“Nenjil Kudiyirukkum” by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Leela appeared on the 1960 album Irumbu Thirai. Lyricist Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram and composer S.V.Venkatraman created the track. It opens with a woman stating she exists for the one who “resides in my heart.”
Released: December 31, 1960
Nenjil Kudiyirukkum
P. Leela | T. M. Soundararajan • From “Irumbu Thirai – (1960)”
Irumbu Thirai – (1960)’s Nenjil Kudiyirukkum Lyrics Translation
The duet progresses as a series of gentle questions about their connection. He notes she reveals everything with a sideways glance, then asks why she feigns ignorance. This interaction clarifies the lyrics’ meaning, which centers on a deep, unspoken bond.
Nenjil KudiyirukkumFor the one who resides in my heart
Anbarukku NanirukkumI exist for the one I love
Nenjil KudiyirukkumFor the one who resides in my heart
Anbarukku NanirukkumI exist for the one I love
Nilaimai Ennavendru TheriyumaDo you know the state I’m in?
Nilaimai Ennavendru TheriyumaDo you know the state I’m in?
Ninaivai Purinthukolla MudiyumaCan you understand my thoughts?
En Ninaivai Purinthukolla MudiyumaCan you understand my thoughts?
Kannil KudiyirukkumFor the one who resides in my eyes
Kadhalikku NanirukkumI exist for my beloved
Kannil KudiyirukkumFor the one who resides in my eyes
Kadhalikku NanirukkumI exist for my beloved
Kavanam Ennavendru TheriyumaDo you know where my attention lies?
Kavanam Ennavendru TheriyumaDo you know where my attention lies?
Karuththai Purinthukolla MudiyumaCan you grasp what I mean?
En Karuththai Purinthukolla MudiyumaCan you grasp what I mean?
Endrum Pesatha ThendralThe breeze that never speaks
Indru Mattum Kadhil Vanthu Ah Ah AhWhy does it come to my ear today
Endrum Pesatha ThendralThe breeze that never speaks
Indru Mattum Kadhil VanthuComes to my ear today
Inbam Inbamendru Solluvathum EnnaAnd whispers “joy, joy,” what is this?
Inbam Inbamendru Solluvathum EnnaAnd whispers “joy, joy,” what is this?
Ora Vizhi ParvaiyileWith just a sideways glance
Ullathellam Sollivittu AhYou’ve revealed everything in your heart
Ora Vizhi ParvaiyileWith just a sideways glance
Ullathellam SollivittuYou’ve revealed everything in your heart
Ondrum Theriyathathupol Ketpathum YenoSo why do you ask as if you know nothing?
Ora Vizhi ParvaiyileWith just a sideways glance
Ullathellam SollivittuYou’ve revealed everything in your heart
Ondrum Theriyathathupol Ketpathum YenoSo why do you ask as if you know nothing?
Nenjil KudiyirukkumFor the one who resides in my heart
Anbarukku NanirukkumI exist for the one I love
Nilaimai Ennavendru TheriyumaDo you know the state I’m in?
Ninaivai Purinthukolla MudiyumaCan you understand my thoughts?
En Ninaivai Purinthukolla MudiyumaCan you understand my thoughts?
Kannil KudiyirukkumFor the one who resides in my eyes
Kadhalikku NanirukkumI exist for my beloved
Kavanam Ennavendru TheriyumaDo you know where my attention lies?
Karuththai Purinthukolla MudiyumaCan you grasp what I mean?
En Karuththai Purinthukolla MudiyumaCan you grasp what I mean?
Malarkkodi ThalaiyattaAs the flowering vine nods its head
Marakkilaiyum Kai NeettaAnd the tree branch extends its hand
Malarkkodi ThalaiyattaAs the flowering vine nods its head
Marakkilaiyum Kai NeettaAnd the tree branch extends its hand
Kilaiyil Kodi Inaiyumpadi Anathum YenoWhy did the vine and branch come to unite?
Kilaiyil Kodi Inaiyumpadi Anathum YenoWhy did the vine and branch come to unite?
Iyarkkaiyin Valarchi MuraiIt is the way of nature’s growth
Ilamai Seiyum Kilarchi IvaiAnd this is the uprising of youth
Iyarkkaiyin Valarchi MuraiIt is the way of nature’s growth
Ilamai Seiyum Kilarchi IvaiAnd this is the uprising of youth
Yenendru Nee Kettal YanarivenoIf you ask me why, how would I know?
Yenendru Nee Kettal YanarivenoIf you ask me why, how would I know?
Nenjil KudiyirukkumFor the one who resides in my heart
Anbarukku NanirukkumI exist for the one I love
Nilaimai Ennavendru TheriyumaDo you know the state I’m in?
Ninaivai Purinthukolla MudiyumaCan you understand my thoughts?
En Ninaivai Purinthukolla MudiyumaCan you understand my thoughts?
Kannil KudiyirukkumFor the one who resides in my eyes
Kadhalikku NanirukkumI exist for my beloved
Kavanam Ennavendru TheriyumaDo you know where my attention lies?
Karuththai Purinthukolla MudiyumaCan you grasp what I mean?
En Karuththai Purinthukolla MudiyumaCan you grasp what I mean?
Nenjil Kudiyirukkum Music Video
The song takes the form of a conversational call and response. The verses build on symmetrical questions that confirm a mutual understanding between the two. His final answer ties their affection to nature’s way and the natural course of youth.