This verse vividly describes spiritual death before salvation—sin as a cold desert, the mind as shifting sand.
The following is an English translation of the common verses found in Tamil Christian Songs Christian Lyricz Tamil Transliteration English Translation Jeeva nathiye enthan ullaththil paaynthu sellattumae Let the river of life flow through my heart Maamsaththin ennnangalellaam ennil marainthu pokattumae Let all thoughts of the flesh disappear within me Ularntha elumpukalellaam ennil uyir petru elumpattumae Let all dry bones come alive and rise within me Pelaveenap pakuthiyellaam ennil pelamaaka maarattumae Let all my weak areas be transformed into strength Kani koda marangalellaam ennil kanikal kodukkattumae Let all trees that do not bear fruit begin to yield fruit Aaviyin varangalinaal ennai apishekam seythidumae Anoint me with the gifts of the Spirit Musical Impact jeeva nathiye jeeva nathiye lyrics in english
| Tamil Line | English Meaning | |------------|----------------| | Thanniyil illa meen pola, uyir vaaduthae | Like a fish out of water, my life was withering | | Thaai illa kanru pola, ninaivu ketkuthae | Like a calf without its mother, I longed for memory (of You) | | Unnai ninaiththa podhe, uyir koothaduthae | The moment I thought of You, my life began to dance | | Un jeeva nathi thaanae, en uyir thaayae | You are the living river, You are the mother of my soul | jeeva nathiye jeeva nathiye lyrics in english