Aavarampoo Azhage
From Tamizh Ponnu · 1992
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Tamizh Ponnu1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aavaaram poo azhagae | Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower, |
| Alaana thaer azhagae | Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot, |
| Poovaaram pol azhagae | Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland, |
| Aadhaaram un azhagae… | Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation... |
| Male | |
| Aavaaram poo azhagae | Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower, |
| Alaana thaer azhagae | Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot, |
| Poovaaram pol azhagae | Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland, |
| Aadhaaram un azhagae… | Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation... |
| Oru naalum machchaan pechchu maaraathu | Your beloved cousin's word will never change or break, |
| Oodai neer uppu thaani aagaathu | Fresh stream water will never turn into salty water, |
| Male | |
| Idhu ellaamae vilaiyaattu | All of this banter is just playful loving teasing, |
| Ponathu pogattum poongodi thalaiyaattu | Let bygones be bygones, nod your head in agreement, my gentle vine! |
| Male | |
| Aavaaram poo azhagae | Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower, |
| Alaana thaer azhagae | Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot, |
| Poovaaram pol azhagae | Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland, |
| Aadhaaram un azhagae…. | Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation.... |
| Male | |
| Aalaana kaalanthottu | Ever since I matured into adulthood, |
| Azhagaana kaalath thottu | Ever since that beautiful time began, |
| Kannukulla oththikolla | To cherish and press you affectionately against my eyes, |
| Kaalam varalaiyaa | Has the right time not arrived yet? |
| Male | |
| Madi melae alli vachchu | To gather you warmly onto my lap, |
| Maaraappa thalli vacchi | To gently push aside your saree drape, |
| Neththu potta maaththi kolla | To change the plans we made yesterday, |
| Neram varalaiyaa | Has the right hour not arrived yet? |
| Male | |
| Adi kiliyae….oo….ooo….ooo….oo…ooh… | Oh parrot-like girl... oh... |
| Adi kiliyae kili kadikkum kaniyae | Oh parrot-like girl, oh sweet fruit pecked by a parrot, |
| Kaniyirukkum kodiyae nee kitta vaayaendi | Oh creeping vine laden with sweet fruit, come close to me! |
| Naan oodam nee vanthaal usurukku olai vachchu | I am like a small boat; when you approach, putting my life at risk, |
| Oru kanam sirikkiriyae | You just smile playfully for a single moment! |
| Male | |
| Aavaaram poo azhagae | Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower, |
| Alaana thaer azhagae | Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot, |
| Poovaaram pol azhagae | Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland, |
| Aadhaaram un azhagae | Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation, |
| Female | |
| ………………… | ... |
| Female | |
| Machchaan un pera solli | Beloved, when I apply henna to my hands while speaking your name, |
| Maruthaani pottukittaa | When I apply henna while thinking of you, |
| Vekkaththula innum konjam | Out of sheer shyness and blushing, |
| Sevakkuthaiyyaa | It glows even redder, my dear! |
| Female | |
| Naanirukkum nenjukullae | Inside the heart where I reside, |
| Veroruththi etti paaththaa | If another woman dares to peep in, |
| Kanni ponnu nenju konjam | This young maiden's fragile heart, |
| Thudikkuthaiyyaa | Thumps and throbs with possessiveness, my dear! |
| Female | |
| Unna nenaichchu….aa….aa….aa..aah… | Thinking of you... ah... ah... |
| Unna nenaichchu naan rendu kannum muzhichchu | Thinking of you, I stay wide awake with both eyes open, |
| Unnai kandu manam thavicchu | My heart yearns deeply upon catching sight of you, |
| Naan pooththu kidakkaen | I remain here blooming in eager expectation! |
| Nee paaraama ponaalum | Even if you walk past without glancing at me, |
| Poosani poovaa vaasalil naaniruppaen | I will remain at your doorstep like a bright yellow pumpkin blossom! |
| Male | |
| Aavaaram poo azhagae | Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower, |
| Alaana thaer azhagae | Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot, |
| Poovaaram pol azhagae | Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland, |
| Aadhaaram un azhagae | Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation, |
| Oru naalum machchaan pechchu maaraathu | Your beloved cousin's word will never change or break, |
| Oodai neer uppu thaani aagaathu | Fresh stream water will never turn into salty water, |
| Female | |
| Naan maaraappu pottaalum | Even if I cover myself with my saree drape, |
| Manasukkul iruppathai | The deep romantic love residing inside my heart, |
| Maraikkavum mudiyalaiyae | I am simply unable to conceal it! |
| Female | |
| Aavaaram poo azhagae | Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower, |
| Alaana thaer azhagae | Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot, |
| Poovaaram pol azhagae | Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland, |
| Aadhaaram un azhagae…. | Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation.... |
ஆவாரம் பூ அழகே
ஆளான தேர் அழகே
பூவாரம் போல் அழகே
ஆதாரம் உன் அழகே....
Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower,
Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot,
Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland,
Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation...
ஆவாரம் பூ அழகே
ஆளான தேர் அழகே
பூவாரம் போல் அழகே
ஆதாரம் உன் அழகே
ஒருநாளும் மச்சான் பேச்சு மாறாது
ஓடை நீர் உப்புத் தண்ணி ஆகாது
Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower,
Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot,
Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland,
Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation...
Your beloved cousin's word will never change or break,
Fresh stream water will never turn into salty water,
இது எல்லாமே விளையாட்டு
போனது போகட்டும் பூங்கொடி தலையாட்டு
All of this banter is just playful loving teasing,
Let bygones be bygones, nod your head in agreement, my gentle vine!
ஆவாரம் பூ அழகே
ஆளான தேர் அழகே
பூவாரம் போல் அழகே
ஆதாரம் உன் அழகே....
Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower,
Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot,
Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland,
Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation....
ஆளான காலந்தொட்டு
அழகான காலத் தொட்டு
கண்ணுக்குள்ள ஒத்திக் கொள்ள
காலம் வரலையா
Ever since I matured into adulthood,
Ever since that beautiful time began,
To cherish and press you affectionately against my eyes,
Has the right time not arrived yet?
மடிமேலே அள்ளி வச்சு
மாராப்ப தள்ளி வச்சி
நெத்திப் பொட்ட மாத்திக் கொள்ள
நேரம் வரலையா
To gather you warmly onto my lap,
To gently push aside your saree drape,
To change the plans we made yesterday,
Has the right hour not arrived yet?
அடிக் கிளியே...ஓஓ.....ஓஓ....ஓஓ...ஓ.....ஓஹ்..
அடிக் கிளியே கிளி கடிக்கும் கனியே
கனியிருக்கும் கொடியே நீ கிட்ட வாயேன்டி
நான் ஓடம் நீ வந்தால் உசுருக்கு ஒலை வச்சு
ஒரு கணம் சிரிக்கிறியே
Oh parrot-like girl... oh...
Oh parrot-like girl, oh sweet fruit pecked by a parrot,
Oh creeping vine laden with sweet fruit, come close to me!
I am like a small boat; when you approach, putting my life at risk,
You just smile playfully for a single moment!
ஆவாரம் பூ அழகே
ஆளான தேர் அழகே
பூவாரம் போல் அழகே
ஆதாரம் உன் அழகே....
Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower,
Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot,
Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland,
Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation,
..........................
...
மச்சான் உன் பேரச் சொல்லி
மருதாணி போட்டுக்கிட்டா
வெக்கத்துல இன்னும் கொஞ்சம்
செவக்குதய்யா
Beloved, when I apply henna to my hands while speaking your name,
When I apply henna while thinking of you,
Out of sheer shyness and blushing,
It glows even redder, my dear!
