- Lyricist
- K. Bhagyaraj
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Poi Satchi
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Adho andha thendral
Indha poovai theduthu
Poova illai pennaa endru
Ennai ketkudhu
Adho andha thendral
Indha poovai theduthu
Poova illai pennaa endru
Ennai ketkudhu
Idho indha kaigal
Ennai alli kondathu
Idho indha kaigal
Ennai alli kondathu
Poovai ennum poovai konjam
Killi kondathu
Nenjil palli kondathu
Adho andha thendral
Indha poovai theduthu
Poova illai pennaa endru
Ennai ketkudhu
Mangai enum thanga kudam
Mannan vasam
Female :Andhapuram alli tharum
Anbin rasam
Aaa…aaa…
Mangai enum thanga kudam
Mannan vasam
Female :Andhapuram alli tharum
Anbin rasam
Idaiyilum nadaiyilum abhinayam
Female :Ilamaiyil idhu oru adhisiyam
Male :Idaiyilum nadaiyilum abhinayam
Female :Ilamaiyil idhu oru adhisiyam
Male :Inba neerodai naanadathaan
Female :Pakkam vaaradho thaanaga thaan
Adho andha thendral
Indha poovai theduthu
Poova illai pennaa endru
Ennai ketkudhu
Idho indha kaigal
Ennai alli kondathu
Male :Aahaa
Female :Idho indha kaigal
Ennai alli kondathu
Poovai ennum poovai konjam
Killi kondathu
Nenjil palli kondathu
Adho andha thendral
Indha poovai theduthu
Poova illai pennaa endru
Ennai ketkudhu
Maalaiyidum saelai thodum
Vaelai varum
Male :Maalai mudhal kaalai varai
Leelai varum
Maalaiyidum saelai thodum
Vaelai varum
Male :Maalai mudhal kaalai varai
Leelai varum
Thalaivanum thalaiviyum thanimaiyil
Male :Thalai mudhal kaal varai inimaiyil
Female :Thalaivanum thalaiviyum thanimaiyil
Male :Thalai mudhal kaal varai inimaiyil
Female :Andha nerathil ennaavadho haa..
Male :Adhu naan solli theerathadhoo
Adho andha thendral
Indha poovai theduthu
Poova illai pennaa endru
Ennai ketkudhu
Idho indha kaigal
Ennai alli kondathu
Idho indha kaigal
Ennai alli kondathu
Poovai ennum poovai konjam
Killi kondathu
Nenjil palli kondathu
Adho andha thendral
Indha poovai theduthu
Poova illai pennaa endru
Ennai ketkudhu
Look there, that gentle breeze
is searching for this flower.
Asking if it is a flower or a woman,
it comes and asks me.
Look there, that gentle breeze
is searching for this flower.
Asking if it is a flower or a woman,
it comes and asks me.
Look here, these hands
gathered me into their embrace.
Look here, these hands
gathered me into their embrace.
This woman who is sweet as a flower,
they gently pinched with love,
and rested upon my heart.
Look there, that gentle breeze
is searching for this flower.
Asking if it is a flower or a woman,
it comes and asks me.
A golden vessel of a woman
belongs to her king.
Female: The inner chamber offers generously
the sweet essence of love.
Aah... aah...
A golden vessel of a woman
belongs to her king.
Female: The inner chamber offers generously
the sweet essence of love.
There is graceful dance in your waist and your walk.
Female: In youth, this is a true wonder.
Male: There is graceful dance in your waist and your walk.
Female: In youth, this is a true wonder.
Male: Even if this stream of joy feels shy,
Female: won't it come close all on its own?
Look there, that gentle breeze
is searching for this flower.
Asking if it is a flower or a woman,
it comes and asks me.
Look here, these hands
gathered me into their embrace.
Male: Aha!
Female: Look here, these hands
gathered me into their embrace.
This woman who is sweet as a flower,
they gently pinched with love,
and rested upon my heart.
Look there, that gentle breeze
is searching for this flower.
Asking if it is a flower or a woman,
it comes and asks me.
The time to exchange garlands and touch the saree,
that sweet hour will soon arrive.
Male: From dusk until dawn,
playful romance will unfold.
The time to exchange garlands and touch the saree,
that sweet hour will soon arrive.
Male: From dusk until dawn,
playful romance will unfold.
The lover and his beloved in privacy,
Male: wrapped in sweetness from head to toe.
Female: The lover and his beloved in privacy,
Male: wrapped in sweetness from head to toe.
Female: What will happen at that moment? Ha...
Male: Could words ever be enough to describe it?
Look there, that gentle breeze
is searching for this flower.
Asking if it is a flower or a woman,
it comes and asks me.
Look here, these hands
gathered me into their embrace.
Look here, these hands
gathered me into their embrace.
This woman who is sweet as a flower,
they gently pinched with love,
and rested upon my heart.
Look there, that gentle breeze
is searching for this flower.
Asking if it is a flower or a woman,
it comes and asks me.
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Adho Andha Thendral' from the 1982 film Poi Satchi is a romantic duet expressing romantic longing and playfulness between two lovers. The lyrics use nature-based imagery, comparing the woman to a flower sought by the southern breeze and describing the warmth of loving physical intimacy, anticipation of marriage, and shared moments of romantic togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile
“Poovai ennum poovai konjam”
Comparing the female protagonist to a flower ('poovai ennum poovai') and a golden pot ('thanga kudam').
Personification
“Adho andha thendral / Indha poovai theduthu”
Attributing human traits to the breeze ('thendral'), picturing it searching for a flower and questioning the singer.
Emoni / Rhyme Scheme (Monorhyme/Alliteration)
“Maalaiyidum saelai thodum / Vaelai varum”
Use of internal Tamil rhyme (Monai and Etukai) across lines like 'Maalaiyidum saelai thodum vaelai varum' and 'Maalai mudhal kaalai varai leelai varum'.
Did you know?
Trivia
Poi Satchi (1982) was directed by K. Bhagyaraj, who also penned the lyrics for songs in this film, showcasing his signature playful style.
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