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Lyrics & meaning

Nilavo Neruppo

From Muyalukku Moonu Kaal · 1979

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
P. Jayachandran, P. Susheela
Music director
Chandrabose
Details
Muyalukku Moonu Kaal1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Nilavo neruppo kodhikkuthu nenjamIs it moonlight or fire? My heart boils within.
Malaro mullo uruthuthu manjamIs it a flower or a thorn? The bed pricks me.
Varuvaan oruvan thoduvaan endruBelieving that someone will come and touch her,
Vazhi mael vizhiyaai kidanthaal indruShe lies down today with her eyes fixed on the path.
Female
Aahaah sarigama padhanisa swaramAahaah, the musical notes sa-ri-ga-ma-pa-dha-ni-sa,
Aahaah swarathirkku thunai oru layamAahaah, rhythm is the perfect companion to a musical note.
Aahaah sarigama padhanisa swaramAahaah, the musical notes sa-ri-ga-ma-pa-dha-ni-sa,
Aahaah swarathirkku thunai oru layamAahaah, rhythm is the perfect companion to a musical note.
Female
Avai saerumpothu oru inimaiWhen they unite, there is a distinct sweetness,
Ondru seraththaanae intha ilamaiThis youth is meant to come together as one.
Avai saerumpothu oru inimaiWhen they unite, there is a distinct sweetness,
Ondru seraththaanae intha ilamaiThis youth is meant to come together as one.
Female
Aahaah sarigama padhanisa swaramAahaah, the musical notes sa-ri-ga-ma-pa-dha-ni-sa,
Aahaah swarathirkku thunai oru layamAahaah, rhythm is the perfect companion to a musical note.
Female
Aanmai pongum tholum maarbumShoulders and chest brimming with masculinity,
Paavam kandaalaiyyaaOh sir, she saw them with yearning,
Kaalai madiyil kadhal payilaTo learn the art of love sitting on the youth's lap,
Aasai kondaalaiyyaaOh sir, she developed a deep desire.
Female
Aanmai pongum tholum maarbumShoulders and chest brimming with masculinity,
Paavam kandaalaiyyaaOh sir, she saw them with yearning,
Kaalai madiyil kadhal payilaTo learn the art of love sitting on the youth's lap,
Aasai kondaalaiyyaaOh sir, she developed a deep desire.
Intha devan vendum ennai thazhuvaI need this god to embrace me,
Idhazh kaamasaasthirangal ezhuthaTo write scriptures of love with his lips.
Female
Aahaah sarigama padhanisa swaramAahaah, the musical notes sa-ri-ga-ma-pa-dha-ni-sa,
Aahaah swarathirkku thunai oru layamAahaah, rhythm is the perfect companion to a musical note.
Male
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Male
Nee madura geedham naan unathu naathamYou are a sweet melody, I am your musical sound.
Kalanthu kalanthu sugam kaninthu kaninthu varumAs we mingle and blend, pleasure ripens and blossoms,
Malarnthu malrnthu mugam sivanthu sivanthu vidumBlossoming further, the face turns red with blushes.
Thiththikkum muththathil saththangal ketkattumLet sounds of passion be heard in sweet kisses.
Male
Nee madura geedham naan unathu naathamYou are a sweet melody, I am your musical sound.
Male
Yaedum illaamal ezhuththum illaamalWithout any books and without any written words,
Kattil sollaathoWon't the bed speak for itself?
Vidiyum varaiyil uravil kavithaiPoetry written in intimacy until dawn breaks,
Female
Oru naal sonnaalumEven if expressed for a day,
Marunaal menmelum valarum kaadharkalaiThe art of love grows further on the following day.
Male
Haehaehaeh Idam idam padham padhamHae hae haeh, step by step, place by place,
Kannodu nenjodum undaagum sangeethamMusic created through eyes and from the heart.
Male
Nee madura geedham naan unathu naathamYou are a sweet melody, I am your musical sound.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic composition from 'Muyalukku Moonu Kaal' captures the intense romantic longing and sensual harmony between lovers. Using classical music metaphors—where swara (musical notes) and layam (rhythm) complete each other—the song symbolizes the union of two souls. The lyrics express the restlessness of waiting for a loved one, the fiery passion of youth, and the wordless poetry created in moments of physical and emotional intimacy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Muran (Antithesis)

Nilavo neruppo kodhikkuthu nenjam / Malaro mullo uruthuthu manjam

Contrasting pairs like Nilavu (moon/cool) vs Neruppu (fire/heat) and Malar (flower/soft) vs Mullu (thorn/sharp) are used to illustrate inner turmoil and intense longing.

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Nilavo neruppo... / Malaro mullo...

The second consonant 'la' (ல/ழ) creates a pleasing rhythmic rhyme across the opening lines.

Metaphor

Nee madura geedham naan unathu naatham

The lover is directly compared to a sweet song (madura geedham) and the protagonist to its musical tone/sound (naatham).

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Trivia

'Muyalukku Moonu Kaal' (1979) features music composed by Chandrabose with lyrics penned by Vaali. Playback singers P. Jayachandran and P. Susheela lend their voices to this romantic duet, blending classical musical terms like 'swara' and 'layam' seamlessly into a modern film melody.

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