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Ninathathai Nadathiyae

From Nam Naadu · 1969

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Nam Naadu
Movie release year
1969
Lyrics added on
18 Oct 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{Ninaithathai nadathiyae
Mudippavan naan naan naan
Thunichalai manathilae
Valarthavan naan naan} (2)
{Ennidam mayakkam
Kondavar pazhakkam} (2)
Indrum endrum thevai endru
Solladi thangam
{Thangam thangum
Endhan angam engengum
Ponnum pennum
Vandhu minnum kannengum} (2)
Vilayattu pillaigal
Thalaiyaatum bommaigal
Vara vendum ellorum
Uravaada inneram
Pattaadai thottaada
Kattaayam vaa
Ninaithathai nadathiyae
Mudippavan naan naan naan
Thunichalai manathilae
Valarthavan naan naan
{Ennidam mayakkam
Kondavar pazhakkam} (2)
Indrum endrum thevai endru
Solladi thangam
Lal lal lal lal lal lal laa laa laa
Lal lal lal lal lal lal lalal laa laa laa
{Panneeril kulipadhu
Maaligai nenjam
Than kanneeril midhappadhu
Ezhaigal ullam} (2)
Padaithaan oru ulagam
Panam thaan adhan uruvam
Yedhuvum idhil adakkam
Idhu yen endru edhirkaalam
Vidai koorattum
Ninaithathai nadathiyae
Mudippavan naan naan naan
Thunichalai manathilae
Valarthavan naan naan
Lallalaalalaa
Lallalaalalaa
Lallalaalalaa
Lallalaalalaa
{Senthaenai vadippadhu
Thaamarai kannam
Adhai sinthaamal koduppathu
Poovizhi kinnam} (2)
Mudhal naal mella thodalaam
Maru naal micham peralaam
Avanthaan nalla rasigan
Adhai ariyadha neeyaaro
Pudhu paadagan
Ninaithathai nadathiyae
Mudippavan naan naan naan
Thunichalai manathilae
Valarthavan naan naan
Lal lal lal lal lal lal laa laa laa
Lal lal lal lal lal lal lalal laa laa laa
Sollamal nadappadhu
Naadagam ondru
Adhu indrodu nillaamal
Naalaiyum undu
Idhazh mell oru paadal
Madimel vilaiyaadal
Idaiyil siru oodal
Idhai naan solla thaan indha
Vizhi jaadaigal
Ninaithathai nadathiyae
Mudippavan naan naan naan
Thunichalai manathilae
Valarthavan naan naan
{Ennidam mayakkam
Kondavar pazhakkam} (2)
Indrum endrum thevai endru
Solladi thangam
I am the one who accomplishes
Whatever I set my mind on!
Deep in my heart, courage
Is what I have nurtured!
The affection of those
Who are charmed by me,
Tell me, darling, is needed
Today and forever!
Pure gold rests upon
Every part of my body,
Gold and womanly grace
Glitter wherever eyes can see!
Playful young souls,
Nodding puppets,
Everyone must come
To spend time with me right now!
To brush against my silk dress,
You must certainly come!
I am the one who accomplishes
Whatever I set my mind on!
Deep in my heart, courage
Is what I have nurtured!
The affection of those
Who are charmed by me,
Tell me, darling, is needed
Today and forever!
Laal laal laal laal laal laal la la la
Laal laal laal laal laal laal lalaal la la la
Bathing in scented rosewater
Is the heart in the palace,
Floating in its own tears
Is the heart of the poor!
A world was created,
And money is its shape,
Everything is bound within it!
Why it is so, let the future
Give the answer!
I am the one who accomplishes
Whatever I set my mind on!
Deep in my heart, courage
Is what I have nurtured!
Lallaa laa laa laa
Lallaa laa laa laa
Lallaa laa laa laa
Lallaa laa laa laa
Distilling sweet honey
Are these lotus cheeks,
Offering it without spilling a drop
Are the cups of flower-like eyes!
On the first day, one may gently touch,
On the next, enjoy what remains,
Such a man is a true admirer!
Not knowing this, who are you?
Some brand-new singer?
I am the one who accomplishes
Whatever I set my mind on!
Deep in my heart, courage
Is what I have nurtured!
Laal laal laal laal laal laal la la la
Laal laal laal laal laal laal lalaal la la la
Unfolding without words
Is a silent drama,
It will not end today,
It will go on tomorrow too!
A song on the lips,
Playfulness on the lap,
A gentle lovers' quarrel in between—
Just to tell you all this,
My eyes make these teasing gestures!
I am the one who accomplishes
Whatever I set my mind on!
Deep in my heart, courage
Is what I have nurtured!
The affection of those
Who are charmed by me,
Tell me, darling, is needed
Today and forever!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Ninaithathai Nadathiye from Nam Naadu (1969) is a iconic hero-introduction song that blends personal confidence with sharp social critique. The protagonist asserts his firm determination to achieve anything he sets his mind to, empowered by courage built within his heart. The lyrics express charisma and self-assurance while commenting on societal divides, drawing a stark contrast between the wealthy living in luxury and the poor struggling through tears.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Ninaithathai / Thunichalai

The second consonant sound 'na/ni' in 'Ninaithathai' matches with 'nu/ni' in 'Thunichalai' across alternating lines.

Metaphor (Urvagam)

Than kanneeril midhappadhu ezhaigal ullam

Compares the emotional state and suffering of the poor to floating in their own tears.

Metaphor (Urvagam)

Panam thaan adhan uruvam

Metaphorically describes money as the physical shape and essence of the world.

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Trivia

Nam Naadu (1969) featured M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Jayalalithaa. The song 'Ninaithathai Nadathiye' became an influential anthem associated with MGR's public persona, composed by M.S. Viswanathan and sung by T.M. Soundararajan, with lyrics penned by Vaali.

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