Neram Kaalam Nalla Irukku
From Viswanathan Velai Venum · 1985
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Viswanathan Velai Venum1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| ………… | |
| Male | |
| Neram.. kalam.. nalla irukku | Time and tide are good for me |
| Nenaachadha mudichida | To accomplish whatever I thought of |
| Thunichaalum irukkudhu enakku | I also possess the courage to do so |
| Ilamai kaalam inimai kolam | Youthful time is a sweet design |
| Viralgal theendum yaavum ponnaagum | Whatever my fingers touch will turn into gold |
| Yaaa.. | Yeah.. |
| Neram.. kalam.. nalla irukku | Time and tide are good for me |
| Nenaachadha mudichida | To accomplish whatever I thought of |
| Thunichaalum irukkudhu enakku | I also possess the courage to do so |
| Ilamai kaalam inimai kolam | Youthful time is a sweet design |
| Viralgal theendum yaavum ponnaagum | Whatever my fingers touch will turn into gold |
| Male | |
| Mogam disco mogam | Passion, disco passion |
| Melum melum kooda kooda | As it grows more and more |
| Pongum urchaaga vellangalae… | Floods of enthusiasm overflow! |
| Pa paba pa pa | Pa paba pa pa |
| Vegam minnal vegam | Speed, lightning speed |
| Aada aada adhigamaaga thaanae | As I dance more and more |
| Thulladhoo ullangalae | Don't hearts leap with joy? |
| Dhagida dhagida tha | Dhagida dhagida tha |
| Male | |
| Sindhanai kadhavugal thirakattumae | Let the doors of thought open |
| Karpanai kanavugal pirakkattumae | Let dreams of imagination be born |
| Ovvvoru rasiganum mayangattumae | Let every admirer be spellbound |
| Sorgamum boomiyil irangattumae…ae | Let heaven itself descend upon the earth... ae |
| Chorus | |
| ………………….. | |
| Male | |
| Neram.. kalam.. nalla irukku | Time and tide are good for me |
| Nenaachadha mudichida | To accomplish whatever I thought of |
| Thunichaalum irukkudhu enakku | I also possess the courage to do so |
| Ilamai kaalam inimai kolam | Youthful time is a sweet design |
| Viralgal theendum yaavum ponnaagum ..yaa | Whatever my fingers touch will turn into gold ..yeah |
| Male | |
| ………………….. | |
| Male | |
| Jackson michael jackson | Jackson, Michael Jackson |
| Attam polae medai melae | Like his dance on stage |
| Kaalgal vithaigal seidhaal enna | What if my feet perform magic tricks? |
| Papa ba papa | Papa ba papa |
| Perum endhan pugalum | My name and my fame |
| Oorum pesa yaarum pesa naanum | For the whole town and everyone to talk about, as I too |
| Poomaalai kondaal enna | What if I wear a flower garland of victory? |
| Male | |
| Angangal muzhuvathum abhinayangal | Expressions and gestures across all limbs |
| Angangae pudhu pudhu kalai nayangal | New artistic nuances here and everywhere |
| Arpudhum vilaigindra idam allavaa | Isn't this the very place where miracles grow? |
| Aanandha thaandavam idhuvallavoo | Isn't this the dance of divine bliss? |
| Hae ….Dhagida dhagida dhagida dhagida tha | Hey... Dhagida dhagida dhagida dhagida tha |
| Male | |
| Neram.. kalam.. nalla irukku | Time and tide are good for me |
| Nenaachadha mudichida | To accomplish whatever I thought of |
| Thunichaalum irukkudhu enakku | I also possess the courage to do so |
| Ilamai kaalam inimai kolam | Youthful time is a sweet design |
| Viralgal theendum yaavum ponnaagum ..yaa | Whatever my fingers touch will turn into gold ..yeah |
| Chorus | |
| ………………… | |
நேரம் காலம் ..நல்லா இருக்கு
நெனச்சத முடிச்சிட துணிச்சலும் இருக்குது எனக்கு
இளமை காலம் இனிமை கோலம்
விரல்கள் தீண்டும் யாவும் பொன்னாகும்
யாஹ்..
