Malaysia Vasudevan and S. Janaki bring a playfully teasing mood to “Nila Kayuthu” from the album Sakalakala Vallavan. Starring Kamal Haasan and Ambika, lyricist Vaali and composer Ilayaraja set a moonlit scene. The song captures pre-intimacy tension.
Released: May 12, 2018
Nila Kayuthu
Malaysia Vasudevan | S. Janaki • From “Sakalakala Vallavan”
Nila Kayuthu Lyrics Meaning Malaysia Vasudevan | S. Janaki | Sakalakala Vallavan
The female voice asks, “Sleep isn’t coming, dear; should I make you wait?” She later requests patience, stating shyness “grips me” before closeness. The male voice praises his love, calling her a “wondrous mine.”
Nilaa KaayuthuThe moon is shining.
Neram Nalla NeramIt’s a good time.
Nenjil PaayuthuIt pierces my heart.
Kaaman Vidum BaanamIt’s an arrow shot by ‘Kaaman’, the god of love.
Nilaa KaayuthuThe moon is shining.
Neram Nalla NeramIt’s a good time.
Nenjil PaayuthuIt pierces my heart.
Kaaman Vidum BaanamIt’s an arrow shot by ‘Kaaman’, the god of love.
Thookkam Varala MaamaSleep isn’t coming, dear.
Kaakka VaikkalaamaaShould I make you wait?
Aakki Vachcha Sotha AarapodalaamaaShould I let the cooked rice cool down?
Nilaa KaayuthuThe moon is shining.
Neram Nalla NeramIt’s a good time.
Nenjil PaayuthuIt pierces my heart.
Kaaman Vidum BaanamIt’s an arrow shot by ‘Kaaman’, the god of love.
Thennan Keetrum PoonkaatrumThe coconut fronds and the floral breeze.
Enna PannuthoWhat are they doing to me?
Unna Pola Thola ThottuThey’re touching my shoulders, just like you.
PinnikolluthoThey’re embracing me.
Thennan Keetrum PoonkaatrumThe coconut fronds and the floral breeze.
Enna PannuthoWhat are they doing to me?
Unna Pola Thola ThottuThey’re touching my shoulders, just like you.
PinnikolluthoThey’re embracing me.
Vetkam PidikkuthuShyness grips me.
PoruthukkayyaPlease bear with me.
Athu Vilagi PonathumOnce it leaves,
EduthukkayyaThen you can take me.
Kattil PottathumOnce the bed is set up,
TherinjikanumWe’ll understand everything.
Kollai Pakkam OthungidaTo find privacy in the backroom,
PurinjikanumYou’ll understand.
Ammadi Athukkenna AvasaramoOh dear, what’s all this hurry for?
Nilaa KaayuthuThe moon is shining.
Neram Nalla NeramIt’s a good time.
Nenjil PaayuthuIt pierces my heart.
Kaaman Vidum BaanamIt’s an arrow shot by ‘Kaaman’, the god of love.
Thanneer KetkumeYou’ll be asking for water.
Kanne Thaagam ThaninjithaDarling, has your thirst been quenched?
Athan Thevai Naan ThanthenI gave you what you needed.
Aasai KoranjuthaHas your desire lessened?
Kotti Kidakkuthu OoralavuThere’s so much abundance here.
Ithil Vetti Eduthathu OralavuOnly a little has been taken from it.
Indru Paduthuthu IthuvaraikkumUntil today, it’s just been one of us.
Ini Naalai Irupathu IruvarukkumFrom tomorrow on, it’ll be for the two of us.
Anbe NeeMy love, you.
Athisaya SurangamadiYou’re a wondrous mine.
Nilaa KaayuthuThe moon is shining.
Neram Nalla NeramIt’s a good time.
Nenjil PaayuthuIt pierces my heart.
Kaaman Vidum BaanamIt’s an arrow shot by ‘Kaaman’, the god of love.
Thookkam Varala MaamaSleep isn’t coming, dear.
Kaakka VaikkalaamaaShould I make you wait?
Aakki Vachcha Sotha AarapodalaamaaShould I let the cooked rice cool down?
Nilaa KaayuthuThe moon is shining.
Neram Nalla NeramIt’s a good time.
Nenjil PaayuthuIt pierces my heart.
Kaaman Vidum BaanamIt’s an arrow shot by ‘Kaaman’, the god of love.
Nila Kayuthu Music Video
A playful back-and-forth between lovers defines the ‘Nila Kayuthu’ lyrics meaning. Ilayaraja’s composition underpins Vaali’s frank exchanges. The Sakalakala Vallavan album captures romantic anticipation and desire.