Vijay Yesudas sings ‘Akalumbol Arike,’ a heartfelt melody from the album Mazhayathu. Sivadas Purameri writes the lyrics, while Gopi Sundar composes the music. The song tells a story of longing and memories tied to rain-washed moonlight.
Akalumbol Arike
Vijay Yesudas • From “Mazhayathu”
Mazhayathu’s Akalumbol Arike Malayalam Lyrics English Meaning
The poet mentions a ‘flower of a sad melody getting drenched,’ a vivid image that captures the ache of separation. Vijay Yesudas brings warmth to the words, making the listener feel the tender hope of dreams sprouting new leaves.
Akalumbol ArikeyanayaanWhen you’re drifting away, to bring you near,
Kothiyerum HridayavazhiyilOn this heart’s path where longing’s peak.
Raathri Peytha NinavoIs it a memory that poured through the night?
Nanayumoru ShokaraagamalaroOr a flower of a sad melody getting drenched?
Peythozhinja VazhiyilOn the path where the rain’s finally ceased,
Kurukumoru MazhanilakkiliyeOh, cooing bird of the rain-washed moonlight.
Ithuvazhi Nee Varunna NaalThe day you come back this way,
Thaliraniyum KinaavukalumEven dreams’ll sprout tender new leaves.
Narumalarin DalangalilUpon the petals of fragrant blossoms,
Smruthishalabhangal PaaridumButterflies of memory’ll take flight.
Maduramozhikal KelkkuvaaneeTo hear those sweet, gentle words,
Vazhimarangal KaathorkkumThese trees by the path’ll listen intently.
Kaattilaadum PoomarathilOn the flowering tree swaying in the wind,
Ekayaay Nee Paadumboloormma PookkumMemories’ll bloom when you’re singing alone.
Poonilaavil Kooduthedi AlayumbolWhile wandering in moonlight searching for a nest,
Akaleyetho AriyaappadavilOn some unknown steps in the distance.
Nirayumirulil MizhipoottiClosing your eyes as the shadows gather,
Mozhiyiletho Novin NanavaayLike the dampness of pain in a spoken word,
Nirayumormmayil AliyarutheDon’t fade away into the memories that swell.
Akalumbol ArikeyanayaanWhen you’re drifting away, to bring you near,
Kothiyerum HridayavazhiyilOn this heart’s path where longing’s peak.
Raathri Peytha NinavoIs it a memory that poured through the night?
Nanayumoru ShokaraagamalaroOr a flower of a sad melody getting drenched?
Peythozhinja VazhiyilOn the path where the rain’s finally ceased,
Kurukumoru MazhanilakkiliyeOh, cooing bird of the rain-washed moonlight.
Ithuvazhi Nee Varunna NaalThe day you come back this way,
Thaliraniyum KinaavukalumEven dreams’ll sprout tender new leaves.
NarumalarFragrant blossom…
Akalumbol Arike Music Video
‘Akalumbol Arike’ is about love and longing. The lyrics speak of memories that bloom like flowers, and Vijay Yesudas delivers a soothing performance in Malayalam.