A.R. Rahman and Benny Dayal’s ‘Naalai Naalai’ from the album ’99 Songs’ carries Vivek’s lyrics about college farewells. Rahman’s composition balances nostalgia with forward momentum. Benny Dayal’s vocals emphasize both celebration and reflection.
Released: March 25, 2021
Naalai Naalai
A.R. Rahman | Benny Dayal • From “99 Songs”
Naalai Naalai Lyrics Translation A.R. Rahman | Benny Dayal | 99 Songs
Vivek writes about names ‘mixed in these walls’ and scribbles holding ‘a hundred stories.’ The track lists shared experiences like meals under trees and missed classes. Repeated phrases about not forgetting anchor the college memories.
Pesi Sirithom Ingu ThanWe talked and laughed right here.
Nanban Thozh Meedhu Sarindhom Ingu ThanWe leaned on a friend’s shoulder right here.
Nalai Namm Meedhu Por ThodukkumTomorrow might wage a war against us,
Endra Sogamillai Ingu ThanBut there’s no sadness about it here.
Ye Natpin Kural Mattum SangeethamHey, only the voice of friendship is music!
Ninaivai Ini Nam Kooda VarumMemories will walk with us from now on.
Idhu Pol Engum Illai Veru IdamThere isn’t another place like this anywhere.
Vazhkai Edhuvendru Katti VidumIt’ll show us what life really is,
Oru Ragasiya Siraginai Matti VidumAnd fix a pair of secret wings on us.
Mudivu Indri Vara Yengum KanavidhuvooIs this an endless dream that yearns to come true?
O Nalai Nalai NalaiOh, tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow.
Nalai Nalai NalaiTomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow.
Needhane En Nalai Nalai NalaiYou’re my tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow.
Edhirkkalam NamakkeThe future belongs to us,
Ena Sollum Andha KalaiThat’s what the dawn tells us.
Adhan Padhai Indha Kalloori SalaiIts path is this college road.
Indha Suvargalil EngalWithin these walls, our…
Peyar Kalandhirukkum…names will be mingled.
Andha Kirukkalin PinneBehind those scribbles,
Nooru Kadhai IrukkumA hundred stories will live.
Vendame Inge EdhumeWe don’t need anything else here,
Nanbargal PodhumeOur friends are enough.
Nangal Unmaiyil VazhndhadhuThe time we truly lived,
Indha Sila KalameWas just these few moments.
O Nalai Nalai NalaiOh, tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow.
Nalai Nalai NalaiTomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow.
Needhane En Nalai Nalai NalaiYou’re my tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow.
Edhirkkalam NamakkeThe future belongs to us,
Ena Sollum Andha KalaiThat’s what the dawn tells us.
Adhan Padhai Indha Kalloori SalaiIts path is this college road.
Maram Thedi Oru NizhalilSearching for a tree, in its shade,
Pagirndhome UnavaiWe shared our meals.
Ariyamal Uyirum PagirndhomUnknowingly, we shared our very souls.
Vidumurai VandhalWhenever holidays arrived,
Manam Dhinam YengumOur hearts would ache every day.
Natpodu Endru Servomoo“When will we be with our friends again?”
O Nalai Nalai NalaiOh, tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow.
Nalai Nalai NalaiTomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow.
Needhane En Nalai Nalai NalaiYou’re my tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow.
Edhirkkalam NamakkeThe future belongs to us,
Ena Sollum Andha KalaiThat’s what the dawn tells us.
Adhan Padhai Indha Kalloori SalaiIts path is this college road.
Kadhal Kobam Pasam EllamLove, anger, and affection—all of it,
Mazhaiyai PolaJust like the rain.
Engal Uravu Endha Uravin Thuimaikkum MelaOur bond is purer than any other relationship.
Neeye Nanagadha Yara Andha Mudhal KadhalWho was that first love who didn’t become part of me?
MarappomaWill we ever forget?
Namm ThozhigalaiOur female friends,
MarappomaWill we ever forget?
Indha NalThis day,
MarappomaWill we ever forget?
IravattangalThe night hangouts,
MarappomaWill we ever forget?
LibrariyaiThe library,
MarappomaWill we ever forget?
CanteenaiThe canteen,
MarappomaWill we ever forget?
Cut Aditha ClassgalaiThe classes we skipped,
MarappomaWill we ever forget?
Indha NinaivugalaiThese memories,
MarappomaWill we ever forget?
O Nalai Nalai NalaiOh, tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow.
Nalai Nalai NalaiTomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow.
Needhane En Nalai Nalai NalaiYou’re my tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow.
Edhirkkalam NamakkeThe future belongs to us,
Ena Sollum Andha KalaiThat’s what the dawn tells us.
Adhan Padhai Indha Kalloori SalaiIts path is this college road.
Indha Suvargalil EngalWithin these walls, our…
Peyar Kalandhirukkum…names will be mingled.
Andha Kirukkalin PinneBehind those scribbles,
Nooru Kadhai IrukkumA hundred stories will live.
Vendame Inge EdhumeWe don’t need anything else here,
Nanbargal PodhumeOur friends are enough.
Nangal Unmaiyil VazhndhadhuThe time we truly lived,
Indha Sila KalameWas just these few moments.
Naalai Naalai Music Video
Vivek’s Tamil ‘Naalai Naalai’ lyrics translation shows memories as foundations for tomorrow. The song positions friendships as secret wings for future challenges. Those seeking English lyrics meaning will find a tribute to campus bonds.