Nenachen Nenachen
From Kuva Kuva Vaathugal · 1984
- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Kuva Kuva Vaathugal1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ……………… | ... |
| Female | |
| Nenachen nenachen | I thought, I thought |
| Unnaththaan nenachen | I thought only of you |
| Nenachen nenachen | I thought, I thought |
| Unnaththaan nenachen | I thought only of you |
| Nenachchatha pudichchenae | I achieved what I longed for |
| Namakkithu thirunaalae aadu joraagavae | This is a festive day for us, dance enthusiastically |
| En arugae vaa……laalaalaalaa | Come near me... la la la la |
| Female | |
| Nenachen nenachen | I thought, I thought |
| Unnaththaan nenachen | I thought only of you |
| Nenachchatha pudichchenae | I achieved what I longed for |
| Namakkithu thirunaalae aadu joraagavae | This is a festive day for us, dance enthusiastically |
| Female | |
| Thangaththilae vairangal padhiththathu | Studded with diamonds in gold |
| En meniyae pon meniyae | My body is a golden body |
| Thottaalenna vaadaatha malarena | Like a flower that does not wither when touched |
| Vanthaenaiyaa thanthaenaiyyaa | I came, my dear, and gave myself, my dear |
| Female | |
| Unnodu naan ennodu nee vaa | I am with you, you come with me |
| Naan paadavae nee aadalaam | As I sing, you can dance |
| Ennaalumae kondaattamae | Every day is a celebration |
| Ada muththaana muththangal sinthattum vaa vaa | Ah, let pearl-like kisses scatter, come, come |
| Female | |
| Nenachen nenachen | I thought, I thought |
| Unnaththaan nenachen | I thought only of you |
| Nenachchatha pudichchenae | I achieved what I longed for |
| Namakkithu thirunaalae aadu joraagavae | This is a festive day for us, dance enthusiastically |
| Chorus | |
| ……………… | ... |
| Female | |
| Koduththaalaenna kaithannil poovai | What if a flower is placed in hand? |
| Alli anaichchaalenna sirichchaalenna | What if embraced closely, what if one smiles? |
| Eduththaalenna kaniyandri | What if taken as a sweet fruit? |
| Saareduththu kondaalenna kudiththaalenna | What if juice is extracted and enjoyed? |
| Female | |
| Achcham enna vetkkam enna vaa | Why fear? Why feel shy? Come! |
| Kadhal vanthaal aasai varum | When love arrives, desire follows |
| Bodhai varum mogam varum | Intoxication arrives, passion follows |
| Ada pooppola pennundu karkandu vaa vaa | Ah, here is a flower-like sweet girl, come, come |
| Female | |
| Nenachen nenachen | I thought, I thought |
| Unnaththaan nenachen | I thought only of you |
| Nenachchatha pudichchenae | I achieved what I longed for |
| Namakkithu thirunaalae aadu joraagavae | This is a festive day for us, dance enthusiastically |
| En arugae vaa……laalaalaalaa | Come near me... la la la la |
| Female | |
| Nenachen nenachen | I thought, I thought |
| Unnaththaan nenachen | I thought only of you |
| Nenachchatha pudichchenae | I achieved what I longed for |
| Namakkithu thirunaalae aadu joraagavae | This is a festive day for us, dance enthusiastically |
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நெனச்சேன் நெனச்சேன்
உன்னத்தான் நெனச்சேன்
நெனச்சேன் நெனச்சேன்
உன்னத்தான் நெனச்சேன்
நெனச்சத புடிச்சேனே
நமக்கிது திருநாளே ஆடு ஜோராகவே
என் அருகே வா......லாலாலாலா
I thought, I thought
I thought only of you
I thought, I thought
I thought only of you
I achieved what I longed for
This is a festive day for us, dance enthusiastically
Come near me... la la la la
நெனச்சேன் நெனச்சேன்
உன்னத்தான் நெனச்சேன்
நெனச்சத புடிச்சேனே
நமக்கிது திருநாளே ஆடு ஜோராகவே
I thought, I thought
I thought only of you
I achieved what I longed for
This is a festive day for us, dance enthusiastically
தங்கத்திலே வைரங்கள் பதித்தது
என் மேனியே பொன் மேனியே
தொட்டாலென்ன வாடாத மலரென
வந்தேனய்யா தந்தேனய்யா
Studded with diamonds in gold
My body is a golden body
Like a flower that does not wither when touched
I came, my dear, and gave myself, my dear
உன்னோடு நான் என்னோடு நீ வா
நான் பாடவே நீ ஆடலாம்
எந்நாளுமே கொண்டாட்டமே
அட முத்தான முத்தங்கள் சிந்தட்டும் வா வா
I am with you, you come with me
As I sing, you can dance
Every day is a celebration
Ah, let pearl-like kisses scatter, come, come
நெனச்சேன் நெனச்சேன்
உன்னத்தான் நெனச்சேன்
நெனச்சத புடிச்சேனே
நமக்கிது திருநாளே ஆடு ஜோராகவே
I thought, I thought
I thought only of you
I achieved what I longed for
This is a festive day for us, dance enthusiastically
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...
