Ethra Naal Ingane-Original Composition by Rajesh Raman and written by Dona Mayoora
Ethra Naal Ingane-Original ... Lyrics & Chords
This song is very close to my heart. It’s an original composition which has immensely talented people behind it. I am so happy to be a part of it and thankful to Dona for having asked me to sing, and wish that it could be visualized one day.
This song has simple but so meaningful words by the immensely talented Dona Mayoora….Every one who hears this would feel it to be their own….We all wait for something……somebody……endlessly. This song is for them.
Set to tune by our own awesomely talented, Rajesh Raman and touching but powerful soul stirring background music by the pro Anil B.S, my friend and Guitar Player from Trivandrum.
Song: Ethra Naal Ingane
Music: Rajesh Raman
Lyrics: Dona Mayoora
Background Music: Anil B.S
Etra Naal Ingane
Etra Raavingane
Adaruvaan madiyaarnithethra naal ingane
(How many days….how many nights……will it go ….clinging on……like this….)
Karalile kanavum ninavile nilaavum
Kanalaayerinjum vimookam karanjum
Ariyaathalanjum ethranaal ingale
(the dreams in my heart…….the moonlight bathed feelings……
Burn like charcoal……and silently……I weep…
For how long will I wander endlessly like this….??)
Ullile thengalum virahavum odunguvaan
Oru maathra kaanuvaan
Oru maathra minduvaan
Virayaarnna chundil ninnadarunna then kanam
Chumbichedukkuvaan nenjodanakkuvaan
Ethra naal ingane
(For the pain and the yearning for you within me to heal….
I want to see you at least once……speak to you at least once……
Words flowing like honey from your trembling lips I want to taste……
with a kiss……and feel you close to my chest….
How long will I have to wait……??? )
Well, this is for Ramya, who has requested the lyrics and its translation.
Well am not too good in these things, so have tried my best to translate the meaning…….it’s very very difficult to do so as I knew now lol :) If some one with better poetic sense can do it better you are welcome!
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October 29, 2009
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Vishak Subramoney said
ur voice sounds extra special in this song. very well done! Once again amazing voice!!
A word of praise is necessary to the composer of this tune…….awesome….a nice soothing number
Tara Balakrishnan said
aweosome composition Rajesh!! soulful singing Pradip! Beautiful music by Anil. Loved it! Reminds me of a song from BJ’s Atma-soul album.
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Murali Ramanathan
said
Wow…superb…loved it all the way….touching lyrics, briliant composition complemeting the lyrics , soul stirring BGM and excellent rendition with right feel. Only thing I felt is that there was a possibility of using live instrument (flute) in certain places I guess.
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Unnikrishnan Kb said
Enjoyed the song… Really nice one… Just commenting on the song not dared to comment on your singing… kudos…great…Great
Best!!!
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Radhika Nair said
Soulful lyrics, composition and rendition. Really touches the heart. Brilliant work, all of you. Agree with Murali on the tonal quality of some interlude patches. 5 and fav.
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Kumaran said
Brilliant composition and fantastic singing, Pradip. It was very soulful and touches the heart. I too agree with Murali on using live flute, especially in places like 02:23. Awesome and goes to my favorites!!!!
Dr. priya Rajan said
Pradip dear Good to know about this Original composition. Malayalam is such a beautiful language and you have been so expressive in your singing!
Rajesh – The beauty of the language is fully exposed in this excellent composition and the music blended well. Just made me fall in love with this composition and tune.
Very well expressed the emotions, simply AMAZING!! So refreshing and relaxing and am so happy and thankful to God for meeting you people on the net and listen to your music.
RAJESH, PRADIP AND BGM ANIL an excellent combination of talents – thanks a lot for this beautiful melody.
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Ibolya Horváthné orbán (at work again...)
said
Very romantic song!Listened it with close eyes…Even without undestanding the lyrics it goes to my heart!
Ibolya
Pradip somasundaran said
Vishak, Tara, Murali, Unni, Radhika: Thank you so much. I will let Anil know of this observation. Anyway I think being a professional he would have known already that an acoustic flute would have created a better feel, but since this is a non commercial venture, it is understandable. The very gesture that he agreed to do this and has done 100% what could be done using the best samples he could itself is great and has to be appreciated considering that he is such a busy person! And do note the quality of the strings he has used! It’s so rich, realistic and has so much of impact on the song!
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Murali Ramanathan
said
Pradip Sir.I agree with you…the quality of strings are awesome…The only point was there was a possibility of using a better tone which would have made this 200% professional venture though its non commercial. And to get something done by Anil ettan is difficult considering his schedules. Definitely this is awesome in all respects.
