Nenjirukkum Varai
From Rani Samyuktha · 1962
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Rani Samyuktha1962
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum | As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain |
| Nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum | As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain |
| Andha ninaivinil avar mugam niraindhirukkum | In that memory, his face will be filled completely |
| Nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum | As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain |
| Andha ninaivinil avar mugam niraindhirukkum | In that memory, his face will be filled completely |
| Endhan nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum | As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain |
| Female | |
| Konjam ilamai kudi irukkum | A touch of youthfulness resides inside |
| Ha haa haa haa | Ha haa haa haa |
| Konjam ilamai kudi irukkum | A touch of youthfulness resides inside |
| Paarvai kurukurukkum maeni paraparkkum | His sharp gaze pierces with love, making my body flutter with excitement |
| Endhan nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum | As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain |
| Andha ninaivinil avar mugam niraindhirukkum | In that memory, his face will be filled completely |
| Endhan nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum | As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain |
| Female | |
| Vaalinilae oru kai malarnthirukkum | One of his hands rests like a flower upon his sword |
| Vaalinilae oru kai malarnthirukkum | One of his hands rests like a flower upon his sword |
| Maru kai mangai en mugam thaedi asainthirukkum | His other hand sways in search of this young maiden's face |
| Vaalinilae oru kai malarnthirukkum | One of his hands rests like a flower upon his sword |
| Maru kai mangai en mugam thaedi asainthirukkum | His other hand sways in search of this young maiden's face |
| Tholinukkum malaikkum thodarbirukkum | There is a strong connection between his broad shoulders and the mighty mountains |
| Tholinukkum malaikkum thodarbirukkum | There is a strong connection between his broad shoulders and the mighty mountains |
| Indha thoghai kendre idhayam thiranthirukkum | His heart has opened up exclusively for this peacock-like maiden |
| Endhan nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum | As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain |
| Andha ninaivinil avar mugam niraindhirukkum | In that memory, his face will be filled completely |
| Endhan nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum | As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain |
நெஞ்சிருக்கும் வரைக்கும் நினைவிருக்கும்
நெஞ்சிருக்கும் வரைக்கும் நினைவிருக்கும்
அந்த நினைவினில் அவர் முகம் நிறைந்திருக்கும்
நெஞ்சிருக்கும் வரைக்கும் நினைவிருக்கும்
அந்த நினைவினில் அவர் முகம் நிறைந்திருக்கும்
எந்தன் நெஞ்சிருக்கும் வரைக்கும் நினைவிருக்கும்
As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain
As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain
In that memory, his face will be filled completely
As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain
In that memory, his face will be filled completely
As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain
கொஞ்சும் இளமை குடியிருக்கும்
ஹாஹாஹாஹா
கொஞ்சும் இளமை குடியிருக்கும்
பார்வை குறுகுறுக்கும் மேனி பரபரக்கும்
எந்தன் நெஞ்சிருக்கும் வரைக்கும் நினைவிருக்கும்
அந்த நினைவினில் அவர் முகம் நிறைந்திருக்கும்
எந்தன் நெஞ்சிருக்கும் வரைக்கும் நினைவிருக்கும்
A touch of youthfulness resides inside
Ha haa haa haa
A touch of youthfulness resides inside
His sharp gaze pierces with love, making my body flutter with excitement
As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain
In that memory, his face will be filled completely
As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain
வாளினிலே ஒரு கை மலர்ந்திருக்கும்
வாளினிலே ஒரு கை மலர்ந்திருக்கும்
மறு கை மங்கை என் முகம் தேடி அசைந்திருக்கும்
வாளினிலே ஒரு கை மலர்ந்திருக்கும்
மறு கை மங்கை என் முகம் தேடி அசைந்திருக்கும்
தோளினுக்கும் மலைக்கும் தொடர்பிருக்கும்
தோளினுக்கும் மலைக்கும் தொடர்பிருக்கும்
இந்த தோகைக்கென்றே இதயம் திறந்திருக்கும்
எந்தன் நெஞ்சிருக்கும் வரைக்கும் நினைவிருக்கும்
அந்த நினைவினில் அவர் முகம் நிறைந்திருக்கும்
எந்தன் நெஞ்சிருக்கும் வரைக்கும் நினைவிருக்கும்
One of his hands rests like a flower upon his sword
One of his hands rests like a flower upon his sword
His other hand sways in search of this young maiden's face
One of his hands rests like a flower upon his sword
His other hand sways in search of this young maiden's face
