Senthoora Poove Lyrics Meaning | 16 Vayathinile | Ooratti | S. Janaki

S. Janaki lends her voice to the timeless track ‘Senthoora Poove,’ penned by Gangai Amaran and composed by Ilayaraja. The song opens with a call to a radiant red flower, setting a dreamy tone. Ooratti’s rendition adds depth, making it a standout in the album ’16 Vayathinile.’

Senthoora Poove Lyrics Meaning | 16 Vayathinile | Ooratti | S. Janaki
Released: March 10, 2023

Senthoora Poove

Ooratti | S. Janaki • From “16 Vayathinile”

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Composer
Ilayaraja

16 Vayathinile’s Senthoora Poove Tamil Lyrics English Meaning

Gangai Amaran writes about a maiden waiting for her beloved, asking nature to be her messenger. The line, ‘I’ve sent the gentle breeze as my messenger,’ highlights her longing. The lyrics mix colorful dreams with a chilling breeze, creating a vivid emotional landscape.

Senthoora PooveOh, radiant red flower.
Senthoora PooveOh, radiant red flower.
Senthoora Poove Jilendra KatreOh, radiant red flower, oh, chilling breeze.
En Mannan Enge En MannanWhere is my king? Where is my king?
Enge Nee Konjam Sollayo 2Won’t you tell me where he is?
Senthoora PooveOh, radiant red flower.
Thendralai Thoothu VituI’ve sent the gentle breeze as my messenger.
Oru Sethiku KathirupenAnd I’m waiting here for a message.
Kangalai Moodavitu IndhaClosing my eyes tightly,
Kanavinil Nan MithapenI float away in this dream.
Kanni ParuvathinOf this maiden age,
Vanna KanavithuveThese are the colorful dreams.
Ennai IzhukuthuIt pulls at me constantly,
Andha NinaivathuveThat memory just won’t let go.
Vanna Poove Thendral KatreOh, colorful flower, oh, gentle breeze.
Ennai Thedi Sugam VarumoWill happiness ever come looking for me?
Senthoora PooveOh, radiant red flower.
Senthoora PooveOh, radiant red flower.
Senthoora Poove Jilendra KatreOh, radiant red flower, oh, chilling breeze.
En Mannan Enge En MannanWhere is my king? Where is my king?
Enge Nee Konjam SollayoWon’t you tell me where he is?
Senthoora PooveOh, radiant red flower.
Neela KarunguyileOh, dark blue cuckoo.
Thennanjolai KuruvigaleOh, birds of the coconut grove.
Kolamidum MayileOh, dancing peacock making patterns.
Nalla Gana ParavaigaleOh, sweet singing birds.
Malai VarumWhen he returns with garlands,
Andha Nalai UraithidungalPlease announce that day to me.
Salai Vazhi EngumAll along the road’s path,
Poovai IraithidungalPlease scatter flowers for him.
Vanna Poove Thendral KatreOh, colorful flower, oh, gentle breeze.
Ennai Thedi Sugam VarumoWill happiness ever come looking for me?
Senthoora PooveOh, radiant red flower.
Senthoora PooveOh, radiant red flower.
Senthoora Poove Jilendra KatreOh, radiant red flower, oh, chilling breeze.
En Mannan Enge En MannanWhere is my king? Where is my king?
Enge Nee Konjam SollayoWon’t you tell me where he is?
Senthoora Poove Senthoora PooveOh, radiant red flower, oh, radiant red flower.

Senthoora Poove Music Video

What does ‘Senthoora Poove’ mean? The lyrics describe a young woman’s heartfelt wait for love. S. Janaki’s voice brings warmth to this Tamil classic, making it unforgettable.