நானிருக்கும் நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே
வேறொருத்தி எட்டி பாத்தா
கன்னிப் பொண்ணு நெஞ்சு கொஞ்சம்
துடிக்குதய்யா
Inside the heart where I reside,
If another woman dares to peep in,
This young maiden's fragile heart,
Thumps and throbs with possessiveness, my dear!
உன்ன நெனச்சு...ஆஆ.....ஆஆ....ஆ...ஆஹ்...
உன்ன நெனச்சு நான் ரெண்டு கண்ணும் முழிச்சு
உன்னக் கண்டு மனம் தவிச்சு
நான் பூத்துக் கிடக்கேன்
நீ பாராம போனாலும்
பூசணி பூவா வாசலில் நானிருப்பேன்
Thinking of you... ah... ah...
Thinking of you, I stay wide awake with both eyes open,
My heart yearns deeply upon catching sight of you,
I remain here blooming in eager expectation!
Even if you walk past without glancing at me,
I will remain at your doorstep like a bright yellow pumpkin blossom!
ஆவாரம் பூ அழகு
ஆளான தேர் அழகு
பூவாரம் போல் அழகு
ஆதாரம் என் அழகு
ஒருநாளும் கன்னி பேச்சு மாறாது
ஓடை நீர் உப்புத் தண்ணி ஆகாது
Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower,
Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot,
Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland,
Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation,
Your beloved cousin's word will never change or break,
Fresh stream water will never turn into salty water,
நான் மாராப்பு போட்டாலும்
மனசுக்குள் இருப்பதை
மறைக்கவும் முடியலையே
Even if I cover myself with my saree drape,
The deep romantic love residing inside my heart,
I am simply unable to conceal it!
ஆவாரம் பூ அழகு
ஆளான தேர் அழகு
பூவாரம் போல் அழகு
ஆதாரம் என் அழகு.....
Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower,
Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot,
Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland,
Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation....
Aavaaram poo azhagae
Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower,
Alaana thaer azhagae
Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot,
Poovaaram pol azhagae
Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland,
Aadhaaram un azhagae…
Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation...
Aavaaram poo azhagae
Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower,
Alaana thaer azhagae
Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot,
Poovaaram pol azhagae
Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland,
Aadhaaram un azhagae…
Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation...
Oru naalum machchaan pechchu maaraathu
Your beloved cousin's word will never change or break,
Oodai neer uppu thaani aagaathu
Fresh stream water will never turn into salty water,
Idhu ellaamae vilaiyaattu
All of this banter is just playful loving teasing,
Ponathu pogattum poongodi thalaiyaattu
Let bygones be bygones, nod your head in agreement, my gentle vine!
Aavaaram poo azhagae
Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower,
Alaana thaer azhagae
Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot,
Poovaaram pol azhagae
Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland,
Aadhaaram un azhagae….
Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation....
Aalaana kaalanthottu
Ever since I matured into adulthood,
Azhagaana kaalath thottu
Ever since that beautiful time began,
Kannukulla oththikolla
To cherish and press you affectionately against my eyes,
Kaalam varalaiyaa
Has the right time not arrived yet?
Madi melae alli vachchu
To gather you warmly onto my lap,
Maaraappa thalli vacchi
To gently push aside your saree drape,
Neththu potta maaththi kolla
To change the plans we made yesterday,
Neram varalaiyaa
Has the right hour not arrived yet?
Adi kiliyae….oo….ooo….ooo….oo…ooh…
Oh parrot-like girl... oh...
Adi kiliyae kili kadikkum kaniyae
Oh parrot-like girl, oh sweet fruit pecked by a parrot,
Kaniyirukkum kodiyae nee kitta vaayaendi
Oh creeping vine laden with sweet fruit, come close to me!
Naan oodam nee vanthaal usurukku olai vachchu
I am like a small boat; when you approach, putting my life at risk,
Oru kanam sirikkiriyae
You just smile playfully for a single moment!
