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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Mullai Poovidam

From Thaai Naadu · 1989

Lyricist
Aabavanan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
Manoj – Gyan
Movie name
Thaai Naadu
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
3 Feb 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Oru mullai poovidam konjum poo manam
Thanjam aanathu kannaa
Sirupillai poo mugam konjam vaadinaal
Nenjam thaangumaa kannaa
Adhikaalaiyil aadhavan sirippu
Adhil aayiram malargalin vizhippu
Intha malarukku manam vidum azhaippu
Adhil marainthidum manathinin thavippu
Aa…aa….oru mullai poovidam konjum poo manam
Thanjam aanathu kannaa
Sirupillai poo mugam konjam vaadinaal
Nenjam thaangumaa kannaa
…………….
Idhu paniththirai moodiya paarvai
Antha paarvaiyil maaruthal thevai
Idhu paniththirai moodiya paarvai
Antha paarvaiyil maaruthal thevai
Nalla maaruthal naam perumpothu
Antha thiraiyum vilagalaam
Anbu payanamum thodaralaam
Female :Pothum poi kobam thadumaarum pen paavam
Oru mullai poovidam konjum poo manam
Thanjam aanathu kannaa
Female :Sirupillai poo mugam konjam vaadinaal
Nenjam thaangumaa kannaa
Idhu iru manam pogindra payanam
Adhil oru manam vaadidum tharunam
Idhu iru manam pogindra payanam
Adhil oru manam vaadidum tharunam
Nalla oru manam vaadidum tharunam
Nalla aaruthal nee tharumpothu
Entha thiraiyum vilagalaam anbu payanam thodaraalam
Male :Kobam ini maarum iru nenjam ondru serum
Oru mullai poovidam konjum poo manam
Thanjam aanathu kannaa
Sirupillai poo mugam konjam vaadinaal
Nenjam thaangumaa kannaa
Adhikaalaiyil aadhavan sirippu
Adhil aayiram malargalin vizhippu
Intha malarukku manam vidum azhaippu
Adhil marainthidum manathinin thavippu
Lalalalaaa
Oru mullai poovidam konjum poo manam
Thanjam aanathu kannaa
Vellai poo mugam nenjam theduthu
Konjam paaradaa annaa
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...
...
The tender floral heart that fondles a jasmine flower
Has taken refuge in you, my beloved Kanna
If this little child's flower-like face wilts even a little
Can my heart bear it, Kanna?
The smile of the sun in the early morning
Awakens a thousand blossoming flowers within it
The heart sends an invitation to this flower
In which the heart's yearning fades away
Ah... ah... the tender floral heart that fondles a jasmine flower
Has taken refuge in you, my beloved Kanna
If this little child's flower-like face wilts even a little
Can my heart bear it, Kanna?
...
This is a gaze veiled by a curtain of mist
A change is needed in that gaze
This is a gaze veiled by a curtain of mist
A change is needed in that gaze
When we experience a good change
Even that veil may part
And our journey of love may continue
Female: Enough of false anger, this faltering woman is a helpless soul
The tender floral heart that fondles a jasmine flower
Has taken refuge in you, my beloved Kanna
Female: If this little child's flower-like face wilts even a little
Can my heart bear it, Kanna?
This is a journey taken by two hearts
Where there comes a moment one heart wilts
This is a journey taken by two hearts
Where there comes a moment one heart wilts
A moment when a good heart wilts
When you offer sweet comfort
Any veil may recede, and the journey of love can continue
Male: Anger will now change, and two hearts will become one
The tender floral heart that fondles a jasmine flower
Has taken refuge in you, my beloved Kanna
If this little child's flower-like face wilts even a little
Can my heart bear it, Kanna?
The smile of the sun in the early morning
Awakens a thousand blossoming flowers within it
The heart sends an invitation to this flower
In which the heart's yearning fades away
Lalalalaaa
The tender floral heart that fondles a jasmine flower
Has taken refuge in you, my beloved Kanna
The heart searches for this innocent flower-like face
Look at her for a moment, brother
...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Oru Mullai Poovidam' from the movie 'Thaai Naadu' (1989) is an emotionally rich, melodious track that centers on themes of affection, reconciliation, and the clearing of misunderstandings. Using soft floral metaphors and imagery of the morning sun lifting mist, the lyrics express how tender love and understanding can heal emotional distress between loved ones.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile/Metaphor)

“Sirupillai poo mugam konjam vaadinaal”

Compares an innocent child's or loved one's face to a delicate flower ('poo mugam').

Iyaipu (Rhyming endings)

“Adhikaalaiyil aadhavan sirippu / Adhil aayiram malargalin vizhippu / Intha malarukku manam vidum azhaippu / Adhil marainthidum manathinin thavippu”

Consecutive lines end with the matching rhythmic '-ippu' suffix (sirippu, vizhippu, azhaippu, thavippu).

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Adhikaalaiyil aadhavan sirippu”

Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'A' in 'Adhikaalaiyil' and 'aadhavan'.

Metaphor

“Idhu paniththirai moodiya paarvai”

Uses 'paniththirai' (curtain of mist) to metaphorically describe misunderstandings or confusion clouding one's perception.

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Trivia

'Thaai Naadu' (1989) is an action-drama starring Sathyaraj, directed by R. Aravindraj and produced by multi-talented filmmaker Aabavanan, who also penned the lyrics for this song. The soundtrack was composed by the duo Manoj–Gyan. This track brings together legendary playback singers T. M. Soundararajan (TMS) and P. Susheela, making it a rare late-80s duet collaboration between two stalwarts of Tamil film music.

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