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Lyrics & meaning

Nee Mattum Pothum

From Meyaadha Maan · 2017

Lyricist
Mirchi Vijay
Singers
Sid Sriram, Dharshana KT
Music director
Pradeep Kumar
Details
Meyaadha Maan2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Chorus
Taraaraa ..taraaraa…Taraaraa ..taraaraa…
Taraaraa…Taraaraa…
Male
Kaathula asaiyumSwaying gently in the wind,
ThaamaraiyaeOh lotus flower,
Paathathum paniyaThe moment I see you, like dew,
UruguranaeI melt away.
Chorus :Taraaraa ..taraaraa…Chorus :Taraaraa ..taraaraa…
Female
Koondula irunthaOnce confined in a cage,
Poonkili naanI am a gentle bird,
Un koodavae sernthaeTogether with you,
ParakiranaeI fly free.
Male
Un kaala suththi oodavaShall I run around your feet?
Chorus :Taraaraa ..Chorus :Taraaraa ..
Male :Un kai pudichi aadavaMale :Shall I hold your hand and dance?
Female
Kannala katti podavaShall I captivate you with my eyes?
Chorus :Taraaraa ..Chorus :Taraaraa ..
Female :Thindaada vittu paakavaFemale :Shall I leave you struggling in love and watch?
Female
Nee mattumYou alone
Pothum pothumAre enough, enough.
Male :VerennaMale :What else
Venum venumDo I need, do I need?
Male
Kaathula asaiyumSwaying in the wind,
ThaamaraiyaeOh lotus flower,
Female :Un koodavaeFemale :Together with you,
Sernthae parakiranaeI fly free.
Chorus
Taraaraa ..taraaraa…Taraaraa ..taraaraa…
Taraaraa ..taraaraa…Taraaraa ..taraaraa…
Taraaraa ..taraaraa…Taraaraa ..taraaraa…
Male
Neeyum naanumYou and I
Vera vera illaAre not different entities.
Konja naala naanaeFor a few days now,
Naanaa illadiI haven't been myself, my girl.
Kaalam neram thaandiBeyond time and moments,
Povom adiiLet us travel, my girl.
Female
Veedu vaasal koodaEven a house and hearth
Theva illaAre not needed.
Sontha bandham onnumNo relatives or relationships
Theva illadaAre needed, my boy.
Kaadhal seiyaTo express my love,
KaathirukenadaaI am waiting, my boy.
Male
Nenjooram enna senjaWhat did you do to my heart?
Female :Kenjaatha enna konjaFemale :Coddle me without begging.
Female
Nee mattumYou alone
Pothum pothumAre enough, enough.
Verenna venum venumWhat else do I need, do I need?
Nee mattumYou alone
Pothum pothumAre enough, enough.
Verenna venum venumWhat else do I need, do I need?
Male
Ohh..nee mattumOhh.. you alone
Pothum pothumAre enough, enough.
Verenna venum venumWhat else do I need, do I need?
Nee mattumYou alone
Pothum pothumAre enough, enough.
Verenna venum venumWhat else do I need, do I need?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Nee Mattum Pothum is a soothing, romantic duet from the 2017 Tamil film Meyaadha Maan. The song captures the pure ecstasy of two lovers who find total fulfillment in each other's presence. They express how love frees them from their past constraints, comparing their joy to a caged bird gaining freedom and dew melting under warm morning rays. The lyricism emphasizes that worldly comforts, homes, and societal ties pale in comparison to the happiness found in their union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Koondula iruntha Poonkili naan”

The singer compares herself to a caged bird ('Koondula iruntha Poonkili') that finally finds freedom when flying together with her lover.

Hyperbole & Simile

“Paathathum paniya Uruguranae”

Comparing oneself to dew melting ('paniya uruguranae') upon sight of the loved one emphasizes the intensity of affection.

Epizeuxis (Repetition for emphasis)

“Pothum pothum / Venum venum”

Repetition of 'Pothum pothum' (Enough, enough) and 'Venum venum' (Need, need) amplifies the theme of complete emotional satisfaction.

Monai / Alliteration

“Kenjaatha enna konja”

Repetition of similar initial consonants across words like 'Kenjaatha' and 'konja' creates a pleasing auditory rhythm.

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Trivia

'Nee Mattum Pothum' was composed by Pradeep Kumar for Meyaadha Maan (2017), directed by Rathna Kumar. Sung by Pradeep Kumar alongside Darshana KT, the acoustic duet became a fan favorite for its soulful, unplugged vibe and poetic lyrics by Mirchi Vijay.

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