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Lyrics & meaning

Nee Vanthaal Naan

From Pattathu Rani · 1967

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
T. K. Ramamoorthy
Details
Pattathu Rani1967

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Nee vandhaal naan kandaalIf you come, if I see you
Nenjilae orae idhuIn my heart, it is only this same bliss
Yedhyedho aasaigalaalBecause of various desires blooming
Inbathaale orae idhuOut of sheer happiness, it is only this same bliss
Female
Nee endraal en nenjilWhen it comes to you, in my heart
Naal ellaam orae idhuAll day long, it is only this same bliss
Thaenaaru paaivadhanaalAs a river of honey flows within
Angum ingum orae idhuHere and everywhere, it is only this same bliss
Male
Kanna maedaiyil pandhaadalamaaShall we play ball on the stage of love?
Kaadhal vaaram kondada laamaShall we celebrate the week of love?
Female :Ennam polae sollaadalaamaFemale: Shall we converse freely as our hearts desire?
Idhaym mayangi thallaadalaamaShall the swooning heart stagger in joy?
Female
Unnum podhum urangum podhumWhile eating and while sleeping
Oivillaadha orae idhuIt is this same relentless feeling
Male :Orae idhu…orae idhuMale: Only this... only this
Female :Idhae adhu idhae adhuFemale: This is that... this is that
Male
Nee vandhaal naan kandaalIf you come, if I see you
Nenjilae irae idhuIn my heart, it is only this same bliss
Female :Thaenaaru paaivadhanaalFemale: As a river of honey flows within
Angum ingum orae idhuHere and everywhere, it is only this same bliss
Female
Azhagu odaiyil nera aadalaamaShall we swim directly in the stream of beauty?
Anbu oonjalil ilaipaaralaamaShall we rest on the swing of affection?
Male :Ilamai thaeril parandhodalaamMale: We can fly away on the chariot of youth
Irandil ondrai naam kaanalaamaShall we witness one of two divine fates?
Male
Ninaikkum bodhum anaikkum bodhumWhile thinking of it and while embracing
Nerukkamaana orae dhuIt is this same intimate feeling
Female :Orae idhu…orae idhuFemale: Only this... only this
Male :Idhae adhu idhae adhuMale: This is that... this is that
Male
Nee vandhaal naan kandaalIf you come, if I see you
Nenjilae irae idhuIn my heart, it is only this same bliss
Female :Thaenaaru paaivadhanaalFemale: As a river of honey flows within
Angum ingum orae idhuHere and everywhere, it is only this same bliss
Angum ingum orae idhuHere and everywhere, it is only this same bliss

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic duet captures the euphoric, sweet sensation of deep love shared between two sweethearts. The lovers express how being near each other generates an unbroken stream of joy, metaphorically described as a river of honey flowing endlessly through their hearts day and night. Through poetic imagery of youthful chariots, streams of beauty, and swings of affection, lyricist Kannadasan highlights the endless enthusiasm and intimacy of romance, elevated by the lively vocal performance of T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Metaphor)

Thaenaaru paaivadhanaal

Compares the sweet rush of romantic feelings directly to a river of honey flowing through the soul.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Nee vandhaal naan kandaal

Matching initial consonant sounds ('N') across consecutive phrases creating rhythmic harmony.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Azhagu odaiyil nera aadalaama / Anbu oonjalil ilaipaaralaama

Use of matching verbal endings (-aadalaama) across consecutive lines to build musicality.

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Trivia

Composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy during his solo career post-separation from the Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy duo, 'Pattathu Rani' (1967) features Gemini Ganesan and Kalpana. Kannadasan's playful repetition of 'Orae idhu' (Only this) serves as a catchy rhythmic anchor throughout the melody.

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