Sandhanam Ittu
From Rusi Kanda Poonai · 1980
- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Rusi Kanda Poonai1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Sandhanam Ittu | Adorned with sandalwood paste, |
| Sadhiraadum mottu | A dancing flower bud, |
| Mozhi thaenin sottu | Speech like a drop of honey. |
| Female | |
| Sandhanam Ittu | Adorned with sandalwood paste, |
| Sadhiraadum mottu | A dancing flower bud, |
| Mozhi thaenin sottu | Speech like a drop of honey. |
| Female | |
| Un mugam kannil pattu | When your face catches my eyes, |
| Thazhuvum pozhudhu | And embraces my sight, |
| Malarum manadhu | The heart blossoms. |
| Female | |
| Un mugam kannil pattu | When your face catches my eyes, |
| Thazhuvum pozhudhu | And embraces my sight, |
| Malarum manadhu | The heart blossoms. |
| Female | |
| Sandhanam Ittu | Adorned with sandalwood paste, |
| Sadhiraadum mottu | A dancing flower bud, |
| Mozhi thaenin sottu | Speech like a drop of honey. |
| Female | |
| {Punnagai idhazil aada | {A smile dancing on the lips, |
| Pon nagai viziyil aada | A golden glint dancing in the eyes, |
| Unmugam manadhil aada | Your face dancing in the heart, |
| Oru naal unnai unarnthaal annai} (2) | If a mother realizes who you are one day} (2) |
| Pillaiyai arivaal annai | A mother understands her child, |
| Annaiyai ariyaa pillai | Though the child may not know the mother, |
| Thaedaamal naan kanda raajaa | You are the king I found without searching. |
| Female | |
| Sandhanam Ittu | Adorned with sandalwood paste, |
| Sadhiraadum mottu | A dancing flower bud, |
| Mozhi thaenin sottu | Speech like a drop of honey. |
| Female | |
| Sandhanam Ittu | Adorned with sandalwood paste, |
| Sadhiraadum mottu | A dancing flower bud, |
| Mozhi thaenin sottu | Speech like a drop of honey. |
| Female | |
| Un mugam kannil pattu | When your face catches my eyes, |
| Thazhuvum pozhudhu | And embraces my sight, |
| Malarum manadhu | The heart blossoms. |
| Female | |
| Un mugam kannil pattu | When your face catches my eyes, |
| Thazhuvum pozhudhu | And embraces my sight, |
| Malarum manadhu | The heart blossoms. |
| Female | |
| Sandhanam Ittu | Adorned with sandalwood paste, |
| Sadhiraadum mottu | A dancing flower bud, |
| Mozhi thaenin sottu | Speech like a drop of honey. |
| Female | |
| {Melliya manadhin getham | {The song of a gentle heart, |
| Thulliya ninaivin thaalam | The rhythm of leaping memories, |
| Vanthadhu uravin naadham | The musical sound of a bond has arrived, |
| Thodarnthae vaazvil varumae naalum} (2) | It will continue throughout life every day} (2) |
| Kaigalil thazuvum mullai | A jasmine flower caressed in the hands, |
| Sonnadhais sollaa killai | A parrot that doesn't just repeat what is said, |
| Kaalathin kolangal neeyae | You are the artistic patterns of time. |
| Female | |
| Sandhanam Ittu | Adorned with sandalwood paste, |
| Sadhiraadum mottu | A dancing flower bud, |
| Mozhi thaenin sottu | Speech like a drop of honey. |
| Female | |
| Sandhanam Ittu | Adorned with sandalwood paste, |
| Sadhiraadum mottu | A dancing flower bud, |
| Mozhi thaenin sottu | Speech like a drop of honey. |
| Female | |
| Un mugam kannil pattu | When your face catches my eyes, |
| Thazhuvum pozhudhu | And embraces my sight, |
| Malarum manadhu | The heart blossoms. |
| Female | |
| Un mugam kannil pattu | When your face catches my eyes, |
| Thazhuvum pozhudhu | And embraces my sight, |
| Malarum manadhu | The heart blossoms. |
| Female | |
| Sandhanam Ittu | Adorned with sandalwood paste, |
| Sadhiraadum mottu | A dancing flower bud, |
| Mozhi thaenin sottu | Speech like a drop of honey. |
சந்தனம் இட்டு
சதிராடும் மொட்டு
மொழி தேனின் சொட்டு
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
A dancing flower bud,
Speech like a drop of honey.