கொடுத்தாலென்ன கைதன்னில் பூவை
அள்ளி அணைச்சாலென்ன சிரிச்சாலென்ன
எடுத்தாலென்ன கனியன்றி
சாறெடுத்து கொண்டாலென்ன குடித்தாலென்ன
What if a flower is placed in hand?
What if embraced closely, what if one smiles?
What if taken as a sweet fruit?
What if juice is extracted and enjoyed?
அச்சம் என்ன வெட்கம் என்ன வா
காதல் வந்தால் ஆசை வரும்
போதை வரும் மோகம் வரும்
அட பூப்போல பெண்ணுண்டு கற்கண்டு வா வா
Why fear? Why feel shy? Come!
When love arrives, desire follows
Intoxication arrives, passion follows
Ah, here is a flower-like sweet girl, come, come
நெனச்சேன் நெனச்சேன்
உன்னத்தான் நெனச்சேன்
நெனச்சத புடிச்சேனே
நமக்கிது திருநாளே ஆடு ஜோராகவே
என் அருகே வா......லாலாலாலா
I thought, I thought
I thought only of you
I achieved what I longed for
This is a festive day for us, dance enthusiastically
Come near me... la la la la
நெனச்சேன் நெனச்சேன்
உன்னத்தான் நெனச்சேன்
நெனச்சத புடிச்சேனே
நமக்கிது திருநாளே ஆடு ஜோராகவே
I thought, I thought
I thought only of you
I achieved what I longed for
This is a festive day for us, dance enthusiastically
………………
...
Nenachen nenachen
I thought, I thought
Unnaththaan nenachen
I thought only of you
Nenachen nenachen
I thought, I thought
Unnaththaan nenachen
I thought only of you
Nenachchatha pudichchenae
I achieved what I longed for
Namakkithu thirunaalae aadu joraagavae
This is a festive day for us, dance enthusiastically
En arugae vaa……laalaalaalaa
Come near me... la la la la
Nenachen nenachen
I thought, I thought
Unnaththaan nenachen
I thought only of you
Nenachchatha pudichchenae
I achieved what I longed for
Namakkithu thirunaalae aadu joraagavae
This is a festive day for us, dance enthusiastically
Thangaththilae vairangal padhiththathu
Studded with diamonds in gold
En meniyae pon meniyae
My body is a golden body
Thottaalenna vaadaatha malarena
Like a flower that does not wither when touched
Vanthaenaiyaa thanthaenaiyyaa
I came, my dear, and gave myself, my dear
Unnodu naan ennodu nee vaa
I am with you, you come with me
Naan paadavae nee aadalaam
As I sing, you can dance
Ennaalumae kondaattamae
Every day is a celebration
Ada muththaana muththangal sinthattum vaa vaa
Ah, let pearl-like kisses scatter, come, come
Nenachen nenachen
I thought, I thought
Unnaththaan nenachen
I thought only of you
Nenachchatha pudichchenae
I achieved what I longed for
Namakkithu thirunaalae aadu joraagavae
This is a festive day for us, dance enthusiastically
………………
...
Koduththaalaenna kaithannil poovai
What if a flower is placed in hand?
Alli anaichchaalenna sirichchaalenna
What if embraced closely, what if one smiles?
Eduththaalenna kaniyandri
What if taken as a sweet fruit?
Saareduththu kondaalenna kudiththaalenna
What if juice is extracted and enjoyed?
Achcham enna vetkkam enna vaa
Why fear? Why feel shy? Come!
Kadhal vanthaal aasai varum
When love arrives, desire follows
Bodhai varum mogam varum
Intoxication arrives, passion follows
Ada pooppola pennundu karkandu vaa vaa
Ah, here is a flower-like sweet girl, come, come
Nenachen nenachen
I thought, I thought
Unnaththaan nenachen
I thought only of you
Nenachchatha pudichchenae
I achieved what I longed for
Namakkithu thirunaalae aadu joraagavae
This is a festive day for us, dance enthusiastically
En arugae vaa……laalaalaalaa
Come near me... la la la la
Nenachen nenachen
I thought, I thought
Unnaththaan nenachen
I thought only of you
Nenachchatha pudichchenae
I achieved what I longed for
Namakkithu thirunaalae aadu joraagavae
This is a festive day for us, dance enthusiastically
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Nenachen Nenachen' is a jubilant, romantic track celebrating the joy of uniting with one's beloved. The female protagonist expresses her deep affection and excitement about attaining her desired partner, comparing her joy to a festive celebration full of dance, song, and affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition
“Nenachen nenachen”
Repetition of 'Nenachen nenachen' at the beginning of the refrain emphasizes deep recollection and yearning.
Simile (Upamai)
“Thottaalenna vaadaatha malarena”
Comparing the beauty and delicate nature of the woman to an unfading flower ('vaadaatha malarena') and rock candy ('karkandu').
Emoni / Rhyme (Amoni)
“Vanthaenaiyaa thanthaenaiyyaa”
Use of end rhymes like 'koniyae', 'meniyae' and rhythmic matching 'vanthaenaiyaa thanthaenaiyyaa'.
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Trivia
The song features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and sung by Vani Jairam for the 1984 film Kuva Kuva Vaathugal, directed by Manivannan.
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