நேரம் காலம் ..நல்லா இருக்கு
நெனச்சத முடிச்சிட துணிச்சலும் இருக்குது எனக்கு
இளமை காலம் இனிமை கோலம்
விரல்கள் தீண்டும் யாவும் பொன்னாகும்
மோகம் டிஸ்கோ மோகம்
மேலும் மேலும் கூட கூட
பொங்கும் உற்சாக வெள்ளங்களே
பாபா பாபபா
வேகம் மின்னல் வேகம்
ஆட ஆட அதிகமாக தானே
துள்ளாதோ உள்ளங்களே
தகிடதகிடதா
Time and tide are good for me
To accomplish whatever I thought of
I also possess the courage to do so
Youthful time is a sweet design
Whatever my fingers touch will turn into gold
Yeah..
Time and tide are good for me
To accomplish whatever I thought of
I also possess the courage to do so
Youthful time is a sweet design
Whatever my fingers touch will turn into gold
சிந்தனை கதவுகள் திறக்கட்டுமே
கற்பனை கனவுகள் பிறக்கட்டுமே
ஒவ்வொரு ரசிகனும் மயங்கட்டுமே
சொர்க்கமும் பூமியில் இறங்கட்டுமே..ஏ
Passion, disco passion
As it grows more and more
Floods of enthusiasm overflow!
Pa paba pa pa
Speed, lightning speed
As I dance more and more
Don't hearts leap with joy?
Dhagida dhagida tha
............
Let the doors of thought open
Let dreams of imagination be born
Let every admirer be spellbound
Let heaven itself descend upon the earth... ae
நேரம் காலம் ..நல்லா இருக்கு
நெனச்சத முடிச்சிட துணிச்சலும் இருக்குது எனக்கு
இளமை காலம் இனிமை கோலம்
விரல்கள் தீண்டும் யாவும் பொன்னாகும் யா
.......................
Time and tide are good for me
To accomplish whatever I thought of
I also possess the courage to do so
Youthful time is a sweet design
Whatever my fingers touch will turn into gold ..yeah
ஜாக்ஸன் மைக்கேல் ஜாக்ஸன்
ஆட்டம் போலே மேடை மேலே
கால்கள் வித்தைகள் செய்தாலென்ன
பாபா பாபபா
பேரும் எந்தன் புகழும்
ஊரும் பேச யாரும் பேச நானும்
பூமாலை கொண்டாலென்ன
அங்கங்கள் முழுவதும் அபிநயங்கள்
அங்கங்கே புதுப்புது கலை நயங்கள்
அற்புதம் விளைகின்ற இடமல்லவா
ஆனந்த தாண்டவம் இதுவல்லவோ ...
ஹே தகிடதகிட தகிடதகிடதா
Jackson, Michael Jackson
Like his dance on stage
What if my feet perform magic tricks?
Papa ba papa
My name and my fame
For the whole town and everyone to talk about, as I too
What if I wear a flower garland of victory?
நேரம் காலம் ..நல்லா இருக்கு
நெனச்சத முடிச்சிட துணிச்சலும் இருக்குது எனக்கு
இளமை காலம் இனிமை கோலம்
விரல்கள் தீண்டும் யாவும் பொன்னாகும் யா
Expressions and gestures across all limbs
New artistic nuances here and everywhere
Isn't this the very place where miracles grow?
Isn't this the dance of divine bliss?
Hey... Dhagida dhagida dhagida dhagida tha
..................
Time and tide are good for me
To accomplish whatever I thought of
I also possess the courage to do so
Youthful time is a sweet design
Whatever my fingers touch will turn into gold ..yeah
…………
Neram.. kalam.. nalla irukku
Time and tide are good for me
Nenaachadha mudichida
To accomplish whatever I thought of
Thunichaalum irukkudhu enakku
I also possess the courage to do so
Ilamai kaalam inimai kolam
Youthful time is a sweet design
Viralgal theendum yaavum ponnaagum
Whatever my fingers touch will turn into gold
Yaaa..
Yeah..
Neram.. kalam.. nalla irukku
Time and tide are good for me
Nenaachadha mudichida
To accomplish whatever I thought of
Thunichaalum irukkudhu enakku
I also possess the courage to do so
Ilamai kaalam inimai kolam
Youthful time is a sweet design
Viralgal theendum yaavum ponnaagum
Whatever my fingers touch will turn into gold
Mogam disco mogam
Passion, disco passion
Melum melum kooda kooda
As it grows more and more
Pongum urchaaga vellangalae…
Floods of enthusiasm overflow!