Warm Regards,
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Ramya Harish said
Beautiful composition n singing. Great effort team!
Loved it all the way! Thanks for that treat! Pradip ji – It would be great if u paste the lyrics n meaning too if possible, plz!
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Pradip somasundaran said
Kumaran, Priya, Ibolya, Ramya: Thank you so much.
Murali: Will ask him if he intended the artificial tone to be like that or was a real flute intended to be used there. Considering that he has used the pitch bender very much on that tone, if he had used a real flute tone, he would have had to play that differently from how he has done now.
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Ajeesh Kumar said
Haunting lyrics and tune, and the music augmenting it. Adding to my ipod :-)
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Pradip somasundaran said
Ramya: I will surely post the lyrics with the english meaning
Sree: Hey, please don’t feel shy to post your comments :) If not how will we know what you felt?
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Subbu said
superb…….I love Pradip’s voice particularly more in originals……beautiful composition Rajesh………Would have enjoyed it better with English translation of the lyrics somewhere!
Regards,
Subbu.
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Rajeev Onv(away on a long break) said
Pradip, what a lovely song you have gifted us with! You have sung this with your natural brilliance-singing an original requires giving original expressions, the singer’s interpretation, which you have done exceptionally well.
I have all praise for the romantic lyrics, the superb composition of Rajesh, and masterful arrangements by Anil. This is an all Muziboo effort which should make all of us proud. A 5/5 to each one of you seperately.
It is a pity that this song is confined to this forum. It should take its rightful place in some album. Visualising the song and offering for public telecast would be a good idea.
rajeev.onv
Nitin Dubey
said
Pradip- very well sung; I did not understand a word but even before reading the translation you’ve given, I felt the song.
It takes a seasoned singer to sing so effortlessly on an unusual time signature like this. Anil’s arrangement was uncomplicated and apt, and your writeup led me to Rajesh Raman’s profile who I think is very talented as well.
Great team effort.
Pradip somasundaran said
Ajeesh, Subbu, Sai: Thank you so much
Rajeev: If I get the chance and favorable circumstances to do it, I will definitely do it. It’s a dream of mine.
Nitin: Yes, Rajesh is a brilliant singer and composer.
Usha: Thank you for your continued encouragement and support….
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Rahul Soman said
Pradip Etta,
This is one song, which I hear daily :). The expressions given by you while singing the song would have made the poet happy I am definitely sure. Dona chechi is one of the poets who has captured my heart with her beautiful lines. She has done great justice to all the people out there who are in love and those who are yet to fall in love :). Rajeshji the most brilliant composer I have come across in recent times. He is an amazing singer, but I feel that composing is something innate for him. Anil B.S also is a rare gem. He has aptly put music for this song not losing the simplicity of it with a lot of music. It is overall a really good package for the music lovers.
One small thing in the song at the charanam you have written “Virayaarnna chundil ninnanayunna then kanam” It is like this though “Virayaarnna chundil ninnanadarunna then kanam”.
Also, the best person to translate it will be Dona Chechi. But I will try and get into her shoes. Most of what I thought is what you have written already. Maybe a refined version.
How many more days of this….?
How many more nights of this….?
For how long will our hearts remain reluctant to seperate?
The dreams in my heart…. The moonlit memories….
Burning like charcoal and weeping in silence….
For how long shall this endless wandering go on….?
To quench the tears of separation welling within me….
To see you just once….
To speak to you just once….
The honey flowing from your trembling lips -
To savour it with a kiss and hold you close to my heart….
Etta! Ennakarupum ithum aanu entey favorites….Thanks for uploading….I really noted the title of the song the way you mentioned it.
Regards,
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Meena Raman said
It is always a pleasure to hear to you and when
it is in a melodious tune & beautiful composition ,
needless to say how i enjoyed
5/5 and to my fav
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Sushanth Shankar said
Pradipetta!!
Such a soul-stirring song! Immensely meaningful lyrics, awesome composition, brilliant orchestration and to add more vibrance to it you have sung it so effortlessly!!
I have nothg more to say Pradipetta… It touched… Its a perfect 5 all the way in every aspect of the song and goes to my favs!
A special thanks to all 3 of you for making this song available for download! Goes straight to my computer and phone too!
Loved it again!
All the very best!
- Sushanth
Adithi said
Pradipetta, Rajesh
Have heard this a thou times already in your blog but juuuusssssttt can’t get enough of it!
Adding it officially to my favs :)
Venkat S said
Awesome team work. Effortless singing, Nice arrangements and lyrix. Just perfect and a great treat to all of us.
