Pritam and Haricharan’s song “Hey Nanba Nanba” is from the album War 2. The lyrics by Madhan Karky begin by asking, “Who am I if you are not there?” This question sets up a complete dedication to a friend’s importance.
Released: August 16, 2025
Hey Nanba Nanba
Haricharan | Pritam • From “War 2”
War 2’s Hey Nanba Nanba Lyrics Translation
The verses state that the friend is his family, his life, and his entire world. He credits this person as the source of both vulnerability and bravery, saying his tears and courage come from him.
Nan Yaru Nee IllaiyinnaWho am I without you?
Hey Nanba NanbaHey friend, my friend
Ver Yaru Nee IlaiyinnaWho else is there without you?
Hey Nanba NanbaHey friend, my friend
Uravunnu NeethannaYou are my family
Hey Nanba NanbaHey friend, my friend
Ulagame NeethanaMy entire world is you
Hey Vambukku Nee IrukkaYou’re there to start the fun fights
Hey Nanba NanbaHey friend, my friend
Sandaikkum Nee IrukkaAnd you’re there for the real fights
Hey Nanba NanbaHey friend, my friend
Usirunnu NeethanaYou are my very life
Hey Nanba NanbaHey friend, my friend
Ulagame NeethanaMy entire world is you
Kollai KondaThis boundless joy I feel
Inbam Inge UnnalathanIs here only because of you
Kollaiyadikkum NodikalAll of life’s stolen moments
Ellam UnkoodathanAre spent with you
Kannil EeramThe tears in my eyes
Nenjil Veeram UnnalathanThe courage in my heart, are because of you
Bharam Theerum Kobam ArumMy burdens lift and my anger fades
UnkoodathanWhen I’m with you
Nee Thoonguna En IravuthanWhen you sleep, my night begins
Muzhichathum En KalamthanWhen you wake, my day starts
Sernthu Adum PothellamWhenever we celebrate together
Vanam Konjam KeezhathanThe sky stoops a little lower
Padaikkum KanavaThe dreams I now create
Enakku Thanthathu NeethanadaYou are the one who gave them to me
Siraku Viricha Manasin SirippeYou are the joy of a soul
NeethanadaThat has taken flight
Jeyikkum Asaiyai EnakkulThe desire to win
Vithaichthu NeethanadaYou’re the one who planted it in me
Mudhalil JeyichaThe very first prize
Parisu Porule NeethanadaI ever won was you
Hey Nanba Nanba Music Video
The song concludes by calling the friend the “very first prize” the singer ever won. This suggests the friendship is the most important achievement in his life. The meaning of the “Hey Nanba Nanba” lyrics is about a bond so strong it becomes the singer’s entire identity.