Nenavu Therinja
From Kakkai Siraginilae · 2000
- Lyricist
- R. V. Udhaya Kumar
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Kakkai Siraginilae2000
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Nenavu therinja naal mudhalaa | Ever since the day I gained consciousness |
| Nee thaan enakku saami | You have been my deity |
| Male | |
| Nenavu therinja naal mudhalaa | Ever since the day I gained consciousness |
| Nee thaan enakku saami | You have been my deity |
| Kanavil koodaa nee thaanae | Even in my dreams, it is you |
| Kannil theriyum saami | The deity visible before my eyes |
| Male | |
| Anbai pozhindhu varum | Showering pure love upon me |
| Gangaiyammaa | Oh Mother Ganga |
| Nee manjal nilavukkoru | You are like a dear sister |
| Thangaiyammaa | To the golden yellow moon |
| Male | |
| Anbai pozhindhu varum | Showering pure love upon me |
| Gangaiyammaa | Oh Mother Ganga |
| Nee manjal nilavukkoru | You are like a dear sister |
| Thangaiyammaa | To the golden yellow moon |
| Kannae kannammaa | Oh my precious Kannamma |
| Nee koyil kuyilammaa | You are the sacred temple cuckoo |
| Nee koyil kuyilammaa | You are the sacred temple cuckoo |
| Female | |
| Nenavu therinja naal mudhalaa | Ever since the day I gained consciousness |
| Nee thaan enakku saami | You have been my deity |
| Kanavil koodaa nee thaanae | Even in my dreams, it is you |
| Kannil theriyum saami | The deity visible before my eyes |
| Female | |
| Thaai nee saei pol | Like a mother caring for a child |
| Thaalaattinaai ennai | You sang me a lullaby |
| Paaraattinaai ennai | You praised and cherished me |
| Thavamaai kidandhen | I waited like performing penance |
| Seeraattinaai ennai | You pampered and took care of me |
| Naan paaduvaen unnai | I shall sing in praise of you |
| Female | |
| Indha kuyil santhoshamaai | So that this songbird happily |
| Kan uranga thaanae | May fall into a deep sleep |
| Patta thuyar onnaa rendaa | Are the sorrows suffered just one or two? |
| Neeyum endhan thaayae | You are indeed my mother too |
| Female | |
| Paadum paattu laali | The song sung is a lullaby |
| Paasam ennum vaeli | Affection is a protective fence |
| Paadum paattu laali | The song sung is a lullaby |
| Paasam ennum vaeli | Affection is a protective fence |
| Undhan madi thaayin madi thaanae | Your lap is truly a mother's lap |
| Anbil dhinam thandhen enai naanae | In love, I surrendered myself every day |
| Female | |
| Nenavu therinja naal mudhalaa | Ever since the day I gained consciousness |
| Nee thaan enakku saami | You have been my deity |
| Kanavil koodaa nee thaanae | Even in my dreams, it is you |
| Kannil theriyum saami | The deity visible before my eyes |
| Male | |
| Anbai pozhindhu varum | Showering pure love upon me |
| Gangaiyammaa | Oh Mother Ganga |
| Nee manjal nilavukkoru | You are like a dear sister |
| Thangaiyammaa | To the golden yellow moon |
| Male | |
| Anbai pozhindhu varum | Showering pure love upon me |
| Gangaiyammaa | Oh Mother Ganga |
| Nee manjal nilavukkoru | You are like a sister |
| Thangaiyammaa | To the golden yellow moon |
| Kannae kannammaa | Oh my precious Kannamma |
| Nee koyil kuyilammaa | You are the sacred temple cuckoo |
| Nee koyil kuyilammaa | You are the sacred temple cuckoo |
| Female | |
| Nenavu therinja naal mudhalaa | Ever since the day I gained consciousness |
| Nee thaan enakku saami | You have been my deity |
| Kanavil koodaa nee thaanae | Even in my dreams, it is you |
| Kannil theriyum saami | The deity visible before my eyes |
| Male | |
