A.R. Rahman, Haricharan, and Ilango Krishnan bring Nilave to life on the album Oru Vadakkan Pranaya Parvam. Lyricist Reshmi Sushil writes a tender vow of love. Composer Harimurali Unnikrishnan offers a dreamy melody.
Released: March 29, 2023
Nilave
A.R. Rahman | Haricharan • From “Oru Vadakkan Pranaya Parvam”
Nilave Lyrics Translation A.R. Rahman | Haricharan | Oru Vadakkan Pranaya Parvam
Reshmi Sushil writes that the beloved shines like the moon, turning the singer into a shadow beside her. Haricharan sings that the world bows before her beauty.
Kaaminee Sakhee Tharika ThenmozhiOh beautiful friend, grant me your honeyed words,
Tharuni Maanmizhi Inayaay Vaazhvil NeeyeYoung, doe-eyed woman, you are the companion in my life.
Nilave En Nizhalaambal MizhiyaleOh moonlight, with your shadow-water-lily eyes,
Ninnarike Njaan Nizhalaakum NerathoAt the moment I become a shadow near you.
Ariyaatheyen KinaakkombileUnknowingly, upon the branch of my dream,
Niradeepamaay Varoo ThaarameCome like a radiant lamp, oh star.
Vaarmathiye Nee Irul Veezhum ManveenayilOh full moon, on this earthen veena where darkness falls,
Shruthichernninnen Uyirpadum NeelambariYou join the melody as my soul sings the Neelambari raga.
Uyire En Neelaambal MizhiyaleOh my life, with my blue water lily eyes,
Ninnarike Njaan Nizhalaakum NerathuvoIs it by your side that I become a shadow?
Kaaminee Sakhee Varika ChernniniOh beautiful friend, come and join me now,
Inayaay Vaazhvil NeeyeYou are the companion in my life.
Tharuni Maanmizhi Tharika ThenmozhiYoung, doe-eyed woman, grant me your honeyed words,
Ulakam Tholkkum AzhakeOh beauty that defeats the world.
Aaromal Poove NeeOh cherished flower, you,
Aarorum AriyaatheWithout anyone knowing,
Aadyaanuraagathin ThenalayaayBecame a wave of honey of our first love.
Kaanappon KanavaayAs a treasured golden dream,
Kannooram ChaayumbolWhen you lean close to my eyes,
Maanamaake Kulir Peyyum EzhazhakeA cool shower rains across the whole sky, oh perfect beauty.
Ee Malarvaadiyil Nin Viral CherumbolIn this flower garden, when your fingers entwine with mine,
Maranjeedunnu En PathivormmakalMy routine memories fade away.
Kaathoram Aaro Melle MoolunnuSomeone hums softly by my ear,
Evalaaninnen Thunayaakum VezhaambalShe is the longed-for companion for me today.
Venmalare Nee Chirithookum NerathoOh white flower, at the moment you grace me with a smile,
Athilolamaam Kina PoykayilIn that most tender pond of dreams,
Kulirolamaay Varoo ThennaleCome like a cooling wave, oh gentle breeze.
Vaarmathiye Nee Irul Veezhhum ManveenayilOh full moon, on this earthen veena where darkness falls,
Shruthichernninnen Uyirpadum NeelambariYou join the melody as my soul sings the Neelambari raga.
Uyire En Neelaambal MizhiyaleOh my life, with my blue water lily eyes,
Ninnarike Njaan Nizhalaakum NerathoAt the moment I become a shadow near you.
Katta Mizhiyinakale Chaathanazhakil Kavithayaay NeeyanpeWith your captivating pair of eyes and mischievous charm, you are poetry itself, my love.
Ottamithumalaraay Thaazhnnu Vidarum Vaazhkayum Nee ThaaneLike a single flower that bows as it blooms, you alone are my life.
Sakhiye Manika ChernniniOh friend, my gem, let us unite now,
Inayaay Vaazhvil NeeyeYou are the companion in my life.
Tharuni Maanmizhi Tharika ThenmozhiYoung, doe-eyed woman, grant me your honeyed words,
Ulakam Tholkkum AzhakeOh beauty that defeats the world.
Nilave Music Video
The Nilave lyrics meaning shows how love turns the world into a gentle dream.