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Lyrics & meaning

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 neramThis is a good time
Konjam nerugi paarkkum neram…mm…A time to draw a little closer and look... mm...
Female
Kaalam nalla kaalamThis is a favorable time
Kaigal kalandhu paarkkum kaalam…A time for hands to unite and experience...
Male
Neram nalla neramThis is a good time
Konjam nerugi paarkkum neram…mm…A time to draw a little closer and look... mm...
Female
Kaalam nalla kaalamThis is a favorable time
Kaigal kalandhu paarkkum kaalam…A time for hands to unite and experience...
Male
Neram nalla neram…mmmThis is a good time... mmm
Male
Azhagu pongum maeniA body brimming with beauty
Nalla aadai maattrum neramA time to change into fine attire
Female
Malargal soodi nindruWearing flowers and standing
Kaadhal varavu paarkkum neramA time to await the arrival of love
Male
Azhagu pongum maeniA body brimming with beauty
Nalla aadai maattrum neramA time to change into fine attire
Female
Malargal soodi nindruWearing flowers and standing
Kaadhal varavu paarkkum neramA time to await the arrival of love
Male
Manjal poosum penmaiWomanhood adorned with turmeric
Kangal mayakkam kollum neramA time when eyes get intoxicated with desire
Female
Anjum indha pennaiAbout this timid girl
Aanmai ninaithu paarkkum neramA time when manhood contemplates
Male
Neram nalla neramThis is a good time
Konjam nerugi paarkkum neram…mm…A time to draw a little closer and look... mm...
Female
Kaalam nalla kaalamThis is a favorable time
Kaigal kalandhu paarkkum kaalam…A time for hands to unite and experience...
Male
Neram nalla neram…mmmThis is a good time... mmm
Male
Adhisayangal kanduSeeing wonders
Ulagai anubavikkum neramA time to experience the world
Female
Aazhamaana nenjumEven a deep-rooted heart
Konjam asaiyum maalai neramAn evening time when it sways a little
Male
Adhisayangal kanduSeeing wonders
Ulagai anubavikkum neramA time to experience the world
Female
Aazhamaana nenjumEven a deep-rooted heart
Konjam asaiyum maalai neramAn evening time when it sways a little
Male
Manadhil ulla ennamThe thoughts in the mind
Konjam marandhu pogum neramA time when they get forgotten a little
Female
Edhiril ulla iruvarThe two standing opposite each other
Vaazhvil inaindhu paarkkum neramA time to unite in life and see
Male
Neram nalla neramThis 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 kaalamThis 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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