| Deebam eriya | For the lamp to burn bright |
| Thiriyaagiyae naanum | I will become the wick myself |
| Oli kaattuven naalum | I will illuminate your path daily |
| Uyirai karaithae | Melting away my own life |
| Uravaagiyae naanum | Becoming a true relative |
| Valamaakkuven unnai | I will enrich your life with prosperity |
| Male | |
| Pon nagaiyum vetkkam kollum | Even gold jewelry would feel shy before |
| Punnagaiyai kaami | Show me that radiant smile of yours |
| Mannil unnai thatheduthaan | Adopted you on this earth |
| Indha vellai chaami | This white master |
| Male | |
| Nilavillaamal vaana | Can a sky exist without a moon? |
| Nee illamal naana | Can I exist without you? |
| Nilavillaamal vaana | Can a sky exist without a moon? |
| Nee illamal naana | Can I exist without you? |
| Vedham engum undhan mozhi thaanae | Your words are holy scriptures to me |
| Vaazhkai ellaam innum oli thaanae | My entire life shines because of your light |
| Female | |
| Nenavu therinja naal mudhalaa | Ever since the day I gained consciousness |
| Nee thaan enakku saami | You have been my deity |
| Kanavil koodaa nee thaanae | Even in my dreams, it is you |
| Kannil theriyum saami | The deity visible before my eyes |
| Male | |
| Anbai pozhindhu varum | Showering pure love upon me |
| Gangaiyammaa | Oh Mother Ganga |
| Female :Nanaa nananananana | Female vocal humming: Nanaa nananananana |
| Naanannannaa | Naanannannaa |
| Male :Nee manjal nilavukkoru | Male vocal: You are like a sister to the yellow moon |
| Thangaiyammaa | Dear sister |
| Female :Naa nanaa nananananana | Female vocal humming: Naa nanaa nananananana |
| Naanannannaa | Naanannannaa |
| Male | |
| Kannae kannammaa | Oh my precious Kannamma |
| Nee koyil kuyilammaa | You are the sacred temple cuckoo |
| Nee koyil kuyilammaa | You are the sacred temple cuckoo |
| Female | |
| Nenavu therinja naal mudhalaa | Ever since the day I gained consciousness |
| Nee thaan enakku saami | You have been my deity |
| Kanavil koodaa nee thaanae | Even in my dreams, it is you |
| Kannil theriyum saami | The deity visible before my eyes |
நெனவு தெரிஞ்ச
நாள் முதலா
நீதான் எனக்கு சாமி
Ever since the day I gained consciousness
You have been my deity
நெனவு தெரிஞ்ச
நாள் முதலா
நீதான் எனக்கு சாமி
கனவில் கூட நீதானே
கண்ணில் தெரியும் சாமி
Ever since the day I gained consciousness
You have been my deity
Even in my dreams, it is you
The deity visible before my eyes
அன்பை பொழிந்து வரும்
கங்கையம்மா
நீ மஞ்சள் நிலவுக்கொரு
தங்கையம்மா
Showering pure love upon me
Oh Mother Ganga
You are like a dear sister
To the golden yellow moon
அன்பை பொழிந்து வரும்
கங்கையம்மா
நீ மஞ்சள் நிலவுக்கொரு
தங்கையம்மா
கண்ணே கண்ணம்மா
நீ கோயில் குயிலம்மா
நீ கோயில் குயிலம்மா
Showering pure love upon me
Oh Mother Ganga
You are like a dear sister
To the golden yellow moon
Oh my precious Kannamma
You are the sacred temple cuckoo
You are the sacred temple cuckoo
நெனவு தெரிஞ்ச
நாள் முதலா
நீதான் எனக்கு சாமி
கனவில் கூட நீதானே
கண்ணில் தெரியும் சாமி
Ever since the day I gained consciousness
You have been my deity
Even in my dreams, it is you
The deity visible before my eyes
தாய் நீ சேய் போல்
தாலாட்டினாய் என்னை
பாராட்டினாய் என்னை
தவமாய்க் கிடந்தேன்
சீராட்டினாய் என்னை
நான் பாடுவேன் உன்னை
Like a mother caring for a child
You sang me a lullaby
You praised and cherished me
I waited like performing penance
You pampered and took care of me
I shall sing in praise of you
இந்தக் குயில் சந்தோஷமாய்
கண் உறங்கத்தானே
பட்ட துயர் ஒண்ணா ரெண்டா
நீயும் எந்தன் தாயே
So that this songbird happily
May fall into a deep sleep
Are the sorrows suffered just one or two?
