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Lyrics & meaning

Chellam Konjum Poove

From Megha · 2016

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Yuvan Shankar Raja, Ramya NSK
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Megha2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
{Chellam konjum poovaeOh darling-caressed flower,
Konjam vaadaCome to me a little,
Ullangaiyil unnai alli thaada} (2)Scoop yourself into my palm and give yourself to me.
Male
Vinmeen ketten vaanam thanthaiI asked for a star, you gave me the sky,
Unnai ketten uyirai thanthaiI asked for you, you gave me your life.
Male
Megam megathodu konjiAs clouds caress other clouds,
pesum oosai ketkalaamaCan we listen to the sound of their whispers?
Antha vennilavin madiyilIn the lap of that silver moon,
Kaadhal kathaigal ketkalaamaCan we listen to love stories?
Thoongi paarkalaam…aaa..Can we dream together while asleep...
Female
Chellam konjum poovaeOh darling-caressed flower,
Konjam vaadaCome to me a little,
Ullangaiyil unnai alli thaadaScoop yourself into my palm and give yourself to me.
Konjam vaada..alli thaada..Come a little... scoop and give...
Male
Pookkal uthirkindraOn the shaded street,
Nizhal saalaiyilWhere flowers fall,
Nenjam unnodu neendhumMy heart swims along with you.
Kaadhal parisaaga mazhai pookalaiRain flowers as a gift of love,
Kaigal unakaaga yenthumMy hands reach out to hold for you.
Female
En kangal paarthukondaeAs my eyes keep watching,
Nee ularum ularal ellamAll your senseless gibberish,
Oru kavithai aanadhennaHow did it turn into poetry?
Nee kavignan aanadhennaHow did you turn into a poet?
Male
Enthan kaadhal devathai neeYou are my angel of love,
Undhan siragil ennai mooduCover me inside your wings.
Endhan moochu kuzhalukullaeInside the flute of my breath,
Vandhu iravil raagam paaduCome and sing a melody at night,
Ennil unnai thedu..Search for yourself within me.
Female
Chellam konjum poovaeOh darling-caressed flower,
Konjam vaadaCome to me a little,
Ullangaiyil unnai alli thaada..Scoop yourself into my palm and give yourself to me.
Female
Kaalaiyin pani polaLike the morning dew,
Un nyabagamYour memory,
Ennai sillendru theendumTouches me with a cool sensation.
Male :Heyy..maalai veyil vandhuMale: Hey, as the evening sunlight arrives,
En maarbilaeUpon my chest,
Undhan viral kondu seendumTeases me using your fingers.
Female
En kanavin azhagu ellamAll the beauty of my dreams,
Nee alli vandhadhennaWhy did you gather and bring them?
Male :En kaadhal mozhigal ellamMale: All my words of love,
Nee solli thanthennaWhy did you teach them to me?
Female
Ingu veesum kaatru ellamAll the breeze blowing here,
Undhan vaasam veesa vendumShould carry your fragrance.
Pogum vinnin vannam alliGathering the colors of the passing sky,
Undhan nenjil poosa vendumI want to paint them on your heart,
Kangal koosa vendum..Until our eyes dazzle.
Male
Chellam konjum poovaeOh darling-caressed flower,
Konjam vaadaCome to me a little,
Ullangaiyil unnai alli thaadaScoop yourself into my palm and give yourself to me.
Female
Vinmeen ketten vaanam thanthaiI asked for a star, you gave me the sky,
Unnai ketten uyirai thanthaiI asked for you, you gave me your life.
Female
Chellam konjum poovaeOh darling-caressed flower,
Konjam vaadaCome to me a little,
Ullangaiyil unnai alli thaadaScoop yourself into my palm and give yourself to me.
Konjam vaada..alli thaada..Come a little... scoop and give...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This soulful track expresses the deep romance and affectionate bond between two lovers. The speaker affectionately addresses their partner as a beloved flower, marveling at how love transformed simple moments into poetic wonder. The lyrics celebrate mutual devotion, comparing the overwhelming joy of love to receiving an entire sky when merely asking for a single star. Throughout the song, natural elements like rain flowers, clouds, morning dew, and evening sunlight serve as backdrops for their intimacy. The lovers exchange poetic declarations, expressing a desire to merge their thoughts, breathe together, and wrap each other in unconditional warmth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vinmeen ketten vaanam thanthai

Asking for a star and receiving the entire sky metaphorically represents receiving love and devotion far beyond expectations.

Simile (Uvamai)

Kaalaiyin pani pola / Un nyabagam / Ennai sillendru theendum

Compares the comforting, refreshing nature of the lover's memory directly to cool morning dew.

Alliteration & Repetition (Anaphora / Etukai)

Nee ularum ularal ellam

Repetition of sound and phrase 'Ularum ularal' builds a playful rhythmic emphasis on tender nonsense speech.

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Trivia

The song 'Chellam Konjum Poovae' features in the film Megha (2014). The film's soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with evocative romantic lyrics penned by the late Na. Muthukumar.

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