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Boopaalam Isaikum

From Thooral Ninnu Pochu · 1982

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, Uma Ramanan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Thooral Ninnu Pochu
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
1 Feb 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam
Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam
Iru manam sugam perum vaazhnaalaee….
Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam
Iru manam sugam perum vaazhnaalaee….
Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam
{Maalai… andhi maalai
Indha velai moghamae} (2)
Naayagan jaadai noodhanamae
Naanamae pennin seedhanamae
Megha mazhai neeraada
Thogai mayil vaaraadho
Thithikkum idhazh muthangal
Adhu nana nana nana nana naa
Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam
Iru manam sugam perum vaazhnaalaee….
Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam
{Poovai endhan sevai
Undhan thevai allavaa} (2)
Manmadhan kovil thoranamae
Maargazhi thingal poomughamae
Naalum ini sangeetham
Aadum ival poondhegam
Ammamma andha sorgathil
Sugam nana nana nana nana naa
Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam
Iru manam sugam perum vaazhnaalaee….
Male :Boopaalam isaikkum poomagal oorvalam
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The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the Boopala ragam,
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the Boopala ragam,
Is a lifelong journey where two hearts find joy....
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the Boopala ragam,
Is a lifelong journey where two hearts find joy....
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the Boopala ragam,
{Evening... twilight evening,
At this hour, it is pure desire} (2)
The hero's gesture is novel and new,
Shyness is the woman's dowry,
To bathe in the cloud's rain,
Won't the majestic peacock come?
Sweet lip kisses,
That nana nana nana nana naa
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the Boopala ragam,
Is a lifelong journey where two hearts find joy....
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the Boopala ragam,
{My service as a maiden,
Is it not your need?} (2)
It is the festoon of Cupid's temple,
Her flower face is like the Margazhi moon,
Every day from now is music,
Her dancing flower-like body,
Oh my, in that heaven,
Happiness is nana nana nana nana naa
The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the Boopala ragam,
Is a lifelong journey where two hearts find joy....
Male: The procession of the flower-like bride, playing the Boopala ragam
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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