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Lyrics & meaning

Aavaram Poo

From Poo · 2008

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Chinmayi
Music director
S. S. Kumaran
Movie name
Poo
Movie release year
2008
Lyrics added on
13 Sept 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aavaaram poo annaalil irunthae
Yaarukku kaaththirukku
Anthipagal mazhai veyyil sumanathae
Unakkaaga pooththirukku
Sontha verodu thaan konda kadhalinai
Adhu sollamal ponaalum puriyaathaa
Aavaaram poo annaalil irunthae
Yaarukku kaaththirukku
Anthipagal mazhai veyyil sumanathae
Unakkaaga pooththirukku
Kaattril aadi dhinanthorum
Unathu dhisaiyai thodaruthadaa
Kuzhanthai kaala nyapagaththil
Idhazhgal viriththae kidakkuthadaa
Nedunaal antha nerukkam
Ninaiththae adhu kidakkum
Sarugugal saththam podum
Dhinam soozhnizhai yuththam podum
Adhan vaarththai ellaam mounamaagum
Sontha verodu thaan konda kadhalinai
Adhu sollamal ponaalum puriyaathaa
Aavaaram poo annaalil irunthae
Yaarukku kaaththirukku
Anthipagal mazhai veyyil sumanathae
Unakkaaga pooththirukku
Aayul muzhuthum thavam kidanthae
Ottrai kaalil nirkkuthadaa
Maalaiyaagi thavazhnthidavae
Unathu maarbai ketkuthadaa
Paniyil adhu kidakkum
Neeyum paarththaal uyir pizhaikkum
Vannangal ellaam needhaan
Adhan vaasangal ellaam needhaan
Nee vittu sendraal pattu pogum
Sontha verodu thaan konda kadhalinai
Adhu sollamal ponaalum puriyaathaa
Aavaaram poo annaalil irunthae
Yaarukku kaaththirukku
Anthipagal mazhai veyyil sumanathae
Unakkaaga pooththirukku
Since those early days, for whom has the Avaram flower
been waiting?
Enduring day and night, rain and sun,
it has bloomed only for you.
The love it holds deep within its roots,
even if left unsaid, can you not understand it?
Since those early days, for whom has the Avaram flower
been waiting?
Enduring day and night, rain and sun,
it has bloomed only for you.
Swaying in the breeze every day,
it keeps turning toward your direction.
Lost in the memories of childhood,
it lies with its petals spread open.
Thinking of that closeness from long ago,
it lies there lost in longing.
Dry fallen leaves make a rustling noise,
and daily circumstances wage a war,
so all its words turn into silence.
The love it holds deep within its roots,
even if left unsaid, can you not understand it?
Since those early days, for whom has the Avaram flower
been waiting?
Enduring day and night, rain and sun,
it has bloomed only for you.
Living its whole life in deep penance,
it stands on a single leg.
To rest gently as a garland,
it longs to be upon your chest.
It lies out in the cold mist,
but if you just look at it, it will survive.
You are all its colors,
you are all its fragrance.
If you walk away, it will wither away.
The love it holds deep within its roots,
even if left unsaid, can you not understand it?
Since those early days, for whom has the Avaram flower
been waiting?
Enduring day and night, rain and sun,
it has bloomed only for you.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Aavaaram Poo' from the movie Poo (2008) expresses the silent, lifelong devotion and deep love of a simple village girl, metaphorically depicted through the resilient Aavaaram flower (Cassia auriculata). The flower endures day and night, heat and rain, standing like a devotee performing penance on one leg, existing purely for her beloved. Rooted in sweet childhood memories, her love remains unspoken yet profound, turning to silence when daily circumstances wage war around her. The lyrics highlight that her entire world, its vibrancy, and fragrance derive from him, and even without explicit words, such soul-rooted affection should be felt and understood intuitively.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Extended Metaphor & Personification

“Aavaaram poo annaalil irunthae / Yaarukku kaaththirukku”

The protagonist's unexpressed, enduring love and patience are personified through the yellow Aavaaram flower waiting through harsh seasons.

Hyperbole & Imagery

“Aayul muzhuthum thavam kidanthae / Ottrai kaalil nirkkuthadaa”

Compares the flower standing on a single stem to a devotee standing on one leg doing penance for a lifetime.

Eydhai / Rhyme Structure

“Sarugugal saththam podum / Dhinam soozhnizhai yuththam podum”

Use of internal and end rhymes (saththam podum / yuththam podum) to emphasize the conflict of life circumstances silencing love.

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Trivia

Composed by debutant music director S. S. Kumaran for the film Poo (2008) directed by Sasi, this song was sung by Chinnaponnu and S. S. Kumaran with lyrics by Na. Muthukumar. The film earned critical acclaim, particularly for Parvathy Thiruvothu's realistic depiction of 'Mari', whose character's devotion is poignantly captured in this song.

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