சந்தனம் இட்டு
சதிராடும் மொட்டு
மொழி தேனின் சொட்டு
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
A dancing flower bud,
Speech like a drop of honey.
உன் முகம் கண்ணில் பட்டு
தழுவும் பொழுது
மலரும் மனது
When your face catches my eyes,
And embraces my sight,
The heart blossoms.
உன் முகம் கண்ணில் பட்டு
தழுவும் பொழுது
மலரும் மனது
When your face catches my eyes,
And embraces my sight,
The heart blossoms.
சந்தனம் இட்டு
சதிராடும் மொட்டு
மொழி தேனின் சொட்டு
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
A dancing flower bud,
Speech like a drop of honey.
{புன்னகை இதழில் ஆட
பொன் நகை விழியில் ஆட
உன் முகம் மனதில் ஆட
ஒரு நாள் உன்னை உணர்ந்தால் அன்னை} (2)
பிள்ளையை அறிவாள் அன்னை
அன்னையை அறியா பிள்ளை
தேடாமல் நான் கண்ட ராஜா
{A smile dancing on the lips,
A golden glint dancing in the eyes,
Your face dancing in the heart,
If a mother realizes who you are one day} (2)
A mother understands her child,
Though the child may not know the mother,
You are the king I found without searching.
சந்தனம் இட்டு
சதிராடும் மொட்டு
மொழி தேனின் சொட்டு
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
A dancing flower bud,
Speech like a drop of honey.
சந்தனம் இட்டு
சதிராடும் மொட்டு
மொழி தேனின் சொட்டு
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
A dancing flower bud,
Speech like a drop of honey.
உன் முகம் கண்ணில் பட்டு
தழுவும் பொழுது
மலரும் மனது
When your face catches my eyes,
And embraces my sight,
The heart blossoms.
உன் முகம் கண்ணில் பட்டு
தழுவும் பொழுது
மலரும் மனது
When your face catches my eyes,
And embraces my sight,
The heart blossoms.
சந்தனம் இட்டு
சதிராடும் மொட்டு
மொழி தேனின் சொட்டு
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
A dancing flower bud,
Speech like a drop of honey.
{மெல்லிய மனதின் கீதம்
துல்லிய நினைவின் தாளம்
வந்தது உறவின் நாதம்
தொடர்ந்தே வாழ்வில் வருமே நாளும்} (2)
கைகளில் தழுவும் முல்லை
சொன்னதை சொல்லா கிள்ளை
காலத்தின் கோலங்கள் நீயே
{The song of a gentle heart,
The rhythm of leaping memories,
The musical sound of a bond has arrived,
It will continue throughout life every day} (2)
A jasmine flower caressed in the hands,
A parrot that doesn't just repeat what is said,
You are the artistic patterns of time.
சந்தனம் இட்டு
சதிராடும் மொட்டு
மொழி தேனின் சொட்டு
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
A dancing flower bud,
Speech like a drop of honey.
சந்தனம் இட்டு
சதிராடும் மொட்டு
மொழி தேனின் சொட்டு
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
A dancing flower bud,
Speech like a drop of honey.
உன் முகம் கண்ணில் பட்டு
தழுவும் பொழுது
மலரும் மனது
When your face catches my eyes,
And embraces my sight,
The heart blossoms.
உன் முகம் கண்ணில் பட்டு
தழுவும் பொழுது
மலரும் மனது
When your face catches my eyes,
And embraces my sight,
The heart blossoms.
சந்தனம் இட்டு
சதிராடும் மொட்டு
மொழி தேனின் சொட்டு
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
A dancing flower bud,
Speech like a drop of honey.
Sandhanam Ittu
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
Sadhiraadum mottu
A dancing flower bud,
Mozhi thaenin sottu
Speech like a drop of honey.
Sandhanam Ittu
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
Sadhiraadum mottu
A dancing flower bud,
Mozhi thaenin sottu
Speech like a drop of honey.
