P. B. Sreenivas delivers ‘Ellam Nadaga’ from the album ‘Pasamum Nesamum’, a philosophical lament written by Kannadasan and composed by S. Vedhachalam. The song captures a weary mood, painting life as a deceptive theatrical stage.
Ellam Nadaga
P. B. Sreenivas • From “Pasamum Nesamum”
Ellam Nadaga Lyrics Translation – Pasamum Nesamum Soundtrack
Kannadasan’s lyrics declare “the entire world’s a stage, and everywhere there’s a crowd of actors.” The writing contrasts visible forms with unknown hearts, highlighting pervasive deception. P. B. Sreenivas’s voice carries the weight of a heart corrupted “pure as milk,” revealing personal betrayal.
Ellam Nadaga MedaiThe entire world’s a stage.
Idhil Engum Nadigar KottamAnd everywhere there’s a crowd of actors.
Uruvam Therivadhu PolaJust as their form is visible,
Avar Ullam Therivadhu IllaiTheir heart isn’t known.
Ellam Nadaga MedaiThe entire world’s a stage.
Idhil Engum Nadigar KottamAnd everywhere there’s a crowd of actors.
Uruvam Therivadhu PolaJust as their form is visible,
Avar Ullam Therivadhu IllaiTheir heart isn’t known.
Ellam Nadaga MedaiThe entire world’s a stage.
Idhil Engum Nadigar KottamAnd everywhere there’s a crowd of actors.
Parppadhai Ariyen Parkka VaithaiyeI didn’t know how to see, yet you made me witness this.
Pal Pol Manadhai Keduthaval NeeyeYou’re the one who corrupted my heart, once pure as milk.
Paduvadhariyen Pada VaithaiyeI didn’t know how to suffer, but you made me endure.
Padalai Padhiyil Nee MudithaiyeYou ended the song halfway through.
Ellam Nadaga MedaiThe entire world’s a stage.
Idhil Engum Nadigar KottamAnd everywhere there’s a crowd of actors.
Uruvam Therivadhu PolaJust as their form is visible,
Avar Ullam Therivadhu IllaiTheir heart isn’t known.
Ellam Nadaga MedaiThe entire world’s a stage.
Idhil Engum Nadigar KottamAnd everywhere there’s a crowd of actors.
Vedikkai Ulagam Selvargal IllamThe world of entertainment is for the wealthy.
Vedikkai Ulagam Selvargal IllamThe world of entertainment is for the wealthy.
Vedhanai Ulagam Ezhaigal UllamThe world of sorrow belongs to the hearts of the poor.
Vedhanai Ulagam Ezhaigal UllamThe world of sorrow belongs to the hearts of the poor.
Theriya Nilaiyil Thozhiyum RaniWhen she’s unaware, a friend is also a queen.
Theriya Nilaiyil Thozhiyum RaniWhen she’s unaware, a friend is also a queen.
Therindhu Vittal Aval Raniyin ThozhiIf she realizes the truth, she’s just the queen’s friend.
Ellam Nadaga MedaiThe entire world’s a stage.
Idhil Engum Nadigar KottamAnd everywhere there’s a crowd of actors.
Uruvam Therivadhu PolaJust as their form is visible,
Avar Ullam Therivadhu IllaiTheir heart isn’t known.
Ellam Nadaga MedaiThe entire world’s a stage.
Idhil Engum Nadigar KottamAnd everywhere there’s a crowd of actors.
Unmaiyil Oru Nal Poimaiyil Pala NalWe live one day in truth, many days in falsehood.
Vovvoru Nalum Ungalin ThirunalEach day is a celebration for you.
Engalin Idhayam Siriyadhu ThayeOur heart is small, mother.
Idhaiyum Yeno Udaithu VittayeWhy have you broken even this?
Ellam Nadaga MedaiThe entire world’s a stage.
Idhil Engum Nadigar KottamAnd everywhere there’s a crowd of actors.
Uruvam Therivadhu PolaJust as their form is visible,
Avar Ullam Therivadhu IllaiTheir heart isn’t known.
Ellam Nadaga MedaiThe entire world’s a stage.
Idhil Engum Nadigar KottamAnd everywhere there’s a crowd of actors.
Puriya Manidhan Edhaiyoo SonnanThat enigmatic person said something.
Puriya Manidhan Edhaiyoo SonnanThat enigmatic person said something.
Porutharulvaiye Pogiren ThayeForgive me, mother, I’m leaving.
Porutharulvaiye Pogiren ThayeForgive me, mother, I’m leaving.
Nadanthathai Ellam MaranthiduvayePlease forget everything that happened.
Nadanthathai Ellam MaranthiduvayePlease forget everything that happened.
Nadanthathai Ellam MaranthiduvayePlease forget everything that happened.
Maligai Silaiye Vazhiya NeeyeYou’re a palace statue, and you’re the path.
Ellam Nadaga Music Video
The album ‘Pasamum Nesamum’ presents a core message of life’s pretense and suffering. It positions the vulnerable against indifferent power structures. The ‘Ellam Nadaga’ lyrics meaning examines how authenticity breaks when trust is misplaced.