Boopaalam Isaikum
From Thooral Ninnu Pochu · 1982
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, Uma Ramanan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Thooral Ninnu Pochu1982
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………………. | ... |
| Male | |
| Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam | The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam, |
| Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam | The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam, |
| Iru manam sugam perum vaazhnaalaee…. | Is a lifetime where two hearts unite in blissful happiness... |
| Female | |
| Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam | The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam, |
| Iru manam sugam perum vaazhnaalaee…. | Is a lifetime where two hearts unite in blissful happiness... |
| Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam | The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam, |
| Male | |
| {Maalai… andhi maalai | Evening... dusk twilight, |
| Indha velai moghamae} (2) | This hour brings romantic desire, |
| Female | |
| Naayagan jaadai noodhanamae | The hero's gestures are delightfully novel, |
| Naanamae pennin seedhanamae | Shyness is the precious dowry of a woman, |
| Male | |
| Megha mazhai neeraada | To bathe in the rain from the clouds, |
| Thogai mayil vaaraadho | Will the majestic peacock with open feathers not arrive? |
| Female | |
| Thithikkum idhazh muthangal | Sweet kiss upon sweet lips, |
| Adhu nana nana nana nana naa | That lalala melody... |
| Male | |
| Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam | The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam, |
| Iru manam sugam perum vaazhnaalaee…. | Is a lifetime where two hearts unite in blissful happiness... |
| Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam | The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam, |
| Female | |
| {Poovai endhan sevai | Oh beautiful flower, my service to you, |
| Undhan thevai allavaa} (2) | Is it not your heartfelt need? |
| Male | |
| Manmadhan kovil thoranamae | A decorative archway at the temple of Kamadeva (Love), |
| Maargazhi thingal poomughamae | A floral face shining like the moon of the holy Margazhi month, |
| Female | |
| Naalum ini sangeetham | From now on, every day is sweet music, |
| Aadum ival poondhegam | Her delicate flower-like body sways gracefully, |
| Male | |
| Ammamma andha sorgathil | Oh my, in that blissful heaven, |
| Sugam nana nana nana nana naa | Pleasure lalala melody... |
| Female | |
| Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam | The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam, |
| Iru manam sugam perum vaazhnaalaee…. | Is a lifetime where two hearts unite in blissful happiness... |
| Male :Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam | Male: The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam |
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பூபாளம் இசைக்கும்
பூமகள் ஊர்வலம் பூபாளம்
இசைக்கும் பூமகள் ஊர்வலம்
இரு மனம் சுகம் பெறும்
வாழ்நாளே
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam,
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam,
Is a lifetime where two hearts unite in blissful happiness...
பூபாளம் இசைக்கும்
பூமகள் ஊர்வலம் இரு மனம்
சுகம் பெறும் வாழ்நாளே
பூபாளம் இசைக்கும்
பூமகள் ஊர்வலம்
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam,
Is a lifetime where two hearts unite in blissful happiness...
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam,
{ மாலை அந்தி
மாலை இந்த வேளை
மோகமே } (2)
Evening... dusk twilight,
This hour brings romantic desire,
நாயகன் ஜாடை
நூதனமே நாணமே
பெண்ணின் சீதனமே
The hero's gestures are delightfully novel,
Shyness is the precious dowry of a woman,
மேகமழை நீராட
தோகை மயில் வாராதோ
To bathe in the rain from the clouds,
Will the majestic peacock with open feathers not arrive?
தித்திக்கும் இதழ்
முத்தங்கள் அது நன
நன நன நன நா
Sweet kiss upon sweet lips,
That lalala melody...
பூபாளம் இசைக்கும்
பூமகள் ஊர்வலம் இரு மனம்
சுகம் பெறும் வாழ்நாளே
பூபாளம் இசைக்கும்
பூமகள் ஊர்வலம்
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam,
Is a lifetime where two hearts unite in blissful happiness...
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam,
{ பூவை எந்தன்
சேவை உந்தன் தேவை
அல்லவா } (2)
Oh beautiful flower, my service to you,
Is it not your heartfelt need?
