Decoding Nallai Allai - Review and lyrical Analysis | Vairamuthu | Kaatru Veliyidai | AR Rahman | Mani Ratnam
Nallai Allai is a mesmerising piece of work from the trio Mani Ratnam - AR Rahman - Vairamuthu and this particular word "Nallai Allai" kept on ringing in our ears, when the song released. Eventhough we never knew it's meaning, we kept on singing it, humming it. Isn't this the time to know it's real meaning? Here we go. The word, Nallai Allai is a usage from Kurunthogai , written 2000 years back. Song 47, carries a line "நல்லையல்லை நடுவெண்ணிலவே" It also takes place in Kambaramayanam , மந்தரை சூழ்ச்சி படலம் - "எனக்கு நல்லையும் அல்லை நீ" The poet personifies the girl as the Moon, Night and Jasmine flower. Theme : A guy who is left searching for his lady love. 🔴As the boy searches, the girl keeps taking different forms. Initially the girl was personified as Moon and when he tries to catch her, she transforms to Stars. வானில் தேடி நின்றேன், ஆழி நீயடைந்தாய்.. ஆழி நான் விழுந்தால், வானில் நீ எழுந்தாய்.. 🔴Hence the boy blames her in the...