Goes into my fav…. with full marks to each one of you.
cheers,
Venkat
Kitcha Swamy said
Man, you always rock in your singing. Loved it. 5 on 5 from me too. Please take a moment to hear some of my stuff.
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Kitcha Swamy said
I don’t know Malayalam but your excellent nuances in the singing could be stunningly felt. I gave it a 2nd hearing and have to say that your a PRO singer. Thanks for this wonderful song and masterpiece singing.
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Pradip somasundaran said
Rahul: Thank you so much for the refined version. You have filled the blank spaces in my mind beautifully!
Meena, Sushanth, Adithi, Venkat, Srinivas: Thank you so much.
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Meena Menon (visit my blog : http://meenamenon.blogspot.com/) said
pradipji,
I used to hear all your songs when you upload…!!!
but i dont know why i hesitate to comment on them
(though it is positive ) since you are already a well known singer… :)
but this time i just couldnt resist my self from commenting………its just marvelous….!!!!
the feel with which you have rendered it……….
….just superb…….
wonderful composition by rajesh raman and beautiful lyrics by dona mayoora……brilliant BGM by anilji…………it’s so haunting……….
i just LOVED it……
may god bless you all….always….
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Priya B said
Wow Pradipji…awesome rendition!
Fantastic feel and what a great voice!!
Kudos to Rajesh,Anil and Donaji!!
Cheers,
Priya
Subbu said
Thanks Pradip for the lyrics and translation….and thanks Rahul too…….I thoroughly enjoyed.
Regards,
Subbu.
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Srividya Kasturi
said
Awesome Composition, Rajesh…Beautiful music, Anilji and Soulful singing Pradip:) Thanks for the translation, Rahul and Pradip…was able to enjoy it more:)
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Kitcha Swamy said
Hello sir,
I didn’t know your already a playback singer. I just happened to read your wiki profile and am awestruck seeing your musical journey. I’m really happy to have come accross your singing and truly honored to be your friend.
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Anup said
pradeep etta….wonderful….very expressive….rajesh very soothing composition and not to mention excellent orchn by anil ettan….enjoyed listening to this one….
Harshan Nambiar
said
Pradip …Very beautiful rendition …excellent feel….excellent use of voice dynamics in the vocals (stealing your word :)
Great composition by Rajesh and lovely arrangement by Anil ….KUDOS team !!!
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George Kuruvilla
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Excellent in all departments. Lovely composition, arrangement and lyrics. I think in terms of technicalities you are perfect every single time but was your best in terms of emoting as far as I’m concerned. Great job team!
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Meera Manohar
said
I am not sure if I heard this before on your blog Pradip.
Liked the arrangement a lot, awesome Anil!!! The composition is really beautiful, Rajesh, and your singing brings the lyrics to life Pradip.
Very enjoyable!!
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Smitha Passanha said
Beautiful work! Everything came together so well. Brilliant vocals and soothing composition. Loved it!
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Maya Menon said
Awesome Pradip ji….honestly it is the love for music that brings me here – I dont know anything about the nuances or finer aspects of music to comment….but as Priya ji says – music is the language of the soul….and this is a soul stirring performance – Pradip ji keep posting more…soft melodious ones – in these tension filled world, music is the only way to unwind :)- wish I could sing….may be next birth :)
Pradip somasundaran said
Meena: No need to hesitate to comment. We all need encouragement as well as positive and constructive criticism when we go wrong. Feedback encourages every one to be active and alert always.
Paras, Sarada, Vidya, Anup, Harshan, George, Meera, Smitha: Thank you so much for the appreciation.
Maya: You are right. Music connects with our soul. That’s why one who can connect need not know the nuances :)
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Harry Chops
said
Great vocals, great composition and arrangement. Real pro stuff. 5/5 for this excellent team work
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Arun Nair said
Pradeepetta! this goes into my heart, each single element in this song! Thanks a bunch for uploading this gem! Wish I could also sing like you some day!
Hats off to Lyricist Dona, Rajesh and Anilettan!
Splendid it is!
Gurubhyonamah!
Meera Krishnan said
Excellent feel/expressions and above all ur singing made this song marvellous….meaningful lyrics with soothing BGM….overall a beautiful song….thanks a lot for sharing this with us…….
Regards,
Meera…….
Vijay (away...) Iyer
said
excellent work Pradipji,
Enjoyed it a lot.
Regards,
-Vijay
Kumar Srinivasan
said
Beautiful composition by Rajesh and a soulful rendition Pradip. Enjoyed the subtle modulations (Vimookham karanjum for example) very much. Those are the details that add life and emotion to the lyrics. Great work by Dona and Anil. Excellent team and an excellent product.
