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Nila Nila Odi Vaa

From Aasaipadugiren · 2011

Lyricist
Balu Manivannan
Singer
Sharvanthi
Music director
Aadhish Uthiriyan
Details
Aasaipadugiren2011

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Nila nila odi vaaOh moon, oh moon, come running
Nillaamal odi vaaCome running without stopping
Nila nila odi vaaOh moon, oh moon, come running
Nillaamal odi vaaCome running without stopping
Female
Malai melae yaeri vaaClimb up the mountain and come
Malligai poo kondu vaaBring jasmine flowers with you
Malai melae yaeri vaaClimb up the mountain and come
Malligai poo kondu vaaBring jasmine flowers with you
Female
Gayathri jeyichchuputtaaGayathri has won!
Kazhuththil maalai soottavaaShall I adorn her neck with a garland?
Gayathri jeyichchuputtaaGayathri has won!
Kazhuththil maalai soottavaaShall I adorn her neck with a garland?
Female
Kadakadavena thaanduJump over briskly with noise!
Thairiyamaa thaanduJump with courage!
Malai marangal thalaiyaattaAs the mountain trees nod their heads,
Madamadavena thaanduJump over swiftly!
Female
Olli kuchchi thaandinaaIf you jump over a thin stick,
Kaaththu thalaiya vettidumThe wind will slice off your head
Olli kuchchi thaandinaaIf you jump over a thin stick,
Kaaththu thalaiya vettidumThe wind will slice off your head
Female
Kaaththai edhirththu ninnuttaaIf you stand up against the wind,
Female :Urutti kondae pottidumIt will roll you down continuously
Urutti kondae pottidumIt will roll you down continuously
Female
Thalaiya thookki ezhunthuttaaIf you raise your head and stand tall,
Female :Kazhuththa murichchu pottidumIt will wring your neck
Female :Thalaiya thookki ezhunthuttaaIf you raise your head and stand tall,
Female :Kazhuththa murichchu pottidumIt will wring your neck
Female
Kaalai ooni ninnuttaaIf you plant your feet firmly,
Female :Kaalai vaari vittidumIt will trip your legs up
Female :Kaalai ooni ninnuttaaIf you plant your feet firmly,
Female :Kaalai vaari vittidumIt will trip your legs up
Female
Adhaiyum meeri thaandunaaIf you cross beyond even that,
Female :Thookki kondae poyidumIt will pick you up and carry you away
Thooravae erinjidumIt will hurl you far away
Female
Kadakadavena thaanduJump over briskly with noise!
Thairiyamaa thaanduJump with courage!
Malai marangal thalaiyaattaAs the mountain trees nod their heads,
Madamadavena thaanduJump over swiftly!
Female
Iniyatha thaandinaaIf you cross this now,
Kaala odichchu pottidumIt will break your leg
Iniyatha thaandinaaIf you cross this now,
Kaala odichchu pottidumIt will break your leg
Female
Kaala nambi thaandinaaIf you trust your steps and jump,
Aala jeyikka vachchidumIt will make you emerge victorious
Aala jeyikka vachchidumIt will make you emerge victorious
Female
PT usha maathiriJust like P.T. Usha,
Perai vaangi thanthidumIt will bring you fame
PT usha maathiriJust like P.T. Usha,
Perai vaangi thanthidumIt will bring you fame
Female
Vellappoochi thavala koodaEven a small frog,
Thairiyamaa thaanduthuIs leaping with courage
Vellapoochi thavala koodaEven a small frog,
Thairiyamaa thaanduthuIs leaping with courage
Female
Kangaroo paaththiyaaHave you seen the kangaroo?
Naappathadi thaanduthuIt jumps forty feet high
Naama edhula koranjuthuWhat are we lacking in comparison?
Female
Kadakadavena thaanduJump over briskly with noise!
Thairiyamaa thaanduJump with courage!
Malai marangal thalaiyaattaAs the mountain trees nod their heads,
Madamadavena thaanduJump over swiftly!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic and motivational track takes the form of an encouraging chant for a girl named Gayathri as she tackles high jump or physical hurdles. Using lively rhythm and playful warnings about nature's forces like fierce winds, the lyrics challenge her to leap beyond limitations with relentless brave effort.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Kadakadavena thaandu / Madamadavena thaandu

The second consonant 'da' rhymes in 'Kadakadavena' and 'Madamadavena', providing rhythmic flow.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Malai melae yaeri vaa / Malligai poo kondu vaa

Both lines start with the sound 'Ma' ('Malai' and 'Malligai').

Simile

PT usha maathiri / Perai vaangi thanthidum

Compares leaping successfully to achieving fame like the iconic Indian sprinter P.T. Usha using the comparative word 'maathiri'.

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Trivia

The lyricist incorporates iconic Indian track-and-field legend P.T. Usha as an inspiring archetype to cheer on athletic hurdles and competitive determination.

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