P. Susheela sings ‘Athan Niram Sivappu’ from the album Niraikudam with playful energy. Lyricist Kannadasan frames a woman’s fascination with a dashing stranger. Composer V. Kumar uses light rhythms to mirror her teasing curiosity.
Athan Niram Sivappu
P. Susheela • From “Niraikudam”
Athan Niram Sivappu Lyrics Translation (from “Niraikudam”)
Kannadasan’s lyrics show her questioning the man’s reactions at every turn. She wonders if he’d gasp at a golden bed or mistake her touch for familial affection. Repeated lines about breathlessness emphasize her flustered state.
Athaan Niram SivappuMy beloved is fair-skinned.
Andha Aangilaeyar Pol UduppuHe dresses just like an Englishman.
Koondhal Konjam VeluppuHis hair has a touch of grey.
Avar Cooling Glassthaan KaruppuBut his sunglasses are jet black.
Athaan Niram SivappuMy beloved is fair-skinned.
Andha Aangilaeyar Pol UduppuHe dresses just like an Englishman.
Koondhal Konjam VeluppuHis hair has a touch of grey.
Avar Cooling Glassthaan KaruppuBut his sunglasses are jet black.
Munnae Ninnu Paatha Moochu VarumaIf I stand before him, does he lose his breath?
Pinnae Ninnu Paathaa Pechu VarumaIf I look from behind, can he even speak?
Munnae Ninnu Paatha Moochu VarumaIf I stand before him, does he lose his breath?
Pinnae Ninnu Paathaa Pechu VarumaIf I look from behind, can he even speak?
AthaanOh, my beloved.
Kalyaana Pennai PaarthuWould he blush shyly
Naanam Kolvaaroif he saw a bride?
Kaithari Selai VangiWould he buy a handloom saree
Katti Kolluvaaroand drape it on himself?
Adiyamma Un AthaanOh girl, is your man
Avan Yaaro Vekka Porosomeone who gets easily embarrassed?
Adiyamma Un AthaanOh girl, is your man
Avan Yaaro Vekka Porosomeone who gets easily embarrassed?
Munnae Ninnu Paatha Moochu VarumaIf I stand before him, does he lose his breath?
Pinnae Ninnu Paathaa Pechu VarumaIf I look from behind, can he even speak?
AthaanOh, my beloved.
Ponnaalae Kattil PottaalIf I prepared a golden bed,
Aiyoo Enbaarowould he gasp ‘Oh my’?
Poo Polae Mutham ThandhaalIf I kissed him softly as a flower,
Sathamiduvaarowould he cry out in alarm?
Kaipattal Nee ThottaalIf your hand accidentally touched him,
Avar Kaalai Pidippaarowould he grab your feet in fear?
Kaipattal Nee ThottaalIf your hand accidentally touched him,
Avar Kaalai Pidippaarowould he grab your feet in fear?
Munnae Ninnu Paatha Moochu VarumaIf I stand before him, does he lose his breath?
Pinnae Ninnu Paathaa Pechu VarumaIf I look from behind, can he even speak?
AthaanOh, my beloved.
Appaavi Athaan UnnaiWould this innocent man call you
Akka Enbaaro‘Sister’?
Avasara KolathoduIn his hurried confusion,
Amma Enbaarowould he call you ‘Mother’?
Azhugindra Pillai PolaWould he ask to be picked up
Thookka Solvaarolike a weeping child?
Adiyamma Unai SummaOh girl, would he just
Thaalatta Solluvaaroask you to sing him a lullaby?
Adiyamma Unai SummaOh girl, would he just
Paalootta Solluvaaroask you to feed him warm milk?
Munnae Ninnu Paatha Moochu VarumaIf I stand before him, does he lose his breath?
Pinnae Ninnu Paathaa Pechu VarumaIf I look from behind, can he even speak?
Athaan Niram SivappuMy beloved is fair-skinned.
Andha Aangilaeyar Pol UduppuHe dresses just like an Englishman.
Koondhal Konjam VeluppuHis hair has a touch of grey.
Avar Cooling Glassthaan KaruppuBut his sunglasses are jet black.
Munnae Ninnu Paatha Moochu VarumaIf I stand before him, does he lose his breath?
Pinnae Ninnu Paathaa Pechu VarumaIf I look from behind, can he even speak?
Munnae Ninnu Paatha Moochu VarumaIf I stand before him, does he lose his breath?
Pinnae Ninnu Paathaa Pechu VarumaIf I look from behind, can he even speak?
AthaanOh, my beloved.
Athan Niram Sivappu Music Video
P. Susheela’s vocal delivery makes the Athan Niram Sivappu lyrics meaning accessible. Listeners hear a woman playfully dissecting romantic possibilities while describing his Western attire.