You are indeed my mother too
பாடும் பாட்டு லாலி
பாசம் என்னும் வேலி
பாடும் பாட்டு லாலி
பாசம் என்னும் வேலி
The song sung is a lullaby
Affection is a protective fence
The song sung is a lullaby
Affection is a protective fence
Your lap is truly a mother's lap
In love, I surrendered myself every day
உந்தன் மடி தாயின் மடிதானே
அன்பில் தினம் தந்தேன்
எனை நானே
Ever since the day I gained consciousness
You have been my deity
Even in my dreams, it is you
The deity visible before my eyes
நெனவு தெரிஞ்ச
நாள் முதலா
நீதான் எனக்கு சாமி
கனவில் கூட நீதானே
கண்ணில் தெரியும் சாமி
Showering pure love upon me
Oh Mother Ganga
You are like a dear sister
To the golden yellow moon
அன்பை பொழிந்து வரும்
கங்கையம்மா
நீ மஞ்சள் நிலவுக்கொரு
தங்கையம்மா
Showering pure love upon me
Oh Mother Ganga
You are like a sister
To the golden yellow moon
Oh my precious Kannamma
You are the sacred temple cuckoo
You are the sacred temple cuckoo
அன்பை பொழிந்து வரும்
கங்கையம்மா
நீ மஞ்சள் நிலவுக்கொரு
தங்கையம்மா
கண்ணே கண்ணம்மா
நீ கோயில் குயிலம்மா
நீ கோயில் குயிலம்மா
Ever since the day I gained consciousness
You have been my deity
Even in my dreams, it is you
The deity visible before my eyes
நெனவு தெரிஞ்ச
நாள் முதலா
நீதான் எனக்கு சாமி
கனவில் கூட நீதானே
கண்ணில் தெரியும் சாமி
For the lamp to burn bright
I will become the wick myself
I will illuminate your path daily
Melting away my own life
Becoming a true relative
I will enrich your life with prosperity
தீபம் எரிய திரியாகியே
நானும் ஒளி காட்டுவேன் நாளும்
உயிரை கரைத்தே உறவாகியே
நானும் வளமாக்குவேன் உன்னை
Even gold jewelry would feel shy before
Show me that radiant smile of yours
Adopted you on this earth
This white master
பொன் நகையும்
வெட்கம் கொள்ளும்
புன்னகையை காமி
மண்ணில் உன்னை தத்தெடுத்தான்
இந்த வெள்ளைச் சாமி
Can a sky exist without a moon?
Can I exist without you?
Can a sky exist without a moon?
Can I exist without you?