There is a strong connection between his broad shoulders and the mighty mountains
There is a strong connection between his broad shoulders and the mighty mountains
His heart has opened up exclusively for this peacock-like maiden
As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain
In that memory, his face will be filled completely
As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain
Nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum
As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain
Nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum
As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain
Andha ninaivinil avar mugam niraindhirukkum
In that memory, his face will be filled completely
Nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum
As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain
Andha ninaivinil avar mugam niraindhirukkum
In that memory, his face will be filled completely
Endhan nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum
As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain
Konjam ilamai kudi irukkum
A touch of youthfulness resides inside
Ha haa haa haa
Ha haa haa haa
Konjam ilamai kudi irukkum
A touch of youthfulness resides inside
Paarvai kurukurukkum maeni paraparkkum
His sharp gaze pierces with love, making my body flutter with excitement
Endhan nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum
As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain
Andha ninaivinil avar mugam niraindhirukkum
In that memory, his face will be filled completely
Endhan nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum
As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain
Vaalinilae oru kai malarnthirukkum
One of his hands rests like a flower upon his sword
Vaalinilae oru kai malarnthirukkum
One of his hands rests like a flower upon his sword
Maru kai mangai en mugam thaedi asainthirukkum
His other hand sways in search of this young maiden's face
Vaalinilae oru kai malarnthirukkum
One of his hands rests like a flower upon his sword
Maru kai mangai en mugam thaedi asainthirukkum
His other hand sways in search of this young maiden's face
Tholinukkum malaikkum thodarbirukkum
There is a strong connection between his broad shoulders and the mighty mountains
Tholinukkum malaikkum thodarbirukkum
There is a strong connection between his broad shoulders and the mighty mountains
Indha thoghai kendre idhayam thiranthirukkum
His heart has opened up exclusively for this peacock-like maiden
Endhan nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum
As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain
Andha ninaivinil avar mugam niraindhirukkum
In that memory, his face will be filled completely
Endhan nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum
As long as my heart exists, the memory will remain
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
In this classic romantic composition from Rani Samyuktha, the heroine expresses her deep and everlasting love for her beloved (Prithviraj Chauhan). She reflects on how her heart and mind are eternally filled with his face and memories for as long as she lives. She fondly describes his youthful charm, his heroic aura, and the tender contrast between his warrior nature and his romantic affection for her. The lyrics beautifully juxtapose martial grandeur with romantic tenderness. Kannadasan captures the image of a warrior whose one hand rests upon his sword while the other tenderly reaches out for his lady love, emphasizing both his valor and his devotion to her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Nenjirukkum varaikkum ninaivirukkum”
The repetition of the ending suffix 'irukkum' across lines creates a rhythmic harmony (Iyaibu Todai) throughout the stanza.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Indha thoghai kendre idhayam thiranthirukkum”
Comparing the heroine to a 'thoghai' (peacock) to express grace and beauty.
Hyperbole / Imagery
“Tholinukkum malaikkum thodarbirukkum”
Comparing the warrior hero's shoulders to majestic mountains, emphasizing strength and heroism.
Onomatopoeia / Imagery (Oli-kkurippu)
“Paarvai kurukurukkum maeni paraparkkum”
'Kurukurukkum' and 'paraparkkum' use vivid sensory words to describe the playful gaze and physical excitement of romantic feeling.
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Trivia
'Rani Samyuktha' (1962) stars M. G. Ramachandran as Prithviraj Chauhan and Padmini as Princess Samyuktha. The iconic soundtrack composed by K. V. Mahadevan features timeless melodies sung by P. Susheela, who brought remarkable grace to Kannadasan's poetic lyrics.
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