Aavaaram poo azhagae
Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower,
Alaana thaer azhagae
Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot,
Poovaaram pol azhagae
Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland,
Aadhaaram un azhagae
Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation,
…………………
...
Machchaan un pera solli
Beloved, when I apply henna to my hands while speaking your name,
Maruthaani pottukittaa
When I apply henna while thinking of you,
Vekkaththula innum konjam
Out of sheer shyness and blushing,
Sevakkuthaiyyaa
It glows even redder, my dear!
Naanirukkum nenjukullae
Inside the heart where I reside,
Veroruththi etti paaththaa
If another woman dares to peep in,
Kanni ponnu nenju konjam
This young maiden's fragile heart,
Thudikkuthaiyyaa
Thumps and throbs with possessiveness, my dear!
Unna nenaichchu….aa….aa….aa..aah…
Thinking of you... ah... ah...
Unna nenaichchu naan rendu kannum muzhichchu
Thinking of you, I stay wide awake with both eyes open,
Unnai kandu manam thavicchu
My heart yearns deeply upon catching sight of you,
Naan pooththu kidakkaen
I remain here blooming in eager expectation!
Nee paaraama ponaalum
Even if you walk past without glancing at me,
Poosani poovaa vaasalil naaniruppaen
I will remain at your doorstep like a bright yellow pumpkin blossom!
Aavaaram poo azhagae
Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower,
Alaana thaer azhagae
Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot,
Poovaaram pol azhagae
Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland,
Aadhaaram un azhagae
Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation,
Oru naalum machchaan pechchu maaraathu
Your beloved cousin's word will never change or break,
Oodai neer uppu thaani aagaathu
Fresh stream water will never turn into salty water,
Naan maaraappu pottaalum
Even if I cover myself with my saree drape,
Manasukkul iruppathai
The deep romantic love residing inside my heart,
Maraikkavum mudiyalaiyae
I am simply unable to conceal it!
Aavaaram poo azhagae
Oh beautiful one like the golden Tanner's Cassia flower,
Alaana thaer azhagae
Oh beautiful one like a grand temple chariot,
Poovaaram pol azhagae
Oh beautiful one like a fragrant flower garland,
Aadhaaram un azhagae….
Your radiant beauty is my sole support and foundation....
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic Tamil folk-style romantic duet depicts an intimate, endearing dialogue between two lovers rooted in a rural landscape. The male protagonist praises his beloved's grace using imagery of native Tamil flora and traditional symbols like the temple chariot (thaer), reassuring her of his unwavering fidelity. In turn, the female protagonist shares her bashful feelings, possessive affection, and how her love manifests as blushing henna and restless nights. The song beautifully captures rural courtship, playfulness, and profound emotional attachment through Vairamuthu's rich pastoral metaphors.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Poovaaram pol azhagae”
Compares the heroine's delicate beauty to a flower garland ('Poovaaram pol azhagae') and a pumpkin flower ('Poosani poovaa vaasalil naaniruppaen').
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Aavaaram poo azhagae”
Directly equates the woman's beauty to the bright yellow Tanner's Cassia flower ('Aavaaram poo azhagae') and a temple chariot ('Alaana thaer azhagae').
Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Aavaaram poo azhagae / Alaana thaer azhagae”
Classic Tamil poetic meter featuring second-letter consonance across consecutive lines ('Aavaaram', 'Alaana', 'Poovaaram', 'Aadhaaram').
Pazhamozhi / Folk Proverbial Analogy
“Oodai neer uppu thaani aagaathu”
Uses nature's immutable rules ('Oodai neer uppu thaani aagaathu' - stream water never turns salty) as a metaphor for unchanging romantic truth.
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Trivia
Written by poet Vairamuthu, 'Aavaaram Poo' (Tanner's Cassia) and 'Poosani Poo' (Pumpkin Flower) are deeply rooted symbols in traditional Tamil rural poetry, often associated with radiant yellow complexions, rustic charm, and welcoming hospitality at thresholds.
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