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Nilave Nilave Thaalam Podu

From Thai Poranthachu · 2000

Lyricist
Ilayakamban
Singer
Hariharan
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Thai Poranthachu
Movie release year
2000
Lyrics added on
7 Apr 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Nilave nilave thaalam podu
Paattonnu paada poraen
Malare malare raagam thedi
Paattonnu paada poraen
Natchaththramae kooda vaa kooda vaa
Akkaa magala paada vaa paada vaa
Naan paadum raagam aval allavaa…aa…aa…
Nilave nilave thaalam podu
Paattonnu paada poraen
Malare malare raagam thedi
Paattonnu paada poraen
Kolaaru thangam illaamal
Ava maeni jolikkumadi
Ghoginur vairam illaamal
Ava mookku jolikkumadi
Kolaaru thangam illaamal
Ava maeni jolikkumadi
Ghoginur vairam illaamal
Ava mookku jolikkumadi
En veettu thottaththilae
Malligaippoo chedi onnu vahirukkaen
Ennoda aasaiyaiththaan
Pooththirukkum pookkalil kotti vachchen
Aaniyila nalla naal kurichchi
Aavaniyil oru paakku vachchi
En akkaa maga avalaththaan
Kai pudikka poraen
Nilave nilave thaalam podu
Paattonnu paada poraen
Malare malare raagam thedi
Paattonnu paada poraen
Aagaayam rendu pattaalum
Ava mchchil kalanthiruppaen
Ava melae mazhai vizhunthaalum
Adipattu naan thudippaen
Vaazhvirukkum kaalam ellaam
Avalukku nizhalaa naan iruppean
Aval nadakkum paadhaiyellaam
Anudhinam poovaal naan thudaippaen
Kannukkullae koyil katti vaippaen
Kanmaniya adhil vittu vaippaen
Ava kaal kolusaa naan irukka
Jenmam yaezhu eduppaen
Nilave nilave thaalam podu
Paattonnu paada poraen
Malare malare raagam thedi
Paattonnu paada poraen
Natchaththramae kooda vaa kooda vaa
Akkaa magala paada vaa paada vaa
Naan paadum raagam aval allavaa…aa…aa…
………………..
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Moon, O moon, keep the beat,
I am going to sing a song.
Flower, O flower, find a melody,
I am going to sing a song.
O stars, come join in, come join in,
Come sing of my sister's daughter, come and sing!
Isn't she the very melody I sing... ah...
Moon, O moon, keep the beat,
I am going to sing a song.
Flower, O flower, find a melody,
I am going to sing a song.
Even without Kolar gold,
Her skin glows with radiance.
Even without a Kohinoor diamond,
Her nose sparkles so bright.
Even without Kolar gold,
Her skin glows with radiance.
Even without a Kohinoor diamond,
Her nose sparkles so bright.
In the garden of my home,
I planted a jasmine bush.
All my heartfelt longings,
I poured into those blossoming flowers.
Picking an auspicious day in the month of Aani,
Sealing the marriage proposal in the month of Aavani,
That girl, my sister's daughter,
I am going to take her hand in marriage.
Moon, O moon, keep the beat,
I am going to sing a song.
Flower, O flower, find a melody,
I am going to sing a song.
Even if the sky splits in two,
I will remain mingled in her breath.
Even if raindrops fall upon her,
I will feel the hurt and tremble.
For as long as life remains,
I will be a shadow by her side.
On every path she walks upon,
I will sweep it clean with flowers each day.
I will build a temple inside my eyes,
And enshrine my darling treasure inside.
Just to live as an anklet on her feet,
I will be born through seven lifetimes.
Moon, O moon, keep the beat,
I am going to sing a song.
Flower, O flower, find a melody,
I am going to sing a song.
O stars, come join in, come join in,
Come sing of my sister's daughter, come and sing!
Isn't she the very melody I sing... ah...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Nilave Nilave Thaalam Podu is a celebratory romantic song from the film Thai Poranthachu (2000). The protagonist calls upon elements of nature—the moon, flowers, and stars—to join him in celebration as he sings about his beloved cousin (his elder sister's daughter, a customary marital relation in traditional Tamil culture). He compares her natural beauty to precious elements like Kolar gold and Koh-i-Noor diamonds, declaring that her inherent charm outshines all material riches. As the song progresses, he expresses his deep devotion, promising to cherish and protect her throughout his life. He sings of building a temple for her within his eyes and taking multiple births just to be close to her. The song captures a joyful blend of traditional rural romance, festive anticipation of marriage, and unyielding affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Personification (Uruvagam)

“Nilave nilave thaalam podu / Malare malare raagam thedi”

Nature elements like the moon and flowers are personified as musicians keeping beat and searching for melodies to accompany the protagonist's song.

Hyperbole (Uvamai / Nadappikku Appaarpatta Varnippu)

“Kolaaru thangam illaamal ava maeni jolikkumadi / Ghoginur vairam illaamal ava mookku jolikkumadi”

Exaggerated praise describing her skin as brighter than Kolar gold and her nose as naturally more brilliant than the Koh-i-Noor diamond.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Sound Repetition)

“Aaniyila nalla naal kurichchi / Aavaniyil oru paakku vachchi”

Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'Aa' at the beginning of consecutive lines.

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for emphasis)

“Nilave nilave... / Malare malare...”

The words 'Nilave' and 'Malare' are repeated back-to-back to heighten poetic rhythm and affection.

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Trivia

Thai Poranthachu (2000) is a Tamil family drama directed by K. Rajan, starring Prabhu Deva and Kausalya. The soundtrack was composed by Deva, with this popular melody sung by Hariharan and penned by lyricist Ilayakamban.

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