Your words are holy scriptures to me
My entire life shines because of your light
நிலவில்லாமல் வானா
நீ இல்லாமல் நானா
நிலவில்லாமல் வானா
நீ இல்லாமல் நானா
Ever since the day I gained consciousness
You have been my deity
Even in my dreams, it is you
The deity visible before my eyes
வேதம் எங்கும்
உந்தன் மொழிதானே
வாழ்க்கை எல்லாம்
இன்னும் ஒளிதானே
Showering pure love upon me
Oh Mother Ganga
Female vocal humming: Nanaa nananananana
Naanannannaa
Male vocal: You are like a sister to the yellow moon
Dear sister
Female vocal humming: Naa nanaa nananananana
Naanannannaa
நெனவு தெரிஞ்ச
நாள் முதலா
நீதான் எனக்கு சாமி
கனவில் கூட நீதானே
கண்ணில் தெரியும் சாமி
Oh my precious Kannamma
You are the sacred temple cuckoo
You are the sacred temple cuckoo
அன்பை பொழிந்து வரும்
கங்கையம்மா
நனா நன நானன்னன்னா
நீ மஞ்சள் நிலவுக்கொரு
தங்கையம்மா
நானா நன நானன்னன்னா
கண்ணே கண்ணம்மா
நீ கோயில் குயிலம்மா
நீ கோயில் குயிலம்மா
Ever since the day I gained consciousness
You have been my deity
Even in my dreams, it is you
The deity visible before my eyes
நெனவு தெரிஞ்ச
நாள் முதலா
நீதான் எனக்கு சாமி
கனவில் கூட நீதானே
கண்ணில் தெரியும் சாமி
Nenavu therinja naal mudhalaa
Ever since the day I gained consciousness
Nee thaan enakku saami
You have been my deity
Nenavu therinja naal mudhalaa
Ever since the day I gained consciousness
Nee thaan enakku saami
You have been my deity
Kanavil koodaa nee thaanae
Even in my dreams, it is you
Kannil theriyum saami
The deity visible before my eyes
Anbai pozhindhu varum
Showering pure love upon me
Gangaiyammaa
Oh Mother Ganga
Nee manjal nilavukkoru
You are like a dear sister
Thangaiyammaa
To the golden yellow moon
Anbai pozhindhu varum
Showering pure love upon me
Gangaiyammaa
Oh Mother Ganga
Nee manjal nilavukkoru
You are like a dear sister
Thangaiyammaa
To the golden yellow moon
Kannae kannammaa
Oh my precious Kannamma
Nee koyil kuyilammaa
You are the sacred temple cuckoo
Nee koyil kuyilammaa
You are the sacred temple cuckoo
Nenavu therinja naal mudhalaa
Ever since the day I gained consciousness
Nee thaan enakku saami
You have been my deity
Kanavil koodaa nee thaanae
Even in my dreams, it is you
Kannil theriyum saami
The deity visible before my eyes
Thaai nee saei pol
Like a mother caring for a child
Thaalaattinaai ennai
You sang me a lullaby
Paaraattinaai ennai
You praised and cherished me
Thavamaai kidandhen
I waited like performing penance
Seeraattinaai ennai
You pampered and took care of me
Naan paaduvaen unnai
I shall sing in praise of you
Indha kuyil santhoshamaai
So that this songbird happily
Kan uranga thaanae
May fall into a deep sleep
Patta thuyar onnaa rendaa
Are the sorrows suffered just one or two?
Neeyum endhan thaayae
You are indeed my mother too
Paadum paattu laali
The song sung is a lullaby
Paasam ennum vaeli
Affection is a protective fence
Paadum paattu laali
The song sung is a lullaby
Paasam ennum vaeli
Affection is a protective fence
Undhan madi thaayin madi thaanae
Your lap is truly a mother's lap
Anbil dhinam thandhen enai naanae
In love, I surrendered myself every day
Nenavu therinja naal mudhalaa
Ever since the day I gained consciousness
Nee thaan enakku saami
You have been my deity
Kanavil koodaa nee thaanae
Even in my dreams, it is you
Kannil theriyum saami
The deity visible before my eyes
Anbai pozhindhu varum
Showering pure love upon me
Gangaiyammaa
Oh Mother Ganga
Nee manjal nilavukkoru
You are like a dear sister
Thangaiyammaa
To the golden yellow moon
Anbai pozhindhu varum
Showering pure love upon me
Gangaiyammaa
Oh Mother Ganga
Nee manjal nilavukkoru
You are like a sister
Thangaiyammaa
To the golden yellow moon
Kannae kannammaa
Oh my precious Kannamma
Nee koyil kuyilammaa
You are the sacred temple cuckoo
Nee koyil kuyilammaa
You are the sacred temple cuckoo
Nenavu therinja naal mudhalaa
Ever since the day I gained consciousness
Nee thaan enakku saami
You have been my deity
Kanavil koodaa nee thaanae
Even in my dreams, it is you
Kannil theriyum saami
The deity visible before my eyes
Deebam eriya
For the lamp to burn bright
Thiriyaagiyae naanum
I will become the wick myself
Oli kaattuven naalum
I will illuminate your path daily
Uyirai karaithae
Melting away my own life
Uravaagiyae naanum
Becoming a true relative
Valamaakkuven unnai
I will enrich your life with prosperity
Pon nagaiyum vetkkam kollum
Even gold jewelry would feel shy before
Punnagaiyai kaami
Show me that radiant smile of yours
Mannil unnai thatheduthaan
Adopted you on this earth
Indha vellai chaami
This white master
Nilavillaamal vaana
Can a sky exist without a moon?
