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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
Movie name
Pennai Nambungal
Movie release year
1973
Lyrics added on
12 Feb 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Nee ninaitha neramellaam
Varavendumo
Nee edhu kettaalum thara vendumo
Nee ninaitha neramellaam
Varavendumo
Nee edhu kettaalum thara vendumo
Manjal maeni sugam thekki vaippathum
Konja konja adhil paakki vaippathum
Manjal maeni sugam thekki vaippathum
Konja konja adhil paakki vaippathum
Mudivurai illaatha kaaviyamo
Mudivurai illaatha kaaviyamo
Mudhaliravendraalae naadagamo
Nee ninaitha neramellaam
Varavendumo
Nee edhu kettaalum thara vendumo
Maalai thantha mannan tholil
Muththu pillai thoththi kondatho
Male :Maalai mudhal kaalai varai
Manjam kandu nenjam poraada
Maalai thantha mannan tholil
Muththu pillai thoththi kondatho
Male :Maalai mudhal kaalai varai
Manjam kandu nenjam poraada
Anjaaru chinnam thanthu
Aaraatha kannam rendu
Male :Anneram ennaagumo
Menmelum punnaagumo
Naan ninaiththa neramellaam
Varavendumae
Naan edhu kettaalum tharavendumae
Vaanam bhoomi yaavum maarum
Vaazhum kadhal naalum maaraathu
Female :Devanukkae deviyendru
Deivam thantha sontham pogaathu
Vaanam bhoomi yaavum maarum
Vaazhum kadhal naalum maaraathu
Female :Devanukkae deviyendru
Deivam thantha sontham pogaathu
Kannodu un vannamae
Kondaadum un ennamae
Female :Unnodu en ullamae
Pinnodum ennaalumae
Nee ninaitha neramellaam
Varavendumo
Nee edhu kettaalum thara vendumo
Both :Mmmm……mmmmm……
Whenever you think of it,
should I just come to you?
Whatever you ask for, should I give it to you?
Whenever you think of it,
should I just come to you?
Whatever you ask for, should I give it to you?
Storing up the sweetness of this golden body,
and holding back a little as we cuddle,
Storing up the sweetness of this golden body,
and holding back a little as we cuddle,
is it a story without an ending?
Is it a story without an ending?
Is a wedding night just a game of pretend?
Whenever you think of it,
should I just come to you?
Whatever you ask for, should I give it to you?
On the shoulders of the prince who gave the garland,
has his pearl-like darling clung tightly?
Male: From dusk until dawn,
on the bed, as the heart aches with longing...
On the shoulders of the prince who gave the garland,
has his pearl-like darling clung tightly?
Male: From dusk until dawn,
on the bed, as the heart aches with longing...
Leaving five or six love marks,
on two cheeks warm and flushed...
Male: What will happen at that moment?
Will they get hurt with even more kisses?
Whenever I think of it,
you must come to me!
Whatever I ask for, you must give it to me!
The sky and the earth may change,
but our living love will never change with time.
Female: Declaring the goddess belongs to her god,
this bond blessed by God will never fade.
The sky and the earth may change,
but our living love will never change with time.
Female: Declaring the goddess belongs to her god,
this bond blessed by God will never fade.
In my eyes is only your beauty,
and all my thoughts celebrate you.
Female: With you, my heart
will follow wherever you go, forever.
Whenever you think of it,
should I just come to you?
Whatever you ask for, should I give it to you?
Both: Mmm... mmmmm...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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