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Netrum Indrum

From Marakkuma Nenjam · 2023

Lyricist
Thamarai
Singer
Sachin Warrier
Music director
Sachin Warrier
Movie name
Marakkuma Nenjam
Movie release year
2023
Lyrics added on
13 May 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naetrum indrum irudhinam
Yen enakku mattum pudhu yugam
Arumbhu malara araikanam
Adhu malarndhadhu endhan pudhu mugam
Thae madhulai idhazgalaal
Thaen vaarthai udhikkiraal
Naan paarthathai paarthumae
Paaradhadhaai nadikkiraal
Indha naadaga arangil
Naatgal nagarudhae
Indha kaaviya kadhaiyil
Kaaichal kanaludhae
Haei kaatrum ivalae
Haei thol siragum ivalae
Haei en vaanam mugil
Mazhai anaithumae ival
Naetrum indrum irudhinam
Yen enakku mattum pudhu yugam
Arumbhu malara araikanam
Adhu malarndhadhu endhan pudhu mugam
Pesa vendi varuvenae odi
Unai parthathum marandhu pogum saedhi
Othigaigal pala veetil seidhum
Avai podhavillai adhu thaanae meedhi
Puriyaadha pala kelvi vandhum
Piriyaadha varam vendi kolven
Ariyaadha vayadhendru solvaai
Adhai naan ezhuthi thaandi selven
Idhu sooriya gandhi poovin idhayamae
Nee pogira dhisaiyil thaanae thirmbhumae
Haei kaatrum ivalae
Haei thol siragum ivalae
Haei en vaanam mugil
Mazhai anaithumae ival
Thookam vandhu iru kannai suzhattum
Un bimbam vandhu idai nindru kedukkum
Puthagangal pala paadal uraikkum
Adhu meendum meendum ival peyarae udhikkum
Palar soozha varum vattam endraal
Unai mattum thaniyaaga parppen
Palar koochal idugindra podhu
Kuralaaga unai mattum ketppen
Dhinam pesida vrendum
Pennae anuumadhi
Unai paarthidum nodigal
Ellam vegumathi
Haei kaatrum ivalae
Haei thol siragum ivalae
Haei en vaanam mugil
Mazhai anaithumae ival
Naetrum indrum irudhinam
Yen enakku mattum pudhu yugam
Yesterday and today are just two days,
Why does it feel like a whole new era only to me?
It takes just a split second for a bud to blossom,
And a new side of me has blossomed just like that.
From her sweet pomegranate lips,
Words of honey flow out.
Even though she saw me looking,
She pretends she didn't see a thing.
On this stage of drama,
The days keep passing by.
In this epic story of ours,
A fever of love burns warmly.
Hey, she is the cool breeze,
Hey, she is the wings on my shoulders,
Hey, my sky, my clouds,
And the rain—she is everything!
Yesterday and today are just two days,
Why does it feel like a whole new era only to me?
It takes just a split second for a bud to blossom,
And a new side of me has blossomed just like that.
I come running, wanting to talk to you,
The moment I see you, I forget everything I had to say.
Though I practiced so many times at home,
It wasn't enough, and silence is all that remains.
Even when confusing questions arise,
I will only pray for the blessing to never part from you.
You might say this is just a naive age,
But I will write my own fate and move beyond it.
This is the heart of a sunflower,
It simply turns in whichever direction you walk.
Hey, she is the cool breeze,
Hey, she is the wings on my shoulders,
Hey, my sky, my clouds,
And the rain—she is everything!
Sleep arrives and makes my eyes heavy,
Your image steps in between and steals it away.
The books speak of many lessons and songs,
Yet again and again, only her name springs to mind.
Even if surrounded by a circle of many people,
I will look only at you.
When a crowd is shouting all around,
I will hear only your voice.
I need to speak with you every day,
Girl, please give me permission.
Every single second spent looking at you
Is a precious reward.
Hey, she is the cool breeze,
Hey, she is the wings on my shoulders,
Hey, my sky, my clouds,
And the rain—she is everything!
Yesterday and today are just two days,
Why does it feel like a whole new era only to me?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song captures the sweet, overwhelming ecstasy of falling in love during youth. The protagonist reflects on how a brief period of just two days feels like an entire new epoch, entirely because a special girl has entered his life. He is captivated by her subtle glances, her sweet voice, and her playful antics of pretending not to notice his gaze. Every thought of her transforms his mundane world into something extraordinary. The lyrics beautifully portray the relatable clumsiness of young affection—rehearsing conversations at home only to forget every line upon meeting her, losing sleep to her memory, and hearing her voice above the clamor of a crowd. Lyricist Thamarai personifies the beloved as elements of nature like the breeze, rain, and sky, while comparing the lover's heart to a sunflower that constantly turns towards its sun.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Arumbhu malara araikanam”

The repetition of the initial vowel sound 'A' in 'Arumbhu' and 'Araikanam' creates a melodic rhythm.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Puriyaadha pala kelvi vandhum / Piriyaadha varam vendi kolven”

The second letter 'ri' (ரி) matches in both 'Puriyaadha' and 'Piriyaadha', demonstrating classic Tamil Ethugai.

Metaphor (Uvamai / Metaphor)

“Idhu sooriya gandhi poovin idhayamae / Nee pogira dhisaiyil thaanae thirmbhumae”

The protagonist's heart is directly compared to a sunflower (sooriya gandhi poo) that naturally turns in the direction of the beloved.

Personification / Metaphor

“Haei kaatrum ivalae / Haei thol siragum ivalae / Haei en vaanam mugil / Mazhai anaithumae ival”

The beloved is poetically equated to various natural elements—wind, wings, sky, clouds, and rain—symbolizing her all-encompassing presence in his life.

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Trivia

'Marakkuma Nenjam' (2023) is a Tamil coming-of-age nostalgia drama starring Rakshan in the lead role. The song's soundtrack was composed and sung by Sachin Warrier, featuring poetic lyrics by veteran lyricist Thamarai, who is renowned for her evocative romantic Tamil poetry in films like *Minnale*, *Kaakha Kaakha*, and *Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa*.

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