Shreya Ghoshal and Yuvan Shankar Raja collaborate on ‘Asaivindri’ for the album ‘Paramporul.’ Lyricist Vivek crafts a devotional love story with philosophical undertones. Ghoshal’s vocals emphasize stillness amid emotional intensity.
Released: August 23, 2023
Asaivindri
Shreya Ghoshal | Yuvan Shankar Raja • From “Paramporul”
Asaivindri Lyrics Translation Shreya Ghoshal | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Paramporul
Vivek compares the beloved to a divine figure with a glowing halo. The lyrics request a share of this light. Ghoshal sings about a calm ocean, pleading to preserve its stillness by not disturbing the moon.
Asaivindri Asaivae IndriWithout a single movement, utterly still,
Unn Mun Nindru KetkindrenI stand before you and I ask.
Imaikkamal Neeyum EnnaiIf you look at me without even blinking,
Parthal En SeivenWhat am I supposed to do?
Edhan Meedhum Aasai EadhumDesire for anything at all…
Vendam Endrai YosithaenI decided I didn’t want it.
Athukooda AasaidhanaeBut even that is a desire, isn’t it?
Iyyo En SeivaenOh, what will I do?
Thalayin Pinnae PinnaeFrom the light right behind your head,
Veesum Oliyil Konjam Enakum ThaaGive me a little of that glowing halo.
Undhan Bothi NizhalinFrom the shadow of your Bodhi tree,
Paadhi Nizhalai Konjam Enakum ThaaGive me just half of that shade.
Alai Yeathum Illaa AazhiyilaeIn this deep ocean with absolutely no waves,
Nilavai PidungI VeesathaeDon’t pluck the moon and throw it in.
Unnai Kaanaa VaelaiyilaeIn the moments when I cannot see you,
Kannal PesathaeDon’t speak to me with your eyes.
Ada Nettru Nalai Veenena NeeYou said yesterday and tomorrow are useless,
Sonnai Indril VazhkindraenSo I am living right here in today.
Ennul Ennai Veezh EndraaiYou told me, ‘Fall deep inside me’,
Unnul VeezhkindraenAnd I am falling into you.
Azhagin Melae Idhayam YaeriThe heart climbed up on beauty,
Nazhuvi Keezhae VeezhaThen slipped and fell below.
Mezhugin Melae Theeyil ThoindhaLike a sword dipped in fire,
Kadhal Vaalum KeeraLove slices through the wax.
Thirakkindra KannukullaeInside those opening eyes,
Theeyin Veppam PaayaThe heat of a fire spreads.
Urainthingu Yengum NenjamThis heart, frozen and yearning here,
Konjam Kulir KaayaWants to warm itself a little.
Sirppam Yaar AdaWho is the sculpture here?
Sirppi YaarWho is the sculptor?
Enthan Kelvi SaridhanaaIs my question even correct?
Theeyil Ennai VaattugiraaiYou are roasting me in the fire…
Silaiyae NanthanaaOh statue, am I your Nandan?
Ulagae Ingae TheeppilambaaiThe world here is a pillar of fire,
Uyir Naan VazhindhaenAnd I, the life force, overflowed.
TheekkuzhambaaiLike molten lava,
Irugi Ponaen IrumbaaiI hardened into iron,
Nan Aanenae Pudhithaai Hey EyyI have become something entirely new, hey eyy.
Asaivindri Asaivae IndriWithout a single movement, utterly still,
Unn Mun Nindru KetkindrenI stand before you and I ask.
Imaikkamal Neeyum EnnaiIf you look at me without even blinking,
Parthal En SeivenWhat am I supposed to do?
Thalayin Pinnae PinnaeFrom the light right behind your head,
Veesum Oliyil Konjam Enakum ThaaGive me a little of that glowing halo.
Undhan Bothi NizhalinFrom the shadow of your Bodhi tree,
Paadhi Nizhalai Konjam Enakum ThaaGive me just half of that shade.
Alai Yeathum Illaa AazhiyilaeIn this deep ocean with absolutely no waves,
Nilavai PidungI VeesathaeDon’t pluck the moon and throw it in.
Unnai Kaanaa VaelaiyilaeIn the moments when I cannot see you,
Kannal PesathaeDon’t speak to me with your eyes.
Ada Nettru Nalai Veenena NeeYou said yesterday and tomorrow are useless,
Sonnai Indril VazhkindraenSo I am living right here in today.
Ennul Ennai Veezh EndraaiYou told me, ‘Fall deep inside me’,
Unnul VeezhkindraenAnd I am falling into you.
Asaivindri Music Video
The ‘Paramporul’ track resolves the conflict between desire and surrender. An English lyrics translation of ‘Asaivindri’ maps love’s transformation into something new through fire imagery.