- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Thanippiravi
- Movie release year
- 1966
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Oct 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'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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