fire sparks
while I catch fire like cotton
She arrives so beautifully, this girl
she flutters the moment she sees me
What else can I say
to find a place in your heart?
So gently, she...
With his pure character, he
gave me both my eyes
Holding you gently in my hands,
I will protect you for a lifetime
I will follow you like a shadow
Like my mother tongue Tamil, I will breathe life into you
Female: I forgot to tell you my pain
Please understand my heart's fluttering
Male: Narmadha, Narmadha, Narmadha...
My beloved
Trapped somehow, why does my heart
keep beating so fast?
Looking at you over and over makes me tremble
As our bodies brush, a fire sparks
while I catch fire like cotton
Trapped somehow, why does my heart
keep beating so fast?
Looking at you over and over makes me tremble
As our bodies brush, a fire sparks
while I catch fire like cotton
Narmadha, Narmadha, tell me Narmadha
Narmadha, is it thirst or passion? Tell me
Narmadha… my Narmadha…
You stole my sleep
You became my breath
Male: My Narmadha…
Chorus: You stole my sleep
You became my breath
Male: Ah… Narmadha…
Chorus: You stole my sleep
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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.

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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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