Uday Ramachandran sings ‘Poonilavil,’ a track from the album ‘Samaksham.’ Sudhamshu writes the lyrics, while Aby Salvin Thomas composes the melody. The song blends natural beauty with heartfelt emotions, creating a serene yet moving experience.
Poonilavil
Uday Ramachandran • From “Samaksham”
Poonilavil Lyrics Translation (from “Samaksham”)
Sudhamshu describes a woman’s heart as ‘the soil where dreams blossom.’ The lyrics mention golden moonlight, rosewater, and flower petals, tying nature to the tenderness of love. The poet also reflects on fading traditions, asking where the melody of southern folk songs has gone.
Poonilaavil Vin ThaarakangalIn the golden moonlight, the stars of the sky
Pudava Chaarthum LayamAre draped in a harmonious rhythm.
Kannimannil PanineerkkanangalOn the fresh earth, drops of rosewater
Peythirangum SukhamRain down in pure bliss.
Kinaavukal Thalirkkumee Manninu PenmaanasamA woman’s heart is like this soil where dreams blossom.
Poomizhithan IthalukalaalWith the petals of her flower-like eyes,
Kaathirunnathaare Aare AareWho’ve you been waiting for, who, oh who?
Poonilaavil Vin ThaarakangalIn the golden moonlight, the stars of the sky
Pudava Chaarthum LayamAre draped in a harmonious rhythm.
Kannimannil PanineerkkanangalOn the fresh earth, drops of rosewater
Peythirangum SukhamRain down in pure bliss.
Aavanithan Poovilikkal Aathirathan KuliralakalThe calls for flowers in ‘Aavani’ and the chilly waves of ‘Aathira’,
Aavanithan Poovilikkal Aathirathan KuliralakalThe calls for flowers in ‘Aavani’ and the chilly waves of ‘Aathira’,
Thekkupaattinneenamengu PoyiWhere’s the melody of the southern folk songs gone?
Thumpakaloom Thumpikalum Njaattadiyum Maanje PoyiThe ‘thumpa’ flowers, dragonflies, and seedlings have all faded away.
Poonilaavil Vin ThaarakangalIn the golden moonlight, the stars of the sky
Pudava Chaarthum LayamAre draped in a harmonious rhythm.
Kannimannil PanineerkkanangalOn the fresh earth, drops of rosewater
Peythirangum SukhamRain down in pure bliss.
Aruvikalil Paralmizhikal Karukakalil PularolikalThe fish-eyes in the streams and the morning light on ‘karuka’ grass,
Aruvikalil Paralmizhikal Karukakalil PularolikalThe fish-eyes in the streams and the morning light on ‘karuka’ grass,
Thoniyeri Thuzhayerinju NeengaamLet’s board the boat and row away.
Mundakanum Punchakalum Ponkaniyum Kaanan PokaamLet’s go see the ‘mundakan’ and ‘puncha’ crops and the golden harvest.
Poonilaavil Vin ThaarakangalIn the golden moonlight, the stars of the sky
Pudava Chaarthum LayamAre draped in a harmonious rhythm.
Kannimannil PanineerkkanangalOn the fresh earth, drops of rosewater
Peythirangum SukhamRain down in pure bliss.
Kinaavukal Thalirkkumee Manninu PenmaanasamA woman’s heart is like this soil where dreams blossom.
Poomizhithan IthalukalaalWith the petals of her flower-like eyes,
Kaathirunnathaare Aare AareWho’ve you been waiting for, who, oh who?
Poonilaavil VinthaarakangalIn the golden moonlight, the stars of the sky
Pudava Chaarthum LayamAre draped in a harmonious rhythm.
Kannimannil PanineerkkanangalOn the fresh earth, drops of rosewater
Peythirangum SukhamRain down in pure bliss.
Poonilavil Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Poonilavil’ is a celebration of love and nature. Uday Ramachandran’s vocals bring the Malayalam lyrics to life, making the song a tribute to timeless emotions.