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Lyrics & meaning

Neruppa Irupaan

From Sivakumarin Sabadham · 2021

Lyricist
Hip Hop Tamizha
Singer
Padmalatha
Music director
Hiphop Tamizha
Details
Sivakumarin Sabadham2021

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
En kanne pattudunuFearing that my own eyes might cast an evil eye on my love
En aasaiya pothi vechen daI kept my desire carefully tucked away, my dear.
Chorus :Neruppa iruppan siricha therippanChorus: He is like fire, but when he smiles, he dazzles!
Female :En kanne pattudunuFemale: Fearing that my own eyes might cast an evil eye on my love
En aasaiya pothi vechen daI kept my desire carefully tucked away, my dear.
Chorus :Neruppa iruppan siricha therippanChorus: He is like fire, but when he smiles, he dazzles!
Female
Othayila poravarae ottikolla naanum vaarenO lone traveler, I am coming to walk along beside you.
Kooda ennai koottikittu pooveerooWill you take me along with you?
Othayila poravarae ottikolla naanum vaarenO lone traveler, I am coming to walk along beside you.
Kooda ennai koottikittu pooveeroooWill you take me along with you?
Female
En kanne pattudunuFearing that my own eyes might cast an evil eye on my love
En aasaiya pothi vechen daI kept my desire carefully tucked away, my dear.
En kanne pattudunuFearing that my own eyes might cast an evil eye on my love
En aasaiya pothi vechen daI kept my desire carefully tucked away, my dear.
Chorus :Neruppa iruppan siricha therippanChorus: He is like fire, but when he smiles, he dazzles!
Neruppa iruppan siricha therippanHe is like fire, but when he smiles, he dazzles!
Female
Avan kannu rendum gadigaramHis two eyes are like a clock
En kaalam adhula thadumaarumMy time falters inside them
Paathukittu pesikittuJust looking at him and talking to him
Neram poora pari pogumAll time slips away and is lost.
Female
Avan kovam kooda azhagagumEven his anger turns beautiful,
Thala kodhum style-il azhamodhumWaves of charm crash when he runs a hand through his hair.
Idhayam muzhudhum avan thaan irukkanHe occupies my entire heart,
Ennatha seiya naanumWhat am I supposed to do about it?
Female
Kanna pinna kadhal irukkuThere is wild, endless love inside me
Ullam full-ah veFilling my heart completely,
Adha unakku mattum tharuvendaI will give it only to you, my dear.
Ennai thalla solladhaeDo not tell me to step away.
Kanna kuzhiyil valiyum vetkamShyness overflows in the dimples of my cheeks,
Killi selladhaeDo not pinch me and walk away.
Un arugil kazhiyum pozhuthil sorgamThe time spent near you is pure heaven,
Needhan ellaamaeYou are everything to me.
Chorus
Neruppa iruppan siricha therippanHe is like fire, but when he smiles, he dazzles!
Neruppa iruppan siricha therippanHe is like fire, but when he smiles, he dazzles!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat and romantic song expresses a young woman's deep affection and admiration for her lover. She describes how she hides her intense feelings for fear of casting an evil eye on her own happiness. She marvels at his charming personality—how even his fierce demeanor melts into an attractive smile and how time seems to stop whenever she looks into his eyes. The song captures her earnest plea to accompany him through life, celebrating the joy and bliss she feels in his presence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Avan kannu rendum gadigaram

Compares his eyes to a clock that controls and alters her perception of time.

Simile / Contrast

Neruppa iruppan siricha therippan

Contrasts his fiery temperament with the captivating charm of his smile.

Rhyme (Edhugai)

Avan kannu rendum gadigaram / En kaalam adhula thadumaarum

Repetition of second letter sound across lines for rhythmic flow (kannu / kaalam).

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Trivia

Sivakumarin Sabadham (2021) was written, directed, composed by, and starred Hiphop Tamizha (Aadhi). The track combines traditional folk melody structures with modern synth-pop beats, sung by Padmalatha.

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