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 kaattru | The sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil |
| Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae kannae | Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear, my dear |
| Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae | Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear |
| Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru | The sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil |
| Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae kannae | Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear, my dear |
| Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae | Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear |
| Male | |
| Then malai maegam thoodhuvanaaga | With the sweet mountain cloud acting as a messenger |
| Ennidam saerthadhu unnai kannae | It brought you together with me, my dear |
| Ennidam saerthadhu unnai | It brought you together with me |
| Female | |
| Aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… | Aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… |
| Munnooru vairanghal pon maalai soodum | Adorned with a golden garland of three hundred diamonds |
| Poo maadhu pan paadinaal | The flower-like lady sang a sweet melody |
| Poo choodi kondaadinaal | Wearing flowers, she celebrated in joy |
| Munnooru vairanghal pon maalai soodum | Adorned with a golden garland of three hundred diamonds |
| Poo maadhu pan paadinaal | The flower-like lady sang a sweet melody |
| Poo choodi kondaadinaal | Wearing flowers, she celebrated in joy |
| Male | |
| Paravaigalin oliyamudham | The sweet nectar of bird songs |
| Paruva magal isai amudham | The musical nectar of the youthful maiden |
| Paaraatta neeraadinaal | She bathed in bliss to admire it |
| Thaalaatta unai thaedinaal | She searched for you to sing a lullaby |
| Female | |
| Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru | The sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil |
| Thaerinil vandhadhu kannaa kannaa | Has arrived riding in a chariot, my beloved |
| Thaerinil vandhadhu kannaa | Has arrived riding in a chariot, my beloved |
| Male | |
| Kalyaana mandrangal | In the grand wedding halls |
| Kan kaatchi kanden | I beheld a wonderful spectacle |
| Nam vaazhvil ennaaladi | On which day in our lives will it happen, my girl? |
| Nal vaakku solvaayadi | Do speak a favorable word, my girl |
| Female | |
| Arugil varum dharuma dhurai | The generous lord who approaches close |
| Uravu tharum pudhiya kalai | A novel art that bestows a deep relationship |
| Aanandham annaalilae en maeni un anbilae | Ecstasy on that day, my body immersed in your love |
| Male | |
| Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru | The sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil |
| Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae | Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear |
| Female | |
| Sevvandhi poo meedhu | Upon the yellow chrysanthemum flower |
| Ven neela vandu | A cool blue beetle |
| Jillendru neeraadudhu | Bathes in refreshing chillness |
| Sindhaamal thaenoorudhu | Honey oozes gently without spilling |
| Male | |
| Padhumaiyudan pudhumai madhu | Novel nectar embodied with doll-like grace |
| Pasi ariyum ilamai nadhi | The river of youth that understands intimacy's hunger |
| Paalootta nee illaiyaa …aa…aaa… | Are you not there to feed me with love? |
| Seeraatta naanillaiyaa | Am I not there to cherish and pamper you? |
| Male | |
| Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru | The sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil |
| Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae | Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear |
| Female :Kannaa thaerinil vandhadhu kannaa… | Female: Beloved, it has arrived in a chariot, my beloved… |
செந்தமிழ் பாடும் சந்தனக் காற்று
தேரினில் வந்தது கண்ணே கண்ணே
தேரினில் வந்தது கண்ணே
செந்தமிழ் பாடும் சந்தனக் காற்று
தேரினில் வந்தது கண்ணே கண்ணே
தேரினில் வந்தது கண்ணே
The sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil
Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear, my dear
Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear
The sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil
Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear, my dear
Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear
தென் மலை மேகம் தூதுவனாக
என்னிடம் சேர்த்தது உன்னை கண்ணே
என்னிடம் சேர்த்தது உன்னை
With the sweet mountain cloud acting as a messenger
It brought you together with me, my dear
It brought you together with me
ஆஹா... ஆஹா... ஆஹா... ஆஹா...
முந்நூறு வைரங்கள் பொன் மாலை சூடும்
பூ மாது பண் பாடினாள்
பூச்சூடி கொண்டாடினாள்
முந்நூறு வைரங்கள் பொன் மாலை சூடும்
பூ மாது பண் பாடினாள்
பூச்சூடி கொண்டாடினாள்
Aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… aahaa…
Adorned with a golden garland of three hundred diamonds
The flower-like lady sang a sweet melody
Wearing flowers, she celebrated in joy
Adorned with a golden garland of three hundred diamonds
The flower-like lady sang a sweet melody
Wearing flowers, she celebrated in joy
பறவைகளின் ஒலியமுதம்
பருவ மகள் இசை அமுதம்
பாராட்ட நீராடினாள்
தாலாட்ட உனைத் தேடினாள்
The sweet nectar of bird songs
The musical nectar of the youthful maiden
She bathed in bliss to admire it
She searched for you to sing a lullaby
செந்தமிழ் பாடும் சந்தனக் காற்று
தேரினில் வந்தது கண்ணா கண்ணா
தேரினில் வந்தது கண்ணா
The sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil
Has arrived riding in a chariot, my beloved
Has arrived riding in a chariot, my beloved
கல்யாண மன்றங்கள்
கண் காட்சி கண்டேன்
நம் வாழ்வில் என்னாளடி
நல் வாக்கு சொல்வாயடி
In the grand wedding halls
I beheld a wonderful spectacle
On which day in our lives will it happen, my girl?
