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Lyrics & meaning

Nee Ninaitha Neramellaam

From Pennai Nambungal · 1973

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Music director
V. Kumar
Details
Pennai Nambungal1973

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Nee ninaitha neramellaamShould I come whenever you think of me?
VaravendumoShould I come?
Nee edhu kettaalum thara vendumoShould I give you whatever you ask for?
Female
Nee ninaitha neramellaamShould I come whenever you think of me?
VaravendumoShould I come?
Nee edhu kettaalum thara vendumoShould I give you whatever you ask for?
Male
Manjal maeni sugam thekki vaippathumStoring up the delights of a golden body,
Konja konja adhil paakki vaippathumAnd leaving a little behind bit by bit,
Manjal maeni sugam thekki vaippathumStoring up the delights of a golden body,
Konja konja adhil paakki vaippathumAnd leaving a little behind bit by bit,
Mudivurai illaatha kaaviyamoIs this an epic story with no ending?
Mudivurai illaatha kaaviyamoIs this an epic story with no ending?
Mudhaliravendraalae naadagamoIs the wedding night merely a play?
Female
Nee ninaitha neramellaamShould I come whenever you think of me?
VaravendumoShould I come?
Nee edhu kettaalum thara vendumoShould I give you whatever you ask for?
Female
Maalai thantha mannan tholilOn the shoulders of the king who gave the marriage garland,
Muththu pillai thoththi kondathoHas a precious pearl-like lover clung tightly?
Male :Maalai mudhal kaalai varaiMale: From evening until morning,
Manjam kandu nenjam poraadaSeeing the couch, the heart struggles in passionate turmoil.
Female
Maalai thantha mannan tholilOn the shoulders of the king who gave the marriage garland,
Muththu pillai thoththi kondathoHas a precious pearl-like lover clung tightly?
Male :Maalai mudhal kaalai varaiMale: From evening until morning,
Manjam kandu nenjam poraadaSeeing the couch, the heart struggles in passionate turmoil.
Female
Anjaaru chinnam thanthuGiving five or six love marks,
Aaraatha kannam renduLeaving both cheeks unhealed...
Male :Anneram ennaagumoMale: What will happen at that time?
Menmelum punnaagumoWill it become more and more wounded?
Male
Naan ninaiththa neramellaamI should come whenever I desire!
VaravendumaeI should come!
Naan edhu kettaalum tharavendumaeYou must grant whatever I ask for!
Male
Vaanam bhoomi yaavum maarumThe sky and the earth may change,
Vaazhum kadhal naalum maaraathuBut enduring love will never change with time.
Female :Devanukkae deviyendruFemale: As the goddess to God Himself,
Deivam thantha sontham pogaathuThe bond granted by God will never fade away.
Male
Vaanam bhoomi yaavum maarumThe sky and the earth may change,
Vaazhum kadhal naalum maaraathuBut enduring love will never change with time.
Female :Devanukkae deviyendruFemale: As the goddess to God Himself,
Deivam thantha sontham pogaathuThe bond granted by God will never fade away.
Male
Kannodu un vannamaeYour colors dwell in my eyes,
Kondaadum un ennamaeYour thoughts are what I celebrate.
Female :Unnodu en ullamaeFemale: My heart is bound to yours,
Pinnodum ennaalumaeIt follows you everywhere, forever.
Female
Nee ninaitha neramellaamShould I come whenever you think of me?
VaravendumoShould I give you whatever you ask for?
Nee edhu kettaalum thara vendumoBoth: Mmmm......mmmmm......
Both :Mmmm……mmmmm……

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song presents a playful, intimate romantic dialogue between a newly married couple. The bride playfully teases her husband, asking whether she is expected to submit to his every whim and desire unconditionally. She compares their nuptial bond to an endless epic poem and questions the passionate demands made during their intimate moments.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Manjal maeni sugam thekki vaippathum / Konja konja adhil paakki vaippathum

The second consonant sound matches between adjacent lines, creating rhythmic harmony.

Moonaai (Initial letter alliteration)

Nee ninaitha neramellaam

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'N' in the opening phrase.

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)

Mudivurai illaatha kaaviyamo

Comparing the intimate journey of love to a grand epic poem without a concluding chapter ('Mudivurai illaatha kaaviyamo').

Rhetorical Questioning

Nee ninaitha neramellaam Varavendumo

Using questions ending in 'o' to playfully tease the partner rather than seek factual answers.

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Trivia

Pennai Nambungal (1973) features music by V. Kumar, who was known for his melodious compositions in 1970s Tamil cinema. The song stands out as a classic duet between S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela, written by legendary lyricist Vaali.

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