Neram Nalla Neram
From Thanippiravi · 1966
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Thanippiravi1966
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Neram nalla neram | This is a good time |
| Konjam nerugi paarkkum neram…mm… | A time to draw a little closer and look... mm... |
| Female | |
| Kaalam nalla kaalam | This is a favorable time |
| Kaigal kalandhu paarkkum kaalam… | A time for hands to unite and experience... |
| Male | |
| Neram nalla neram | This is a good time |
| Konjam nerugi paarkkum neram…mm… | A time to draw a little closer and look... mm... |
| Female | |
| Kaalam nalla kaalam | This is a favorable time |
| Kaigal kalandhu paarkkum kaalam… | A time for hands to unite and experience... |
| Male | |
| Neram nalla neram…mmm | This is a good time... mmm |
| Male | |
| Azhagu pongum maeni | A body brimming with beauty |
| Nalla aadai maattrum neram | A time to change into fine attire |
| Female | |
| Malargal soodi nindru | Wearing flowers and standing |
| Kaadhal varavu paarkkum neram | A time to await the arrival of love |
| Male | |
| Azhagu pongum maeni | A body brimming with beauty |
| Nalla aadai maattrum neram | A time to change into fine attire |
| Female | |
| Malargal soodi nindru | Wearing flowers and standing |
| Kaadhal varavu paarkkum neram | A time to await the arrival of love |
| Male | |
| Manjal poosum penmai | Womanhood adorned with turmeric |
| Kangal mayakkam kollum neram | A time when eyes get intoxicated with desire |
| Female | |
| Anjum indha pennai | About this timid girl |
| Aanmai ninaithu paarkkum neram | A time when manhood contemplates |
| Male | |
| Neram nalla neram | This is a good time |
| Konjam nerugi paarkkum neram…mm… | A time to draw a little closer and look... mm... |
| Female | |
| Kaalam nalla kaalam | This is a favorable time |
| Kaigal kalandhu paarkkum kaalam… | A time for hands to unite and experience... |
| Male | |
| Neram nalla neram…mmm | This is a good time... mmm |
| Male | |
| Adhisayangal kandu | Seeing wonders |
| Ulagai anubavikkum neram | A time to experience the world |
| Female | |
| Aazhamaana nenjum | Even a deep-rooted heart |
| Konjam asaiyum maalai neram | An evening time when it sways a little |
| Male | |
| Adhisayangal kandu | Seeing wonders |
| Ulagai anubavikkum neram | A time to experience the world |
| Female | |
| Aazhamaana nenjum | Even a deep-rooted heart |
| Konjam asaiyum maalai neram | An evening time when it sways a little |
| Male | |
| Manadhil ulla ennam | The thoughts in the mind |
| Konjam marandhu pogum neram | A time when they get forgotten a little |
| Female | |
| Edhiril ulla iruvar | The two standing opposite each other |
| Vaazhvil inaindhu paarkkum neram | A time to unite in life and see |
| Male | |
| Neram nalla neram | This is a good time |
| Konjam nerugi paarkkum neram… | A time to draw a little closer and look... |
| Female | |
| Aaa….aaa….aa… | Aaa....aaa....aa... |
| Kaalam nalla kaalam | This is a favorable time |
| Kaigal kalandhu paarkkum kaalam… | A time for hands to unite and experience... |
நேரம் நல்ல நேரம்
கொஞ்சம் நெருங்கிப் பார்க்கும் நேரம்....ம்ம்....
This is a good time
A time to draw a little closer and look... mm...
காலம் நல்ல காலம்
கைகள் கலந்து பார்க்கும் காலம்
This is a favorable time
A time for hands to unite and experience...
நேரம் நல்ல நேரம்
கொஞ்சம் நெருங்கிப் பார்க்கும் நேரம்....ம்ம்....
This is a good time
A time to draw a little closer and look... mm...
காலம் நல்ல காலம்
கைகள் கலந்து பார்க்கும் காலம்
This is a favorable time
A time for hands to unite and experience...
நேரம் நல்ல நேரம்.....ம்ம்.....
This is a good time... mmm
அழகு பொங்கும் மேனி
நல்ல ஆடை மாற்றும் நேரம்
A body brimming with beauty
A time to change into fine attire
மலர்கள் சூடி நின்று
காதல் வரவு பார்க்கும் நேரம்
Wearing flowers and standing
A time to await the arrival of love
அழகு பொங்கும் மேனி
நல்ல ஆடை மாற்றும் நேரம்
A body brimming with beauty
A time to change into fine attire
மலர்கள் சூடி நின்று
காதல் வரவு பார்க்கும் நேரம்
Wearing flowers and standing
A time to await the arrival of love
மஞ்சள் பூசும் பெண்மை
கண்கள் மயக்கம் கொள்ளும் நேரம்
Womanhood adorned with turmeric
A time when eyes get intoxicated with desire
அஞ்சும் இந்தப் பெண்ணை
ஆண்மை நினைத்துப் பார்க்கும் நேரம்
About this timid girl
A time when manhood contemplates
நேரம் நல்ல நேரம்
கொஞ்சம் நெருங்கிப் பார்க்கும் நேரம்....ம்ம்....
This is a good time
A time to draw a little closer and look... mm...
