Bharadwaj creates a tender melody in ‘Neethaane Emmele,’ featuring Harish Raghavendra and Chinmayi. Vairamuthu writes the lyrics, while the composer mixes a soft tune with heartfelt vocals. The song is part of the album ‘Jananam,’ blending love and longing in a beautiful way.
Released: November 10, 2023
Neethaane Emmele
Bharadwaj | Pa. Vijay • From “Jananam”
Neethaane Emmele Lyrics Translation (from “Jananam”)
Vairamutha writes about the first moments of love, using simple yet powerful lines like ‘You’re the one who first laid your hand on me.’ The poet describes the intensity of emotions, from the first touch to the first whisper, making the story deeply personal.
Neethane En MeleYou’re the one who, on me,
Mudhalil Kaiyai Veithaifirst placed your hand.
Neethane En MeleYou’re the one who, on me,
Mudhalil Kannai Veithaifirst laid your eyes.
Neethane En KannilYou’re the one who in my eyes,
Mudhalil Kadhal Veithaifirst placed this love.
Neethane En NenjilYou’re the one who in my heart,
Mudhalil Asai Veithaifirst planted this desire.
Thodamal ThodatheDon’t touch me without really touching me.
Kollamal KollatheDon’t slay me without really slaying me.
Killamal KillatheDon’t provoke me without really provoking me.
Thallathe HoDon’t push me away, oh.
Neethane En MeleYou’re the one who first laid your hand on me.
Mudhalil Kaiyai VeithaiYou’re the one who first laid your eyes on me.
Neethane En MeleYou’re the one who first laid your eyes on me.
Mudhalil Kannai VeithaiYou’re the one who first laid your hand on me.
Kannathai Mudhalil ThottathuThe one who first touched my cheek,
Neethane Neethanewas you, only you.
Kai Viralai Mudhalil KadithathuThe one who first bit my fingers,
Neethane Neethanewas you, only you.
Kadhugalil Mudhalil KudainthathuThe one who first whispered in my ear,
Neethane Neethanewas you, only you.
Kazhuthadiyil Mudhalil PudhainthathuThe one who first buried their face in my neck,
Neethane Neethanewas you, only you.
Aththumeeral SeithathuThe one who first crossed the line
Mudhalil Neethanewas you, from the start.
Aadai Meeral SonnathuThe one who spoke of crossing the boundary of clothes
Neethane Neethanewas you, only you.
Paithiyam Anathu NeethaneYou’re the one who drove me to madness.
Paithiyam Anathu NeethaneYou’re the one who drove me to madness.
Vaithiyam Anathum NeethaneAnd you’re also the one who became my cure.
Vaithiyam Anathum NeethaneAnd you’re also the one who became my cure.
Thodamal ThodatheDon’t touch me without really touching me.
Kollamal KollatheDon’t slay me without really slaying me.
Killamal KillatheDon’t provoke me without really provoking me.
Thallathe HoDon’t push me away, oh.
Neethane En MeleYou’re the one who first laid your hand on me.
Mudhalil Kaiyai VeithaiYou’re the one who first laid your eyes on me.
Neethane En MeleYou’re the one who first laid your eyes on me.
Mudhalil Kannai VeithaiYou’re the one who first laid your hand on me.
Muththangal PidikkathendraiWhen you said you don’t like kisses,
Poithane Poithaneit was a lie, just a lie.
Vetkam Than Varuthe EndraiWhen you said you were feeling shy,
Poithane Poithaneit was a lie, just a lie.
Thookamthan IllaiyendralWhen you claimed you couldn’t sleep,
Poithane Poithaneit was a lie, just a lie.
Kanavil Nan Vandhen EndraiWhen you said I appeared in your dreams,
Poithane Poithaneit was a lie, just a lie.
Aasai Illai EngiraiYou say you have no desire,
Adada Poithaneoh, but that’s such a lie.
Kavithai Nooru SolkiraiYou recite a hundred poems,
Ellame Poithanebut they’re all just lies.
Thottal Muraippathu PoithaneThe way you glare when I touch you is a lie.
Thollai Enbathu PoithaneCalling me a nuisance is a lie.
Uyire Enbathum PoithaneAnd calling me your life, that’s also a lie.
Unakkul Enbathum PoithaneSaying you belong to me is just another lie.
Thodamal ThodatheDon’t touch me without really touching me.
Kollamal KollatheDon’t slay me without really slaying me.
Killamal KillatheDon’t provoke me without really provoking me.
Thallathe HoDon’t push me away, oh.
Neethane En MeleYou’re the one who, on me,
Mudhalil Kaiyai Veithaifirst placed your hand.
Neethane En MeleYou’re the one who, on me,
Mudhalil Kannai Veithaifirst laid your eyes.
Neethane En KannilYou’re the one who in my eyes,
Mudhalil Kadhal Veithaifirst placed this love.
Neethane En NenjilYou’re the one who in my heart,
Mudhalil Asai Veithaifirst planted this desire.
Thodamal ThodatheDon’t touch me without really touching me.
Kollamal KollatheDon’t slay me without really slaying me.
Killamal KillatheDon’t provoke me without really provoking me.
Thallathe HoDon’t push me away, oh.
Neethane En MeleYou’re the one who first laid your hand on me.
Mudhalil Kaiyai VeithaiYou’re the one who first laid your eyes on me.
Neethane En MeleYou’re the one who first laid your eyes on me.
Mudhalil Kannai VeithaiYou’re the one who first laid your hand on me.
Neethaane Emmele Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Neethaane Emmele’ talk about the beginnings of love and desire. Featuring Harish Raghavendra and Chinmayi, the song from ‘Jananam’ is a touching tribute to the first sparks of romance.