P. Susheela and T. M. Soundararajan perform ‘Naan Paadinal’ from the album Sorgathil Thirumanam. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer Shankar Ganesh shape a confident declaration of music’s mesmerizing force.

Naan Paadinal
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundararajan • From “Sorgathil Thirumanam”
Naan Paadinal Lyrics Translation (from “Sorgathil Thirumanam”)
Kannadasan describes singing that brings ‘an intoxicating trance.’ P. Susheela asserts her voice creates sweetness, while T. M. Soundararajan links this power to shared intimacy. The lyrics mention forgetting oneself and the world during performance.
Naan Paadinaal Mayakkam VarumWhen I sing, an intoxicating trance descends.
En Paadalae Inimai TharumMy very song brings nothing but sweetness.
Naan Paadinaal Mayakkam VarumWhen I sing, an intoxicating trance descends.
En Paadalae Inimai TharumMy very song brings nothing but sweetness.
Ilamaiyin Aasaayi Thulir Vidum KaalamIt’s the season when youthful desires begin to sprout.
Pudhumaiyai Naadum Vaalipa UlagamThis young world is always seeking something new.
Naan Paadinaal Mayakkam VarumWhen I sing, an intoxicating trance descends.
En Paadalae Inimai TharumMy very song brings nothing but sweetness.
Nerukku Nerae Nerungidum PothaeJust as we come closer, face to face,
Oru Kodi Inbam Nenjil UruvaagumaeMillions of pleasures arise within the heart.
Pavala Sevvaai ThottuTouching those coral-red lips,
Paadam Solla ThondrumaeI feel an urge to teach you love’s lesson.
Naan Paadinaal Mayakkam VarumWhen I sing, an intoxicating trance descends.
En Paadalae Inimai TharumMy very song brings nothing but sweetness.
Paruvaththu Kadhal ArangerumpothuWhen the love of youth makes its grand debut,
Pankerkka Aanodu Penn VendumaeA woman is needed to take part alongside the man.
Thannai Maranthu Ulagai MaranthuForgetting oneself, forgetting the world,
Nadakkum Arputha NaadagamA miraculous drama unfolds.
Naan Paadinaal Mayakkam VarumWhen I sing, an intoxicating trance descends.
En Paadalae Inimai TharumMy very song brings nothing but sweetness.
Ilamaiyin Aasaayi Thulir Vidum KaalamIt’s the season when youthful desires begin to sprout.
Pudhumaiyai Naadum Vaalipa UlagamThis young world is always seeking something new.
Naan Paadinaal Mayakkam VarumWhen I sing, an intoxicating trance descends.
En Paadalae Inimai TharumMy very song brings nothing but sweetness.
Naan Paadinal Music Video
Kannadasan’s writing connects artistic captivation with romantic partnership in the Naan Paadinal lyrics translation. The Sorgathil Thirumanam track frames music’s ultimate purpose through mutual emotional immersion.