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Lyrics & meaning

Theera Nadhi Song Lyrics – Nadhi Movie

From Nadhi · 2022

Lyricist
Thamarai
Singers
Kapil Kapilan, Srinisha Jayaseelan
Music director
Dhibu Ninan Thomas
Movie name
Nadhi
Movie release year
2022
Lyrics added on
19 Dec 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kaanal neeril pootha mullaiyae
Jal jal kolusoli
En kaadhil kadhakali
Nil nil thanimaiyil
Kal veesichel kal veesichel
Mul mul iniya mul
En yengum manadhinul
Nil nil ooru bathil
Sollaamal sol sollaamal sol
Haa..aa..
Andrum indrum manamellaam neeyae
Anbin kaatil alaipaayum theeyae
Neer thedum podhae
Mazhaiyaai nee vandhaayae
Nee meetkathaan naan moozhginenaa
Un moochilthaan naan vaazhgirenaa
Nee ketkathaan naan pesinenaa
Neeindri naanthaanaa
Female :Theera nadhi namm vaazhvu thaanae
Kondadavae naan yenginenae
Jal jal kolusoli
En kaadhil kadhakali
Nil nil thanimaiyil
Kal veesichel kal veesichel
Mul mul iniya mul
En yengum manadhinul
Nil nil ooru bathil
Male :Sollaamal sol sollaamal sol
Theera nadhi namm vaazhvu thaanae
Kondadavae naan yenginenae
En swasam nee en vaazhvum neeyae
Nee vaazha naan kanmooduvenae
Male :Humming………….
O jasmine blooming in a mirage!
The chiming sound of anklets,
Dances like Kathakali in my ears.
Stop, wait, in this solitude,
Throw a pebble and go, throw a pebble and go!
A thorn, a sweet thorn,
Pricking inside my yearning heart.
Wait, wait, with an answer,
Speak without speaking, tell me without words!
Haa... aa...
Then and now, my entire heart is filled with you,
O fire dancing through the forest of love!
Just as I was searching for water,
You arrived like the pouring rain!
Did I drown only for you to rescue me?
Am I living only on your breath?
Did I speak only for you to listen?
Am I even myself without you?
Female: Isn't our life an endless river?
I only yearned to celebrate it!
The chiming sound of anklets,
Dances like Kathakali in my ears.
Stop, wait, in this solitude,
Throw a pebble and go, throw a pebble and go!
A thorn, a sweet thorn,
Pricking inside my yearning heart.
Wait, wait, with an answer,
Male: Speak without speaking, tell me without words!
Isn't our life an endless river?
I only yearned to celebrate it!
You are my breath, you are my life,
I would gladly close my eyes forever so you may live!
Male: (Humming...)
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Nadhi (River) is a poignant, romantic duet that metaphorically compares life and emotional devotion to an unceasing river ('Theera nadhi'). The lovers convey their intense yearning, describing how love arrived like unexpected rain in a desert mirage, revitalizing their existence. The song balances themes of playful romance with deep commitment and selfless sacrifice, emphasizing that life gains true purpose only in each other's presence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Kaanal neeril pootha mullaiyae”

Comparing a rare love appearing in impossible circumstances to a jasmine flower blooming in mirage water.

Onomatopoeia (Ettai Kilaavi)

“Jal jal kolusoli”

Using rhythmic sound words 'Jal jal' to imitate the tinkling of anklets.

Oxymoron (Muran)

“Mul mul iniya mul / Sollaamal sol”

Pairing contradictory terms 'sweet thorn' ('iniya mul') and 'speak without speaking' ('sollaamal sol') to illustrate the pleasing pain of love and silent emotional connection.

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Trivia

Composed by Dhibu Ninan Thomas with lyrics by acclaimed poet Thamarai, 'Nadhi' showcases a blend of classical Tamil metaphors with contemporary orchestral melodies. Sung beautifully by Kapil Kapilan and Srinisha Jayaseelan, the song highlights Thamarai's signature style of elegant Tamil romantic poetry.

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