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Lyrics & meaning

Neram Ippo Nalla Neramthan

From Arthamulla Aasaigal · 1985

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
Gangai Amaran
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Details
Arthamulla Aasaigal1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Neram ippo nalla neramthaanThe time right now is indeed a good time.
Yogaththilae nalla yogamthaanAmong good fortunes, this is indeed the best fortune.
Male
Adi naan vaaraen nee poochchoodaHey girl, I am coming for you to wear flowers.
Ini naanam enna un vegam ennaWhy shyness now? What is your rush now?
Male
Neram ippo nalla neramthaanThe time right now is indeed a good time.
Yogaththilae nalla yogamthaanAmong good fortunes, this is indeed the best fortune.
Male
Adi naan vaaraen nee poochchoodaHey girl, I am coming for you to wear flowers.
Ini naanam enna un vegam ennaWhy shyness now? What is your rush now?
Male
Neram ippo nalla neramthaanThe time right now is indeed a good time.
Yogaththilae nalla yogamthaanAmong good fortunes, this is indeed the best fortune.
Chorus
………………………...
Male
Pottaen kadalula naanum oru valaI cast a net into the sea.
Saerththu izhukkuthu saerum kadalalaiThe gathering ocean waves pull it together.
Chorus
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Male
Pottaen kadalula naanum oru valaI cast a net into the sea.
Saerththu izhukkuthu saerum kadalalaiThe gathering ocean waves pull it together.
Soththu sugam aththanaiyumAll the wealth and comfort,
Muththu muththaa pon vilaiyumYields like precious pearls and gold,
Chinna pulla unnaththaan kanda neramEver since the moment I saw you, young girl.
Male
Neram ippo nalla neramthaanThe time right now is indeed a good time.
Yogaththilae nalla yogamthaanAmong good fortunes, this is indeed the best fortune.
Male
Adi naan vaaraen nee poochchoodaHey girl, I am coming for you to wear flowers.
Ini naanam enna un vegam ennaWhy shyness now? What is your rush now?
Thanthanananaa thanthanana thaanaThanthanananaa thanthanana thaana
Thanthanananaa thanthanana thaanaThanthanananaa thanthanana thaana

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This joyful romance song celebrates the auspicious moment when lovers unite. The protagonist considers meeting his beloved as the greatest fortune that has brought prosperity, happiness, and rich blessings into his life, comparing his fortune to casting a fishing net into the ocean and pulling in wealth as valuable as pearls and gold. He playfully calls his lover to shed her shyness and embrace the present moment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Esubu / End Rhyme (இயைபு)

Neram ippo nalla neramthaan / Yogaththilae nalla yogamthaan

Rhyming ends of consecutive lines with 'neramthaan' and 'yogamthaan' creating a rhythmic flow.

Moonaai / Head Alliteration (மோனை)

Neram ippo nalla neramthaan

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'N' (Neram / Nalla).

Metaphor (உவமை/உருவகம்)

Pottaen kadalula naanum oru vala... Muththu muththaa pon vilaiyum

Comparing the act of finding love and prosperity to casting a net into the sea and hauling pearls.

Repetition / Refrain (அடுக்கற்றொடர்)

Muththu muththaa pon vilaiyum

Repetition of 'muththu muththaa' for emphasis on richness and abundance.

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Trivia

Written by Gangai Amaran for the 1985 film 'Arthamulla Aasaigal', the song incorporates coastal folk style imagery like casting fishing nets to symbolize love and prosperity.

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