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Lyrics & meaning

Senthamizh Paadum

From Vaira Nenjam · 1975

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Vaira Nenjam1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattruThe sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae kannaeHas arrived riding in a chariot, my dear, my dear
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannaeHas arrived riding in a chariot, my dear
Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattruThe sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae kannaeHas arrived riding in a chariot, my dear, my dear
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannaeHas arrived riding in a chariot, my dear
Male
Then malai maegam thoodhuvanaagaWith the sweet mountain cloud acting as a messenger
Ennidam saerthadhu unnai kannaeIt brought you together with me, my dear
Ennidam saerthadhu unnaiIt brought you together with me
Female
Aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… aahaa…Aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… aahaa…
Munnooru vairanghal pon maalai soodumAdorned with a golden garland of three hundred diamonds
Poo maadhu pan paadinaalThe flower-like lady sang a sweet melody
Poo choodi kondaadinaalWearing flowers, she celebrated in joy
Munnooru vairanghal pon maalai soodumAdorned with a golden garland of three hundred diamonds
Poo maadhu pan paadinaalThe flower-like lady sang a sweet melody
Poo choodi kondaadinaalWearing flowers, she celebrated in joy
Male
Paravaigalin oliyamudhamThe sweet nectar of bird songs
Paruva magal isai amudhamThe musical nectar of the youthful maiden
Paaraatta neeraadinaalShe bathed in bliss to admire it
Thaalaatta unai thaedinaalShe searched for you to sing a lullaby
Female
Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattruThe sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannaa kannaaHas arrived riding in a chariot, my beloved
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannaaHas arrived riding in a chariot, my beloved
Male
Kalyaana mandrangalIn the grand wedding halls
Kan kaatchi kandenI beheld a wonderful spectacle
Nam vaazhvil ennaaladiOn which day in our lives will it happen, my girl?
Nal vaakku solvaayadiDo speak a favorable word, my girl
Female
Arugil varum dharuma dhuraiThe generous lord who approaches close
Uravu tharum pudhiya kalaiA novel art that bestows a deep relationship
Aanandham annaalilae en maeni un anbilaeEcstasy on that day, my body immersed in your love
Male
Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattruThe sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannaeHas arrived riding in a chariot, my dear
Female
Sevvandhi poo meedhuUpon the yellow chrysanthemum flower
Ven neela vanduA cool blue beetle
Jillendru neeraadudhuBathes in refreshing chillness
Sindhaamal thaenoorudhuHoney oozes gently without spilling
Male
Padhumaiyudan pudhumai madhuNovel nectar embodied with doll-like grace
Pasi ariyum ilamai nadhiThe river of youth that understands intimacy's hunger
Paalootta nee illaiyaa …aa…aaa…Are you not there to feed me with love?
Seeraatta naanillaiyaaAm I not there to cherish and pamper you?
Male
Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattruThe sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannaeHas arrived riding in a chariot, my dear
Female :Kannaa thaerinil vandhadhu kannaa…Female: Beloved, it has arrived in a chariot, my beloved…

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru' from Vaira Nenjam (1975) is a poetic duet penned by Kannadasan, depicting the deep romance and eager anticipation of two lovers. The lyrics draw rich metaphors from nature, comparing the fragrant sandalwood breeze to a messenger on a chariot carrying love between the couple.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagamb (Metaphor)

Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru

Compares the fragrant wind to a chariot carrying Tamil melodies ('Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru / Thaerinil vandhadhu').

Thuvoy (Alliteration / Moonaai)

Paravaigalin oliyamudham / Paruva magal isai amudham

Repetition of starting letter sounds in lines like 'Paravaigalin' and 'Paruva magal' enhancing rhythmic flow.

Emonai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Padhumaiyudan pudhumai madhu

The second letter 'dhu' rhymes in 'Padhumaiyudan' and 'Pudhumai madhu'.

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Trivia

The film Vaira Nenjam stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmapriya. The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and this duet highlights Kannadasan's mastery over classical Tamil romantic imagery combined with natural element metaphors.

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