K.S. Chithra and Ilaiyaraaja sing this haunting track from the album Sindhu Bhairavi. Vairamuthu joins the male vocalist to write the poetic lines. The melody introduces a wandering soul searching for a home.
Released: August 20, 2021
Naan Oru Sindhu
Ilaiyaraaja | K.S. Chithra • From “Sindhu Bhairavi”
Naan Oru Sindhu Lyrics Translation Ilaiyaraaja | K.S. Chithra | Sindhu Bhairavi
The poet writes about the pain of a soul that wanders without roots. He mentions a calf searching for its mother to show a deep lack of belonging. The line ‘I have no sense of belonging’ shows a heartbreaking loneliness.
Naan Oru Sindhu Kavadi ChindhuI’m a ‘Sindhu’, a wandering folk song.
Naan Oru Sindhu Kavadi ChindhuI’m a ‘Sindhu’, a wandering folk song.
Raagam PuriyavillaI can’t understand its melody.
Ulla Sogam TheriyavillaThe sorrow inside remains hidden.
Thandhai Irundhum Thaayum IrundhumThough a father and mother both exist,
Sondham Edhuvum IllaI have no sense of belonging.
Adhai Solla TheriyavillaI don’t know how to explain that.
Naan Oru Sindhu Kavadi ChindhuI’m a ‘Sindhu’, a wandering folk song.
Raagam PuriyavillaI can’t understand its melody.
Ulla Sogam TheriyavillaThe sorrow inside remains hidden.
Thandhai Irundhum Thaayum IrundhumThough a father and mother both exist,
Sondham Edhuvum IllaI have no sense of belonging.
Adhai Solla TheriyavillaI don’t know how to explain that.
Naan Oru Sindhu Kavadi ChindhuI’m a ‘Sindhu’, a wandering folk song.
Raagam PuriyavillaI can’t understand its melody.
Ulla Sogam TheriyavillaThe sorrow inside remains hidden.
Illaadha Uravukku Ennenna PeroWhat names do we give to bonds that don’t exist?
Naadodi Paattukku Thaay Thandhai YaaroWho are the parents of a wanderer’s song?
Illaadha Uravukku Ennenna PeroWhat names do we give to bonds that don’t exist?
Naadodi Paattukku Thaay Thandhai YaaroWho are the parents of a wanderer’s song?
Vidhiyodu Naan Aadum Vilaiyaatta PaaruLook at the game I’m playing with destiny.
Velaiyaadha Kaattukku Vedha PottadhaaruWho sowed seeds in a forest that doesn’t yield?
Paattu Padichcha Sangadhi UnduThere’s deep meaning found when a song is sung.
En Paattukkullaivum Sangadhi Undu KandupidiThere are secrets in my song too; try to find them.
Naan Oru Sindhu Kavadi ChindhuI’m a ‘Sindhu’, a wandering folk song.
Raagam PuriyavillaI can’t understand its melody.
Ulla Sogam TheriyavillaThe sorrow inside remains hidden.
Penn Kandru Pasu Thedi Paarkkindra VelaiWhile a female calf searches for its mother cow,
Ammaannu Sollavum Adhigaaram IllaI don’t even have the right to call her ‘Mother’.
Penn Kandru Pasu Thedi Paarkkindra VelaiWhile a female calf searches for its mother cow,
Ammaannu Sollavum Adhigaaram IllaI don’t even have the right to call her ‘Mother’.
En Vidhi Appodhe TherinjirundhaaleIf only I’d known my fate back then,
Karppaththil Naane KarainjiruppeneI would’ve dissolved while still in the womb.
Thalai Ezhuthenna En Mudhal EzhuthennaWhat’s my destiny, and what’s my origin?
Thalai Ezhuthenna Mudhal Ezhuthenna SollungalenTell me, what’s my destiny and what’s my origin?
Naan Oru Sindhu Kavadi ChindhuI’m a ‘Sindhu’, a wandering folk song.
Raagam PuriyavillaI can’t understand its melody.
Ulla Sogam TheriyavillaThe sorrow inside remains hidden.
Thandhai Irundhum Thaayum IrundhumThough a father and mother both exist,
Sondham Edhuvum IllaI have no sense of belonging.
Adhai Solla TheriyavillaI don’t know how to explain that.
Naan Oru Sindhu Kavadi ChindhuI’m a ‘Sindhu’, a wandering folk song.
Raagam PuriyavillaI can’t understand its melody.
Ulla Sogam TheriyavillaThe sorrow inside remains hidden.
Naan Oru Sindhu Music Video
The vocalists deliver a performance that lingers in the mind, and the lyrics of ‘Naan Oru Sindhu’ explore the sorrow of an eternal wanderer. Tamil music fans cherish this classic for its honest expression.