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Lyrics & meaning

Ninaivirukka

From Pathu Thala · 2023

Lyricist
Kabilan
Singers
A. R. Ameen, Shakthisree Gopalan
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Movie name
Pathu Thala
Movie release year
2023
Lyrics added on
4 Feb 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ninaivirukka azhagae naam
Paranthirunthom paranthirunthom
Adiyae naam
Paranthirunthom paranthirunthom
Azhagae naam
Marappoma..aa.. marappoma!
Maruppoma..aa.. maruppoma!
Naatkalai naam
Ninaivirukka nee munirukka
Naan pinnirukka
Ninaivirukka naan idazh kadikka
Nee vedivedikka
Andha vaanam porvai aanaalum
Nam kaadhal thoongathae
Indha boomi paalai aanaalum
Nam paadal ooyathae
Ninaivirukka nee munirukka
Naan pinnirukka
Ninaivirukka naan idazh kadikka
Nee vedivedikka
Marappoma..aaa.. marappoma!
Maruppoma…aa… maruppoma!
Naatkalai naam
Kuzhalodu ketkaathae
Kaatru paesum vaarthaiyai
Alaiyodu ketkaathae
Neendhi pogum dhoorathai
Ivanodu ketkaathae
Avan vaalum neelathai
Ninaivirukka nee munirukka
Naan pinnirukka
Ninaivirukka naan idhazhkadikka
Nee vedivedikka
Ada kirukka ada kirukka
Nee sirai pidikka
Naan siragadikka
Ninaivirukka ninaivirukka
Ninaivirukka
Naan thoonga pona meenillai
Nee thoondil poodathae
Andha kaala maatram maarathae
Nee kaatril yerathae
Do you remember, my beauty, how we
flew and flew?
My girl, how we
flew and flew?
My beauty, could we
ever forget? Will we forget?
Will we ever deny? Will we deny
those days we had?
Do you remember, with you in front
and me behind?
Do you remember when I bit my lip,
and you burst like fireworks?
Even if the sky turns into a blanket,
our love will never sleep.
Even if this earth turns into a desert,
our song will never fade.
Do you remember, with you in front
and me behind?
Do you remember when I bit my lip,
and you burst like fireworks?
Will we ever forget? Will we forget?
Will we ever deny? Will we deny
those days of ours?
Don't ask the flute
the words spoken by the wind.
Don't ask the wave
the distance it swims.
Don't ask this man
how long he has to live.
Do you remember, with you in front
and me behind?
Do you remember when I bit my lip,
and you burst like fireworks?
Hey crazy boy, oh crazy boy,
while you held me captive,
I fluttered my wings.
Do you remember? Do you remember?
Do you remember?
I am not a fish that fell asleep,
so don't cast your fishing hook.
The changing nature of time will not change,
so don't get carried away by the wind.
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Ninaivirukka (Marappoma) from Pathu Thala is a deeply evocative and nostalgic track that blends romantic longing with timeless emotion. The song reflects on fond memories of youthful romance, capturing intimate moments shared between lovers—riding together, exchanging playful glances, and experiencing passionate thrills. It highlights an unbreakable bond that withstands the passage of time and adversity, asserting that no matter how drastically the world changes, their love and shared melody will endure forever.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Ninaivirukka nee munirukka / Naan pinnirukka”

The repetition of the second consonant sound 'n' across lines creates a fluid rhythmic flow.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Marappoma..aa.. marappoma! / Maruppoma..aa.. maruppoma!”

The repetition of the starting letter 'Ma' creates acoustic harmony and musicality.

Hyperbole & Metaphor

“Andha vaanam porvai aanaalum / Indha boomi paalai aanaalum”

The lyrics use extreme visual metaphors—the sky turning into a blanket and the earth becoming a desert—to signify that love transcends all extreme conditions.

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Trivia

Ninaivirukka (Marappoma) features music composed by A. R. Rahman, with vocals rendered by his son A. R. Ameen alongside Shakthisree Gopalan. Written by lyricist Kabilan, the soulful acoustic song became a standout track in the soundtrack of Pathu Thala (2023).

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