Kannai Nambathey Lyrics English Translation – Ninaithadhai Mudippavan | M. S. Viswanathan | Vaali
M. S. Viswanathan creates the melody for ‘Kannai Nambathey’, a timeless Tamil classic. The lyrics writer, Vaali, pens a powerful message about trust and truth. T. M. Soundararajan delivers the song with a voice that blends authority and warmth.
Released: January 22, 2026
Kannai Nambathey
M. S. Viswanathan | Vaali • From “Ninaithadhai Mudippavan”
Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Composer
M.S. Viswanathan
Ninaithadhai Mudippavan’s Kannai Nambathey Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Vaali uses sharp metaphors to warn against trusting appearances. The line, ‘If protectors wear a disguise, and thieves appear in strange forms,’ questions reality. The poet urges listeners to rely on their wisdom, not fleeting visual illusions.
Kannai NambadheDon’t trust your eyes.
Unnai YematrumThey’ll only deceive you.
Nee Kanum ThotramThe appearance that you see.
Unmai IlladhadhuIs not the real truth.
Arivai Nee NambuTrust in your wisdom instead.
Ullam ThelivagumYour mind will become clear.
Adaiyalam KatumIt will show you the signs.
Poiye SolladhadhuAnd it won’t tell a lie.
Kannai NambadheDon’t trust your eyes.
Unnai YematrumThey’ll only deceive you.
Nee Kanum ThotramThe appearance that you see.
Unmai IlladhadhuIs not the real truth.
Arivai Nee NambuTrust in your wisdom instead.
Ullam ThelivagumYour mind will become clear.
Adaiyalam KatumIt will show you the signs.
Poiye SolladhadhuAnd it won’t tell a lie.
Kavalare VesamitalIf protectors wear a disguise.
Kalvargalum VettruruvilAnd thieves appear in strange forms.
Kanmunne ThonuvadhuWhat appears right in front of you.
SathiyameIs it really the truth?
Kathirundhu KalvarukuWaiting for the thieves.
Kai Vilangu PootividumTo handcuff them tight.
Kannuku ThonadhaThat which is unseen by the eyes.
SathiyameThat is the only truth.
Podum Poi ThirayaiThe curtain of lies they wear.
Kilithuvidum KalamTime will tear it apart.
Puriyum AppodhuThen you will understand.
Meiyana KolamThe true form of things.
Kannai NambadheDon’t trust your eyes.
Unnai YematrumThey’ll only deceive you.
Nee Kanum ThotramThe appearance that you see.
Unmai IlladhadhuIs not the real truth.
Om Muruga Endru SolliChanting ‘Om Muruga’.
Ucharikum SamigaleYou preach like gods.
Rudhracha PoonaigalaiBut you live like ‘hypocritical cats’.
VazhurengaWearing holy beads.
Seemangal PorvaiyileUnder the cloak of rituals.
Samanya MakkalaiyeThe common, simple people.
Yematri KondatamYou deceive them and celebrate.
PodureengaPutting on a show.
Poimai EppodhumFalsehood never.
Onguvadhum IllaiPrevails in the end.
Unmai EppodhumAnd the truth never.
Thoonkuvadhum IllaiGoes to sleep.
Kannai NambadheDon’t trust your eyes.
Pon Porulai KandavudanAs soon as they see gold and wealth.
Vandhavali MarandhuvituThey forget the path they came from.
Looking for the ‘Kannai Nambathey’ lyrics translation? It offers a profound reminder to seek truth beyond the visible. The song, from ‘Ninaithadhai Mudippavan’, is a masterclass in blending philosophy with music.
