M. Dheeraj composes a tender melody for ‘Merise Merise,’ while Ranjith Kumar Ricky pens heartfelt lyrics. The song stars Fun Bucket Pranitha and Kalyan Tej, who bring the story to life. The tune mixes themes of love and self-discovery with a youthful energy.

Released: January 27, 2022
Merise Merise
M. Dheeraj | Ranjith Kumar Ricky • From “Nijanga Nenena”
Merise Merise Lyrics Translation (from “Nijanga Nenena”)
Ranjith Kumar Ricky writes about a love that transforms identity. One line says, ‘You’re me and I’m you,’ showing how two souls become one. The poet uses imagery of glowing hearts and first rains to describe the warmth of this bond.
Merise Merise ManasseMy heart’s glowing and sparkling,
Neelo Naalo Kalisemerging within you and me.
Malupe Thirige Vayasse HeAt this turning point in my youth,
Nijanga Nenenais this really me?
Merise Merise ManasseMy heart’s glowing and sparkling,
Neelo Naalo Kalisemerging within you and me.
Malupe Thirige VayasseAt this turning point in my youth,
Nijanga Nenenais this really me?
Edho Edho ThalisteI’d thought of one thing,
Inkotedho Ayindhebut something else has happened.
Ninne KoruthunnaneI’m only wishing for you,
Nijanga Nenenais this really me?
Nuvve Leni Nene LenuThere’s no me without you,
Nuvve Nenu Nene Nuvvuyou’re me and I’m you.
Neelo Okatai UntaaneI’ll stay as one with you,
KalisuntaaneI’ll be together with you,
Praanam Panchukuntaaneand I’ll share my very life with you.
Nijanga O O O OReally, oh…
Nenena O O O Ois it me?
Nijanga O O O OReally, oh…
Nenenais it me?
Merise Merise ManasseMy heart’s glowing and sparkling,
Neelo Naalo Kalisemerging within you and me.
Malupe Thirige VayasseAt this turning point in my youth,
Nijanga Nenenais this really me?
Kadalanidi Ee SamayamThis time that once stood still,
Kadilinadaa Tholi Praayamhas my early youth started moving?
Karigenule Ee MounamThis silence has melted away,
Kavvinche Ee Premamthrough this teasing love.
Neelo Naalo EdhoSomething within you and me
Aashe Oopiri Jallayyindhehas become a shower of hopeful breath.
Neelo Naalo TholakarigaLike the first rain within you and me,
Edhane Thadipindheit’s drenched my heart.
Cherinadi Ee HrudayamThis heart’s reached its destination,
Nee Korake Naa Praanammy life’s only for you.
Chusenule Nee RoopamI’ve seen your true form,
Tharadgule Ee Premamand this love won’t ever fade.
Naatho Neeku EdhoBetween you and me, some
Bandham Mudipadi Undhebond’s been tied together.
Neeve Nenai NeeloAs I’ve become you,
Sagamai Kalisi PoyindheI’ve merged into you as your other half.
Oohallo Edho KanipinchiSomething appeared in my dreams,
Theliyani Ninne ChupinchiShowing me a side of you I never knew.
Thelisina Prema Gaa NanneWith a love I’ve come to recognize,
Valachindhe Ninne ThalachindheIt’s fallen for you and keeps thinking of you.
Nuvve Leni Nene LenuWithout you, I don’t even exist.
Nuvve Nenu Nene NuvvuYou’re me, and I’m you.
Neelo Okatai UntaaneI’ll become one with you,
KalisuntaaneStaying together forever,
Praanam PanchukuntaaneSharing my very life with you.
Nijanga O O O OTruly, oh oh oh oh
Nenena O O O OIs it really me? Oh oh oh oh
Nijanga O O O OTruly, oh oh oh oh
NenenaIs it really me?
La La La La LalallaLa la la la lalalla
La La La La LalallaLa la la la lalalla
Lala La La La La La LalallaLala la la la la la lalalla
Lalalla LalallaLalalla lalalla
Edho Edho ThalisteI thought of one thing,
Inkotedho AyindheBut something else entirely happened.
Ninne KoruthunnaneI’m longing only for you,
Nijanga NenenaIs it really me?
Merise Merise Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Merise Merise’ is about finding yourself through love. The Telugu song from ‘Nijanga Nenena’ captures a union that feels both intimate and eternal.