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Lyrics & meaning

Idho Oru Praemai

From Sambavam · 1991

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Sambavam
Movie release year
1991
Lyrics added on
8 Dec 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Idho oru praemai kondu paadum kaaviyam
Paalaadai pol aadugindra kadhal oviyam
Penmai ennum thaenae aasai kolla naanae
Panimalara pola neeyoru bothai yaetra vanthaai darling
Idho oru praemai kondu paadum kaaviyam
Paalaadai pol aadugindra kadhal oviyam
Kolgaikkaaga mothum veeran
Ooru muzhuthum konjum maaran
Thazhuvu endru kaigal solla mounamaagumaa
Kovai kaniyai koiya vanthaen
Kadhal seiyya aasai kondaen
Thoora nindru thoodhu solla maiyal theerumaa
Aaththaadi en polae aalingu yaarammaa
Yaeninnum thaabamo theerkkaathu polaamaa
Aa…..en kaadhal aagaatha ladiesthaan yaethammaa
Naanandri pen maanae unai kaakka evarammaa
I Love you darling because you are charming
Enai konja poovum enninaal
Naalum ingu jolly why not….
Idho oru praemai kondu paadum kaaviyam
Paalaadai pol aadugindra kadhal oviyam
Penmai ennum thaenae aasai kolla naanae
Panimalara pola neeyoru bothai yaetra vanthaai darling
Idho oru praemai kondu paadum kaaviyam
Paalaadai pol aadugindra kadhal oviyam
Kannum unnai kandathammaa
Katti kolla thittam podum
Thottum pattum konjidammaa pesum thendralae
Achcham ingi neengidaatho
Azhagu vanna chinna raani
Aadum poovil naalum neenthum vandu naanadi
Nenjangal paadaatha love songum duet-um
Ketkaatho idhe mettu manamaana pirpaadum
Naan thantha maalaithaan soodum en mangaithaan
Namai minjidum sarasangal aagaaya gangaithaan
Achchaa mainae pyaar kiyaa
Luchchaa kaam nagi kiyaa
Ival suvai thaenai pola
Dhinam thevai eduththu poga are you ready…
Idho oru praemai kondu paadum kaaviyam
Paalaadai pol aadugindra kadhal oviyam
Penmai ennum thaenae aasai kolla naanae
Panimalara pola neeyoru bothai yaetra vanthaai hahaah…
Idho oru praemai kondu paadum kaaviyam
Paalaadai pol aadugindra kadhal oviyam….
Here is an epic poem sung with love,
A picture of love swaying like fresh cream.
O sweet honey of womanhood, here I am longing for you,
Like a dewy flower, you came to intoxicate me, darling...
Here is an epic poem sung with love,
A picture of love swaying like fresh cream...
A brave man who fights for his principles,
A Cupid adored by the whole town.
When open arms ask for an embrace, can one stay silent?
I came to pluck the sweet fruit,
I longed to make love.
Can this burning desire fade just by sending messages from afar?
Oh my, is there any man here quite like me?
Why still leave this longing unfulfilled?
Ah... is there any woman who wouldn't want my love?
Who else will protect you, my gentle deer, if not me?
I love you darling, because you are charming!
If this flower also wishes to caress me,
Every day here will be full of fun, why not...
Here is an epic poem sung with love,
A picture of love swaying like fresh cream...
O sweet honey of womanhood, here I am longing for you,
Like a dewy flower, you came to intoxicate me, yeah yeah...
Here is an epic poem sung with love,
A picture of love swaying like fresh cream...
My eyes have seen you,
And now they plan to hold you close.
Caress me with a gentle touch, whispering breeze...
Won't your fear disappear here,
My pretty, vibrant little queen?
I am the bee that dives every day into dancing flowers...
Won't our hearts sing a love song and a duet?
Won't this same tune play even after marriage?
She is my girl who will wear the wedding garland I give,
Only the heavenly river can outdo our sweet romance!
Yes, I fell in love,
I did nothing wrongful.
Her taste is sweet like honey,
I need it every day, are you ready?
Here is an epic poem sung with love,
A picture of love swaying like fresh cream.
O sweet honey of womanhood, here I am longing for you,
Like a dewy flower, you came to intoxicate me, haha...
Here is an epic poem sung with love,
A picture of love swaying like fresh cream...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Idho Oru Praemai Kondu from the movie Sambavam (1991) is a playful, romantic track penned by lyricist Vairamuthu. The hero woos his beloved by showering praise on her beauty, comparing her to sweet honey and dew-drenched flowers while expressing his deep affection and charm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Paalaadai pol aadugindra kadhal oviyam

Compares the movement of love to the delicate cream floating on milk.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Penmai ennum thaenae aasai kolla naanae

Metaphorically addresses the essence of womanhood as sweet honey.

Simile (Upamai)

Panimalara pola neeyoru bothai yaetra vanthaai darling

Compares the heroine to a dew-covered flower spreading sweet intoxication.

Rhyme (Emonu / Ethirai)

Kolgaikkaaga mothum veeran / Ooru muzhuthum konjum maaran

Uses matching Tamil second-letter rhyming across consecutive lines.

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Trivia

The song blends Tamil lyrics with catchphrases in English ('I Love you darling because you are charming') and Hindi ('Achchaa mainae pyaar kiyaa, luchchaa kaam nagi kiyaa'), reflecting the lighthearted, multilingual trend in 1990s Tamil film music.

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