Nilavenna Pesum Lyrics English Meaning | Rani Samyuktha | P. Susheela | T. M. Soundararajan

Nilavenna Pesum from the album Rani Samyuktha features artists T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela. Lyricist Kannadasan opens with a question about what the moon and cuckoo say. The answer is found in the silent language between two people who are in love.

Nilavenna Pesum Lyrics English Meaning | Rani Samyuktha | P. Susheela | T. M. Soundararajan
Released: December 31, 1962

Nilavenna Pesum

P. Susheela | T. M. Soundararajan • From “Rani Samyuktha”

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
K. V. Mahadevan, Kannadasan

Rani Samyuktha’s Nilavenna Pesum Lyrics Translation

The verses describe the lovers as two riverbanks that have finally joined. This new bond makes their world feel upside down, with the sky below and the earth above. This feeling captures their happy and disorienting state of being together.

Nilavenna Pesum Kuyilenna PadumWhat does the moon speak? What does the cuckoo sing?
Malarenna Sollum ManadhileWhat does the flower say within the heart?
Kadhai Pesumo Inba Kavi PadumooWill it tell a story? Will it sing a sweet verse?
Inghu Kannodu Kann Sollum MozhiyileIn this language that an eye speaks to another eye.
Nilavenna Pesum Kuyilenna PadumWhat does the moon speak? What does the cuckoo sing?
Malarenna Sollum ManadhileWhat does the flower say within the heart?
Kadhai Pesumo Inba Kavi PadumooWill it tell a story? Will it sing a sweet verse?
Inghu Kannodu Kann Sollum MozhiyileIn this language that an eye speaks to another eye.
Thanga Silai Pola Uravadum KalaiA beauty that moves like a golden statue,
Azhagil Vilaiyadum IvvelaiPlaying gracefully at this very moment.
Thanga Silai Pola Uravadum KalaiAn art that mingles like a golden idol,
Azhagil Vilaiyadum IvvelaiDancing in elegance at this perfect time.
Vanagam Keezhe Vaiyagam MeleThe heavens are below, the earth is above,
Marudhal Polave ThondruvadhaleBecause everything appears completely reversed.
Vanagam Keezhe Vaiyagam MeleThe sky feels so low, the world feels so high,
Marudhal Polave ThondruvadhaleBecause it all seems to be turned upside down.
Nilavenna Pesum Kuyilenna PadumWhat does the moon speak? What does the cuckoo sing?
Malarenna Sollum ManadhileWhat does the flower say within the heart?
Kadhai Pesumo Inba Kavi PadumooWill it tell a story? Will it sing a sweet verse?
Inghu Kannodu Kann Sollum MozhiyileIn this language that an eye speaks to another eye.
Iru Karai Pola Thaniyagha IrundhomWe were separate, like two riverbanks.
Akkaraiyodu Inge KalandhomAnd here, we have merged with great affection.
Iru Karai Pola Thaniyagha IrundhomWe once stood apart, like two distant shores.
Akkaraiyodu Inge KalandhomAnd now, we have come together with tender care.
Varumendru Edhirparkkum MunneBefore I ever thought you would arrive,
Varum Mazhai Pole Nee Vandhai KanneYou came like an unexpected rain, my dear.
Varumendru Edhirparkkum MunneWhen I wasn’t even waiting for you,
Varum Mazhai Pole Nee Vandhai KanneYou appeared just like the falling rain, my love.
Kavalai Allavoo Kondu VandhenI didn’t bring any of my worries here,
Nan Kadhal Kadhai Inge Solli ThandhenI came and taught the story of love instead.
Paruvangal Ondragi Magizhum NilaiyilIn a state where seasons merge and rejoice,
Neelapattadai Pol Thondrum VanoduWith a sky that looks like a bolt of blue silk.
Ulagil Nilavenna PesumIn this world, what does the moon speak?
Kuyilenna PadumWhat does the cuckoo sing?
Malarenna Sollum ManadhileWhat does the flower say within the heart?
Kadhai Pesumo Inba Kavi PadumooWill it tell a story? Will it sing a sweet verse?
Inghu Kannodu Kann Sollum MozhiyileIn this language that an eye speaks to another eye.
Nilavenna PesumWhat does the moon speak?

Nilavenna Pesum Music Video

The song compares their unexpected meeting to a sudden rain. It moves from questioning nature to showing how a new relationship creates its own reality. The song’s final point is that strong affection changes one’s entire world.