Hesham Abdul Wahab brings warmth to ‘Aapaatham,’ a song from the album Queen Elizabeth. Anwar Ali writes the lyrics, and Rajin Raj composes the melody. Together, they create a poetic tale of love and nature.
Aapaatham
Hesham Abdul Wahab • From “Queen Elizabeth”
Queen Elizabeth’s Aapaatham Malayalam Lyrics English Meaning
The lyrics describe a solitary tree, a metaphor for kindness and refuge. ‘You’re a solitary tree, blooming from head to toe,’ sings the performer, capturing the image of a haven for weary hearts. The imagery of birds and rain adds depth to this heartfelt story.
Aapaatham PookuunnekaanthaaaYou’re a solitary tree, blooming from head to toe.
Maamarame Ninnil ChekkerumoO great tree, can I find a place to roost within you?
Snehathin Dheshadaga PakashiyilLike a migratory bird in search of love,
Embaadum ChornnoreesanthyayilI’ve wandered through this fading evening.
Manathunanavum Snehathin ParavakalThe birds of love with hearts full of warmth,
Nee Nirthum Chillakalilrest upon the branches you hold out.
Mouna Paruthum Vaayadi KiliyumThe silent hawk and the talkative bird,
Nin Kombathorumichethey’re together on your branches.
Kanive Akmazha NanajavaleeOh kindness, you’ve been soaked by the rain within,
Azalaliyum Chiriyaayiyet your smile melts all my sorrow away.
Padaruuu Azhake Chirakugal ThazhuthavaleSpread your beauty, you who gently stroked my wings,
Pularikal Than Kuliraayi Pakaruand bring the refreshing chill of dawn.
Chundathu PaattakeyoIs that a song on your lips,
Pinnilvittorormakalor just the memories you’ve left behind?
Kokku Neetti KodduthorumAs they stretch their beaks to be fed,
Kezhum Kunjormakaloare they just little memories crying out?
Mazhathullipole ThilakkamodeLike a shining raindrop,
Thinagalonnum Madarukayoare the days beginning to bloom?
Ilakalilaake KalapilayaaThere’s a soft chatter among the leaves,
Ilam Kaattodu Neeyaathiyoare you traveling with the gentle breeze?
Ee Mannil Ninnundaayi Vinnil VithaanichuBorn from this earth and reaching for the sky,
Ekaanthaaamamanamyou’re a majestic, solitary tree.
Kanive Akamzha NanjavaleOh kindness, you’ve been soaked by the rain within,
Azalaliyum Chiriyaayiyet your smile melts all my sorrow away.
Aapaatham PookuunnekaanthaaaYou’re a solitary tree, blooming from head to toe.
Maamarame Ninnil ChekkerumoO great tree, can I find a place to roost within you?
Snehathin Dheshadaga PakashiyilLike a migratory bird in search of love,
Embaadum ChornnoreesanthyayilI’ve wandered through this fading evening.
Aapaatham Music Video
‘Aapaatham’ is about finding solace in kindness. The lyrics connect nature’s beauty with the warmth of human connection, offering a touching melody in Malayalam.