Sid Sriram sings ‘Sundarippenne,’ a heartfelt melody from the album Laljose. Joe Paul writes the lyrics, while Binesh Mani composes the music. The song tells the story of a man longing to see the woman he loves, weaving in vivid imagery of nature and beauty.
Sundarippenne
Sid Sriram • From “Laljose”
Lyricist
Joe Paul
Composer
Binesh Mani
Sundarippenne Lyrics Translation (from “Laljose”)
Joe Paul mentions a lotus melting the mind and a honey-jasmine river in the lyrics. Sid Sriram’s voice carries the lines, ‘You’re enough, like the cool moon, the honey in your words is enough,’ creating a warm and sentimental mood. The performer brings the poet’s words to life, describing love as a daily habit that grows stronger.
SundaripenneO beautiful girl,
Ninne Kaanaan KothiyaayiI’ve longed to see you.
Ninjil Aa MohamThat desire within the heart,
Melle Koodum PathivaayiIs slowly becoming a habit.
Pala Naalaayo Parayaan AayoHas it been many days? Is it finally time to tell you?
Vazhiyoram Kaathu NinnoDid I wait by the roadside for you?
Mizhiyaake PoothuvennoDid my eyes bloom with wonder at the sight?
Njaan Ariyaathe OruthirunnoDid I awaken without even knowing?
Enne Mayakkum Ninte ChiriyeIt’s your smile that completely enchants me.
SundaripenneSweet beautiful girl,
Ninne Kaanaan KothiyaayiI’ve been yearning to see you.
Ninjil Aa MohamThat longing in my soul,
Melle Koodum PathivaayiIs growing into a daily habit.
Madhuridham Aayoru PraayamIn this age filled with sweetness,
Manasulayum Thaamara NeeYou’re the lotus that melts my mind.
Innu Mathivare Enthu VichaaramWhat are these thoughts that linger until I’m satisfied?
Ninne Variyum HridhayamayiWith a heart that longs to embrace you,
Velli Arayannamaay Ente ArikilLike a silver swan by my side,
Melle Varumiru ChirakullorazhakeO winged beauty arriving so softly.
Karimashi Ezhuthiya MizhiyeThose eyes lined with ‘kohl’,
Kandu Karalilu Mazhavillu ViriyeSeeing them, a rainbow blooms in my heart.
Panimathi Nee MathiYou’re enough, like the cool moon,
Mozhiyile Then MathiThe honey in your words is enough,
Kanavukal Nirayuvaan EnnumTo fill my dreams forever.
SundaripenneMy beautiful girl,
Ninne Kaanaan KothiyaayiI’ve waited just to see you.
Ninjil Aa MohamThat dream within the heart,
Melle Koodum PathivaayiIs now becoming a habit.
Chithira Maine Oru Punchiti ThanneO painted bird, give me a smile,
Arikathu Ini Vanne Onnu KaliparanjeCome close now and speak playfully to me.
Muthani Manjin Othiri OthiriyilleIsn’t there so much pearl-like dew around?
Athil Ithiri Veene Melle Manam NiranjeA little of it fell and slowly filled my mind with scent.
Pranayam Arinju VasanthamSpring has recognized our love,
Munnil Ee VrindhaavaniyilBefore us in this garden of ‘Vrindavan’.
Chandham Athiloru Poovinu SwanthamThe beauty belongs to a single flower,
Ithal Azhiyum Samayam AthilAt the moment its petals unfurl.
Ente Kanavile Then Mulla PuzhayilIn the honey-jasmine river of my dreams,
Thoni Thuzhayukayaan Aval IniyumShe’s still rowing the boat along.
Niramulloraashakal UthirumColorful hopes will shower down,
Chille Mazhayathil Nanu Nane NanayumGetting slightly drenched in the drizzling rain.
Ilaveyil NeravumDuring the hours of soft sunlight,
Iravukal NeeleyumAnd throughout the long nights,
Avalile Mohamaay NjaanumI’ve become the desire within her too.
SundaripenneO beautiful girl,
Ninne Kaanaan KothiyaayiI’ve longed to see you.
Ninjil Aa MohamThat desire within the heart,
Melle Koodum PathivaayiIs slowly becoming a habit.
Pala Naalaayo Parayaan AayoHas it been many days? Is it time to tell you?
Vazhiyoram Kaathu NinnoDid I wait by the roadside?
Mizhiyaake PoothuvennoDid my eyes bloom with wonder?
Njaan Ariyaathe OruthirunnoDid I awaken without knowing?
Enne Mayakkum Ninte ChiriyeIt’s your smile that enchants me.
The lyrics of ‘Sundarippenne’ explore the sweetness of love, blending nature and emotion. Featuring Sid Sriram, the song from Laljose is a tribute to the beauty of longing and devotion.
