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Lyrics & meaning

Nilaiyaga En Nenjil

From Aada Vantha Deivam · 1960

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Aada Vantha Deivam
Movie release year
1960
Lyrics added on
8 Feb 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Nilaiyaaga en nenjil oli veesum deepam
Neeyae ennaalum en kadhal geedham
Nilaiyaaga en nenjil oli veesum deepam
Neeyae ennaalum en kadhal geedham
Nilaiyaaga en nenjil oli veesum deepam
Neeyae ennaalum en kadhal geedham
Nilaimaariyae naan pirinthaegalaam
En nesa kaadhal aasaiyellaam kanavaagalaam
Nilaimaariyae naan pirinthaegalaam
En nesa kaadhal aasaiyellaam kanavaagalaam
Eththanai jenmam naaneduththaalum
Eththanai jenmam naaneduththaalum
Iniththidum unthan ennam neengumaa
Nilaiyaaga en nenjil oli veesum deepam
Neeyae ennaalum en kadhal geedham
Anbe…..anbe….
Ondru saernthaalae allaathu vaazhvilae
Kadhalar saernthaalae allaathu vaazhvilae
Inbam neraathu enbathum illaiyae
Kadhalar saernthaalae allaathu vaazhvilae
Inbam neraathu enbathum illaiyae
Ullam kollai konda
Anbar nalvaazhvai naadum
Unmaiyaana thiyaagaththaalum perinbam nerum
Ullam kollai konda
Anbar nalvaazhvai naadum
Unmaiyaana thiyaagaththaalum perinbam nerum
Theeyintha uyir koottai erinthaalum
Adhu neeyirukkum en nenjai nerungaathu
Theeyintha uyir koottai erinthaalum
Adhu neeyirukkum en nenjai nerungaathu
Nee endrum vaazha vendumae
Un ennam ondrae pothumae
Adhuthaan inbamae en inbamae inbamae…..
You are the lamp that shines forever in my heart,
You alone are my song of love for all time.
You are the lamp that shines forever in my heart,
You alone are my song of love for all time.
You are the lamp that shines forever in my heart,
You alone are my song of love for all time.
Circumstances may change and I may be parted from you,
All my loving desires may turn into just a dream,
Circumstances may change and I may be parted from you,
All my loving desires may turn into just a dream,
No matter how many births I may take,
No matter how many births I may take,
Will the sweet thought of you ever leave my heart?
You are the lamp that shines forever in my heart,
You alone are my song of love for all time...
My love... my love...
Unless two hearts unite in life,
Unless lovers come together in life,
It is not as if happiness can never be found.
Unless lovers come together in life,
It is not as if happiness can never be found.
Wishing for the well-being
Of the beloved who stole my heart,
Great joy can come even from true sacrifice.
Wishing for the well-being
Of the beloved who stole my heart,
Great joy can come even from true sacrifice.
Even if fire burns this body of life,
It can never touch my heart where you live.
Even if fire burns this body of life,
It can never touch my heart where you live.
You must live on and prosper forever,
The thought of you alone is enough for me,
That itself is joy, my true joy, my joy...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Nilaiyaaga en nenjil oli veesum deepam' is a profound classical Tamil song celebrating selflessness, devotion, and the eternal nature of love. The protagonist addresses her beloved as a permanent lamp illuminating her heart and the song of her soul. She acknowledges that even if fate separates them and turns her earthly desires into mere dreams, her sweet memories of him will transcend lifetimes.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“Nilaiyaaga en nenjil oli veesum deepam”

The lover is metaphorically described as an eternal lamp ('deepam') radiating light inside her heart.

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“Theeyintha uyir koottai erinthaalum”

The human body is metaphorically referred to as a cage holding life ('uyir koodu').

Ethugai (Second letter rhyming)

“Nilaiyaaga en nenjil... / Nilaimaariyae naan...”

The second letter 'lai' (லை) rhymes in both lines, creating a classic Tamil poetic rhythm.

Monai (Initial letter rhyming)

“Nilaiyaaga en nenjil oli veesum deepam / Neeyae ennaalum en kadhal geedham”

Alliteration on the initial 'N' sound ('Nilaiyaaga' and 'Neeyae') across the opening couplet.

Rhetorical Question

“Iniththidum unthan ennam neengumaa”

A dramatic poetic question asking if sweet thoughts of her lover could ever leave her, emphasizing her unwavering devotion.

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Trivia

'Nilaiyaaga en nenjil oli veesum deepam' is from the 1960 Tamil film 'Aada Vantha Deivam', starring T. R. Mahalingam and Anjali Devi. The song was composed by Thirai Isai Thilagam K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics penned by A. Maruthakasi. P. Susheela's poignant vocal rendition highlights the philosophical aspect of love elevated by self-sacrifice, making it one of the classic melodies of 1960s Tamil cinema.

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