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Ninaithale Inikkum Sugame

From Billa (1980 Film) · 1980

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Billa (1980 Film)
Movie release year
1980
Lyrics added on
19 Oct 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ninaithaalae inikum sugamae
Nerungi nerungi pazhagiya vidhamae
Iravum naanum ungal vasamae
Ninaithaalae inikum sugamae
Nerungi nerungi pazhagiya vidhamae
Iravum naanum ungal vasamae
Chiku chiku chiku chiku
Chiku chiku chiku chiku
Idhazhodu idhazhgal irandu
Idaiyodu kavithaigal undu
Idhazhodu idhazhgal irandu
Idaiyodu kavithaigal undu
Azhagaana pennodu
Thaamarai poovundu
Ninaithaalae inikum sugamae
Nerungi nerungi pazhagiya vidhamae
Iravum naanum ungal vasamae
Maalaigal sila poojaigal
Adhil mandhira kinkinigal
Maalaigal sila poojaigal
Adhil mandhira kinkinigal
Mai vannam ival kann vannam
Adhil mangaiyin sangoligal
Mai vannam ival kann vannam
Adhil mangaiyin sangoligal
Aaduthu devathai oonjal
Aanandha pournami thingal
Haa poga poga kaariyam puriyum
Ennai engae yaaruku theriyum
Poga poga kaariyam puriyum
Ennai engae yaaruku theriyum
Chiku chiku chiku chiku
Chiku chiku chiku chiku
Ninaithaalae inikum sugamae
Nerungi nerungi pazhagiya vidhamae
Iravum naanum ungal vasamae
Melangal sila thaalangal
Ila maeniyin naadagangal
Melangal sila thaalangal
Ila maeniyin naadagangal
Paadangal sila koorungal
Rasa baavanai aayirangal
Paadangal sila koorungal
Rasa baavanai aayirangal
Kaaladi osaiyai kettu
Thendralum paaduthu paatu
Ennai paarthaal karpanai valarum
Inbalogam kannuku theriyum
Ennai paarthaal karpanai valarum
Inbalogam kannuku theriyum
Chiku chiku chiku chiku
Chiku chiku chiku chiku
Ninaithaalae inikum sugamae
Nerungi nerungi pazhagiya vidhamae
Iravum naanum ungal vasamae
It is a pleasure so sweet just to think of,
the way we grew closer and closer,
both the night and I belong entirely to you!
It is a pleasure so sweet just to think of,
the way we grew closer and closer,
both the night and I belong entirely to you!
Chikku chikku chikku chikku
Chikku chikku chikku chikku
Two pairs of lips joining together,
and poetry woven around the waist,
Two pairs of lips joining together,
and poetry woven around the waist,
along with a gorgeous woman,
blossoms a lotus flower!
It is a pleasure so sweet just to think of,
the way we grew closer and closer,
both the night and I belong entirely to you!
A few garlands and rituals of worship,
with magical little bells chiming in them,
A few garlands and rituals of worship,
with magical little bells chiming in them,
Kohl-black is the shade of her eyes,
filled with a woman's sweet resonance,
Kohl-black is the shade of her eyes,
filled with a woman's sweet resonance,
A heavenly swing is swaying,
under the joyful full moon!
As things unfold, you will understand my secret,
for who really knows where I come from or who I am?
As things unfold, you will understand my secret,
for who really knows where I come from or who I am?
Chikku chikku chikku chikku
Chikku chikku chikku chikku
It is a pleasure so sweet just to think of,
the way we grew closer and closer,
both the night and I belong entirely to you!
The rhythm of drums and a few beats,
the drama of a youthful body!
The rhythm of drums and a few beats,
the drama of a youthful body!
Teach me a few new lessons,
with a thousand delightful expressions!
Teach me a few new lessons,
with a thousand delightful expressions!
Hearing the sound of footsteps,
even the gentle breeze begins to sing!
If you look at me, your imagination will soar,
and a world of bliss will appear before your eyes!
If you look at me, your imagination will soar,
and a world of bliss will appear before your eyes!
Chikku chikku chikku chikku
Chikku chikku chikku chikku
It is a pleasure so sweet just to think of,
the way we grew closer and closer,
both the night and I belong entirely to you!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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