Pavithra Mohan M P’s “Sakhavinte Pennu” is from the album Pattam. The lyrics by Rejeesh V Raja and music by Prashanth Mohan M P open with a deep yearning. It begins with the wish to reach a comrade with a warm touch through a “fiery, cold wind.”
Sakhavinte Pennu
Pavithra Mohan M P • From “Pattam”
Pattam’s Sakhavinte Pennu Lyrics Translation
The song’s dedication grows under the red blossoms of a Gulmohar tree. The singer states her desire to be the “companion to the comrade of the red flag.” She then offers to become the voice for the revolution rising from his heart.
TheekkuliRkkaattil Chuduviral Sparshamayi ArikilethaanTo reach you in the fiery, cold wind with the touch of a warm finger
Kothippu SakhaaveI yearn for this, comrade
Kothippu SakhaaveI yearn for this, comrade
Eeran Nilaavil Imayaathe Ennum Kalvalaayi MaaraamIn the damp moonlight, I can become an ever-watchful anklet
Kothippu SakhaaveI yearn for this, comrade
Kothippu SakhaaveI yearn for this, comrade
Gulmoharekum Chuvappin ChottilaayiUnder the red blossoms of the Gulmohar tree
Chengodithozhante Thozhiyaakaam NjaanI can be the companion to the comrade of the red flag
Gulmoharekum Chuvappin ChottilaayiUnder the red blossoms of the Gulmohar tree
Chengodithozhante Thozhiyaakaam NjaanI can be the companion to the comrade of the red flag
Ullnenjiluyarunna Inquilab UcchathilFor the loud ‘Inquilab’ (‘revolution’) that rises from your heart
Paadum Sakhaavinte Naavaayidaam NjaanI can be the voice of the comrade who sings it
Njaan Sakhaavinte PennuI am the comrade’s woman
Njaan Sakhaavinte PennuI am the comrade’s woman
Njaan Sakhaavinte PennuI am the comrade’s woman
Sakhaavinte PennuThe comrade’s woman
Sakhavinte Pennu Music Video
The song returns to the phrase “Njaan Sakhavinte Pennu,” or “I am the comrade’s woman.” This statement solidifies her identity in relation to her partner and his cause. This transforms personal affection into a public, ideological pledge.