Arikilay Nin Swaram Lyrics Meaning | Sreehalli | K. S. Chithra
K. S. Chithra lends her voice to ‘Arikilay Nin Swaram,’ a song from the album ‘Sreehalli.’ Nishanth Kodamana and Rajesh Babu write the lyrics, while Rajesh Babu and Shimjith Sivan compose the melody. The song takes listeners on a journey through nature and memory.
Arikilay Nin Swaram
K. S. Chithra • From “Sreehalli”
Lyricist
Nishanth Kodamana, Rajesh Babu
Composer
Rajesh Babu, Shimjith Sivan
What is the meaning of Arikilay Nin Swaram Lyrics from Sreehalli?
The songwriter mentions fish scooped from the river and dragonflies watching silently, creating a vivid scene of childhood. A line like ‘Close by, I heard your voice, as it showered down, sweet and melodious’ captures the warmth of a cherished memory. The lyrics weave together moments of longing and unity.
Mazhamukil Peyyumee SandhyayilIn this twilight, as the rain clouds pour down,
Narumanam Pozhiyumee VazhikalilOn these paths, where a sweet scent drifts,
Oru Kuyil Naadamaay Veeshumee ThennalumAnd this breeze, blowing like a cuckoo’s song,
Ormmayil Ee Vayal KilikalumThese meadow birds also linger in my memory.
Arikilaayi Nin Swaram Kettu NjaanClose by, I heard your voice,
Maduramaay Eenamaay PozhiyaveAs it showered down, sweet and melodious.
Akale Then Thulliyaay Peyyumaa MekhavumAnd that distant cloud, raining down like drops of honey,
Pulakamaay Varnnamaay PookkalaayBecame a thrill, a vibrant color, a field of flowers.
Puzhayile Meenine Kaikalaal Kori NaamWe scooped up fish from the river with our bare hands,
Kunjilam Thumpikal Nokki NinnupoyWhile the little dragonflies paused to watch.
Puzhayile Meenine Kaikalaal Kori NaamWe scooped up fish from the river with our bare hands,
Kunjilam Thumpikal Nokki NinnupoyAnd the little dragonflies just stood there and watched.
Athiraani Poo Chirichu‘Athiraani’ flowers smiled,
Poovaaka Ila Pozhichu‘Poovaka’ trees shed their leaves.
Akathaaril AashayangalumAnd desires blossomed deep within our hearts,
Praavinte KurukalumaayWith the cooing of doves,
Arayannam Doothuyamaay VannuvoDid a swan arrive with a message for us?
Naam Chernnu Neyyum KanavilIn the dream we’re weaving together,
Oru Varnna Deepam Vidaraan KothichaWe longed for a colorful lamp to blossom.
Nammil Niranju DahamA thirst filled us completely.
Arikilaay Nin Swaram Kettu NjaanClose by, I heard your voice.
Maavin Chottil Naam Koottamaay Chernna NaalOn the day we gathered together under the mango tree,
Kettora Moolalil Chernnu PoyWe became lost in the gentle hum we heard.
Maavin Chottil Naam Koottamaay Chernna NaalOn the day we gathered together under that mango tree,
Kettora Moolalil Chernnu PoyWe simply merged into that gentle humming sound.
Viriyunna Poomottukal Nanavaarnna PulpparappilOn the damp stretch of grass, flower buds were blooming,
Manasinte OlangalilIn the waves of our minds,
Naamonnu ChernnirunnuWe sat there, joined as one.
Vayalelayil Shishirangal PookkumAs winter blooms across the meadows,
Maduraagam Pozhiyum NinavilIn a memory that showers sweet melodies,
Oru Maathra NammalariyaatheFor just a moment, without even realizing it,
Onnaayalinju CherumWe melted and became one.
Arikilaay Nin Swaram Kettu NjaanClose by, I heard your voice,
Maduramaay Eenamaay PozhiyaveAs it showered down, sweet and melodious.
Akale Then Thulliyaay Peyyumaa MekhavumAnd that distant cloud, raining down like drops of honey,
Pulakamaay Varnnamaay PookkalaayBecame a thrill, a vibrant color, a field of flowers.