Nee illamal naana
Can I exist without you?
Nilavillaamal vaana
Can a sky exist without a moon?
Nee illamal naana
Can I exist without you?
Vedham engum undhan mozhi thaanae
Your words are holy scriptures to me
Vaazhkai ellaam innum oli thaanae
My entire life shines because of your light
Nenavu therinja naal mudhalaa
Ever since the day I gained consciousness
Nee thaan enakku saami
You have been my deity
Kanavil koodaa nee thaanae
Even in my dreams, it is you
Kannil theriyum saami
The deity visible before my eyes
Anbai pozhindhu varum
Showering pure love upon me
Gangaiyammaa
Oh Mother Ganga
Female :Nanaa nananananana
Female vocal humming: Nanaa nananananana
Naanannannaa
Naanannannaa
Male :Nee manjal nilavukkoru
Male vocal: You are like a sister to the yellow moon
Thangaiyammaa
Dear sister
Female :Naa nanaa nananananana
Female vocal humming: Naa nanaa nananananana
Naanannannaa
Naanannannaa
Kannae kannammaa
Oh my precious Kannamma
Nee koyil kuyilammaa
You are the sacred temple cuckoo
Nee koyil kuyilammaa
You are the sacred temple cuckoo
Nenavu therinja naal mudhalaa
Ever since the day I gained consciousness
Nee thaan enakku saami
You have been my deity
Kanavil koodaa nee thaanae
Even in my dreams, it is you
Kannil theriyum saami
The deity visible before my eyes
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This soulful song from 'Kakkai Siraginilae' expresses profound affection, gratitude, and devotion towards a maternal and guiding figure. The singer equates the beloved to a living deity (saami) and a loving mother who offered comfort, lullabies, and unconditional protection through times of hardship and sorrow. The lyrics draw rich comparisons to sacred rivers like Ganga, the gentle yellow moon, and temple cuckoos, highlighting how this bond forms the very core of the singer's existence. In return for this nurturing affection, the speaker pledges devotion and sacrifice, comparing themselves to a wick melting away to shed light on their protector's life. The overall theme is a deep emotional tribute celebrating maternal love, spiritual devotion, and eternal companionship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Paasam ennum vaeli”
'Paasam ennum vaeli' directly metaphors affection as a protective fence safeguarding the speaker.
Upamai (Simile)
“Thaai nee saei pol”
'Thaai nee saei pol' explicitly compares the nurturing relationship to that between a mother and a child.
Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Paadum paattu laali / Paasam ennum vaeli”
Repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound in 'Paadum' and 'Paasam' creates melodic harmony.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Paaraattinaai ennai / Seeraattinaai ennai”
The second consonant 'ra' in 'Paaraattinaai' and 'Seeraattinaai' creates an agreeable rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
The song is composed by Ilaiyaraaja for the 2000 film 'Kakkai Siraginilae', directed by P. Vasu and starring Parthiban and Preetha Vijayakumar. The title of the movie is inspired by the iconic opening line of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati's poem 'Kakkai Siraginilae Nandalala'.
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