Un mugam kannil pattu
When your face catches my eyes,
Thazhuvum pozhudhu
And embraces my sight,
Malarum manadhu
The heart blossoms.
Un mugam kannil pattu
When your face catches my eyes,
Thazhuvum pozhudhu
And embraces my sight,
Malarum manadhu
The heart blossoms.
Sandhanam Ittu
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
Sadhiraadum mottu
A dancing flower bud,
Mozhi thaenin sottu
Speech like a drop of honey.
{Punnagai idhazil aada
{A smile dancing on the lips,
Pon nagai viziyil aada
A golden glint dancing in the eyes,
Unmugam manadhil aada
Your face dancing in the heart,
Oru naal unnai unarnthaal annai} (2)
If a mother realizes who you are one day} (2)
Pillaiyai arivaal annai
A mother understands her child,
Annaiyai ariyaa pillai
Though the child may not know the mother,
Thaedaamal naan kanda raajaa
You are the king I found without searching.
Sandhanam Ittu
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
Sadhiraadum mottu
A dancing flower bud,
Mozhi thaenin sottu
Speech like a drop of honey.
Sandhanam Ittu
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
Sadhiraadum mottu
A dancing flower bud,
Mozhi thaenin sottu
Speech like a drop of honey.
Un mugam kannil pattu
When your face catches my eyes,
Thazhuvum pozhudhu
And embraces my sight,
Malarum manadhu
The heart blossoms.
Un mugam kannil pattu
When your face catches my eyes,
Thazhuvum pozhudhu
And embraces my sight,
Malarum manadhu
The heart blossoms.
Sandhanam Ittu
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
Sadhiraadum mottu
A dancing flower bud,
Mozhi thaenin sottu
Speech like a drop of honey.
{Melliya manadhin getham
{The song of a gentle heart,
Thulliya ninaivin thaalam
The rhythm of leaping memories,
Vanthadhu uravin naadham
The musical sound of a bond has arrived,
Thodarnthae vaazvil varumae naalum} (2)
It will continue throughout life every day} (2)
Kaigalil thazuvum mullai
A jasmine flower caressed in the hands,
Sonnadhais sollaa killai
A parrot that doesn't just repeat what is said,
Kaalathin kolangal neeyae
You are the artistic patterns of time.
Sandhanam Ittu
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
Sadhiraadum mottu
A dancing flower bud,
Mozhi thaenin sottu
Speech like a drop of honey.
Sandhanam Ittu
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
Sadhiraadum mottu
A dancing flower bud,
Mozhi thaenin sottu
Speech like a drop of honey.
Un mugam kannil pattu
When your face catches my eyes,
Thazhuvum pozhudhu
And embraces my sight,
Malarum manadhu
The heart blossoms.
Un mugam kannil pattu
When your face catches my eyes,
Thazhuvum pozhudhu
And embraces my sight,
Malarum manadhu
The heart blossoms.
Sandhanam Ittu
Adorned with sandalwood paste,
Sadhiraadum mottu
A dancing flower bud,
Mozhi thaenin sottu
Speech like a drop of honey.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song expressively captures tender emotions of affection, maternal warmth, and deep emotional bonding. It uses rich nature imagery—such as dancing flower buds, drops of sweet honey, and tender jasmine—to convey the innocence, sweetness, and cherished presence of a beloved child or soulmate. The lyrical narrative emphasizes how the mere sight of the beloved brings joy and flowering peace to the heart, weaving together themes of instinctual love, destiny, and everlasting companionship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Mozhi thaenin sottu”
Compares soft speech directly to a drop of sweet honey ('Mozhi thaenin sottu').
Second-letter Assonance (Edhukai)
“Sadhiraadum mottu / Mozhi thaenin sottu”
Matching second consonants across lines ('mottu' and 'sottu', 'idPazhil' and 'idPazhil').
Initial Alliteration (Monaai)
“Punnagai idhazil aada / Pon nagai viziyil aada”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'P' ('Punnagai', 'Pon') and 'M' ('Melliya', 'Manadhin').
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Trivia
Rusi Kanda Poonai (1980) was directed by S. P. Muthuraman and produced under Panchu Arunachalam's banner, featuring music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Panchu Arunachalam himself.
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