Your favourite malayalam lyrics
"ശിശിരകാല മേഘമിഥുന രതിപരാഗമൊ, അതോ ദേവരാഗമോ" (Does the union of winter clouds create a romantic fragrance, Or is it a divine melody?)
The poet wonders if the enchanting atmosphere of winter, represented by the union of clouds, is evoking the fragrance of romance or a heavenly tune.
"കുളിരിൽ മുങ്ങുമാത്മദാഹ മൃദുവികാരമോ, അതോ ദേവരാഗമോ" (Does the soul’s thirst immerse itself in the chill, soft emotions, Or is it a divine melody?)
The cold of winter seems to soothe the soul's longing, blending tender emotions with a celestial harmony.
"ഇന്ദ്രിയങ്ങളിൽ ശൈത്യ നീലിമ, സ്പന്ദനങ്ങളിൽ രാസചാരുത" (In the senses, there is the coolness of a blue hue; In the vibrations, there is a chemical beauty.)
The winter coolness is perceived as a soothing, bluish sensation in the senses, while every vibration of life carries an aesthetic and enchanting chemistry.
"മൂടൽ മഞ്ഞല നീർത്തി ശയ്യകൾ, ദേവദാരുവിൽ വിരിഞ്ഞു മോഹനങ്ങൾ" (The mist unveils soft beds; In the sacred cedar, desires bloom.)
The mist clears to reveal the softness of nature’s bed, while the divine cedar tree becomes a symbol where beauty and desires blossom.
I was listening to Jayachandran hits today and like almost all of the songs he have sung has really beautiful lyrics ! This one is striked me a lot (thank you ChatGPT for the translation). I wonder why we don't get a lot of songs like this anymore, with beautiful poetic lyrics 🥹
That brings me to my question, what is your favourite lyrics in Malayalam guys ?