Intha Nilavai Lyrics English Meaning: Bhavani | P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan
T. M. Soundarajan, P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari, and P. B. Sreenivas deliver “Intha Nilavai” from the album Bhavani. Kannadasan wrote the lyrics; M. S. Vishwanathan composed the music. The song captures classic Tamil romantic dialogue under moonlight. It sets a scene of anticipation and affection.
Intha Nilavai
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan • From “Bhavani”
Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
M. S. Vishwanathan
Intha Nilavai Lyrics Translation P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan | Bhavani
Kannadasan’s writing presents the moon as a personal confidante. A singer describes the moon appearing “just for me,” carrying thoughts to a lover’s heart. Another plea asks for the night and their bond to arrive. Later, a request seeks the night’s disappearance and dawn’s arrival.
Indha Nilavai Nan ParthalWhen I look at this moon,
Adhu Enakena Vanthathu Pol IrukkumIt seems like it’s come just for me.
En Ninaivai Eduthu VarumIt’ll carry my thoughts
Unthan Nenjinil Koduthu VidumAnd deliver them to your heart.
Indha Nilavai Nan ParthalWhen I look at this moon,
Adhu Enakena Vanthathu Pol IrukkumIt seems like it’s come just for me.
En Ninaivai Eduthu VarumIt’ll carry my thoughts
Unthan Nenjinil Koduthu VidumAnd deliver them to your heart.
Irave Varuga Urave VarugaLet the night come, let our bond come.
Thooya Manjathil Pavai NenajathilAs I’m in this pure bed, soaked in thoughts of you,
Nan Irukka Parthirukkum Kadhal VennilaThe loving, white moon will keep watching me.
Nangu Kanngal Pesi KollattumLet our four eyes converse.
Kalayil Vettkam Malaiyil PakkamShyness in the morning, closeness in the evening.
Nalai Innum Vendum Endru Thedudum UllamMy heart searches, wanting even more tomorrow.
Kungumapottu Nenjinil PattuA vermilion ‘pottu’ has touched my heart.
Kodi Inbam Odi Vanthu Bavanai SollumA million joys will rush in and tell this feeling.
Irave Varuga Urave VarugaLet the night come, let our bond come.
Indha Nilavai Nan ParthalWhen I look at this moon,
Adhu Enakena Vanthathu Pol IrukkumIt seems like it’s come just for me.
En Ninaivai Eduthu VarumIt’ll carry my thoughts
Unthan Nenjinil Koduthu VidumAnd deliver them to your heart.
Kannadi Kinnangalil Mathu Rasam EduthuTaking wine in glass goblets,
Pen Endru PersolliCalling me ‘woman,’
En Kayil KoduthuHe gave it to my hand.
Kannale Paruga SonnanHe told me to drink it with my eyes,
Adhil Vandaga Amara SonnanAnd told me to settle there like a bee.
Oru Malai Malar KoduthuGiving a garland of flowers,
Athil Neeyum KudiyirukkaFor you to reside in it,
Azhaithal VaruvenIf you call, I’ll come.
Anaithal Than TharuvenIf you embrace, then I’ll surrender.
Kalyana Pen EnumGiving me the name,
Per Ondru Koduthu‘The bride-to-be,’
Kannadi Kinnangalil Mathu Rasam EduthuTaking wine in glass goblets,
Kannale Parugi ViduDrink it with your eyes.
Adhil Vandaga Amarnthu ViduSettle in it like a bee.
Adhu Nalai NadakkattumeLet that happen tomorrow.
Intha Neram InikattumeLet this moment be sweet.
Idhu Than Oru NalThis is that one day,
Ninaithal Sugam Tharum NalThe day that brings joy when remembered.
Intha Nilavai ParthalWhen I look at this moon,
Adhu Namakena Vanthathu Pol IrukkumIt seems like it’s come just for us.
Oru Ninaivai Eduthu VarumIt’ll carry one’s thoughts
Maru Nenjinil Koduthu VidumAnd deliver them to another’s heart.
Irave Varuga Urave VarugaLet the night come, let our bond come.
Oorellam Sirikkum OsaiThe sound of the whole town laughing.
Urangathe Kangal IngeHere, my eyes don’t sleep.
Oorellam Sirikkum OsaiThe sound of the whole town laughing.
Urangathe Kangal IngeHere, my eyes don’t sleep.
Nalellam Thanimai IngeAll day long, there’s loneliness here.
Nan Thedudum Vazhkai EngeWhere’s the life I’m searching for?
Nan Thedudum Vazhkai EngeWhere’s the life I’m searching for?
Malargalile VasamillaiThere’s no fragrance in flowers.
Manjalile Azhagu IllaiThere’s no beauty in turmeric.
Thalaivanidam Kadhal IllaiThere’s no love in my leader.
Iravanidam Karunai IllaiThere’s no mercy from God.
Indha Nilavai Nan ParthalWhen I look at this moon,
Adhu Enakena Vanthathu Pol IrukkumIt seems like it’s come just for me.
En Ninaivai Eduthu VarumIt’ll carry my thoughts
Antha Nenjinil Koduthu VidumAnd deliver them to that heart.
Irave Maraiha Pozhuthe VidigaLet the night disappear, let the dawn break.
Bhavani’s album track “Intha Nilavai” outlines evolving emotional states, from hopeful anticipation to lonely solitude. The moonlight witnesses these shifting feelings. This “Intha Nilavai” lyrics translation reveals the changing romantic desires.
