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Senthoora Pottu Vacha

From Melathalangal · 1978

Lyricist
Poovai Senguttavan
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Music director
Ramesh Naidu
Movie name
Melathalangal
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
5 Oct 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Sendhoora pottu vecha singara sittu
Jillunu aadudhu paaru maadhulam mottu
Sendhoora pottu vecha singara sittu
Jillunu aadudhu paaru maadhulam mottu
Sendhoora pottu vecha singara sittu
Jillunu aadudhu paaru maadhulam mottu
……………
Naiyaandi melathuku
Naan podum thaalathukku
Naiyaandi melathuku
Naan podum thaalathukku
Aadadha thalaiellaam aada veippenae
……………….
Naiyaandi melathuku
Naan podum thaalathukku
Aadadha thalaiellaam aada veippenae
Female :Yemaali ullavarai yematha aalundu
…………………
Yemaali ullavarai yematha aalundu
Ellaamae maarudhunnu naan solluven
Sendhoora pottu vecha singara sittu
Jillunu aadudhu paaru maadhulam mottu
Sendhoora pottu vecha singara sittu
Jillunu aadudhu paaru maadhulam mottu
……………………..
Senthazham poo manakka vandhaadum velaiyilae
Thenmaangu paattu varum thannaalae haei
………………….
Male :Senthazham poo manakka vandhaadum velaiyilae
Thenmaangu paattu varum thannaalae
Sonnaathaan puriyudhunga pala perukku
Enna sonnaalum puriyadhu sila peruku
Male :Adhu seri
Chorus :………………………
Sonnaathaan puriyudhunga pala perukku
Enna sonnaalum puriyadhu sila peruku
Sendhoora pottu vecha singara sittu
Jillunu aadudhu paaru maadhulam mottu
Sendhoora pottu vecha singara sittu
Jillunu aadudhu paaru maadhulam mottu
…………………..
...
The charming little bird wearing a vermilion bindi,
Look, the pomegranate bud sways in the cool breeze!
The charming little bird wearing a vermilion bindi,
Look, the pomegranate bud sways in the cool breeze!
The charming little bird wearing a vermilion bindi,
Look, the pomegranate bud sways in the cool breeze!
...
To the beat of the folk drum,
To the rhythm that I set,
To the beat of the folk drum,
To the rhythm that I set,
I will make even the stiffest heads sway!
...
To the beat of the folk drum,
To the rhythm that I set,
I will make even the stiffest heads sway!
Female: As long as there are fools, there will be someone to trick them,
...
As long as there are fools, there will be someone to trick them,
I say that everything is bound to change!
The charming little bird wearing a vermilion bindi,
Look, the pomegranate bud sways in the cool breeze!
The charming little bird wearing a vermilion bindi,
Look, the pomegranate bud sways in the cool breeze!
...
When the fragrant screwpine flower dances in the air,
A sweet folk melody flows on its own, hey!
...
Male: When the fragrant screwpine flower dances in the air,
A sweet folk melody flows on its own.
Many people only understand when it is explained to them,
While some will never understand, no matter what you say!
Male: That is true!
Chorus: ...
Many people only understand when it is explained to them,
While some will never understand, no matter what you say!
The charming little bird wearing a vermilion bindi,
Look, the pomegranate bud sways in the cool breeze!
The charming little bird wearing a vermilion bindi,
Look, the pomegranate bud sways in the cool breeze!
...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This lively duet from Melathalangal (1978) celebrates the joyous essence of rural Tamil folk music and dance. Using vivid nature imagery like pomegranate buds and fragrant screwpine flowers, the song contrasts playful romantic admiration with witty folk wisdom about human behavior, adaptability, and social realities. The upbeat rhythm, driven by traditional Naiyaandi melam percussion, sets a celebratory mood where music brings everyone together to dance and reflect on life's simple truths.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை)

“Sendhoora pottu vecha singara sittu / Jillunu aadudhu paaru maadhulam mottu”

Comparing the young maiden to a 'singara sittu' (pretty bird) and 'maadhulam mottu' (blooming pomegranate bud).

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Senthazham poo manakka vandhaadum velaiyilae / Thenmaangu paattu varum thannaalae”

The second letter consonant harmony ('n' / 'nt') across poetic lines creates rhythmic cohesion.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Sonnaathaan puriyudhunga pala perukku / Enna sonnaalum puriyadhu sila peruku”

Matching line endings with 'perukku' highlighting contrast in human nature.

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Trivia

Composed by the legendary music director Ramesh Naidu, who was acclaimed across both Telugu and Tamil cinema, this song highlights the vibrant vocal pairing of Malaysia Vasudevan and S. Janaki, capturing the authentic flavor of rural Tamil street performance traditions.

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