You’re Like A Fountain
From Ninaithale Inikkum 1979 Film · 1979
- Lyricist
- Kanmani Subbu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Ninaithale Inikkum 1979 Film1979
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| You are like a fountain | You are like a fountain |
| You are feel so uncertain | You feel so uncertain |
| You are like a fountain | You are like a fountain |
| You are feel so uncertain | You feel so uncertain |
| Chorus | |
| ………………….. | |
| Male | |
| Pala vanna kolam sugamae | A colorful pattern brings pleasant joy |
| Viraigindra vaegam azhagae | The rushing speed is full of beauty |
| Pala vanna kolam sugamae | A colorful pattern brings pleasant joy |
| Viraigindra vaegam azhagae | The rushing speed is full of beauty |
| Paarkkum bodhae vizhighal paavam | Even as one looks, the eyes look so innocent |
| Male | |
| You are like a fountain | You are like a fountain |
| You are feel so uncertain | You feel so uncertain |
| Male | |
| Mannil thondrum vaazhkai | Life that appears on this earth |
| Minnal oviyam oviyam | Is a fleeting painting made of lightning |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………. | |
You are like a fountain
You are feel so uncertain
You are like a fountain
You are feel so uncertain
You are like a fountain
You feel so uncertain
You are like a fountain
You feel so uncertain
........................................
பல வண்ண கோலம் சுகமே
விரைகின்ற வேகம் அழகே
பல வண்ண கோலம் சுகமே
விரைகின்ற வேகம் அழகே
பார்க்கும் போதே விழிகள் பாவம்
A colorful pattern brings pleasant joy
The rushing speed is full of beauty
A colorful pattern brings pleasant joy
The rushing speed is full of beauty
Even as one looks, the eyes look so innocent
You are like a fountain
You are feel so uncertain
You are like a fountain
You feel so uncertain
மண்ணில் தோன்றும் வாழ்க்கை
மின்னல் ஓவியம் ஓவியம்
Life that appears on this earth
Is a fleeting painting made of lightning
..........................................
You are like a fountain
You are like a fountain
You are feel so uncertain
You feel so uncertain
You are like a fountain
You are like a fountain
You are feel so uncertain
You feel so uncertain
…………………..
Pala vanna kolam sugamae
A colorful pattern brings pleasant joy
Viraigindra vaegam azhagae
The rushing speed is full of beauty
Pala vanna kolam sugamae
A colorful pattern brings pleasant joy
Viraigindra vaegam azhagae
The rushing speed is full of beauty
Paarkkum bodhae vizhighal paavam
Even as one looks, the eyes look so innocent
You are like a fountain
You are like a fountain
You are feel so uncertain
You feel so uncertain
Mannil thondrum vaazhkai
Life that appears on this earth
Minnal oviyam oviyam
Is a fleeting painting made of lightning
…………………………….
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song fragment reflects on the dynamic, beautiful, yet unpredictable nature of human emotions and existence. By describing a person as an uncertain fountain and life as a colorful, swift pattern, the lyrics capture both the vibrancy and transience of youth and vitality. Life on earth is portrayed as a momentary artwork created by a flash of lightning.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Mannil thondrum vaazhkai / Minnal oviyam oviyam”
Life born on earth is compared to a 'painting of lightning' (Minnal oviyam), highlighting its short-lived, spectacular nature.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Pala vanna kolam sugamae / Viraigindra vaegam azhagae”
Rhyming endings 'sugamae' and 'azhagae' create a pleasing musical rhythm.
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Trivia
Ninaithale Inikkum (1979) was a major musical blockbuster directed by K. Balachander, starring Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth. The movie's popular soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
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