P. Susheela’s voice carries longing in ‘Velli Odam Pole’ from the album Nalla Theerppu. Lyricist Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniyam frames the crescent moon as a confidante. Composer S. M. Subbaih Naidu matches the mood with gentle instrumentation.
Velli Odam Pole
P. Susheela • From “Nalla Theerppu”
Velli Odam Pole Lyrics Translation P. Susheela | Nalla Theerppu
The singer questions the moon’s awareness of her pain. Balasubramaniyam’s lyrics link lunar phases to love’s growth: ‘When will your affection become a full moon?’
Kanniyin Nenjilae Minni ArumbidumLike an imaginative dream that sparkles and buds
Karpanai Kanavu PolaeIn the heart of a young maiden.
Kaarirul Vaanilae Perezhil NettriyaiIn the dark sky, you reveal a beautiful forehead,
Kaattum Pirai NilaavaeOh crescent moon that shows such grace.
Velli Odam Polae Vinnin MelaeLike a silver boat floating upon the sky,
Vinthai Kaatti Sinthai AllumYou show us wonders and captivate the mind.
Pirai Nilaavae Pirai NilaavaeOh crescent moon, oh crescent moon.
Pirar Vedhanai Nee Ariyaayo Pirai NilaavaeDon’t you understand the pain others feel, oh crescent moon?
Velli Odam Polae Vinnin MelaeLike a silver boat floating upon the sky,
Vinthai Kaatti Sinthai AllumYou show us wonders and captivate the mind.
Pirai Nilaavae Pirai NilaavaeOh crescent moon, oh crescent moon.
Vennmugilin Panjanaiyil ThoongugiraaiYou sleep on a soft mattress of white clouds.
Vennmugilin Panjanaiyil ThoongugiraaiYou sleep on a soft mattress of white clouds.
Unai Ennai Enni Allai Magal YaengugiraalThinking of the bond between you and me, the lily-maiden yearns.
Un Anbu Endru Muzhu Nilavaai ValarumoWhen will your love grow into a full moon?
Aval Aasaiyenum Arumbu Mugam MalarumoWill the budding face of her desire ever bloom?
Aasaiyenum Arumbu Mugam MalarumoWill the budding face of her desire ever bloom?
Velli Odam Polae Vinnin MelaeLike a silver boat floating upon the sky,
Vinthai Kaatti Sinthai AllumYou show us wonders and captivate the mind.
Pirai Nilaavae Pirai NilaavaeOh crescent moon, oh crescent moon.
Mangiyathor Punnaigaiyai VeesugiraaiYou cast a pale, fading smile.
Mantha Maaruthamaai Mounamozhi PesugiraaiLike a gentle breeze, you speak a silent language.
Un Pongi Varum Inba Oli TheendumoWill your overflowing light of joy touch me?
Alli Pudhu Malaraai Manam Peravum ThoondumoWill it inspire the lily to become a fresh flower and find its fragrance?
Pudhu Malaraai Manam Peravum ThoondumoWill it inspire the lily to become a fresh flower and find its fragrance?
Velli Odam Polae Vinnin MelaeLike a silver boat floating upon the sky,
Vinthai Kaatti Sinthai AllumYou show us wonders and captivate the mind.
Pirai Nilaavae Pirai NilaavaeOh crescent moon, oh crescent moon.
Velli Odam Pole Music Video
Unanswered hope drives the Velli Odam Pole lyrics translation. P. Susheela’s rendition sustains tension between desire and uncertainty.