Vijay Yesudas and Sayanora Philip sing a romantic duet in Thandodinja Thamara from the album Aaha. Sayanora Philip writes and composes this tender song, featuring nature imagery to describe love.
Released: February 1, 2022
Thandodinja Thamara
Sayanora Philip | Vijay Yesudas • From “Aaha”
Thandodinja Thamara Lyrics Meaning Sayanora Philip | Vijay Yesudas | Aaha
Sayanora Philip tells a story of a vulnerable heart, comparing it to a broken-stemmed lotus. Vijay Yesudas asks the beloved to come and stay, drinking the nectar of golden dreams.
Thandodinja ThamarayilOn the lotus with its snapped stem,
Vannananja PoonkiliyeOh songbird who’s come to stay,
Nenchiloorum Pon KanavinTo drink the nectar of golden dreams,
Then Kutikkaan VaayoWelling in my heart, won’t you come my way?
Thandodinja ThamarayilUpon the lotus with its broken stem,
Vannananja PoonkiliyeOh little bird who’s arrived today,
Nenchiloorum Pon KanavinTo taste the honey of golden dreams,
Then Kutikkaan VaayoWelling in my chest, won’t you come away?
Chanthamulla Vaaka ChottilUnder the lovely ‘Vaaka’ flame-of-the-forest tree,
Kokkurumi KoodaamoCan we cuddle and build our nest?
Moodivecha Kunjila ChundinCan’t you hear the rustle of tender lips,
Marmmaram KelkkaamoThat I’ve kept hidden and suppressed?
Ooyalaadiyaadiyaadi PonkiliyeSwinging back and forth, oh golden bird,
EnnaduthetthaamoWon’t you reach my side and stay?
Thandodinja ThamarayilTo the lotus with its severed stem,
Vannananja PoonkiliyeOh sweet bird who’s found your way,
Nenchiloorum Pon KanavinTo sip the honey of golden dreams,
Then Kutikkaan VaayoWelling in my heart, won’t you come and play?
Kannuvakkum PonnilaneerYou’re the eye-catching golden coconut water,
Thinkalinte Kanmashi NeeThe ‘Kanmashi’ kohl of the crescent moon,
Aaraareyaare ThediSearching for whom, oh tell me,
Vannu NeeHave you come here from afar so soon?
Innu Ninte KannaniyaanToday, to adorn your eyes,
Vannuthirum Pookkani NjaanI’m the flower offering that’ll fall,
Chempakam Pookkum KaavilAmidst the ‘Chempakam’ champak grove’s rhythm,
MelamaayI’ll be the music that’ll enthrall.
Neeyente Naanatthin ChimizhaayYou’re the little casket for my shyness,
Menipoomettile ManamaayThe fragrance on the floral bed of my skin.
Neeyente Moha PenkodiyaayYou’re the maiden of my desires,
Raakkulir Kaattile NanavaayThe dampness in the cold night breeze,
Manjaay Punarum MruduvaayThe mist that’ll embrace me with ease.
Thandodinja ThamarayilOn the lotus with its snapped stem,
Vannananja PoonkiliyeOh songbird who’s come to stay,
Nenchiloorum Pon KanavinTo drink the nectar of golden dreams,
Then Kutikkaan VaayoWelling in my heart, won’t you come my way?
Kanneriyum MaanmizhiyaalWith deer-like eyes casting glances,
Manmadhante PoovampumaayAnd ‘Manmadhan’ god of love’s flower arrow,
Innente Choorum KoottilInto my warm and cozy nest,
VannithaaYou’ve arrived like a flight of a sparrow.
Ennumente KannithilaayLike a sun that’ll forever rise,
Vannuthikkum SooriyanaayWithin the petals of my eyes,
Vaathilinoram ChernnLeaning against the doorway’s edge,
Nilppu NjaanI stand with longing in my sighs.
Neeyennumennile KanalaayYou’re the eternal ember within my soul,
Mothirakkayile NidhiyaayThe treasure in my ring-adorned hand.
Ennile Swaasathin KanamaayThe very breath of my life’s essence,
Ennile Mohathin ChirakaayThe wing that gives flight to my desire,
Neeyaa Kulirin UravaayYou’re the source of that refreshing chill.
Thandodinja ThamarayilOn the lotus with its snapped stem,
Vannananja PoonkiliyeOh songbird who’s come to stay,
Nenchiloorum Pon KanavinTo drink the nectar of golden dreams,
Then Kutikkaan VaayoWelling in my heart, won’t you come my way?
Thandodinja ThamarayilUpon the lotus with its broken stem,
Vannananja PoonkiliyeOh little bird who’s arrived today,
Nenchiloorum Pon KanavinTo taste the honey of golden dreams,
Then Kutikkaan VaayoWelling in my chest, won’t you come away?
Chanthamulla Vaaka ChottilUnder the lovely ‘Vaaka’ flame-of-the-forest tree,
Kokkurumi KoodaamoCan we cuddle and build our nest?
Moodivecha Kunjila ChundinCan’t you hear the rustle of tender lips,
Marmmaram KelkkaamoThat I’ve kept hidden and suppressed?
Ooyalaadiyaadiyaadi PonkiliyeSwinging back and forth, oh golden bird,
EnnaduthetthaamoWon’t you reach my side and stay?
Thandodinja Thamara Music Video
The Thandodinja Thamara lyrics meaning shows a deep connection between lovers, using metaphors of birds and lotuses to express affection.