Deva composes the melody for ‘Sembaruthi Sembaruthi,’ a song from the album ‘Vasanthakala Paravai.’ Vaali writes the lyrics, and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki bring the track to life with their vocals. The tune mixes traditional Tamil folk with a romantic tone, creating a timeless vibe.
Released: November 29, 2023
Sembaruthi Sembaruthi
Deva | Vaali • From “Vasanthakala Paravai”
Sembaruthi Sembaruthi Lyrics Translation (from “Vasanthakala Paravai”)
Vaali describes love through vivid natural imagery, comparing a woman to a hibiscus flower. One line stands out: ‘Her slender waist sways up and down, so delicate like a thread.’ The wordsmith crafts a story of devotion, using metaphors like rivers and gardens to express deep affection.
Koopita Malar ThediA bee will come searching for the flower it’s called to.
Vandu VarumIt will come.
Thethi Kurippitta KoiyavaiThe guava fruit on its destined date,
Kiligal Koththumis the one the parrots will peck.
Sinthithal Varukindra Kavithai PoleLike a poem that comes from a single thought,
Kangal Santhithal Varavendumtrue love should arrive when our eyes meet.
Unmai KadhalA true love.
Sembaruthi SembaruthiA hibiscus, a hibiscus,
Poovai Pola Pen Oruthia woman just like a flower.
Kadhalana Thedi VandhalShe came searching for her lover,
Kannil Vanna Mai Yezhuthiwith colorful ‘kohl’ lining her eyes.
Melum Keelum AdukindraHer slender waist sways up and down,
Noolidaithanaso delicate like a thread.
Meendum Meendum Nan PadikkumShe’s the library that I’ll read,
Noolagam Dhanagain and again.
Nal EllamAll day long,
Meendum Meendum Nan Padikkumyou’re the library that I’ll keep reading,
Noolagam Dhanagain and again.
Sembaruthi SembaruthiA hibiscus, a hibiscus,
Poovai Pola Pennoruthia woman just like a flower.
Palliyarai NandhaneYou’re the pleasure garden in my chambers,
Pari Jatha Poondheneyou’re a heavenly ‘parijatha’ flower.
Kalvi Pol KadhalaiI’ve come to teach you love,
Kattruthara Vandhenejust like it’s a lesson.
Kattrukkodu KannaleTeach me with your eyes,
Kannimayil Unnaleand by the flutter of your lashes.
Yennavo YennavoSomehow, I don’t know how,
Inbangalai KandaleI’ve discovered so many joys.
Paruva KanavuWhen youthful dreams
Pirakkum Poozhudhuare finally born,
Iragu Mulaiththuthe heart grows wings
Parakkum Manadhuand begins to fly.
Unarchi AlaigalThe waves of our feelings
Thirandu Thirandugather and swell,
Karaiyai Kadakkumoverflowing the banks,
Nadhigal Irandulike two great rivers.
ImaidhaneJust as the eyelid
Kannai Serndhadhubelongs to the eye,
Endhan Ilam Nenjammy young heart
Unnai Serndhadhubelongs to you.
Sembaruthi SembaruthiA hibiscus, a hibiscus,
Poovai Pola Pen Oruthia woman just like a flower.
Eppozhudhum EnnalumAlways and forever,
Unnudaiya Boopalamlet your morning melody be mine.
Illaiyel YengumeIf it isn’t, then it will yearn,
Ennudaiya Agayammy entire sky.
Jannal Vazhi Nal DhorumThrough my window each day,
Minnal Ondru Kai Kattuma flash of lightning waves at me.
Ammamma EnnaithanOh my, it completely bathes me
Aasaigalil Neerattumin so much desire.
Ennakkum UnakkumThe closeness between us
Irukkum Nerukkamwill continue to be there,
Ilamai Thodarndhulasting from our youth
Mudhumai Varaikkumall the way to old age.
Iravum PagalumNight and day,
Uravai Valarkkumour bond will grow stronger,
Idaiyil Irukkumand we’ll shatter any obstacle
Thadayai Thagarkkumthat gets in our way.
Vilagadhu SondhamanathuThis connection will never come apart,
Dheivam Mudi Pottu Bandham Anadhuit’s a bond sealed by God himself.
Sembaruthi SembaruthiA hibiscus, a hibiscus,
Poovai Pola Pen Oruthia woman just like a flower.
Kadhalanai Thedi VandhalShe came searching for her lover,
Kannil Vanna Mai Yezhuthiwith colorful ‘kohl’ lining her eyes.
Narbin Meedhu Kann MayangiMy eyes are mesmerized by your virtue,
Sainthidaththanmaking me want to lean on you,
Meni Engum Kaviri Polso it can flow all over my body,
Painthidaththanlike the great ‘Kaveri’ river.
Kai Thodum Meni EngumEverywhere your hand touches,
Kaviri Pol Painthidaththanlet it flow like the ‘Kaveri’ river.
Sembaruthi SembaruthiA hibiscus, a hibiscus,
Poovai Pola Pen Oruthia woman just like a flower.
Sembaruthi Sembaruthi Music Video
‘Sembaruthi Sembaruthi’ lyrics offer a heartfelt tribute to love’s enduring beauty. The song features S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki in a Tamil classic that celebrates the bond between two souls.