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Nenjirukkum Engalukku

From Nenjirukkum Varai (1967 Film) · 1967

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. B. Sreenivas, T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Nenjirukkum Varai (1967 Film)
Movie release year
1967
Lyrics added on
28 Nov 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Nenjirukkum engalukku
Naalai endra naal irukku
Vaazhndhae theeruvom
Nenjirukkum engalukku
Naalai endra naal irukku
Vaazhndhae theeruvom
Engae kaal pogum poga vidu
Mudivai paarthu vidu
Engae kaal pogum poga vidu
Mudivai paarthu vidu
Kaalam oru naal kai kodukkum
Adhu varai poruthu vidu
Kaalam oru naal kai kodukkum
Adhu varai poruthu vidu
Yaa yaayaayaa yaa yaayaayaa
Yaa yaayaayaa laara raaraa
Nenjirukkum engalukku
Naalai endra naal irukku
Vaazhndhae theeruvom
Nenjirukkum engalukku
Naalai endra naal irukku
Vaazhndhae theeruvom
Laalla laallaa… laalla laalla laalla laallaa…
Laalla laallaa… laalla laalla laalla laallaa…
Irundhaal thaanae
Selavu seiya
Eduthaal thaanae
Maraithu vaikka
Irundhaal thaanae
Selavu seiya
Eduthaal thaanae
Maraithu vaikka
Koduthaal thaanae vaangi chella
Thaduthaal thaanae vizhithu kolla
Koduthaal thaanae vaangi chella
Thaduthaal thaanae vizhithu kolla
Engae kaal pogum poga vidu
Mudivai paarthu vidu
Kaalam oru naal kai kodukkum
Adhu varai poruthu vidu
Yaa yaayaayaa yaa yaayaayaa
Yaa yaayaayaa laara raaraa
Nenjirukkum engalukku
Naalai endra naal irukku
Vaazhndhae theeruvom
Nenjirukkum engalukku
Naalai endra naal irukku
Vaazhndhae theeruvom
Thunindhaal thaanae
Edhuvum mudiya
Thodarndhaal thaanae
Paadhai theriya
Thunindhaal thaanae
Edhuvum mudiya
Thodarndhaal thaanae
Paadhai theriya
Sirithaal thaanae kavalai maraiya
Sila naal thaanae sumaigal kuraiya
Sirithaal thaanae kavalai maraiya
Sila naal thaanae sumaigal kuraiya
Engae kaal pogum poga vidu
Mudivai paarthu vidu
Kaalam oru naal kai kodukkum
Adhu varai poruthu vidu
Yaa yaayaayaa yaa yaayaayaa
Yaa yaayaayaa laara raaraa
Nenjirukkum engalukku
Naalai endra naal irukku
Vaazhndhae theeruvom
Nenjirukkum engalukku
Naalai endra naal irukku
Vaazhndhae theeruvom
Laalla laallaa… laalla laalla laalla laallaa…
Laalla laallaa… laalla laalla laalla laallaa…
For us with courage in our hearts,
there is always a tomorrow.
We will surely make our way in life!
For us with courage in our hearts,
there is always a tomorrow.
We will surely make our way in life!
Wherever your feet take you, let them go,
and see it through to the end.
Wherever your feet take you, let them go,
and see it through to the end.
Time will lend a helping hand one day,
just be patient until then.
Time will lend a helping hand one day,
just be patient until then.
Ya ya-ya-ya, ya ya-ya-ya
Ya ya-ya-ya, laara raara
For us with courage in our hearts,
there is always a tomorrow.
We will surely make our way in life!
For us with courage in our hearts,
there is always a tomorrow.
We will surely make our way in life!
Laalla laalla… laalla laalla laalla laalla…
Laalla laalla… laalla laalla laalla laalla…
Only if we had anything
could we spend it,
only if we took something
would we have to hide it.
Only if we had anything
could we spend it,
only if we took something
would we have to hide it.
Only if it is given can we take it,
only when stopped do we open our eyes.
Only if it is given can we take it,
only when stopped do we open our eyes.
Wherever your feet take you, let them go,
and see it through to the end.
Time will lend a helping hand one day,
just be patient until then.
Ya ya-ya-ya, ya ya-ya-ya
Ya ya-ya-ya, laara raara
For us with courage in our hearts,
there is always a tomorrow.
We will surely make our way in life!
For us with courage in our hearts,
there is always a tomorrow.
We will surely make our way in life!
Only if we dare
can anything be achieved,
only if we keep going
will the way become clear.
Only if we dare
can anything be achieved,
only if we keep going
will the way become clear.
Only if we smile will our worries fade,
in just a few days our burdens will ease.
Only if we smile will our worries fade,
in just a few days our burdens will ease.
Wherever your feet take you, let them go,
and see it through to the end.
Time will lend a helping hand one day,
just be patient until then.
Ya ya-ya-ya, ya ya-ya-ya
Ya ya-ya-ya, laara raara
For us with courage in our hearts,
there is always a tomorrow.
We will surely make our way in life!
For us with courage in our hearts,
there is always a tomorrow.
We will surely make our way in life!
Laalla laalla… laalla laalla laalla laalla…
Laalla laalla… laalla laalla laalla laalla…
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Nenjirukkum Engalukku is an inspiring anthem of hope, resilience, and optimism from the 1967 film Nenjirukkum Varai. The song addresses the struggles of everyday life, emphasizing that as long as a person possesses courage and determination in their heart, tomorrow holds endless possibilities. It encourages patience, advising that one should let life flow naturally while waiting for time to extend a helping hand. Kannadasan's profound lyrics highlight practical philosophy: those who have no material possessions are free from the burdens of greed and fear of loss. By daring to take steps forward, persevering through obstacles, and facing life with a smile, one can lighten life's heavy burdens and overcome adversity.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Personification

Kaalam oru naal kai kodukkum

Time is personified as a benevolent friend capable of extending a helping hand ('kai kodukkum').

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Nenjirukkum engalukku / Naalai endra naal irukku

Repetition of the initial letter 'N' across consecutive lines for rhythmic flow.

Anaphora (Conditional Repetition)

Thunindhaal thaanae / Thodarndhaal thaanae

Rhythmic use of the conditional suffix '-thaanae' at line endings to construct logical philosophical assertions.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Irundhaal thaanae / Eduthaal thaanae

The second consonant 'ri' and 'du' rhyme pattern across paired stanzas.

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Trivia

Nenjirukkum Varai (1967) was directed by C. V. Sridhar and scored by M. S. Viswanathan. Kannadasan wrote the lyrics for this track, which stands out as one of Tamil cinema's iconic songs celebrating optimism in the face of poverty.

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