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Idhazhorame Pudhu Kavithai

From Neeru Pootha Neruppu · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Deepan Chakravarthy, Vani Jairam
Music director
Stalin Varadarajan
Details
Neeru Pootha Neruppu1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Idhazhoramae pudhukavidhaiAt the corner of the lips, a new poem
Uruvakkudhae karuvizhigalIs created by the dark pupils of the eyes.
Idhazhoramae pudhukavidhaiAt the corner of the lips, a new poem
Uruvakkudhae karuvizhigalIs created by the dark pupils of the eyes.
Vaazhvil ennalum malar soodum suga naatkalaeThese are joyful days in life adorned with flowers forever.
O oo oo idhazhoramaeOh, at the corner of the lips...
Male
Vaan amudha thaen kudangalPots of heavenly nectar-like honey,
Ival thaan thaangi nadanthu varaShe bears them as she walks along.
Vaan amudha thaen kudangalPots of heavenly nectar-like honey,
Ival thaan thaangi nadanthu varaShe bears them as she walks along.
Male
Oru poonthottam thaanIs it a flower garden itself
Nadai payilgindrathooThat is learning to walk?
Oru poonthottam thaanIs it a flower garden itself
Nadai payilgindrathooThat is learning to walk?
Endrae ennai endhan ullamThus my mind asks me.
Female
Idhazhoramae pudhukavidhaiAt the corner of the lips, a new poem
Uruvakkudhae karuvizhigalIs created by the dark pupils of the eyes.
Vaazhvil ennalum malar soodum suga naatkalaeThese are joyful days in life adorned with flowers forever.
O oo oo idhazhoramaeOh, at the corner of the lips...
Female
Thaaragaigal vizhithirukkaWhile the stars remain wide awake,
Pon thaamaraiyum kaathirukkaAnd the golden lotus waits,
Thaaragaigal vizhithirukkaWhile the stars remain wide awake,
Pon thaamaraiyum kaathirukkaAnd the golden lotus waits,
Female
Sengathir veesidumLike the red rays of light shining forth,
Ponnoli polavaeLike a golden radiance,
Sengathir veesidumLike the red rays of light shining forth,
Ponnoli polavaeLike a golden radiance,
Udhayam thandhaal idhayam malarumIf she dawns, the heart blooms.
Male
Idhazhoramae….At the corner of the lips...
Female :PudhukavidhaiFemale: A new poem
Male :UruvakkudhaeMale: Creates
Female :KaruvizhigalFemale: The dark pupils of the eyes
Male :VaazhvilFemale :EnnalumMale: In life Female: Forever
Both :Malar soodum suga naatkalaeBoth: Joyful days adorned with flowers
IdhazhoramaeAt the corner of the lips.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Idhazhoramae Pudhukavidhai from the 1983 film Neeru Pootha Neruppu is a romantic track celebrating the joy and beauty of romance. Lyricist Vaali uses vibrant imagery to describe the heroine's grace and physical features, comparing her eyes to poets creating verses and her gentle walk to a flower garden taking steps. The song captures the bliss of lovers whose lives are transformed into a bright, blooming experience in each other's presence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagandhal)

Vaan amudha thaen kudangal

Compares the woman's grace and physical presence to pots filled with divine honey.

Personification (Tharkurippetrazha Nani)

Oru poonthottam thaan Nadai payilgindrathoo

Personifies a flower garden as a living entity learning to walk.

Simile (Uvamai)

Sengathir veesidum Ponnoli polavae

Uses 'polavae' (like) to compare her radiance to the golden beams of the rising sun.

Alliteration (Monai) and Rhyme (Edhugai)

Thaaragaigal vizhithirukka Pon thaamaraiyum kaathirukka

Syllabic rhyming between 'Thaaragaigal' and 'Thaamaraiyum' creates melodic flow.

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Trivia

Neeru Pootha Neruppu (1983) features music composed by Stalin Varadarajan, a composer known for his melodic contributions to early 80s Tamil cinema. The song features vocal harmony between Deepan Chakravarthi and Vani Jayaram, written with classical poetic flair by Vaali.

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