Vivek-Mervin, with lyrics by Ku. Karthik, creates a haunting atmosphere of separation. The composition portrays the constant feeling of a lover’s presence despite physical absence.
Released: January 7, 2021
Pakkam Neeyum Illai
Mervin | Vivek
Pakkam Neeyum Illai Meaning & Lyrics (Mervin | Vivek)
Ku. Karthik’s words describe sensing the beloved’s traces in the room’s corners and on blankets. The lyrics state that even without physical proximity, the emotional connection remains unbroken.
En Pakkam Neeyum IllaiYou aren’t by my side,
Un Pakkam Nanum IllaiAnd I’m not by yours.
Un Saththam Inge IllaiYour voice isn’t here,
Oru Muththam Kooda IllaiNot even a single kiss.
IllaiNo.
Illai IllaiNo, no.
Illai IllaiNo, no.
Illai IllaiNo, no.
Idhu Varai Illadha YedhoSomething that I’ve never felt before,
En Meedhu VizhaIs falling on me.
Idaiveli Illamal Ennai Yedho SeiyaWithout any space, it does something to me.
Pada Pada Nenjikkul ParthenI felt a flutter in my heart,
Ennachi IndruWhat has happened today?
Idhayathin Thudipugal SirikkiratheThe beats of my heart are laughing.
Vara Vara Kadhukkul Yedho Saththangal VizhaSlowly, certain sounds fall into my ears,
Varamurai Illamal Kalgal Yengo SellaAnd without any rules, my feet wander somewhere.
Kadhavugal Thannale Adi ThalladiThe doors stumble on their own,
Dhinam Thirakkayil Uyir Unai NinaikkiratheAnd as they open each day, my soul thinks of you.
Porvaigalil Un Viralgal ThavazhaYour fingers crawl across the blankets,
Vervaigalil Un Ninaivu PozhiyaAs memories of you pour into my sweat.
Arai Muzhuthum Undhan Ninaivin ThadamoIs this whole room a trace of your memory?
OooOoo.
Porvaigalil Un Viralgal ThavazhaYour fingers crawl across the blankets,
Vervaigalil Unnai Ninaivu PozhiyaAs memories of you pour into my sweat.
Iyakki Indru Thanimayile KidakkaAnd I’m left to lie here in this solitude.
OooOoo.
Idhu Varai Illadha YedhoSomething that I’ve never felt before,
En Meedhu VizhaIs falling on me.
Idaiveli Illamal Ennai Yedho Yedho SeigiraiWithout any space, you’re doing something to me.
Pada Pada Nenjikkul ParthenI felt a flutter in my heart,
Ennachi IndruWhat has happened today?
Idhayathin ThudipugalThe beats of my heart.
En Pakkam Neeyum IllaiYou aren’t by my side,
Un Pakkam Nanum IllaiAnd I’m not by yours,
Aanalum Dhooram IllaiBut still, there’s no distance between us.
IllaiNo.
Un Saththam Inge IllaiYour voice isn’t here,
Oru Muththam Kooda IllaiNot even a single kiss,
Aanalum Dhooram IllaiBut still, there’s no distance between us.
IllaiNo.
En Pakkam Neeyum IllaiYou aren’t by my side,
Un Pakkam Nanum IllaiAnd I’m not by yours,
Aanalum Dhooram IllaiBut still, there’s no distance between us.
IllaiNo.
Un Saththam Inge IllaiYour voice isn’t here,
Oru Muththam Kooda IllaiNot even a single kiss,
Aanalum Dhooram IllaiBut still, there’s no distance between us.
IllaiNo.
Illai IllaiNo, no.
Nee Enai NerungidumAs you get closer to me,
Oosaigal Vara KettenI heard the sounds arriving.
Nee Aruginil VidumThe breath you let out when you’re near,
Moochainil Suda ParthenI felt its warmth.
Nal Muzhuthum Nee Ennodu IrukkaSince you’re with me all day,
Natkurippil Edhai Yezhudhi KirukkaWhat is there to scribble in my diary?
Iyakki Ingu Kalavarangal ThurakkaIt’s starting a riot inside me.
OooOoo.
Arai MuzhuthumAll over the room,
Un Pathangalin ThadangalAre the traces of your footsteps.
Thalaiyanaiyil Mai Padhintha ThagavalThe story told by the ‘kohl’ stains on the pillow,
Enakku Mattum Theriyum Undhan SinungalAnd only I know of your little whimpers.
HmmHmm.
En Pakkam Neeyum IllaiYou aren’t by my side,
Un Pakkam Nanum IllaiAnd I’m not by yours,
Aanalum Dhooram IllaiBut still, there’s no distance between us.
Illai Illai IllaiNo, no, no.
Un Saththam Inge IllaiYour voice isn’t here,
Oru Muththam Kooda IllaiNot even a single kiss,
Aanalum Dhooram IllaiBut still, there’s no distance between us.
IllaiNo.
En Pakkam Neeyum IllaiYou aren’t by my side,
Un Pakkam Nanum IllaiAnd I’m not by yours,
Aanalum Dhooram IllaiBut still, there’s no distance between us.
Illai Illai IllaiNo, no, no.
Un Saththam Inge IllaiYour voice isn’t here,
Oru Muththam Kooda IllaiNot even a single kiss,
Aanalum Dhooram IllaiBut still, there’s no distance between us.
IllaiNo.
IllaiNo.
Aanalum Dhooram IllaiBut still, there’s no distance between us.
IllaiNo.
Pakkam Neeyum Illai Music Video
Vivek-Mervin convey through Pakkam Neeyum Illai lyrics meaning that physical separation cannot diminish a profound bond. Their work maintains that lovers remain connected despite being apart.