காலம் நல்ல காலம்
கைகள் கலந்து பார்க்கும் காலம்
This is a favorable time
A time for hands to unite and experience...
நேரம் நல்ல நேரம்.....ம்ம்.....
This is a good time... mmm
அதிசயங்கள் கண்டு
உலகை அனுபவிக்கும் நேரம்
Seeing wonders
A time to experience the world
ஆழமான நெஞ்சும்
கொஞ்சம் அசையும் மாலை நேரம்
Even a deep-rooted heart
An evening time when it sways a little
அதிசயங்கள் கண்டு
உலகை அனுபவிக்கும் நேரம்
Seeing wonders
A time to experience the world
ஆழமான நெஞ்சும்
கொஞ்சம் அசையும் மாலை நேரம்
Even a deep-rooted heart
An evening time when it sways a little
மனதில் உள்ள எண்ணம்
கொஞ்சம் மறந்து போகும் நேரம்
The thoughts in the mind
A time when they get forgotten a little
எதிரில் உள்ள இருவர்
வாழ்வில் இணைந்து பார்க்கும் நேரம்
The two standing opposite each other
A time to unite in life and see
நேரம் நல்ல நேரம்
கொஞ்சம் நெருங்கிப் பார்க்கும் நேரம்..
This is a good time
A time to draw a little closer and look...
ஆஆ......ஆஆ......ஆ....
காலம் நல்ல காலம்
கைகள் கலந்து பார்க்கும் காலம்
Aaa....aaa....aa...
This is a favorable time
A time for hands to unite and experience...
நேரம் நல்ல நேரம்.....ம்ம்.....
Neram nalla neram
This is a good time
Konjam nerugi paarkkum neram…mm…
A time to draw a little closer and look... mm...
Kaalam nalla kaalam
This is a favorable time
Kaigal kalandhu paarkkum kaalam…
A time for hands to unite and experience...
Neram nalla neram
This is a good time
Konjam nerugi paarkkum neram…mm…
A time to draw a little closer and look... mm...
Kaalam nalla kaalam
This is a favorable time
Kaigal kalandhu paarkkum kaalam…
A time for hands to unite and experience...
Neram nalla neram…mmm
This is a good time... mmm
Azhagu pongum maeni
A body brimming with beauty
Nalla aadai maattrum neram
A time to change into fine attire
Malargal soodi nindru
Wearing flowers and standing
Kaadhal varavu paarkkum neram
A time to await the arrival of love
Azhagu pongum maeni
A body brimming with beauty
Nalla aadai maattrum neram
A time to change into fine attire
Malargal soodi nindru
Wearing flowers and standing
Kaadhal varavu paarkkum neram
A time to await the arrival of love
Manjal poosum penmai
Womanhood adorned with turmeric
Kangal mayakkam kollum neram
A time when eyes get intoxicated with desire
Anjum indha pennai
About this timid girl
Aanmai ninaithu paarkkum neram
A time when manhood contemplates
Neram nalla neram
This is a good time
Konjam nerugi paarkkum neram…mm…
A time to draw a little closer and look... mm...
Kaalam nalla kaalam
This is a favorable time
Kaigal kalandhu paarkkum kaalam…
A time for hands to unite and experience...
Neram nalla neram…mmm
This is a good time... mmm
Adhisayangal kandu
Seeing wonders
Ulagai anubavikkum neram
A time to experience the world
Aazhamaana nenjum
Even a deep-rooted heart
Konjam asaiyum maalai neram
An evening time when it sways a little
Adhisayangal kandu
Seeing wonders
Ulagai anubavikkum neram
A time to experience the world
Aazhamaana nenjum
Even a deep-rooted heart
Konjam asaiyum maalai neram
An evening time when it sways a little
Manadhil ulla ennam
The thoughts in the mind
Konjam marandhu pogum neram
A time when they get forgotten a little
Edhiril ulla iruvar
The two standing opposite each other
Vaazhvil inaindhu paarkkum neram
A time to unite in life and see
Neram nalla neram
This is a good time
Konjam nerugi paarkkum neram…
A time to draw a little closer and look...
Aaa….aaa….aa…
Aaa....aaa....aa...
Kaalam nalla kaalam
This is a favorable time
Kaigal kalandhu paarkkum kaalam…
A time for hands to unite and experience...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Neram Nalla Neram' from the 1966 Tamil film Thanippiravi is a classic romantic song celebrating intimacy, auspicious moments, and union between lovers. The song describes how love makes time feel precious and auspicious, inviting lovers to come closer, let go of their thoughts, and blend their lives together as evening descends.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyming Refrain)
“Neram nalla neram / Kaalam nalla kaalam”
The repetitive ending of lines with 'neram' and 'kaalam' creates a rhythmic cadence emphasizing the significance of time.
Moonaal (Head Alliteration)
“Kaalam nalla kaalam / Kaigal kalandhu paarkkum kaalam”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'K' (Kaalam/Kaigal) and 'N' (Neram/Nalla/Nerugi) creates pleasant musicality.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Manjal poosum penmai / Anjum indha pennai”
Matching of the second consonant sound 'nja' in 'Manjal' and 'Anjum'.
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Trivia
Thanippiravi (1966) starred M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa in the lead roles, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics penned by Kaviarasu Kannadasan.
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