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Lyrics & meaning

Maaraappu Potta

From Namma Ooru Poovatha · 1990

Lyricist
Kalidasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Deva
Details
Namma Ooru Poovatha1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Marappu potta pullaGirl draped in a saree pallu
Manja kulicha pullaGirl who took a turmeric bath
Poovaatha adi poovaathaPoovaatha, oh Poovaatha
Male
Kaadhal vandha kannukullaeInside eyes struck by love
Chorus :Minnal adikkudhu minnal adikkudhuChorus: Lightning strikes, lightning strikes
Male :Kanni ponnu koottam ellaamMale: The group of young maidens
Chorus :Kummiyadikkudhu kummiyadikkudhuChorus: Claps and dances kummi, claps and dances kummi
Male
Hoi kaadhal vandha kannukullaeHoi, inside eyes struck by love
Minnal adikkudhu minnal adikkudhuLightning strikes, lightning strikes
Kanni ponnu koottam ellaamThe group of young maidens
Chorus :Kummiyadikkudhu kummiyadikkudhuChorus: Claps and dances kummi, claps and dances kummi
Chorus
Thandhanaana thandhaanaThandhanaana thandhaana
Thandhanaana thandhaanaThandhanaana thandhaana
Male
Vaayadi vmbhukaariyaeYou talkative, trouble-making girl
Saayaadha jambha kaariyaeYou unyielding, proud girl
Vaayadi vmbhukaariyaeYou talkative, trouble-making girl
En raasathiMy princess
Saayaadha jambha kaariyaeYou unyielding, proud girl
Male
Manjal mugam kondathoru malligaiyaeOh jasmine girl with a turmeric-toned face
Adi minnalgalai sindhi varum punnagaiyaeOh smile that scatters flashes of lightning
Un sandhana kannathil muthangal sindhidaTo shower kisses on your sandalwood cheeks
Samadham tahndhida singaara kannigaiyaeGive your consent, beautiful maiden
Female
Marappu potta pullaGirl draped in a saree pallu
Manja kulicha pullaGirl who took a turmeric bath
Poovaatha adi poovaathaPoovaatha, oh Poovaatha
Female
Kaadhal vandha kannukullaeInside eyes struck by love
Chorus :Minnal adikkudhu minnal adikkudhuChorus: Lightning strikes, lightning strikes
Female :Kanni ponnu koottam ellaamFemale: The group of young maidens
Chorus :Kummiyadikkudhu kummiyadikkudhuChorus: Claps and dances kummi, claps and dances kummi
Female
Hoi kaadhal vandha kannukullaeHoi, inside eyes struck by love
Minnal adikkudhu minnal adikkudhuLightning strikes, lightning strikes
Kanni ponnu koottam ellaamThe group of young maidens
Chorus :Kummiyadikkudhu kummiyadikkudhuChorus: Claps and dances kummi, claps and dances kummi
Female
Kalyaana aasai vandhadhuA desire for marriage has arisen
Kann oram jaadai vandhadhuA subtle hint has appeared at the corner of the eyes
Kalyaana aasai vandhadhuA desire for marriage has arisen
En raasavaeMy king
Kann oram jaadai vandhadhuA subtle hint has appeared at the corner of the eyes
Female
Pottu vechenI placed the bindi
Un nenappa thottu vechenI touched upon your memory
Poopottu sammadhatha solliputtenWith flowers placed, I expressed my consent
En kaadhal chediyil aasai malargalOn my plant of love, flowers of desire
Poothathu poothathu poorana sammadhameHave bloomed, have bloomed; it is my complete consent
Male
Marappu potta pullaGirl draped in a saree pallu
Manja kulicha pullaGirl who took a turmeric bath
Poovaatha adi poovaathaPoovaatha, oh Poovaatha
Female
Kaadhal vandha kannukullaeInside eyes struck by love
Chorus :Minnal adikkudhu minnal adikkudhuChorus: Lightning strikes, lightning strikes
Female :Kanni ponnu koottam ellaamFemale: The group of young maidens
Chorus :Kummiyadikkudhu kummiyadikkudhuChorus: Claps and dances kummi, claps and dances kummi
Male
Aa aa haang kaadhal vandha kannukullaeAa aa haang, inside eyes struck by love
Chorus :Minnal adikkudhu minnal adikkudhuChorus: Lightning strikes, lightning strikes
Female :Kanni ponnu koottam ellaamFemale: The group of young maidens
Chorus :Kummiyadikkudhu kummiyadikkudhuChorus: Claps and dances kummi, claps and dances kummi
Male :Haa haa haangMale: Haa haa haang

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Namma Ooru Poovatha' is a lively, folk-flavored duet celebrating rural romance and youthful enchantment. The hero playfully teases and praises his beloved Poovaatha, describing her traditional beauty, turmeric-scented grace, and feisty demeanor, while seeking her acceptance of his love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Marappu potta pulla / Manja kulicha pulla

The second consonant 'ra' matches across lines 'Marappu' and 'Manja' sound rhythm pattern.

Uvamaani / Metaphor

Manjal mugam kondathoru malligaiyae

Compares the beloved's radiant face to a fragrant jasmine flower treated with turmeric.

Hyperbole / Visual Imagery

Adi minnalgalai sindhi varum punnagaiyae

Describes her smile as scattering flashes of lightning, amplifying her beauty.

Anaphora / Repetition

Minnal adikkudhu minnal adikkudhu

Repetition of chorus responses reinforces the festive folk rhythm of Kummi dance.

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Trivia

'Namma Ooru Poovatha' (1990) marked one of composer Deva's early breakthrough rural hit albums. The track showcases his signature folk rhythm arrangements combined with rich vocal renditions by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra.

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