Devane Naan Umathandaiyil Lyrics [English Meaning] — Pothagar Santhiagu

Pothagar Santhiagu wrote, composed, and performed “Devane Naan Umathandaiyil.” The hymn opens with the singer’s one desire on earth: to draw nearer to God. This goal is established as the song’s single focus from the first line.

Devane Naan Umathandaiyil Lyrics [English Meaning] — Pothagar Santhiagu
Released: June 26, 2014

Devane Naan Umathandaiyil

Pothagar Santhiagu

Lyricist
Pothagar Santhiagu
Composer
Pothagar Santhiagu

Pothagar Santhiagu’s Devane Naan Umathandaiyil Lyrics Translation

The verses introduce situations of intense hardship as tests of this commitment. One passage describes being hung horrifically on a cross, yet still approaching God with eagerness. Another part references sleeping on a stone from sorrow but continuing the spiritual pursuit even in dreams.

Devane Naan Umathandaiyil InnumOh God, my one desire is to still
Nerungi Servathe En Aaval BoomiyilDraw nearer to You on this earth
Mavaliya KoramagaThough in the most horrific form
Van Siluvai Meedhinil NaanUpon a great cross
Kove Thonga NeridinumI am left to hang, O King
Aavalaai Ummandai ServenI will eagerly come to You
Yaakkobaippol Pogum PaadhaiyilLike Jacob on his journey
Pozhudhupattu Raavil Irul Vandhu MoodidaWhen daylight fades and darkness covers the night
Thukkathaal Naan Kallil SaayndhuThough I rest my head on a stone in sorrow
Thoonginaalum En KanaavilEven in my sleep, within my dreams
Nokkiyummai Kitti ServenI will behold You and draw near
Vaakkadangaa Valla NaathaO Lord of boundless power
Parathukkerum Padigal PolaveJust like the steps that climb to heaven
En Paadhai Thondrappannum AiyaMy path appears before me, Lord
Endhan DevaneMy God
Kirubaiyaaga Neer EnakkuEverything that You, in Your grace
Tharuvathellam UmathandaiGive to me, will serve
Arumaiyaai EnnaiyazhaikkumTo preciously call me to Your side
Anbin Thoodharaaga SeyyumAs messengers of Your love
Nithiraiyinindru Vizhithu Kaalai EzhundhuWaking from my sleep and rising in the morning
Karthave Naan Ummai PotruvenLord, I will praise You
Iththaraiyil Undhan VeedaaiIn this world, I will make my sorrows
Enthuyar Kal NaattuveneThe stones of Your house
Endhan Thunbathin VazhiyaaiThrough the path of my suffering
Innum Ummai Kitti ServenI will draw even closer to You
Aanandhamaai Settai VirithuJoyfully spreading my wings
Paravasamaai Aagaayathil Eri PoyinumEven if I rise ecstatically into the sky
Vaana Mandalan Kadandhu Parandhu MeleEven if I fly beyond the celestial spheres
Sendridinum Magizhuru Kaalathilum NaanAnd ascend higher, even in times of gladness
Maruviyummai Kitti ServenI will turn and draw closer to You

Devane Naan Umathandaiyil Music Video

The song consistently redefines suffering as a direct path to the divine. It argues that every path, especially one of sorrow, allows the singer to get “even closer.” The hymn functions as a declaration that all life experiences are instruments for devotion.