Nee Singam Dhan Lyrics English Translation – Sid Sriram | from Pathu Thala

Suttri Nindru Oore Paarkka Kaalam Kanban
He stood still and watched the whole town, witnessing time itself.

Punnagaiyil Senai Vaazha Ranam Kanban
In his smile, he saw a battle that could make an army thrive.

Un Perai Saaikka Pala Yaanaigal Serndha Pothe
To chant your name, even among gathered elephants.

Nee Singam Dhan
You are still the lion among them.

Andha Aagayam Podhaadha Paravai Ondru
A bird that the sky cannot contain,

Nadhi Kannaadi Paarthu Manam Niraindhathu Indru
Looked at the river’s mirror, and today, its heart felt full.

Kadalal Theeradha Erumbin Thagangal
The thirst of an ant that the sea cannot quench,

Ilayin Meladum Panitthuli Theerkum
Is soothed by a single dew drop on a leaf.

Theeyai Nee Pakirnthalum Rendaai Vaalum
Even if you scatter fire, it will live on as two flames,

Ivanum Andha Thee Poladhaan
He too is just like that fire.

Andha Aagaayam Podhatha Paravai Ondru
A bird that the vast sky cannot contain,

Nadhi Kannaadi Paarthu Manam Niraindhadhu Indru
Looked into the river’s mirror and felt its heart fill today.

Kadalal Theeradha Erumbin Thaagangal
The thirst of an ant that even the ocean cannot quench,

Ilaiyin Meeladum Paniththuli Theerkum
Is satisfied by a single dewdrop resting on a leaf.

Hey Paar Endra Therukul Oorkolangal
Look at the town’s festival streets and the people’s voices,

Ther Yaar Sondham Aanal Thaan Enna Sol
Whose chariot it belongs to — does it even matter?

Magalai Kaathu Maan Kutti Poley
Guarding his daughter like a little deer,

Suyam Indri Vaalvan Man Meley
He lives selflessly, carrying her in his heart.

Un Nilaththil Malarai Neeyum Siraiyinil Idalam
Even if you lock a flower into your land, and place it inside a prison,

Athan Narumanam Ellaiyai Kadandhu Veesum
Its fragrance will still spread beyond all boundaries.

Andha Aagaayam Podhatha Paravai Ondru
A bird that even the vast sky cannot contain,

Nadhi Kannaadi Paartthu Manam Niraindhadhu Indru
Looked into the river’s mirror and felt its heart fill today.

Kadalal Theeratha Erumbin Thaagangal
The thirst of an ant that even the ocean cannot quench,

Ilayin Meladum Panitthuli Theerkum
Is soothed by just a dewdrop resting on a leaf.

Uravo Yaarena Neeyum Ketkalaam
You may ask who truly counts as kin,

Oorellam Sondham Kondadum
The whole town celebrates as if everyone belongs.

Silarin Perathaan Saridham Azhamaai
But only the stories behind some names run deep,

Kaalangal Ponaalum Pesum
And will be spoken of even as ages pass.

Athu Yaarendre Mudivu Ingu Yarodum Illai
No one here can truly decide who that is.

Athu Neeyendru Ninathaal Nee Iraivan Kai Pillai
If you think it’s you, remember — you are just a child in God’s hands.

Pugazh Vandhalum Athukut Kadhan Dhan Endru
Even when fame comes, it’s just a small part of the play,

Avan Kreedaththai Thanthane Gyanm Enben
And I’d call that his divine game of wisdom.

Nilavin Meel Yeri Vilukku Thaan Aadum
The lamp climbs atop the moon and dances,

Villis Katkamal Dinam Oli Veesum
Even without a bowstring, it radiates light every day.

Theeyai Nee Pakirnthalum Rendaai Vazhum
Even if you scatter fire, it will live on as two flames,

Ivanum Andha Thee Polaththaan
He too is just like that fire.

Ivanum Andha Thee Polaththaan
He too is just like that fire.