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Lyrics & meaning

Neerodum Vaigaiyile

From Paar Magaley Paar · 1963

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Movie name
Paar Magaley Paar
Movie release year
1963
Lyrics added on
28 Apr 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Neerodum vaigaiyilae
Ninraadum meenae
Neioorum kaanagathil
Kaikaatum maanae
Thaalaatum vaanagathil
Paalootum vennilavae
Themmaangu
Poonthamizhae thennaadan kulamagalae
………………………..
Magalae unnai
Thedi nindralae mangai
Indha mangala mangai
Varuvaai endru
Vaazhthi nindrare thandhai
Un mazhalaiyin thandhai
{ Naan kaadhalenum
Kavidhai sonnen kattilin melae
Female : Andha karunaiku
Naan parisu thandhen thottilin melae } (2)
…………………………….
Kuyilae endru
Koovi nindrenae unnai
En kulakodi unnai
Thunaiyae ondru
Thooki vandhaayae ingae
Un tholgalil ingae
Un oru mugamum
Thirumagalin ullamallava
Male : Ungal iru mugamum
Orumugathin vellamallavaa
…………………………
Aaraaro aariraaro …..
In the flowing waters of the Vaigai river,
O fish that sways and dances,
In the forest rich with sweetness,
O deer that beckons with grace,
In the lulling sky,
O bright moon that feeds white milk,
O sweet melody,
O flower-like Tamil, noble daughter of the southern land,
...
O daughter, seeking you,
She stood searching, this maiden,
This auspicious woman,
Hoping that you would come,
Your father stood showering blessings,
The father who delights in your baby babble.
{ I recited a poem of love
Upon the bed,
Female: For that kindness,
I gave a gift upon the cradle }
...
Calling you a sweet cuckoo,
I kept calling out to you,
You, the cherished vine of my lineage,
With a sweet companion,
You carried her and arrived here,
Here upon your shoulders.
Is not your single face
The very soul of Goddess Lakshmi?
Male: Are not both of your faces
A surge of unified oneness?
...
Aaraaro aariraaro...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic lullaby and devotional family song from 'Paar Magaley Paar' (1963) expresses the boundless joy and affection of parents towards their beloved daughter. The lyrics shower the child with poetic epithets, comparing her to a dancing fish in the Vaigai river, a gentle deer in the woods, the comforting full moon, and the sweetness of the Tamil language itself. The parents reminisce about their journey of love that culminated in the blessed gift of their child. Through soft lullaby rhythms and traditional imagery, the song celebrates the sanctity of home, parental devotion, and the priceless joy a child brings into a family's life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை)

“Neerodum vaigaiyilae ninraadum meenae”

Compares the child to a fish in the Vaigai river, a deer in the forest, and the moon in the sky to emphasize her innocence and natural beauty.

Monai / Initial Rhyme (மோனை)

“Neerodum vaigaiyilae / Ninraadum meenae”

Alliteration of the initial consonant sounds across lines creating a melodic flow (e.g., Neerodum / Ninraadum).

Ethirai / Second-letter Rhyme (எதுகை)

“Neerodum vaigaiyilae / Neioorum kaanagathil”

Rhyming of the second letter 'ii'/'a' sound in lines (e.g., Neerodum / Neioorum).

Personification / Cultural Symbolism

“Poonthamizhae thennaadan kulamagalae”

Elevating the child to the embodiment of Tamil language and the goddess of prosperity (Lakshmi).

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Trivia

'Paar Magaley Paar' (1963) was directed by A. Bhimsingh and starred Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, and B. Saroja Devi. The iconic music for the film was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, with lyrics penned by the master poet Kannadasan. The songs were sung by legendary playback singers T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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