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Senthamizh Paadum

From Vaira Nenjam · 1975

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Vaira Nenjam
Movie release year
1975
Lyrics added on
31 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae kannae
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae
Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae kannae
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae
Then malai maegam thoodhuvanaaga
Ennidam saerthadhu unnai kannae
Ennidam saerthadhu unnai
Aahaa… aahaa… aahaa… aahaa…
Munnooru vairanghal pon maalai soodum
Poo maadhu pan paadinaal
Poo choodi kondaadinaal
Munnooru vairanghal pon maalai soodum
Poo maadhu pan paadinaal
Poo choodi kondaadinaal
Paravaigalin oliyamudham
Paruva magal isai amudham
Paaraatta neeraadinaal
Thaalaatta unai thaedinaal
Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannaa kannaa
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannaa
Kalyaana mandrangal
Kan kaatchi kanden
Nam vaazhvil ennaaladi
Nal vaakku solvaayadi
Arugil varum dharuma dhurai
Uravu tharum pudhiya kalai
Aanandham annaalilae en maeni un anbilae
Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae
Sevvandhi poo meedhu
Ven neela vandu
Jillendru neeraadudhu
Sindhaamal thaenoorudhu
Padhumaiyudan pudhumai madhu
Pasi ariyum ilamai nadhi
Paalootta nee illaiyaa …aa…aaa…
Seeraatta naanillaiyaa
Senthamizh paadum sandhana kaattru
Thaerinil vandhadhu kannae
Female :Kannaa thaerinil vandhadhu kannaa…
The sandalwood breeze, singing in sweet Tamil,
Arrived on a chariot, my darling, my love,
Arrived on a chariot, my love.
The sandalwood breeze, singing in sweet Tamil,
Arrived on a chariot, my darling, my love,
Arrived on a chariot, my love.
Making the southern mountain clouds its messenger,
It brought you to me, my love,
It brought you to me.
Aaha... aaha... aaha... aaha...
Wearing a golden garland of three hundred diamonds,
This flower-like beauty sang a melody,
She wore flowers and celebrated.
Wearing a golden garland of three hundred diamonds,
This flower-like beauty sang a melody,
She wore flowers and celebrated.
The sweet nectar in the chirping of birds,
The sweet musical nectar of this youthful girl,
She bathed in loving praise,
And looked for you, to sing you a lullaby.
The sandalwood breeze, singing in sweet Tamil,
Arrived on a chariot, my beloved, my beloved,
Arrived on a chariot, my beloved.
Wedding celebrations...
...I envisioned in my eyes.
When will that day come in our lives, my dear?
Give me your reassuring word.
When my noble prince comes near,
And togetherness brings a new kind of art,
There will be joy on that day, as my body rests in your love.
The sandalwood breeze, singing in sweet Tamil,
Arrived on a chariot, my love.
Upon the chrysanthemum flower,
A pale blue beetle
Bathes in the cool freshness,
While sweet nectar wells up without spilling.
Like a lovely doll filled with fresh sweetness,
A youthful river that knows its longing,
Aren't you here to nourish me? ...Ah... aah...
And aren't I here to pamper you with love?
The sandalwood breeze, singing in sweet Tamil,
Arrived on a chariot, my love.
Female: My beloved, arrived on a chariot, my beloved...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'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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