K. J. Yesudas sings this enchanting track. Ilaiyaraaja creates the music, and Kannadasan pens the poetic lyrics. The song appears in the album Mullum Malarum.
Released: August 18, 2024
Senthazham Poovil
Ilaiyaraaja | K. J. Yesudas • From “Mullum Malarum”
Senthazham Poovil Lyrics Meaning Ilaiyaraaja | K. J. Yesudas | Mullum Malarum
Kannadasan writes, ‘The floral scent sets a stage, speaks through gestures like a woman.’ He also asks what melody the longing cuckoo sings without any language.
Senthazham PoovilIn the fragrant ‘screwpine’ flower,
Vanthadum Thendralthe breeze that comes to dance,
Enmeethu Mothuthammabrushes against me, oh!
Poovasam Medai PoduthammaThe floral scent sets a stage,
Pen Pole Jadai Pesuthammaand speaks through gestures just like a woman.
Ammamma AnanthamOh, what pure joy it is!
Valainthu Nelinthu PogumThis winding and curving path,
Pathai Mangai Moga Koonthalois it a beautiful woman’s tresses of desire?
Mayangi Mayangi Sellum VellamThe water flows along in a daze,
Paruva Nana Oodalois it a youthful blush or a lovers’ spat?
Aalam Kodi Mele KiliA parrot perched on a banyan branch,
Then Kanigalai Theduthusearches for sweet, honey-like fruits.
Aasai Kuyil Bashai IndriWithout any language, what melody
Ragam Enna Paduthudoes the longing cuckoo sing?
Kadugal Malaigal Devan KalaigalThese forests and mountains are God’s own works of art.
Senthazham PoovilIn the fragrant ‘screwpine’ flower,
Vanthadum Thendralthe breeze that comes to dance,
Enmeethu Mothuthammabrushes against me, oh!
Azhagu Miguntha RajakumariA princess of immense beauty,
Megamaga Pogiralpasses by just like a cloud.
Jarigai Neliyum Selai KonduWith her shimmering, zari-bordered saree,
Malaiyai Mooda Parkiralshe tries to drape the entire mountain.
Pallam Silar Ullam EnnaWhy did the Creator make some hearts
Yen Padaithan Andavanas deep and hollow as a valley?
Pattam Thara ThedugindrenI’m looking for the hero of this story
Enge Andha Nayaganto crown him with a title.
Mazhayin Katchi Iraivan AtchiThe sight of rain is truly God’s own rule.
Senthazham PoovilIn the fragrant ‘screwpine’ flower,
Vanthadum Thendralthe breeze that comes to dance,
Enmeethu Mothuthammabrushes against me, oh!
Ilaiya Paruvam MalaiyilWhen youthfulness meets the mountains,
Vanthal Yegam Sorga Sinthanaiit brings nothing but heavenly thoughts.
Idhazhai Varudum Paniyin KatruThe misty wind caressing the lips,
Kamban Seidha Varnthanaiis like a poetic description by the great ‘legendary poet Kamban’.
Oodai Tharum Vadai KatruThe northern wind blowing from the stream,
Van Uzhagai Katuthushows me a glimpse of the celestial world.
Ulle Varum Vellam OndruA flood of emotion rising within,
Engo Ennai Kootuthucarries me away to some unknown place.
Maraven Maraven Arputha KatchiI’ll never forget, I’ll never forget this wonderful sight.
Senthazham PoovilIn the fragrant ‘screwpine’ flower,
Vanthadum Thendralthe breeze that comes to dance,
Enmeethu Mothuthammabrushes against me, oh!
Poovasam Medai PoduthammaThe floral scent sets a stage,
Pen Pole Jadai Pesuthammaand speaks through gestures just like a woman.
Ammamma AnanthamOh, what pure joy it is!
Senthazham Poovil Music Video
What does ‘Senthazham Poovil’ mean? The lyrics celebrate nature’s beauty and pure joy. K. J. Yesudas delivers this Tamil masterpiece with grace.