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Lyrics & meaning

Nila Nila Poguthae

From Aravaan · 2012

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Vijay Prakash, Harini
Music director
Karthik
Movie name
Aravaan
Movie release year
2012
Lyrics added on
4 Jan 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Nilaa nilaa nilaa nilaa
Nilaa nilaa nilaa nilaa
Nilaa nilaa nilaa nilaa
Nilaa nilaa poguthae
Nillaamal poguthae
Ulaa ulaa poguthae
Oorvalamaa poguthae
Kaadu malai maedu ellaam
Maranji maranji poguthae
Nilaa nilaa poguthae
Nillaamal poguthae
Ulaa ulaa poguthae
Oorvalamaa poguthae
Kaadu malai maedu ellaam
Maranji maranji poguthae
Inba nilaa poguthae
Idam maranthu poguthae
Manal virinthu poguthae
Mayakki mayakki poguthae
Vaan nilava naan thazhuva
Thaen nilavaa maaruthae
Nilaa nilaa nilaa nilaa
Nilaa nilaa nilaa nilaa
Nilaa nilaa poguthae
Nillaamal poguthae
Kaadu malai maedu ellaam
Maranji maranji poguthae
Maalai velaiyil pookkum poovaiyae
Manthil pokkishthai vaikkum pezhaiyae
Mouna pootinai thirakkum saaviyai
Kanavai urutti vidum kalla sozhiyae
Manjam vantha mathiyae…hae….
Manjam vantha mathiyae…..
En uyirin vithiyae….
Viragathai poottum vizhigalin sathiyae
Male :Siragugal silaiyae sittrinpa nadhiyae
Nilaa nilaa moga nilaa
Manjal nilaa pogoguthae
Moga nilaa poguthae
Kaadu malai maedu ellaam
Maranji maranji poguthae
Moondru jaamamum
Mayangum velaiyil
Marugi marugi nilaa enna pesutho
Kadhal kannilae
Vetkam nenjilae
Irunthum paarvaiyilae jaadai pesutho
Mangai udal nilavaa….aa….
Mangai udal nilavaai mounamathil thaeiya
Female :Pongi varum oliyaai
Nungu mazhai paaya
Muzhu mathiyo kaaya
Moochu kuzhal theeya…
Inba nilaa poguthae
Idam maranthu poguthae
Manal virinthu poguthae
Mayakki mayakki poguthae
Vaan nilava naan thazhuva
Thaen nilavaa maaruthae
Nilaa nilaa nilaa nilaa
Nilaa nilaa nilaa nilaa
Female :Mheemm hmmmmmmm
Male :Nilaa nilaa nilaa nilaa
Nilaa nilaa nilaa nilaa
Moon, moon, moon, moon...
Moon, moon, moon, moon...
Moon, moon, moon, moon...
The moon is drifting on,
Moving along without a pause,
Taking a gentle stroll,
Marching like a grand procession.
Forests, hills, and highlands,
Keep fading out of sight.
The moon is drifting on,
Moving along without a pause,
Taking a gentle stroll,
Marching like a grand procession.
Forests, hills, and highlands,
Keep fading out of sight.
A moon of pure joy drifts away,
Forgetting where it is,
As the sands stretch far and wide,
Casting an intoxicating spell.
When I hold the sky's moon close,
It turns into a sweet honeymoon.
Moon, moon, moon, moon...
Moon, moon, moon, moon...
The moon is drifting on,
Moving along without a pause,
Forests, hills, and highlands,
Keep fading out of sight.
O beauty blooming in the evening hour,
O chest keeping treasures in my heart,
O key that unlocks the silence,
O playful cowrie shell rolling out dreams,
O moon who came to my bed... hey...
O moon who came to my bed...
O destiny of my soul...
O plot of eyes locking in longing,
Man: O winged sculpture, O river of sweet pleasure!
Moon, moon, moon of desire,
The golden moon is drifting on,
The moon of desire is drifting on,
Forests, hills, and highlands,
Keep fading out of sight.
Through the watches of the night,
In these intoxicating hours,
What is the moon whispering as it pines?
With love in your eyes,
And shyness in your heart,
Do your glances still speak in secret signs?
Is a woman's body a glowing moon... ah...
As a woman's body wanes like the moon in silence,
Woman: Like a surge of overflowing light,
A sweet, cooling rain pours down,
While the full moon burns bright,
And the breath turns hot as fire...
A moon of pure joy drifts away,
Forgetting where it is,
As the sands stretch far and wide,
Casting an intoxicating spell.
When I hold the sky's moon close,
It turns into a sweet honeymoon.
Moon, moon, moon, moon...
Moon, moon, moon, moon...
Woman: Mmhmm, mmm...
Man: Moon, moon, moon, moon...
Moon, moon, moon, moon...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Nilaa Nilaa Poguthae from Aravaan (2012) is a sensuous and evocative duet composed by singer-turned-composer Karthik, featuring lyrics by Na. Muthu Kumar. Set against nocturnal landscapes, the song uses the moon as a central motif to reflect romance, desire, and emotional journeying. As the moon travels over forests, hills, and sands, it parallels the lovers' emotional voyage through love and passion. Rich classical Tamil imagery—such as cowrie shells, turmeric moons, and tender palm rain—creates a lush and romantic atmosphere where nature and human desire blend seamlessly.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Nilaa nilaa poguthae / Nillaamal poguthae

Repetition of the initial letter sound 'Ni' ('Nilaa' / 'Nillaamal') across consecutive lines creating a melodic rhythm.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Inba nilaa poguthae / Idam maranthu poguthae

Matching of the second consonant sound across lines to build verse harmony.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vaan nilava naan thazhuva / Thaen nilavaa maaruthae

Comparing the embrace of the sky's moon directly to a honey moon ('Thaen nilavu') symbolizing intense sweetness and romantic joy.

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Trivia

Playback singer Karthik made his full debut as a film music composer with Vasanthabalan's period drama Aravaan (2012). This song features vocals by Vijay Prakash and Harini with lyrics written by Na. Muthu Kumar.

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