Jillendru Kaatru Lyrics Meaning – Nil Kavani Kaathali | P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan
“Jillendru Kaatru” is a duet by T. M. Soundarajan and P. Susheela from the album Nil Kavani Kaathali. Lyricist Vaali and composer M. S. Vishwanathan present a scene beginning with a question. The song opens by asking if a cool breeze arrived to ask the lovers to stop and speak with one another.
Jillendru Kaatru
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan • From “Nil Kavani Kaathali”
The male singer observes the woman with a kohl-lined gaze, matching her presence with his desire to hold her. Later, the lyrics state that the lesson of love is understood without any words. This idea suggests their connection is intuitive.
Sillendru Katru VandhadhooDid a cool breeze arrive?
Nill Endru Kettu KondathooDid it ask you to stop?
Kudai Pol Imai ViriyaFor your eyelids to unfurl like an umbrella,
Malar Pol Vizhi MalaraFor your eyes to blossom like a flower,
Ennodu Pesa SonnadhoDid it tell you to speak with me?
Sillendru Katru VandhadhooDid a cool breeze arrive?
Nill Endru Kettu KondathooDid it ask you to stop?
Kudai Pol Imai ViriyaFor your eyelids to unfurl like an umbrella,
Malar Pol Vizhi MalaraFor your eyes to blossom like a flower,
Ennodu Pesa SonnadhoDid it tell you to speak with me?
Thannerile SemmeengaleThe red fish in the water,
Alaigalil Adi SellumSwept along by the waves,
Azhagenna AzhagooWhat an incredible beauty.
Un Polve Penn MeengalumJust like them, the female fish
Thunaiyondru Thedi KollumAlso search for a companion,
Uravenna UravoolWhat a special connection.
Sillendru Katru VandhadhooDid a cool breeze arrive?
Nill Endru Kettu KondathooDid it ask you to stop?
Kudai Pol Imai ViriyaFor your eyelids to unfurl like an umbrella,
Malar Pol Vizhi MalaraFor your eyes to blossom like a flower,
Ennodu Pesa SonnadhoDid it tell you to speak with me?
Maiyendhum Parvai Konda PennaiYou, the girl with the kohl-lined gaze,
Kaiyendhum Asai Konda EnnaiAnd me, with the desire to hold you,
Maiyendhum Parvai Konda PennaiYou, the girl with the kohl-lined gaze,
Kaiyendhum Asai Konda EnnaiAnd me, with the desire to hold you,
Meiyodu Meiyanakka KoodathooShouldn’t our bodies unite as one?
Mutharam Nenjil Nindru AdathooShouldn’t a necklace of kisses dance upon your heart?
Kalloorum Poo Mugathai KanduSeeing your flower-like face filled with nectar,
Enneram Then Kidaikkum EndruI wonder when I’ll get to taste that honey.
Kalloorum Poo Mugathai KanduSeeing your flower-like face filled with nectar,
Enneram Then Kidaikkum EndruI wonder when I’ll get to taste that honey.
Muthadum Podhu Kannam VadathooWhen I kiss you, won’t your cheeks feel tender?
Sevvanam Pola Vannam MaradhooWon’t they change color like the crimson sky?
Sillendru Katru VandhadhooDid a cool breeze arrive?
Nill Endru Kettu KondathooDid it ask you to stop?
Kudai Pol Imai ViriyaFor your eyelids to unfurl like an umbrella,
Malar Pol Vizhi MalaraFor your eyes to blossom like a flower,
Ennodu Pesa SonnadhoDid it tell you to speak with me?
Sevvazhai Thottam Ondru KanduSeeing a garden of red plantains,
Neerodai Paivadhangu UnduA stream flows through there.
Menmelum Vellam Vandhu PayadhooShouldn’t the waters continue to flow over?
Pon Meni Tholil Vandhu SaiyadhooShouldn’t your golden body lean upon my shoulder?
Kalloori Padam Solli TheriyumCollege lessons must be taught to be learned,
Sollamal Kadhal Padam PuriyumBut the lesson of love is understood without a word.
Kannodu Kann Kalandhu PesadhooDon’t our eyes speak when they meet?
Kalyana Kolam Kondu SeradhooWon’t it lead to a sacred wedding pattern?
Sillendru Katru VandhadhooDid a cool breeze arrive?
Nill Endru Kettu KondathooDid it ask you to stop?
Kudai Pol Imai ViriyaFor your eyelids to unfurl like an umbrella,
Malar Pol Vizhi MalaraFor your eyes to blossom like a flower,
Ennodu Pesa SonnadhoDid it tell you to speak with me?
The duet unfolds through a recurring refrain that poses a question. Each verse builds on this initial prompt, with both singers adding their observations. The structure roots their romantic exchange in an event directed by the natural world.
