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Lyrics & meaning

Azhagha Poranthuputa

From Siruthai · 2010

Lyricist
Viveka
Singers
Malathy Laxman, Priyadarshini
Music director
Vidyasagar
Details
Siruthai2010

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Maanam mariyaadhai marandhuForgetting dignity and self-respect
Vaasa udal thaanam ketpavaraiTo those who ask for her fragrant body as a donation
Thavikkavae vidugindraLeaving them to writhe in longing
Eenappazhakkam thaan ivalukku illaiyadaShe does not possess such a vile habit, my friend
Female
Sandhikka vandhavanaiThe one who comes to meet her
Pandhikku azhaippaalaeShe invites him to a grand feast
Mundhikka maruthavanaiThe one who hesitates to step forward
Mullaaga muraippaalaeShe glares at him sharply like a thorn
Female
Kaalam un thalaiyaiBefore time turns your head
Vellaiyadikkum munWhite with grey hair
Kavarchippadam ivalaiThis seductive picture of a woman
Kollaiyadi komaganaeLoot her, oh prince!
Paapaa…..Baby...
Chorus
Ohh ohh ohh ohhOhh ohh ohh ohh
Ohh ohh ohh ohhOhh ohh ohh ohh
Ohh ohh ohh ohhOhh ohh ohh ohh
Female
Azhagaa porandhupputtaBorn so beautiful
Aaradi sandhana kattaA six-foot log of sandalwood
Chorus : Ohh ohh ohh ohhChorus : Ohh ohh ohh ohh
Female
Azhagaa porandhupputtaBorn so beautiful
Aaradi sandhana kattaA six-foot log of sandalwood
Adadaa thaenu sottaaOh my, dripping with sweet honey
Manakkum lavangappattaA fragrant stick of cinnamon
Female
Aasa moochu muttaDesire suffocates the breath
Irundhum irukka yettaYet it remains out of reach
Aasa moochu muttaDesire suffocates the breath
Irundhum irukka yettaYet it remains out of reach
Chorus
Kulichi mudichi kulathukkuthaanRight after taking a bath, even the pond
Kuliru kaaichaluCatches a cold and fever
Naan parikka marandha pookkal serndhuThe flowers I forgot to pluck have gathered together
Podudhu koochaluAnd are making a loud clamor
Male
Ye podu ye podu ye poduHey hit it, hey hit it, hey hit it
Aiyeahh……Aiyeahh......
Female
Azhagaa porandhupputtaBorn so beautiful
Aaradi sandhana kattaA six-foot log of sandalwood
Adadaa thaenu sottaaOh my, dripping with sweet honey
Manakkum lavangappattaA fragrant stick of cinnamon
Female
Kaathoattam adhigamullaWith abundant ventilation
Kaakki nada meththai veeduA house fitted with woven coir mattress beds
Kandakkanda idathil ellaamIn every place you see
Jannalaa vachuviduFit windows all around
Female
Manmadharu vandhu palaLet Lord Cupid come and learn
Paadangala karkkaviduMany lessons here
Manasula aasa ullaFor everyone who holds desire in their heart
Aalukkellaam arthamiduGive them true meaning
Chorus
Periya peru enakkirundhumEven though I have a big name
Periya peru enakkirundhumEven though I have a big name
Chinna veeduthaanIt is just a small house
Periyavanga kaal kadukkaWhere elders stood until their legs pained
Ninna veeduthaanIt is the house where they waited
Chorus
Singili gingili piththappoyindhiSingili gingili, mind gone crazy
Andhira gongura thinippoAfter eating Andhra gongura chutney
Female
Azhagaa porandhupputtaBorn so beautiful
Aaradi sandhana kattaA six-foot log of sandalwood
Adadaa thaenu sottaaOh my, dripping with sweet honey
Manakkum lavangappattaA fragrant stick of cinnamon
Female
Haan haan haa ..haanHaan haan haa ..haan
Female
Vaaliba koottamellaamCrowds of young men
Vaasalula koodudhappaGather at the front doorstep, man
Police-su bandhobasthuEven if police security
Pottaalum adangalappaIs deployed, they cannot control them, man
Female
Ennoda kaippesiyumMy mobile phone as well
Eppodhum sinungudhappaIs constantly buzzing, man
Million kanakkil ingaeIn millions count here
Missed callu irukkudhappaThere are missed calls waiting, man
Chorus
Pazhutha palam irukkum idamWhere ripe fruit is found
Pazhutha palam irukkum idamWhere ripe fruit is found
Paravai koodumaeFlocks of birds will gather
Ennai padikkavandhaComing to study me
En veedum pallikkoodamaeMy house itself is a school
Chorus
Singili gingili piththappoyindhiSingili gingili, mind gone crazy
Andhira gongura thinippoAfter eating Andhra gongura chutney

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Azhaga Poranthuputta' from the movie Siruthai is a playful, high-energy dance item song celebrating alluring beauty, charisma, and youthful desire. The opening verses present a seductive narrative of a woman who entices her admirers while maintaining her pride, challenging men to pursue her before youth slips away. The lyrics blend folk metaphors—comparing beauty to fragrant sandalwood, cinnamon, and dripping honey—with contemporary pop references like missed calls on mobile phones.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor

Aaradi sandhana katta

Comparing the tall, attractive person to a 'six-foot sandalwood log' (Aaradi sandhana katta) and 'fragrant cinnamon bark' (Manakkum lavangappatta).

Atisayokti / Hyperbole

Kulichi mudichi kulathukkuthaan Kuliru kaaichalu

Exaggeration that even the pond gets a cold/fever when she finishes bathing in it.

Monnai / Alliteration

Kaathoattam adhigamulla Kaakki nada meththai veedu

Initial rhyming/alliteration of sound 'Ka' across consecutive lines (Kaathoattam, Kaakki, Kandakkanda).

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Trivia

Though listed as unknown in the prompt context, the music for Siruthai (2010) was composed by Vidyasagar. This song is a popular fast-beat folk item number featuring dynamic choreography and energetic vocals designed for mass appeal in Tamil cinema.

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