P. B. Sreenivas and P. Susheela perform ‘Nilave Unakku’ from the album Karpooram. Lyricist V. Lakshmanan and composer D. B. Ramachandran create a romantic exchange between lovers. Their voices establish a gentle, poetic dialogue.
Nilave Unakku
P. B. Sreenivas | P. Susheela • From “Karpooram”
Nilave Unakku Lyrics Meaning P. B. Sreenivas | P. Susheela | Karpooram
P. B. Sreenivas asks his partner what flaw exists in a moon that summons the sun instantly. P. Susheela responds by questioning what obstacle could hinder nectar within reach. Their words frame mutual admiration through natural imagery.
Nilavae Unakku KuraiyedhuOh moon, what flaw could you possibly have?
Nee Ninaithadhum Kadhiravan Varum BothuWhen the sun arrives the moment you think of it.
Nilavae Unakku KuraiyedhuOh moon, what flaw could you possibly have?
Nee Ninaithadhum Kadhiravan Varum BothuWhen the sun arrives the moment you think of it.
Amudhae Unakkau ThadaiyedhuOh nectar, what obstacle stands in your way?
Amudhae Unakkau ThadaiyedhuOh nectar, what obstacle stands in your way?
En Aruginil Parugida Varum BothuWhen you come close enough for me to savor.
Nilavae Unakku KuraiyedhuOh moon, what flaw could you possibly have?
Nee Ninaithadhum Kadhiravan Varum BothuWhen the sun arrives the moment you think of it.
Nettri Kungumam NilaithathuThe vermilion mark on your forehead has stayed true.
Nesa Karangal AnaithathuMy loving hands have held you close.
Nettri Kungumam NilaithathuThe vermilion mark on your forehead has stayed true.
Nesa Karangal AnaithathuMy loving hands have held you close.
Pattu Kannam SivandhadhuYour silken cheeks have blushed red.
Pattu Kannam SivandhadhuYour silken cheeks have blushed red.
Paattil Thaalam PirandhadhuA new rhythm has been born within our song.
Paattil Thaalam PirandhadhuA new rhythm has been born within our song.
Nilavae Unakku KuraiyedhuOh moon, what flaw could you possibly have?
Nee Ninaithadhum Kadhiravan Varum BothuWhen the sun arrives the moment you think of it.
Virumbum Paadhaiyil PogalaamWe can travel on the path we desire.
Viruppam Pol Sugam KaanalamWe can find pleasure exactly as we wish.
Virumbum Paadhaiyil PogalaamWe can travel on the path we desire.
Viruppam Pol Sugam KaanalamWe can find pleasure exactly as we wish.
Karumbhu Saattrilae NeendhalaamWe can swim in a river of sugarcane sweetness.
Kalandhu Kalandhu Naam PaadalaamWe can sing together, blending as one.
Kalandhu Kalandhu Naam PaadalaamWe can sing together, blending as one.
Idhayam Endroru MedaiyilOn the stage we call the heart,
Iruvar Oruvaraai AaduvoomWe’ll dance as two souls merging into one.
Idhayam Endroru MedaiyilOn the stage we call the heart,
Iruvar Oruvaraai AaduvoomWe’ll dance as two souls merging into one.
Udhaiyam Aagum Pudhu UlagilaeIn this new world that’s dawning now,
Uravu Kondu Naam VaazhuvomWe’ll live together, bound by this love.
Udhaiyam Aagum Pudhu UlagilaeIn this new world that’s dawning now,
Uravu Kondu Naam VaazhuvomWe’ll live together, bound by this love.
Uravu Kondu Naam VaazhuvomWe’ll live together, bound by this love.
Nilavae Unakku KuraiyedhuOh moon, what flaw could you possibly have?
Nee Ninaithadhum Kadhiravan Varum BothuWhen the sun arrives the moment you think of it.
Amudhae Unakkau ThadaiyedhuOh nectar, what obstacle stands in your way?
En Aruginil Parugida Varum BothuWhen you come close enough for me to savor.
Nilavae Unakku KuraiyedhuOh moon, what flaw could you possibly have?
Nee Ninaithadhum Kadhiravan Varum BothuWhen the sun arrives the moment you think of it.
Nilave Unakku Music Video
The lovers describe dancing as one entity on a shared heart-stage in the ‘Nilave Unakku’ lyrics translation. Their vision constructs a new world where unity overcomes all barriers through reciprocal devotion.