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 neramthaan | The time right now is indeed a good time. |
| Yogaththilae nalla yogamthaan | Among good fortunes, this is indeed the best fortune. |
| Male | |
| Adi naan vaaraen nee poochchooda | Hey girl, I am coming for you to wear flowers. |
| Ini naanam enna un vegam enna | Why shyness now? What is your rush now? |
| Male | |
| Neram ippo nalla neramthaan | The time right now is indeed a good time. |
| Yogaththilae nalla yogamthaan | Among good fortunes, this is indeed the best fortune. |
| Male | |
| Adi naan vaaraen nee poochchooda | Hey girl, I am coming for you to wear flowers. |
| Ini naanam enna un vegam enna | Why shyness now? What is your rush now? |
| Male | |
| Neram ippo nalla neramthaan | The time right now is indeed a good time. |
| Yogaththilae nalla yogamthaan | Among good fortunes, this is indeed the best fortune. |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………… | ... |
| Male | |
| Pottaen kadalula naanum oru vala | I cast a net into the sea. |
| Saerththu izhukkuthu saerum kadalalai | The gathering ocean waves pull it together. |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………… | ... |
| Male | |
| Pottaen kadalula naanum oru vala | I cast a net into the sea. |
| Saerththu izhukkuthu saerum kadalalai | The gathering ocean waves pull it together. |
| Soththu sugam aththanaiyum | All the wealth and comfort, |
| Muththu muththaa pon vilaiyum | Yields like precious pearls and gold, |
| Chinna pulla unnaththaan kanda neram | Ever since the moment I saw you, young girl. |
| Male | |
| Neram ippo nalla neramthaan | The time right now is indeed a good time. |
| Yogaththilae nalla yogamthaan | Among good fortunes, this is indeed the best fortune. |
| Male | |
| Adi naan vaaraen nee poochchooda | Hey girl, I am coming for you to wear flowers. |
| Ini naanam enna un vegam enna | Why shyness now? What is your rush now? |
| Thanthanananaa thanthanana thaana | Thanthanananaa thanthanana thaana |
| Thanthanananaa thanthanana thaana | Thanthanananaa thanthanana thaana |
நேரமிப்போ நல்ல நேரம்தான்
யோகத்திலே நல்ல யோகம்தான்
The time right now is indeed a good time.
Among good fortunes, this is indeed the best fortune.
அடி நான் வாரேன் நீ பூச்சூட
இனி நாணம் என்ன உன் வேகம் என்ன
Hey girl, I am coming for you to wear flowers.
Why shyness now? What is your rush now?
நேரமிப்போ நல்ல நேரம்தான்
யோகத்திலே நல்ல யோகம்தான்....
The time right now is indeed a good time.
Among good fortunes, this is indeed the best fortune.
அடி நான் வாரேன் நீ பூச்சூட
இனி நாணம் என்ன உன் வேகம் என்ன
Hey girl, I am coming for you to wear flowers.
Why shyness now? What is your rush now?
நேரமிப்போ நல்ல நேரம்தான்
யோகத்திலே நல்ல யோகம்தான்
The time right now is indeed a good time.
Among good fortunes, this is indeed the best fortune.
................................
...
போட்டேன் கடலுல நானும் ஒரு வல
சேர்த்து இழுக்குது சேரும் கடலலை
I cast a net into the sea.
The gathering ocean waves pull it together.
..............................
...
போட்டேன் கடலுல நானும் ஒரு வல
சேர்த்து இழுக்குது சேரும் கடலலை
சொத்து சுகம் அத்தனையும்
முத்து முத்தா பொன் விளையும்
சின்னப் புள்ள உன்னத்தான் கண்ட நேரம்
I cast a net into the sea.
The gathering ocean waves pull it together.
All the wealth and comfort,
Yields like precious pearls and gold,
Ever since the moment I saw you, young girl.
நேரமிப்போ நல்ல நேரம்தான்
யோகத்திலே நல்ல யோகம்தான்....
The time right now is indeed a good time.
Among good fortunes, this is indeed the best fortune.
அடி நான் வாரேன் நீ பூச்சூட
இனி நாணம் என்ன உன் வேகம் என்ன
தந்தானனனா தந்தனன தானா
தந்தானனனா தந்தனன தானா
Hey girl, I am coming for you to wear flowers.
Why shyness now? What is your rush now?
Thanthanananaa thanthanana thaana
Thanthanananaa thanthanana thaana
Neram ippo nalla neramthaan
The time right now is indeed a good time.
Yogaththilae nalla yogamthaan
Among good fortunes, this is indeed the best fortune.
Adi naan vaaraen nee poochchooda
Hey girl, I am coming for you to wear flowers.
Ini naanam enna un vegam enna
Why shyness now? What is your rush now?
Neram ippo nalla neramthaan
The time right now is indeed a good time.
Yogaththilae nalla yogamthaan
Among good fortunes, this is indeed the best fortune.
Adi naan vaaraen nee poochchooda
Hey girl, I am coming for you to wear flowers.
Ini naanam enna un vegam enna
Why shyness now? What is your rush now?
Neram ippo nalla neramthaan
The time right now is indeed a good time.
Yogaththilae nalla yogamthaan
Among good fortunes, this is indeed the best fortune.
………………………
...
Pottaen kadalula naanum oru vala
I cast a net into the sea.
Saerththu izhukkuthu saerum kadalalai
The gathering ocean waves pull it together.
………………………
...
Pottaen kadalula naanum oru vala
I cast a net into the sea.
Saerththu izhukkuthu saerum kadalalai
The gathering ocean waves pull it together.
Soththu sugam aththanaiyum
All the wealth and comfort,
Muththu muththaa pon vilaiyum
Yields like precious pearls and gold,
Chinna pulla unnaththaan kanda neram
Ever since the moment I saw you, young girl.
Neram ippo nalla neramthaan
The time right now is indeed a good time.
Yogaththilae nalla yogamthaan
Among good fortunes, this is indeed the best fortune.
Adi naan vaaraen nee poochchooda
Hey girl, I am coming for you to wear flowers.
Ini naanam enna un vegam enna
Why shyness now? What is your rush now?
Thanthanananaa thanthanana thaana
Thanthanananaa thanthanana thaana
Thanthanananaa thanthanana thaana
Thanthanananaa 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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