Reeta Raghul and Ranjith perform ‘Nanban Illa Vazhkkai’ from Ilayaraja’s album ‘Peranbum Perungobamum.’ The composer-lyricist pairs steady percussion with warm vocals to frame friendship as life’s essential force.
Nanban Illa Vazhkkai
Ranjith | Reeta Raghul • From “Peranbum Perungobamum”
Nanban Illa Vazhkkai Lyrics Translation – Peranbum Perungobamum Soundtrack
Ilayaraja contrasts parental roles with friendship’s unmatched value. ‘A mother gives love, a father gives wisdom’ precedes the claim that no bond surpasses true companionship. The lyrics measure friendship against immeasurable elements like ocean depths and sky limits.
Nanban Illaa VaazhkaiA life without a friend,
NastamadaaIt’s a total loss, my friend.
Natpu Tharum NambikkaiThe trust that friendship provides,
VettriyadaaIt’s a victory, my friend.
Nanban Illaa VaazhkaiA life without a friend,
NastamadaaIt’s a total loss, my friend.
Natpu Tharum NambikkaiThe trust that friendship provides,
VettriyadaaIt’s a victory, my friend.
Anbukkoru AmmaaThere’s a mother for love,
Arivukkoru AppaaAnd a father for wisdom.
Pasathukku UravugalThere are relatives for affection,
Ooril UnduFound everywhere in this world.
Natpai Pola NaatilIs there anything in this land,
Oru NallathundooThat’s as good as friendship?
Nanmai Tharum Natpai NambhiBy trusting a friendship that brings goodness,
KettathundooHas anyone ever been ruined?
Nanban Illaa VaazhkaiA life without a friend,
NastamadaaIt’s a total loss, my friend.
Natpu Tharum NambikkaiThe trust that friendship provides,
VettriyadaaIt’s a victory, my friend.
Natpu EndrendrumFriendship will always be there,
Nammai Kai VidathuIt won’t ever abandon us.
Vattum VazhakkilEven in a draining dispute,
VittutharaadhuIt won’t ever give up on us.
Natpu EndrendrumFriendship lasts forever,
Nammai Kai VidathuIt’ll never leave our side.
Vattum VazhakkilIn any exhausting argument,
VittutharaadhuIt’ll never let us down.
Kadal Aazham KandavarumEven those who’ve seen the ocean’s depths,
Natppukkoru Azham Thannai KandathundooHave they ever found the true depth of friendship?
Vaanin Ellai Alandhu SolavaarPeople might measure the limits of the sky,
Natppin Ellai Kandu Solla Yaarum UndoBut is there anyone who can define the borders of friendship?
Endrum Nammai Katti VeikkumIt’ll always keep us bound together,
Vettriyin Pottu VaikkumAnd it’ll mark us for victory.
Natppukku Ilakanam IllaiThere’s no set definition for friendship.
Thodakkam Engae Namm Natppil ThaaneWhere’s the start? It’s right here in our friendship.
Thodarvathellaam Anbil ThaaneEverything that follows is rooted in love.
Thodakkam Engae Namm Natppil ThaaneWhere did it begin? It started with our friendship.
Thodarvathellaam Anbil ThaaneEverything that comes after is built on love.
Paadam Solgindra Oru Kalvi KoodamumCould any school that teaches regular lessons,
Anbin Aazhathai Solli TharumooEver explain the true depth of love?
Paadam Solgindra Oru Kalvi KoodamumCan a place of education that gives us lessons,
Pandhi Mudinthaal Kalindhu SelvomOnce the feast is over, we’ll all go our separate ways.
Vaazhvin Thunaiyaai Nidham VendumBut we need a lifelong companion every single day.
Nanban Illaa VaazhkaiA life without a friend,
NastamadaaIt’s a total loss, my friend.
Natpu Tharum NambikkaiThe trust that friendship provides,
VettriyadaaIt’s a victory, my friend.
Anbukkoru AmmaaA mother provides the love,
Arivukkoru AppaaAnd a father provides the wisdom.
Pasathukku UravugalThere are relatives for affection,
Ooril UnduAll around us in this world.
Natpai Pola NaatilIs there any bond in this country,
Oru NallathundooThat’s as wonderful as friendship?
Nanmai Tharum Natpai NambhiIf you trust a friendship that brings goodness,
KettathundooCould you ever really lose?
Nanban Illaa VaazhkaiA life without a friend,
NastamadaaIt’s a total loss, my friend.
Natpu Tharum NambikkaiThe trust that friendship provides,
VettriyadaaIt’s a victory, my friend.
Nanban Illa Vazhkkai Music Video
Listeners seeking ‘Nanban Illa Vazhkkai’ lyrics translation find a clear argument: friendship guarantees victory where other relationships fall short. Ilayaraja’s composition treats companionship as daily necessity, not optional luxury.