- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singers
- Unnikrishnan, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Shiva
- Movie name
- Arputham
- Movie release year
- 2002
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Jan 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Nee Malaraa Malaraa is a soulful romantic track that celebrates the deep, mystical connection between two lovers. The lyrics use vivid nature imagery—such as flowers, rain, fragrance, and moist soil—to illustrate how the identities of the lovers merge seamlessly into one. The protagonist expresses that their existence derives meaning and beauty solely through the presence of their beloved.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ada kaadhal enbadhenna inba sigichai / Idhu irandu nabar ondraai ezhudhum paritchai”
Equating love to a sweet therapy/treatment ('Inba sigichai') and an exam written together by two souls.
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Nee malaraa malaraa malaraanaal”
Repetition of words like 'Malaraa' and 'Mazhaiyaa' to create rhythmic beauty and emotional emphasis.
Imagery & Parallelism (Iyaibu)
“Nee malaraa... Endhan perae poo vaasam / Nee mazhaiyaa... Endhen perae mann vaasam”
Contrasting flower-fragrance and rain-earth's scent to illustrate inseparable togetherness.
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Trivia
Arputham (2002) is a Tamil romantic drama film starring Raghava Lawrence and Shaheen Khan. The music for the film was composed by Shiva, and the lyrics for this melodious track were penned by Pa. Vijay.
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