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Lyrics & meaning

Ninaithale Inikkum Sugame

From Billa (1980 Film) · 1980

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Billa (1980 Film)1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ninaithaalae inikum sugamaeThe pleasure is sweet just to think about it
Nerungi nerungi pazhagiya vidhamaeThe way we grew closer and closer together
Iravum naanum ungal vasamaeThe night and I are entirely at your command
Female
Ninaithaalae inikum sugamaeThe pleasure is sweet just to think about it
Nerungi nerungi pazhagiya vidhamaeThe way we grew closer and closer together
Iravum naanum ungal vasamaeThe night and I are entirely at your command
Female
Chiku chiku chiku chikuChiku chiku chiku chiku
Chiku chiku chiku chikuChiku chiku chiku chiku
Female
Idhazhodu idhazhgal iranduTwo pairs of lips meeting lip to lip
Idaiyodu kavithaigal unduThere are poems woven around the waist
Idhazhodu idhazhgal iranduTwo pairs of lips meeting lip to lip
Idaiyodu kavithaigal unduThere are poems woven around the waist
Azhagaana pennoduAlong with a beautiful woman
Thaamarai poovunduThere rests a lotus flower
Female
Ninaithaalae inikum sugamaeThe pleasure is sweet just to think about it
Nerungi nerungi pazhagiya vidhamaeThe way we grew closer and closer together
Iravum naanum ungal vasamaeThe night and I are entirely at your command
Female
Maalaigal sila poojaigalEvening times bring certain worships
Adhil mandhira kinkinigalFilled with the sound of mystical bells
Maalaigal sila poojaigalEvening times bring certain worships
Adhil mandhira kinkinigalFilled with the sound of mystical bells
Female
Mai vannam ival kann vannamKohled black is the shade of her eyes
Adhil mangaiyin sangoligalWithin it resounds the conch-like voice of the maiden
Mai vannam ival kann vannamKohled black is the shade of her eyes
Adhil mangaiyin sangoligalWithin it resounds the conch-like voice of the maiden
Female
Aaduthu devathai oonjalThe swing of the angel sways
Aanandha pournami thingalUnder the moon of a blissful full moon night
Haa poga poga kaariyam puriyumAh, as time unfolds, the purpose will be understood
Ennai engae yaaruku theriyumWho knows where or who I really am?
Poga poga kaariyam puriyumAs time unfolds, the purpose will be understood
Ennai engae yaaruku theriyumWho knows where or who I really am?
Female
Chiku chiku chiku chikuChiku chiku chiku chiku
Chiku chiku chiku chikuChiku chiku chiku chiku
Female
Ninaithaalae inikum sugamaeThe pleasure is sweet just to think about it
Nerungi nerungi pazhagiya vidhamaeThe way we grew closer and closer together
Iravum naanum ungal vasamaeThe night and I are entirely at your command
Female
Melangal sila thaalangalDrums and rhythmic beats
Ila maeniyin naadagangalThe dramatic plays of a youthful body
Melangal sila thaalangalDrums and rhythmic beats
Ila maeniyin naadagangalThe dramatic plays of a youthful body
Female
Paadangal sila koorungalTeach me some lessons
Rasa baavanai aayirangalThere are thousands of expressions of romantic emotion
Paadangal sila koorungalTeach me some lessons
Rasa baavanai aayirangalThere are thousands of expressions of romantic emotion
Female
Kaaladi osaiyai kettuHearing the sound of footsteps
Thendralum paaduthu paatuEven the gentle breeze breaks into song
Ennai paarthaal karpanai valarumLooking at me will ignite your imagination
Inbalogam kannuku theriyumThe world of bliss will appear before your eyes
Ennai paarthaal karpanai valarumLooking at me will ignite your imagination
Inbalogam kannuku theriyumThe world of bliss will appear before your eyes
Female
Chiku chiku chiku chikuChiku chiku chiku chiku
Chiku chiku chiku chikuChiku chiku chiku chiku
Female
Ninaithaalae inikum sugamaeThe pleasure is sweet just to think about it
Nerungi nerungi pazhagiya vidhamaeThe way we grew closer and closer together
Iravum naanum ungal vasamaeThe night and I are entirely at your command

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a seductive and alluring club track from the 1980 action thriller 'Billa'. Written by Kannadasan, the lyrics capture an atmosphere of nocturnal intimacy, sensuality, and subtle mystery. The singer surrenders herself and the night to her companion, describing romantic moments using rich poetic imagery—comparing waistlines to poetry, eyes to dark kohl, and soft voices to temple conches.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Ninaithaalae inikum sugamae / Nerungi nerungi pazhagiya vidhamae / Iravum naanum ungal vasamae

The lines end with matching rhyming suffixes ('sugamae', 'vidhamae', 'vasamae'), creating a melodious rhythm in the chorus.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Ennai paarthaal karpanai valarum / Inbalogam kannuku theriyum

The second consonant 'n' (ன) in 'Ennai' and 'Inbalogam' matches, demonstrating the Tamil poetic convention of Ethugai.

Metaphor

Idaiyodu kavithaigal undu

Compares the curve and motion of a woman's waist to poetry, emphasizing aesthetic elegance and grace.

Personification

Kaaladi osaiyai kettu / Thendralum paaduthu paatu

Attributes human behavior (singing a song) to the gentle breeze upon hearing the sound of approaching footsteps.

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Trivia

The 1980 film 'Billa' starring Rajinikanth was an official Tamil remake of the 1978 Hindi blockbuster 'Don' starring Amitabh Bachchan. Composed by M. S. Viswanathan and rendered by S. Janaki, 'Ninaithaale Inikkum Sugame' served as the equivalent club/dance sequence song in the film.

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