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Lyrics & meaning

Kalloorum Poove

From Pichaikkaran 2 · 2020

Lyricist
Arun Bharathi
Singers
Sarath Santosh, Madhushree
Music director
Vijay Antony
Details
Pichaikkaran 22020

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kalloorum poovaeO flower dripping with sweet nectar
Kalloorum poovaeO flower dripping with sweet nectar
Mundhanai theevilIn the island of the saree's drape
Siridhaai idam koduGive me a little space
Female
Solloorum naavaeO tongue oozing sweet words
Solloorum naavaeO tongue oozing sweet words
Mundhanai theevilInto the island of the saree's drape
Medhuvaai nuzhaindhiduEnter gently
Male
Kaal konda peyooAre you a roaming spirit with feet?
Nee kaaman silaiyooOr are you a sculpted statue of Cupid?
Female
Nee vandha neramThe moment you arrived
En kattil mazhaiyoo..hooDid rain pour down upon my bed?
Male
Kalloorum poovaeO flower dripping with sweet nectar
Kalloorum poovaeO flower dripping with sweet nectar
Mundhanai theevilIn the island of the saree's drape
Siridhaai idam koduGive me a little space
Male
Unnai paarthu soodanavanHe grew fiery hot just looking at you
Un perai kettu moodanavanHe got into a romantic mood hearing your name
Aadai pooril thorpaan ivanHe will surrender in this battle of garments
Unnal ini sethaan ivanBecause of you, he is completely swept away
Female
Thevai ellam theerpan ivanHe will fulfill every single desire
Ennai thookkum thaer than ivanHe is the royal chariot that carries me
En kannaalae kaidhanavanHe became a captive of my eyes
Sethaan ivan sethaan ivanHe is swept away, he is swept away
Male
Ennullae vedhalamA restless spirit dwells inside me
Yekangal yeralaamThe intense longings are endless
Female :Aasaigal theerattumFemale: Let all desires be completely fulfilled
Vetkam thoolai pogatumLet modesty be blown away into dust
Male
Kalloorum poovaeO flower dripping with sweet nectar
Kalloorum poovaeO flower dripping with sweet nectar
Mundhanai theevilIn the island of the saree's drape
Siridhaai idam koduGive me a little space

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song is a passionate and alluring romantic duet that expresses raw intimacy, intense attraction, and deep romantic longing between two lovers. Through sensual imagery and metaphor, both partners voice their eagerness to cast aside shyness and completely yield to their mutual desires.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamanai)

Mundhanai theevil

The term 'Mundhanai theevil' compares the inner warmth of a saree's fold/pallu to a secluded, intimate island.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Unnai paarthu soodanavan

The repetitive rhyming suffixes 'soodanavan', 'moodanavan', 'thorpaan ivan', and 'sethaan ivan' build a rhythmic and hypnotic tempo.

Edhugai (Second letter agreement)

Kalloorum poovae / Solloorum naavae

Consonance of the second letter 'll' in 'Kalloorum' paired with 'Solloorum'.

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Trivia

Pichaikkaran 2 marked actor Vijay Antony's directorial debut in addition to him scoring the music, editing the film, and performing as the lead actor.

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