Bharani, Vasan, Hariharan, and Sujatha Mohan bring “Nilave Nilave” to life with their voices. Pulamaipithan writes poetic lyrics about the moon, while Bharani composes a soft melody that captures the night sky. The song appears on their album “Periyanna” and tells a heartfelt story of longing.
Released: July 22, 2023
Nilave Nilave
Bharani | Vasan • From “Periyanna”
Nilave Nilave Lyrics Translation (from “Periyanna”)
Pulamaipithan crafts beautiful imagery of dreams and the moon’s dance. “You’ve stolen my dreams, now use them to write the first verse” shows how the moon becomes a lover who takes and gives. The lyrics describe withering away when the moon wanes, creating vivid physical sensations.
Hoo Hoo Hoo Oo Lala Lala La LaHoo hoo hoo, oo lala lala la la.
Nilave Nilave Sarigama Pathani Padu En Kanavai Thirudi Pallavi Variyai PoduOh moon, my moon, won’t you sing me the notes of a song? You’ve stolen my dreams, now use them to write the first verse.
Nilave Nilave Sarigama Pathani Padu En Kanavai Thirudi Pallavi Variyai PoduOh moon, my moon, please sing the notes of a love song. Since you’ve stolen my dreams, compose the opening lines.
Unnai Ovvoru Iravilum Thedugiren Nee Theigindra Nalil Vadugiren Un Mounathil Ayiram Pattu Nan Mayangugiren Adhai Kettu Nee Malaiyil Varuvathum Kalaiyil Maraivathum Ennadi VilaiyattuI search for you every single night, and on the days you wane, I find myself withering away. In your silence, I hear a thousand songs, and I’m completely mesmerized by their sound. Appearing in the evening and vanishing by morning—what kind of game is this?
Nilave Nilave Sarigama Pathani Padu En Kanavai Thirudi Pallavi Variyai PoduOh moon, my moon, won’t you sing me the notes of a song? You’ve stolen my dreams, now use them to write the first verse.
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Kadhal Pesum Vayathukku Vantha Nila Unai Nenjai Theenda Anumadhi Thantha Nila Than Manathai Sollivida Thayanguthu Thanga NilaYou’re the moon that’s come of age to speak of love, the one who gave me permission to touch your heart. But now, this golden moon hesitates to reveal what’s on its mind.
Ada Adham Yeval Parthathu Pazhaiya Nila En Asai Nenjai Eerthathu Pudhiya NilaThe moon that Adam and Eve once saw is the old moon, but the one that has captured my longing heart is this new moon.
Than Kanavugalai Mella Munagum NilaYou’re a moon that softly hums its own dreams.
En Ayulaiye Alli Parugum NilaA moon that drinks away my very lifespan.
Pagaludan Iravum Pathinettu Varudam Valarnthathu Indha Nila Ithu Unakke Sondha NilaFor eighteen years, through day and night, this moon has grown, and it belongs only to you.
Nilave Nilave Sarigama Pathani Padu En Kanavai Thirudi Pallavi Variyai PoduOh moon, my moon, please sing the notes of a love song. Since you’ve stolen my dreams, compose the opening lines.
Laa Lalalaa Lala Laa Lala Laa Hmm Mm Mm Mm Hmm Mm Mm Mm MmLaa lalalaa lala laa lala laa, hmm mm mm mm, hmm mm mm mm mm.
Kannil Kannil Kanavugal Poosugirai En Kadhal Nenjil Ninaivugal Veesugirai Thoda Thoda Nan Varugaiyile Tholaivinil OdugiraiYou paint my eyes with dreams and cast memories across my loving heart, but just as I come closer to touch you, you run far away.
Ada Nanum Unnai Parppathu Theriyatha Nan Pesum Varthai Unakkathu PuriyathaDon’t you know that I’m watching you? Can’t you understand the words I’m saying?
Adi Nan Irunthen Un GnyabagamaiListen, I’ve been living as your memory.
Adhu Sollugiren Nan SoosagamaiI’m telling you this subtly.
Arugil Nanum Tholaivil Neeyum Irunthal Kadhal Edhu Manam Ketkum Kelvi IdhuWhen I am so close and you are so far, what kind of love is this? That’s the question my heart keeps asking.
Nilave Nilave Sarigama Pathani Padu En Kanavai Thirudi Pallavi Variyai PoduOh moon, my moon, won’t you sing me the notes of a song? You’ve stolen my dreams, now use them to write the first verse.
Nilave Nilave Sarigama Pathani Padu En Kanavai Thirudi Pallavi Variyai PoduOh moon, my moon, please sing the notes of a love song. Since you’ve stolen my dreams, compose the opening lines.
Unnai Ovvoru Iravilum Thedugiren Nee Theigindra Nalil Vadugiren Un Mounathil Ayiram Pattu Nan Mayangugiren Adhai Kettu Nee Malaiyil Varuvathum Kalaiyil Maraivathum Ennadi VilaiyattuI search for you every single night, and on the days you wane, I find myself withering away. In your silence, I hear a thousand songs, and I’m completely mesmerized by their sound. Appearing in the evening and vanishing by morning—what kind of game is this?
Nilave Nilave Sarigama Pathani Padu En Kanavai Thirudi Pallavi Variyai PoduOh moon, my moon, won’t you sing me the notes of a song? You’ve stolen my dreams, now use them to write the first verse.
Nilave Nilave Music Video
“Nilave Nilave” lyrics create a warm, melancholic atmosphere that draws listeners in. This Tamil masterpiece shows how love can be as mysterious and distant as the moon itself. The song weaves together longing and beauty in every note.