-Kumar.
Shampak Chakravorty said
Very very soulful singing Pradip da…… lajawab….
Equally good composition of the tune Rajesh da aswell…… & Anil…. What to say about the lyrics by Dona…. fabulous as i have understood by the translation…… I could feel the deep pain inside the song…… Superb in its own…. Nothing else could written but to feel…. Mindblowing…. Goes to favs……
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Pradip somasundaran said
Harry, Arun, Meera, Vijay, Kumar: Thank you friends :)
Shampak: True. Its only when you have meaningful and touching lyrics, set to beautiful music that a singer can give that “extra something” which can take the song to another level. It’s the brilliance of the other members of my team that charged me up!
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Preety Reddy said
Pradip garu very nice to listen to this song. I do not understand much but the translation seems fine.
Good team work. Take a 5 from me. God Bless.
Radhakrishnan Nair said
Pradipji, AWESOME… excellent singing … loved the feel you brought in this rendition.
Rajesh… great composition bro.
Dona… beautiful lyrics.
Great arrangement by Anil BS.
5/5 for this great team work and goes to my fav.
regards
RK
Rashmi Nair
said
Beautiful! Excellent teamwork!
Dona, loved the lyrics, very touching.
Rajesh & Anil, really soul stirring music.
Pradip etta, you have done complete justice to the hard work by Dona, Rajesh & Anil.
Goes directly to my favs!!
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Bala (composer/producer) said
Rajesh and Pradip
This is awesome. I don’t know which one gives me that haunting feel. Is that Pradip’s singing or Rajesh’s melody (tune)? I really cannot separate those two out. That is the true success of a composer-singer combo. A singer needs to exactly know what the composer has in his mind….and Pradip, I really felt you absorbed everything from rajesh’s mind and poured it from your heart!
Dona, Beautiful lyrics…! (thanks for the translation!)
Anil, Good work. You have really babied the melody with your arrangements. Very pleasant. But I thought it was very conventional. Did not give me a fresh feel. Btw, its just my expectation!
This song definitely deserves more than 5/5….Obviously goes to my favorites!! GREAT TEAM WORK!!
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Rajesh Raman said
Hi All! I am running out of words to express my thanks to all for listening, commenting and favouring Ethra Naalingane. Here is the storyline… :-)
Dona had sent me the lyrics in Jun 2008 , I had just completed a house move in London and did not have the recording gear set up, so recorded the song on my Mobile phone :-). Dona requested Anil ji for the background track, and I should say the track gave new dimensions of pathos to the song…brilliant work by Anilji.
We were extremely happy when Pradipettan liked the song and agreed to record it. I remember, I had phoned my parents and boasted about me working with Pradipettan :-). The vibrato and depth in Pradipji’s voice gave life to the soulful lyrics. Thanks to Dona for introducing me to Pradipettan and Anilji through this song.
Thanks again to all!
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Deepa said
fabulous work by the team. kudos.
Murali Venkatraman said
The subtle anya swaram (the smaller gaandhaaram) in “miNduvaan” in charanam 2 shows the classiness of both the composer and singer. Although this song is primarily set in the ‘feel’ of vasanthi, those mild and un-infringing walkouts stand as beautiful embellishments. The violin parts are just awesome. Great rendition by Pradip and a tasteful composition by Rajesh based on the reflective lyrics. Good work team.
Krishnan N v said
Awesome composition by Rajesh…
Brilliant arrangement by Anil and
Fantabulous singing by you, Pradip as always. Last but not the least, Great lyrics by Dona .
Keep them coming… Goes to my favourites…
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Dr. daniel Paul said
Mr. Somasundaran…. Looks i have missed some of your posts. Wow! Liked the composition and the tune of the song. Blended well to give the required romantic touch.
See, it is a team effort and love the sound of Guitar a lot. Just have no words to appreciate this original composition. This is called real talent and i am very happy to have visited this post and should only say … you are an amazing singer, & appreciate how the emotions have been brought out to the core. Surely, hate to rate Music. 10/5 my fav’… Thanks a lot and God Bless the Whole team Rajesh, Dona, Anil and Pradip.
Prasad Neelakandan said
Super song
Rohin said
Excellent work. thanks.
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Jayanskdr Jayadeep said
i liked it very much. Its excelent. Lyrics are so attractive.keep it up. Malayalathil parayuvaananenil," VAAKUKALKKAPPURAM viriyitta varikalku oru nooru vandhanangal". cheers.
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Manoje said
Beautiful song. Excellent lyrics, music and singing. Strings evoke pathos so very well!
Pradip somasundaran said
Thanks to every one for your comments and encouraging words :)
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