P. Susheela’s soft vocals carry the lullaby ‘Nilavum Thaaraiyum’ from the album ‘Azhagar Malai Kalvan.’ Lyricist Puratchi Dasan and composer B. Gopalam create a gentle soundscape comparing a child to celestial bodies.
Nilavum Thaaraiyum
P. Susheela • From “Azhagar Malai Kalvan”
Azhagar Malai Kalvan’s Nilavum Thaaraiyum Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Puratchi Dasan describes the child as ‘the love of blossoms in the garden’ and ‘a drop of honey.’ He frames the cuckoo’s call as nature’s effort to soothe the child into sleep.
Nilavum Thaaraiyum NeeyammaaYou’re the moon and the stars, my child.
Ulagam Oru Naal UnathammaaOne day, this whole world’ll belong to you.
Nilavum Thaaraiyum NeeyammaaYou’re the moon and the stars, my child.
Ulagam Oru Naal UnathammaaOne day, this whole world’ll belong to you.
Nilavum Thaaraiyum NeeyammaaYou’re the moon and the stars, my child.
Poongaavilae Malar KadhalaeYou’re the love of the blossoms in the garden.
Neengaamalae Idhzh MeethilaeYou’re the smile that won’t leave these lips.
Thean Thuliyaai Nee PiranthaaiYou were born just like a drop of honey.
Thean Thuliyaai Nee PiranthaaiYou’ve come into this world as a drop of sweetness.
Kanavum Ninaivum IdhuvaaIs this a dream or is it reality?
Nilavum Thaaraiyum NeeyammaaYou’re the moon and the stars, my child.
Ulagam Oru Naal UnathammaaOne day, this whole world’ll belong to you.
Nilavum Thaaraiyum NeeyammaaYou’re the moon and the stars, my child.
Meen Polavae Vizhi ThaavuthaeYour eyes are darting about like little fish.
Nee Thoongavae Kuyil KoovutheThe cuckoo’s singing so you’ll go to sleep.
Meen Polavae Vizhi ThaavuthaeYour little eyes are jumping just like fish.
Nee Thoongavae Kuyil KoovutheThe cuckoo bird’s calling out so you’ll drift off.
Neramithae Aaramuthae Neramithae AaramuthaeIt’s time now, my precious nectar; yes, it’s finally time.
Kanavum Ninaivum IdhuvaaIs this a beautiful dream or is it real?
Nilavum Thaaraiyum NeeyammaaYou’re the moon and the stars, my child.
Ulagam Oru Naal UnathammaaOne day, this whole world’ll belong to you.
Nilavum Thaaraiyum NeeyammaaYou’re the moon and the stars, my child.
Nilavum Thaaraiyum Music Video
P. Susheela’s rendition assures the child of future ownership over the world. Understanding the Nilavum Thaaraiyum lyrics in English reveals this universal parental promise of potential.