Do speak a favorable word, my girl
அருகில் வரும் தரும துரை
உறவு தரும் புதிய கலை
ஆனந்தம் அந்நாளிலே என் மேனி உன் அன்பிலே
The generous lord who approaches close
A novel art that bestows a deep relationship
Ecstasy on that day, my body immersed in your love
செந்தமிழ் பாடும் சந்தனக் காற்று
தேரினில் வந்தது கண்ணே
The sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil
Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear
செவ்வந்திப் பூ மீது
வெண் நீல வண்டு
ஜில்லென்று நீராடுது
சிந்தாமல் தேனூறுது
Upon the yellow chrysanthemum flower
A cool blue beetle
Bathes in refreshing chillness
Honey oozes gently without spilling
பதுமையுடன் புதுமை மது
பசி அறியும் இளமை நதி
பாலூட்ட நீயில்லையா.....ஆ.....ஆஆ......
சீராட்ட நானில்லையா
Novel nectar embodied with doll-like grace
The river of youth that understands intimacy's hunger
Are you not there to feed me with love?
Am I not there to cherish and pamper you?
செந்தமிழ் பாடும் சந்தனக் காற்று
தேரினில் வந்தது கண்ணே
கண்ணா தேரினில் வந்தது கண்ணா...
The sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil
Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear
Female: Beloved, it has arrived in a chariot, my beloved…
Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru
The sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae kannae
Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear, my dear
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae
Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear
Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru
The sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae kannae
Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear, my dear
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae
Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear
Then malai maegam thoodhuvanaaga
With the sweet mountain cloud acting as a messenger
Ennidam saerthadhu unnai kannae
It brought you together with me, my dear
Ennidam saerthadhu unnai
It brought you together with me
Aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… aahaa…
Aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… aahaa…
Munnooru vairanghal pon maalai soodum
Adorned with a golden garland of three hundred diamonds
Poo maadhu pan paadinaal
The flower-like lady sang a sweet melody
Poo choodi kondaadinaal
Wearing flowers, she celebrated in joy
Munnooru vairanghal pon maalai soodum
Adorned with a golden garland of three hundred diamonds
Poo maadhu pan paadinaal
The flower-like lady sang a sweet melody
Poo choodi kondaadinaal
Wearing flowers, she celebrated in joy
Paravaigalin oliyamudham
The sweet nectar of bird songs
Paruva magal isai amudham
The musical nectar of the youthful maiden
Paaraatta neeraadinaal
She bathed in bliss to admire it
Thaalaatta unai thaedinaal
She searched for you to sing a lullaby
Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru
The sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannaa kannaa
Has arrived riding in a chariot, my beloved
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannaa
Has arrived riding in a chariot, my beloved
Kalyaana mandrangal
In the grand wedding halls
Kan kaatchi kanden
I beheld a wonderful spectacle
Nam vaazhvil ennaaladi
On which day in our lives will it happen, my girl?
Nal vaakku solvaayadi
Do speak a favorable word, my girl
Arugil varum dharuma dhurai
The generous lord who approaches close
Uravu tharum pudhiya kalai
A novel art that bestows a deep relationship
Aanandham annaalilae en maeni un anbilae
Ecstasy on that day, my body immersed in your love
Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru
The sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae
Has arrived riding in a chariot, my dear
Sevvandhi poo meedhu
Upon the yellow chrysanthemum flower
Ven neela vandu
A cool blue beetle
Jillendru neeraadudhu
Bathes in refreshing chillness
Sindhaamal thaenoorudhu
Honey oozes gently without spilling
Padhumaiyudan pudhumai madhu
Novel nectar embodied with doll-like grace
Pasi ariyum ilamai nadhi
The river of youth that understands intimacy's hunger
Paalootta nee illaiyaa …aa…aaa…
Are you not there to feed me with love?
Seeraatta naanillaiyaa
Am I not there to cherish and pamper you?
Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru
The sandalwood breeze singing pure classical Tamil
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae
Has 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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