- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Latha Rajinikanth
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Tik Tik Tik
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Netru Indha Neram' is a sensual and evocative romantic song from the film Tik Tik Tik (1981), reflecting on intimate moments spent with a beloved along a tranquil riverbank. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of passion facilitated by nature, where the gentle breeze acts as a playful matchmaker weaving magical patterns between the lovers. The song explores the transformative nature of romantic love, framing it as a sacred union ('Yogham') that transcends societal rules, auspicious timings, and familial ties. With metaphors of full moon nights, overlapping boundaries, and infinite skies ('Nirvaanamae vaanam'), the song captures a sense of ecstatic surrender and absolute freedom in love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Unnai thottu ennai thottu”
The second letter 'n' (ன) rhymes between 'Unnai' and 'Ennai', creating a rhythmic bounce.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Netru indha neram / Aatrangarai oram”
The line endings 'neram' and 'oram' rhyme smoothly, enhancing the musical melody.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Thendral seitha kolanghal / Jaalanghal…ahaaa..”
The words 'kolanghal' (patterns) and 'jaalanghal' (tricks/magic) rhyme at the end of consecutive thoughts.
Personification
“Thendral seitha kolanghal”
The breeze ('thendral') is personified as a creative artist drawing patterns ('kolanghal') and performing tricks.
Metaphor
“Nirvaanamae vaanam”
Spiritual liberation/bliss ('Nirvaanam') is metaphorically compared to the open, limitless sky ('vaanam').
Did you know?
Trivia
Though listed as 'Unknown' in the context, this song was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and sung by the legendary Bollywood queen Lata Mangeshkar in one of her extremely rare appearances in Tamil cinema. Directed by Bharathiraja, 'Tik Tik Tik' (1981) was a crime thriller starring Kamal Haasan, Radha, Madhavi, and Swapna. Kannadasan's evocative lyrics in this song stand out as one of his final iconic creations before his death in October 1981.
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