Naan Unnai Ninai Lyrics English Translation: Paavai Vilakku | P. Susheela
P. Susheela’s “Naan Unnai Ninai,” from the album Paavai Vilakku, was written by A. Maruthakasi with music by K. V. Mahadevan. The lyrics begin with a question about whether a moment exists when she is not thinking of him. This establishes a constant focus on another person.
Her devotion deepens when she sees his form in everything around her, calling him the god in her thoughts. She then asks if the idea of “I am separate, you are separate” still exists. This questioning shows a mind where boundaries are dissolving.
Nan Unai Ninaikadha Neram UndooIs there ever a time I don’t think of you?
Nan Unai Ninaikadha Neram UndooIs there ever a time I don’t think of you?
Nayagan En Vazhvil NeeyandroAren’t you the leader of my life?
Nan Unai Ninaikadha Neram UndooIs there ever a time I don’t think of you?
Nayagan En Vazhvil NeeyandroAren’t you the leader of my life?
Nan Unai Ninaikadha Neram UndooIs there ever a time I don’t think of you?
Kanbavai Yavum Un VadivamandrooIsn’t everything I see your very form?
Kanbavai Yavum Un VadivamandrooIsn’t all that I witness a reflection of you?
En Karuthinil Uravadum DeivamandrooAren’t you the God who dwells in my thoughts?
Karuthinil Uravadum DeivamandrooThe God who lives within my mind?
Nee En DeivamandrooAren’t you my God?
Nan Adum Atamellam UnakkagavandrooIsn’t every dance I dance just for you?
Nan Adum Atamellam UnakkagavandrooIsn’t every move I make an offering to you?
Nan Veru Nee Veru Ha AThat I am one and you are another, ha ah
Nan Veru Nee Veru Enbathum Ini UndooDoes that distinction even exist anymore?
Nan Unai Ninaikadha Neram UndooIs there ever a time I don’t think of you?
Nayagan En Vazhvil NeeyandroAren’t you the leader of my life?
Nan Unai Ninaikadha Neram UndooIs there ever a time I don’t think of you?
Maunam Yeno Sollum SamiWhy the silence, tell me, my lord?
Maunam Yeno Sollum SamiWhy this quietness, please tell me, my lord?
En Manam Vittu Nan PadiI sing with all my heart
Adiyadhai Kanda PinnumEven after you’ve seen this devotion
Maunam Yeno Sollum SamiWhy are you silent, answer me, my lord?
Ayalil Ulla ManidharWithout the people nearby
Yarum Arindhidamaleever knowing
Nenjin Asai ThannaiWithout my heart’s desire
Kangalale Pesidamalebeing spoken through my eyes
Ayalil Ulla ManidharSo that no one else around
Yarum Arindhidamalecan ever notice
Nenjin Asai ThannaiAnd so my gaze doesn’t betray
Kangalale Pesidamalemy soul’s longing
Thayavu Indriye Tamil Isaiyil OndriyeWithout hesitation, becoming one with the Tamil music
Thayavu Indriye Tamil Isaiyil OndriyeFreely merging into the Tamil melody
Idhu Tharunam Enai MarandhuThis is the moment to forget myself
Un Manadhile Iruppadhu EnadhuyireAnd for my soul to live within your heart
Nan Unai Ninaikadha Neram UndooIs there ever a time I don’t think of you?
Nayagan En Vazhvil NeeyandroAren’t you the leader of my life?
Nan Unai Ninaikadha Neram UndooIs there ever a time I don’t think of you?
The song moves from thinking about a person to seeing them everywhere. The final lines confirm a spiritual union where two selves become one. This progression creates a picture of total self-dissolution into another being.