மன்மதன் கோவில்
தோரணமே மார்கழி திங்கள்
பூ முகமே
A decorative archway at the temple of Kamadeva (Love),
A floral face shining like the moon of the holy Margazhi month,
நாளும் இனி சங்கீதம்
ஆடும் இவள் பூந்தேகம்
From now on, every day is sweet music,
Her delicate flower-like body sways gracefully,
அம்மம்மா அந்த
சொர்க்கத்தில் சுகம்
நன நன நன நன நா
Oh my, in that blissful heaven,
Pleasure lalala melody...
பூபாளம் இசைக்கும்
பூமகள் ஊர்வலம் இரு மனம்
சுகம் பெறும் வாழ்நாளே
பூபாளம் இசைக்கும்
பூமகள் ஊர்வலம்
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam,
Is a lifetime where two hearts unite in blissful happiness...
Male: The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam
…………………………………….
...
Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam,
Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam,
Iru manam sugam perum vaazhnaalaee….
Is a lifetime where two hearts unite in blissful happiness...
Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam,
Iru manam sugam perum vaazhnaalaee….
Is a lifetime where two hearts unite in blissful happiness...
Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam,
{Maalai… andhi maalai
Evening... dusk twilight,
Indha velai moghamae} (2)
This hour brings romantic desire,
Naayagan jaadai noodhanamae
The hero's gestures are delightfully novel,
Naanamae pennin seedhanamae
Shyness is the precious dowry of a woman,
Megha mazhai neeraada
To bathe in the rain from the clouds,
Thogai mayil vaaraadho
Will the majestic peacock with open feathers not arrive?
Thithikkum idhazh muthangal
Sweet kiss upon sweet lips,
Adhu nana nana nana nana naa
That lalala melody...
Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam,
Iru manam sugam perum vaazhnaalaee….
Is a lifetime where two hearts unite in blissful happiness...
Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam,
{Poovai endhan sevai
Oh beautiful flower, my service to you,
Undhan thevai allavaa} (2)
Is it not your heartfelt need?
Manmadhan kovil thoranamae
A decorative archway at the temple of Kamadeva (Love),
Maargazhi thingal poomughamae
A floral face shining like the moon of the holy Margazhi month,
Naalum ini sangeetham
From now on, every day is sweet music,
Aadum ival poondhegam
Her delicate flower-like body sways gracefully,
Ammamma andha sorgathil
Oh my, in that blissful heaven,
Sugam nana nana nana nana naa
Pleasure lalala melody...
Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam,
Iru manam sugam perum vaazhnaalaee….
Is a lifetime where two hearts unite in blissful happiness...
Male :Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam
Male: The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the morning ragam Boopaalam
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Boopaalam Isaikkum' from the 1982 Tamil movie 'Thooral Ninnu Pochu' celebrates the joyful union and romantic blossoming between newlyweds. Using rich visual imagery of nature, flowers, dusk, and classical music, the lyricist captures the romantic anticipation and deep affection shared between the groom and bride as they embark on a lifelong journey together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Urvagathal)
“Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam”
Compares the bride's delicate, radiant beauty to a flower ('Poomagal') and her face to the serene moon of the Margazhi month ('Maargazhi thingal poomughamae').
Rhyme / Alliteration (Edhukai & Munaai)
“Naayagan jaadai noodhanamae / Naanamae pennin seedhanamae”
The song makes use of Tamil second-letter rhyming (Edhukai) in lines like 'Naayagan' and 'Naanamae', creating a melodious rhythm suitable for a classical musical setting.
Personification / Imagery
“Megha mazhai neeraada / Thogai mayil vaaraadho”
Evokes natural imagery of peacocks dancing in cloudbursts to symbolise the romantic union of lovers.
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Trivia
Although listed with unknown credits in the prompt, 'Thooral Ninnu Pochu' (1982) features iconic music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, directed by K. Bhagyaraj. This song is celebrated for its lush orchestration blending traditional Carnatic motifs (Boopaalam ragam references) with contemporary melody.
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