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Lyrics & meaning

Aathoram Sevvanthi

From Mull Illatha Roja · 1982

Lyricist
Poovai Senguttavan
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Murali Raj
Movie name
Mull Illatha Roja
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
16 Jan 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aathoram sevvandhi poo poothirukku
Azhagellaam paarthida kannu kaathirukku
Aasa manasu paattu paaduthamma aaduthamma
Paaduthamma aaduthamma
Aathoram sevvandhi poo poothirukku
Azhagellaam paarthida kannu kaathirukku
Aasa manasu paattu paaduthamma aaduthamma
Paaduthamma aaduthamma
Vedala pulla manasu pola
Vekka padutho thennam pulla
Vedala pulla manasu pola
Vekka padutho thennam pulla
Aattam podum aattukutty
Patta kettukittu
Ennudan neeyum serndhu raagam paadittu
Saelaiya idupula sorugi en
Velaiya nallaa kavani
Ada thanni paayudhu nellu velaiyudhu
Pasiyum namakkilla …..pasiyum namakkilla
Aathoram…aathoram sevvandhi poo poothirukku
Azhagellaam paarthida kannu kaathirukku
Elasa irukku kathiri pinju
Azhaga irukku kozhikunju
Elasa irukku kathiri pinju
Azhaga irukku kozhikunju
Palli sellum chinna paappa
Nalla padikkanum
Enna pola buthisaali ponaa irukanum
Sirisila vandha palakkam paatti vayasula vidala unakku
Naan pakku vethala pottu paakkala
Pazhakkam enakkilla… pazhakkam enakkilla
Aathoram ..athoram sevvandhi poo poothirukku
Azhagellaam paarthida kannu kaathirukku
Aasa manasu paattu paaduthamma aaduthamma
Paaduthamma aaduthamma
By the riverbank, the yellow sevvanthi flower has bloomed
My eyes are waiting to take in all the beauty
My longing heart sings a song and dances with joy
It is singing... it is dancing...
By the riverbank, the yellow sevvanthi flower has bloomed
My eyes are waiting to take in all the beauty
My longing heart sings a song and dances with joy
It is singing... it is dancing...
Just like the heart of a young teenage girl,
Is that young coconut sapling feeling shy?
Just like the heart of a young teenage girl,
Is that young coconut sapling feeling shy?
The playful little lamb prances around
Listening to the song!
Join in with me and sing along to the tune,
Tuck your saree tight at your waist,
And focus well on your work!
Look, the water flows and the paddy grows rich,
We will know no hunger... no hunger for us...
By the riverbank... by the riverbank, the yellow sevvanthi flower has bloomed
My eyes are waiting to take in all the beauty
The young little brinjal is so tender,
The tiny little chick is so cute,
The young little brinjal is so tender,
The tiny little chick is so cute,
The little girl going to school
Must study hard and well,
And grow up to be a smart girl just like me!
A habit picked up in youth hasn't left you even in old age, Grandma!
I have never tried chewing betel leaf and nut,
I have no such habit... no such habit for me...
By the riverbank... by the riverbank, the yellow sevvanthi flower has bloomed
My eyes are waiting to take in all the beauty
My longing heart sings a song and dances with joy
It is singing... it is dancing...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a joyful celebration of pastoral life, nature, and simple rural pleasures. The protagonist sings about the scenic beauty surrounding her—blooming chrysanthemums by the river, coconut saplings swaying like shy maidens, dancing lambs, and thriving farm crops. With water flowing freely and crops growing rich, she feels a profound sense of satisfaction that dispels all hunger. Throughout the track, she engages with her environment and village companions, offering cheerful advice to school-going children to study well and stay smart. Her lighthearted commentary on habits and hard work reflects the resilient, carefree spirit of village folk whose happiness is deeply rooted in nature's abundance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Vedala pulla manasu pola / Vekka padutho thennam pulla

Compares the shyness of the swaying coconut sapling (thennam pulla) to the shy nature of a young girl's heart (vedala pulla manasu).

Alliteration & Monai (Initial Rhyme)

Aathoram sevvandhi poo poothirukku / Azhagellaam paarthida kannu kaathirukku

Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds 'A' across words like Aathoram, Azhagellaam, and Aasa.

Imagery (Kaatchi Anubavam)

Ada thanni paayudhu nellu velaiyudhu

Creates vivid visual imagery of lush rural scenery, flowing river water, growing paddy crops, and farm animals.

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Trivia

Featured in the 1982 film 'Mull Illatha Roja' starring Vijayakanth and Radha, this song is composed by Murali Raj with lyrics by Poovai Senguttavan. S. Janaki's expressive and energetic vocals add a distinct authentic folk charm, capturing the vibrant atmosphere of rural Tamil Nadu.

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