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Lyrics & meaning

Ninaithaal Inikkum

From Kalyanaraman · 1979

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Kalyanaraman
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
21 Jun 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm mmmm
Huuu huu huu huuuuu
Haaa….aaa…haaa….aaa…aaa….aa……
Ninaithaal inikkum
Nalla neram serndhu varum
Koduthaal suvaikkum
Ammammaa idhu sugamo sugam
Ninaithaal inikkum
Nalla neram serndhu varum
Koduthaal suvaikkum
Ammammaa idhu sugamo sugam
Inba raagangal
Ennai mayakkudhu
Andha aasaigal konjam puriyudhu
Naanum neeyum jodi aanaal
Aanandham thaan kodi
Bodhai theeraadhu silirkkudhu…uu…uu..
Silirkkudhu rasikkudhu
Paarvaiyae yenna paarvaiyo ammammaa
Ninaithaal inikkum
Nalla neram serndhu varum
Koduthaal suvaikkum
Ammammaa idhu sugamo sugam
Andha kovilin manigal
Olikkudhu
Artha jaamathil poojai nadakkudhu
Sandhana medai kunguma vaadai
Pongudhu paalodai
Thaenil abishaegam manakkudhu..uu..uu…
Manakkudhu mayakkudhu
Mogamo enna vegamo ammammaa
Ninaithaal inikkum
Konjum kanavugal nenjil
Niraindhadhu
Andha uravugal kannil theriyudhu
Vandhadhu vasantham
Poovin vaasam thendral kaatrodu
Thennangeetrodu kulirudhu…uu…uu..
Kulirndhu nadungudhu
Mogamo enna yogamo ammammaa
Ninaithaal inikkum
Nalla neram serndhu varum
Koduthaal suvaikkum
Ammammaa idhu sugamo sugam
Ammammaa idhu sugamo sugam
Ammammaa idhu sugamo sugam…
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmmm
Ooh ooh ooh oooh
Haa... aah... haa... aah... aah... ah...
Just thinking of it is sweet,
a wonderful time is coming together.
Giving and sharing it tastes so good,
oh my, what pure pleasure this is!
Just thinking of it is sweet,
a wonderful time is coming together.
Giving and sharing it tastes so good,
oh my, what pure pleasure this is!
Sweet melodies of delight
are enchanting me,
and I begin to understand those desires.
If you and I become a pair,
our happiness will be endless.
This intoxicating feeling never fades, sending shivers...
It gives shivers, it brings joy,
what a gaze that is, oh my!
Just thinking of it is sweet,
a wonderful time is coming together.
Giving and sharing it tastes so good,
oh my, what pure pleasure this is!
The bells of that temple
are ringing,
as the midnight worship takes place.
A platform of sandalwood, the scent of kumkum powder,
a stream of milk overflows.
The sacred offering in sweet honey smells divine...
It smells fragrant, it captivates me,
is this passion, or what wild rush is this, oh my!
Just thinking of it is sweet,
Caressing dreams in my heart
have filled it completely,
and those loving bonds appear before my eyes.
Spring has arrived,
the fragrance of blossoms riding the gentle breeze,
bringing a cool touch through the coconut fronds...
It turns cold and makes me tremble,
is this desire, or what blessed fortune, oh my!
Just thinking of it is sweet,
a wonderful time is coming together.
Giving and sharing it tastes so good,
oh my, what pure pleasure this is!
Oh my, what pure pleasure this is!
Oh my, what pure pleasure this is...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Ninaithaal Inikkum' from the 1979 Tamil film 'Kalyanaraman' is a sensuous and blissful romantic track expressing the overwhelming joy, intoxication, and sweet anticipation of love. The protagonist reflects on how even the mere thought of her beloved brings sweet happiness, transforming every moment into a celebration of intimacy. Written by Panchu Arunachalam, the lyrics masterfully blend sacred temple imagery—such as ringing midnight bells, sandalwood paste, milk streams, and honey anointment—with sensual metaphors of romance and desire. Nature also plays a prominent role, with spring breezes and flower fragrances evoking a deep emotional and physical thrill, capturing the sheer fortune and intoxication of falling in love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyming)

“Ninaithaal inikkum / Koduthaal suvaikkum”

The lines end with matching verbal suffixes ('inikkum' and 'suvaikkum'), creating a rhythmic flow.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Manakkudhu / Mayakkudhu”

The second consonant sound 'na/ya' pattern along with identical endings creates a sweet phonetic repetition.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Andha kovilin manigal olikkudhu / Artha jaamathil poojai nadakkudhu”

Sensual intimacy and love are poetically metaphorized as a sacred midnight temple worship ritual (Artha Jaama Poojai) with traditional offerings like milk, honey, and sandalwood.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Vandhadhu vasantham”

Repetition of the initial Tamil sound 'Va' in consecutive words adds melodic appeal.

Iyaipu (End Rhyming)

“Mogamo enna vegamo / Mogamo enna yogamo”

Wordplays on 'vegamo' (speed/intensity) and 'yogamo' (good fortune) rhyming with 'mogamo' (passion).

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