Pa paba pa pa
Pa paba pa pa
Vegam minnal vegam
Speed, lightning speed
Aada aada adhigamaaga thaanae
As I dance more and more
Thulladhoo ullangalae
Don't hearts leap with joy?
Dhagida dhagida tha
Dhagida dhagida tha
Sindhanai kadhavugal thirakattumae
Let the doors of thought open
Karpanai kanavugal pirakkattumae
Let dreams of imagination be born
Ovvvoru rasiganum mayangattumae
Let every admirer be spellbound
Sorgamum boomiyil irangattumae…ae
Let heaven itself descend upon the earth... ae
…………………..
Neram.. kalam.. nalla irukku
Time and tide are good for me
Nenaachadha mudichida
To accomplish whatever I thought of
Thunichaalum irukkudhu enakku
I also possess the courage to do so
Ilamai kaalam inimai kolam
Youthful time is a sweet design
Viralgal theendum yaavum ponnaagum ..yaa
Whatever my fingers touch will turn into gold ..yeah
…………………..
Jackson michael jackson
Jackson, Michael Jackson
Attam polae medai melae
Like his dance on stage
Kaalgal vithaigal seidhaal enna
What if my feet perform magic tricks?
Papa ba papa
Papa ba papa
Perum endhan pugalum
My name and my fame
Oorum pesa yaarum pesa naanum
For the whole town and everyone to talk about, as I too
Poomaalai kondaal enna
What if I wear a flower garland of victory?
Angangal muzhuvathum abhinayangal
Expressions and gestures across all limbs
Angangae pudhu pudhu kalai nayangal
New artistic nuances here and everywhere
Arpudhum vilaigindra idam allavaa
Isn't this the very place where miracles grow?
Aanandha thaandavam idhuvallavoo
Isn't this the dance of divine bliss?
Hae ….Dhagida dhagida dhagida dhagida tha
Hey... Dhagida dhagida dhagida dhagida tha
Neram.. kalam.. nalla irukku
Time and tide are good for me
Nenaachadha mudichida
To accomplish whatever I thought of
Thunichaalum irukkudhu enakku
I also possess the courage to do so
Ilamai kaalam inimai kolam
Youthful time is a sweet design
Viralgal theendum yaavum ponnaagum ..yaa
Whatever my fingers touch will turn into gold ..yeah
…………………
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic dance song from 'Viswanathan Velai Venum' celebrates youthful vigor, ambition, and the joy of artistic expression. The protagonist expresses overflowing confidence, declaring that the stars are aligned for success and that anything he touches will turn to gold. Driven by the high energy of disco music, he aims to captivate every spectator and bring a heavenly bliss down to earth through his performance. In the second verse, the lyrics explicitly invoke the iconic western pop legend Michael Jackson, drawing inspiration from his high-octane stage moves while blending them with classical Tamil expressions ('abhinayangal' and 'aanandha thaandavam'). Written by lyricist Vaali and composed by Shankar Ganesh, the track captures the 1980s pop-disco culture in Tamil cinema with punchy rhythm and infectious enthusiasm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Sindhanai kadhavugal thirakattumae / Karpanai kanavugal pirakkattumae”
Matching second consonants in adjacent lines, such as 'Sindhanai' (ந்) and 'Karpanai' (ற்) or 'Ilamai' (ல) and 'Viralgal' (ல).
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Sindhanai kadhavugal thirakattumae / Karpanai kanavugal pirakkattumae / Ovvvoru rasiganum mayangattumae”
Lines ending in the identical suffix '-attumae', creating a musical rhythm.
Metaphor / Allusion
“Jackson michael jackson / Attam polae medai melae”
Reference to western pop superstar Michael Jackson and comparing the dance performance to 'Aanandha Thaandavam' (Lord Shiva's cosmic dance of joy).
Hyperbole
“Viralgal theendum yaavum ponnaagum / Sorgamum boomiyil irangattumae”
Exaggerating the touch of fingers turning everything to gold ('Midas touch') and bringing heaven down to earth.
Did you know?
Trivia
During the mid-1980s, the global phenomenon of Michael Jackson heavily influenced Indian film music and choreography. Lyricist Vaali integrated Michael Jackson's name directly into Tamil song lyrics, reflecting the pop culture shift towards western disco beats composed by duo Shankar-Ganesh and rendered dynamically by Malaysia Vasudevan.
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