P. Susheela’s voice, M. S. Vishwanathan’s composition, and Pulamaipithan’s lyrics for Nilave Malare form a lullaby of pure adoration. The mood is gentle and protective.
Released: July 15, 2023
Mannil Vandha Nilave
M. S. Viswanathan | P. Susheela • From “Nilave Malare”
Mannil Vandha Nilave Lyrics Meaning M. S. Viswanathan | P. Susheela | Nilave Malare
P. Susheela calls the child the moon on earth and a flower in her lap. She asks why the Ganges flows from the child’s eyes and promises to protect delicate feet from rough ground.
Mannil Vandha NilaveOh moon that has descended to this earth,
En Madiyil Pootha MalareOh flower that has blossomed in my lap.
Mannil Vandha NilaveOh moon that has descended to this earth,
En Madiyil Pootha MalareOh flower that has blossomed in my lap.
Anbu Konda Chella KiliMy cherished parrot, so full of love,
Kannil Enna Gangai Nadhi SollammaTell me, dear, why is the river Ganges flowing from your eyes?
Nilave MalareOh moon, oh flower,
Nilave Malare Malarin IdhazheOh moon, oh flower, oh petal of that flower,
Idhazhin AzhageOh beauty of that petal.
Etti Nirkum Vanam Unnai Kanda NeramThe moment the distant sky catches sight of you,
Pakkam Vandhu ThalattumIt comes close to sing you a lullaby.
Andhi Mazhai Megam Indha Malar DhegamThe evening rain clouds see this flower-like body,
Thottu Thottu NeerattumAnd they gently touch and bathe you.
Etti Nirkum Vanam Unnai Kanda NeramThe moment the distant sky catches sight of you,
Pakkam Vandhu ThalattumIt comes close to sing you a lullaby.
Andhi Mazhai Megam Indha Malar DhegamThe evening rain clouds see this flower-like body,
Thottu Thottu NeerattumAnd they gently touch and bathe you.
Vizhigalil Kavinayam Viralgalil AbinayamThere’s poetry in your eyes and dance in your fingers,
Kanne Nee KattuShow them to me, my dear.
Vidigira Varayinil Madiyinil UrangiduSleep in my lap until the break of dawn,
Padal Nee KettuWhile you listen to this song.
Nilave MalareOh moon, oh flower,
Nilave Malare Malarin IdhazheOh moon, oh flower, oh petal of that flower,
Idhazhin AzhageOh beauty of that petal.
Mannil Vandha NilaveOh moon that has descended to this earth,
En Madiyil Pootha MalareOh flower that has blossomed in my lap.
Punnai Illai Polum Chinna Mani PadhamYour small, gem-like feet are soft as a leaf,
Mannil Pada KoodathuAnd they shouldn’t touch the rough ground.
Ponnazhagu Minnum Unnazhagu ParthuSeeing your golden, sparkling beauty,
Kangal Pada KoodathuNo envious eyes should fall upon you.
Mayilgalin Iraginil Azhagiya VizhigalaiDid you gift the beautiful eyes to the peacock’s feathers?
Nee Than ThanthaiyoWas it you who gave them away?
Manikuyil Padithidum Kavithayin Isai EnaOr like the music of a poem sung by the cuckoo,
Nee Than VanthaiyoDid you arrive here as that melody?
Nilave MalareOh moon, oh flower,
Nilave Malare Malarin IdhazheOh moon, oh flower, oh petal of that flower,
Idhazhin AzhageOh beauty of that petal.
Mannil Vandha NilaveOh moon that has descended to this earth,
En Madiyil Pootha MalareOh flower that has blossomed in my lap.
Anbu Konda Chella KiliMy cherished parrot, so full of love,
Kannil Enna Gangai Nadhi SollammaTell me, dear, why is the river Ganges flowing from your eyes?
Nilave MalareOh moon, oh flower.
Mannil Vandha Nilave Music Video
Nilave Malare delivers a parent’s wish to guard a child’s innocence. The lyrics meaning of Mannil Vandha Nilave in English centers on this protective love.