S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki perform ‘Nenjathil Poradum’ from Shyam’s album ‘Unarchigal,’ featuring Pattukottai Dhandayuthapani’s lyrics about divided hearts. Their vocals carry tension between desire and restraint.
Nenjathil Poradum
S. Janaki | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam • From “Unarchigal”
Nenjathil Poradum Lyrics Meaning S. Janaki | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Unarchigal
Dhandayuthapani compares young hearts to rushing floods, suggesting unstoppable force. Lines demand physical contact to soothe emotional pain, framing love as both healing and disruptive.
Nenjathil Poraadum EnnangalThese thoughts are struggling within my heart.
Neengaamal Nee Thantha Mogam AllavoIsn’t this obsession you’ve given me permanent?
Konjum Mozhi Pesum Penmai Oli VeesaWhile feminine radiance shines, speaking sweet, enticing words.
Vaazhvinil Thaenaaga Nee Vara VendumYou’ve got to come into my life like honey.
Vaattidum Aasai Theera Nee Thoda VendumYou’ve got to touch me so this agonizing desire fades.
Thaapaththai Naanae SollavoShould I be the one to tell you about my yearning?
Nenjathil Poraadum EnnangalThese thoughts are struggling within my heart.
Neengaamal Nee Thantha Mogam AllavoIsn’t this obsession you’ve given me permanent?
Konjum Mozhi Pesum Penmai Oli VeesaWhile feminine radiance shines, speaking sweet, enticing words.
Vaazhvinil Thaenaaga Nee Vara VendumYou’ve got to come into my life like honey.
Vaattidum Aasai Theera Nee Thoda VendumYou’ve got to touch me so this agonizing desire fades.
Thaapaththai Naanae SollavoShould I be the one to tell you about my yearning?
Kaimaiyin Theeyil Vizhunthitta PoovumCan a flower that’s fallen into the ‘fire of widowhood’,
Kaalaiyin Maarbil KudeyearalaamoEver hope to find a home within a man’s heart?
Kanivodu Kadhal Kaithotta VelaiWhen love’s tender hand finally reaches out,
Kalyaana Medai AlangarikkaathoWon’t the wedding altar be beautifully adorned?
Idhayaththi Paaram Irangidum NeramWhen the weight on the heart finally lifts,
Irumanam Koodum Unarchchiyil AadumTwo souls will unite and dance in pure emotion.
Varum Vellamum Ilam UllamumDon’t a rushing flood and a young heart,
Orae Vegamaai OdaathoAlways flow at the very same speed?
Adhan Sangamam Perum MangalamWon’t their union be a grand, auspicious event,
Uyir Geedhamaai PaadaathoSinging out like a melody of the soul?
Nenjathil Poraadum EnnangalThese thoughts are struggling within my heart.
Neengaamal Nee Thantha Mogam AllavoIsn’t this obsession you’ve given me permanent?
Konjum Mozhi Pesum Penmai Oli VeesaWhile feminine radiance shines, speaking sweet, enticing words.
Vaazhvinil Thaenaaga Nee Vara VendumYou’ve got to come into my life like honey.
Vaattidum Aasai Theera Nee Thoda VendumYou’ve got to touch me so this agonizing desire fades.
Thaapaththai Naanae SollavoShould I be the one to tell you about my yearning?
Enai Thedum PaavaiWhile this maiden is out looking for me,
Unai Naadum PothuAnd when she eventually seeks you out,
Thoondilil Meenaai Thudippathum YaenoWhy’s my heart twitching like a fish on a hook?
Paruvaththin Yaekkam Thulir Vidum PothuWhen the longing of youth starts to bloom,
Uravinai ThedumIt’ll go searching for a connection,
Unarchchigal MothumAnd emotions will come crashing in.
Malar Medaiyil Madhu OdaiyilOn a bed of flowers, by a stream of ‘nectar’,
Punal Aaduvom VaaraayoWon’t you come so we can bathe in the waters of love?
Unai Kandathum Manam SonnathuThe moment I saw you, my heart told me,
Sugam Theduvom VaaraayoWon’t you come so we can find our bliss?
NenjathilIn the heart…
Poraadum EnnangalThoughts are struggling.
Neengaamal Nee Thantha Mogam AllavoIsn’t this obsession you’ve given me permanent?
Konjum Mozhi PesumSpeaking sweet, enticing words,
Penmai Oli VeesaWhile feminine radiance shines.
Vaazhvinil Thaenaaga Nee Vara VendumYou’ve got to come into my life like honey.
Vaattidum Aasai Theera Nee Thoda VendumYou’ve got to touch me so this agonizing desire fades.
Thaapaththai Naanae SollavoShould I be the one to tell you about my yearning?
Nenjathil Poradum Music Video
The ‘Nenjathil Poradum’ lyrics in English expose a struggle between natural attraction and social limits. Shyam’s melody underscores the push-pull dynamic described in Dhandayuthapani’s verses.