K. Jamunarani and M. S. Rajeswari voice ‘Unavu Sellavillai’ from ‘Kappalotiya Tamizhan.’ Mahakavi Subramanya Bharthiyaar’s lyrics and G. Ramanathan’s composition frame a woman’s confusion over sudden physical changes.
Unavu Sellavillai
K. Jamunarani | M. S. Rajeswari • From “Kappalotiya Tamizhan”
Kappalotiya Tamizhan’s Unavu Sellavillai Tamil Lyrics English Translation
The track notes physicians declare no cure exists. Bharthiyaar shifts to the woman recognizing peace arrives when remembering her beloved’s touch.
Unavu SellavillaiI can’t eat any food.
Sagiye Urakkam KollavillaiOh friend, I can’t find any sleep.
Unavu SellavillaiI can’t eat any food.
Sagiye Urakkam KollavillaiOh friend, I can’t find any sleep.
Manam VirumbavillaiMy heart doesn’t desire anything.
Sagiye Malar PidikkavillaiOh friend, I don’t even care for flowers.
Manam VirumbavillaiMy heart doesn’t desire anything.
Sagiye Malar PidikkavillaiOh friend, I don’t even care for flowers.
Unavu SellavillaiI can’t eat any food.
Sagiye Urakkam KollavillaiOh friend, I can’t find any sleep.
Gunam Urudhi IllaiMy health isn’t steady.
Edhilum Kulappam VandhadhadiConfusion has clouded everything, my friend.
Kanamum UllathileWithin my heart, not even for a moment,
Sugame Kaana Kidaithathillaihave I been able to find any comfort.
Unavu SellavillaiI can’t eat any food.
Sagiye Urakkam KollavillaiOh friend, I can’t find any sleep.
Naalu VayithiyarumThe four ‘physicians’,
Inimel Nambudharkillai Endraarsaid there’s no hope for me anymore.
Naalu VayithiyarumThe four ‘physicians’,
Inimel Nambudharkillai Endraarsaid there’s no hope for me anymore.
Paalathu SosiyanumThe ‘astrologer’ from the bridge,
Giragam Paduthum Endruvittaansaid the planets are tormenting me.
Paalathu SosiyanumThe ‘astrologer’ from the bridge,
Giragam Paduthum Endruvittaansaid the planets are tormenting me.
Unavu SellavillaiI can’t eat any food.
Sagiye Urakkam KollavillaiOh friend, I can’t find any sleep.
Ichai PirandhadhadiA longing was born in me, my friend.
Edhilum Inbam VilaindhadhadiJoy began to grow in every little thing.
Acham OlindhadhadiMy fear has finally vanished,
Sagiye Azhagu Vandhadhadiand beauty has blossomed, oh friend.
Ennum Poludhil EllamEvery single time I think of it,
Avan Kai Itta Idanthanileon the very spot where his hand touched me,
Thanendrirundhapadijust as I was,
Pudhidhoor Saanthi Pirandhadhadia strange new peace was born.
Unavu Sellavillai Music Video
Bharthiyaar’s ‘Unavu Sellavillai’ lyrics translation reveals love as the source of both distress and serenity. Physical symptoms transform into clarity about emotional awakening.