Pattupoochi Pattupoochi
From Meendum Mahaan · 1987
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Details
- Meendum Mahaan1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Pattu poochchi pattu poochchi | Butterfly, butterfly |
| Poovellaam poovellaam | All over the flowers, all over the flowers |
| Female :Thottu konja thottu konja | Female: To touch and fondle, to touch and fondle |
| Ammammaa ammammaa | Oh my, oh my! |
| Male | |
| Pattu poochchi pattu poochchi | Butterfly, butterfly |
| Poovellaam poovellaam | All over the flowers, all over the flowers |
| Female :Thottu konja thottu konja | Female: To touch and fondle, to touch and fondle |
| Ammammaa ammammaa | Oh my, oh my! |
| Male | |
| Vasantham vanthatho | Has spring arrived? |
| Female :Adadaa kadhal Mayakkam | Female: Ah, this romantic intoxication! |
| Male :Vaazhum kaalam varaikkum | Male: For as long as we live |
| Female :Vaanam bhoomi vaazhththu sollum mangala neram | Female: It is an auspicious time blessed by the sky and the earth |
| Male :Vaarththaiyindri paarvai paadum sangama raagam | Male: A melody of union that eyes sing without words |
| Female | |
| Pattu poochchi pattu poochchi | Butterfly, butterfly |
| Poovellaam poovellaam | All over the flowers, all over the flowers |
| Male :Thottu konja thottu konja | Male: To touch and fondle, to touch and fondle |
| Ammammaa ammammaa | Oh my, oh my! |
| Female :Vasantham vanthatho….. | Female: Has spring arrived? |
| Male :Vasantham vanthatho….. | Male: Has spring arrived? |
| Male | |
| Kaaviyam poloru kadhalai paadida | To sing of a love that is like an epic poem |
| Kavi kuyil poraaduthu | The poet cuckoo bird struggles |
| Female :Thaavani moodiya thaamarai poongodi | Female: The lotus vine draped in a half-saree |
| Thalaivanin thunai theduthu | Seeks the companionship of her leader |
| Male | |
| Padhinaaru vayathu chittu | A sixteen-year-old little bird |
| Female :Pani thoongum mullai mottu | Female: A jasmine bud asleep in the dew |
| Male :Azhagaana kannam thottu | Male: Touching the beautiful cheek |
| Female :Adaiyaala chinnam ittu | Female: Leaving a mark of love |
| Male :Vilaiyaadum pozhuthallavo | Male: Isn't this the time to play? |
| Female | |
| Pattu poochchi pattu poochchi | Butterfly, butterfly |
| Poovellaam poovellaam | All over the flowers, all over the flowers |
| Male :Thottu konja thottu konja | Male: To touch and fondle, to touch and fondle |
| Ammammaa ammammaa | Oh my, oh my! |
| Female | |
| Yaengiya poovizhi thoonguthu bothaiyil | The longing flower-like eyes sleep in intoxication |
| Ilamaiyin thaalaattilae | In the lullaby of youth |
| Male :Vaalibam meerida aasaigal vervida | Male: As youth overflows and desires break into a sweat |
| Ilanthalir neeraaduthu | The tender shoot bathes |
| Female | |
| Ilai vittu kilaiyum vittu | Leaving the leaf and leaving the branch |
| Male :Iru pakkam kaayum vittu | Male: Leaving behind fruits on both sides |
| Female :Nadai podum kodiyai thottu | Female: Touching the walking vine |
| Male :Konjaththaan naanam vittu | Male: Shedding a bit of shyness |
| Female :Uravaadum naal allavo | Female: Isn't this the day to bond intimately? |
| Male | |
| Pattu poochchi pattu poochchi | Butterfly, butterfly |
| Poovellaam poovellaam | All over the flowers, all over the flowers |
| Female :Thottu konja thottu konja | Female: To touch and fondle, to touch and fondle |
| Ammammaa ammammaa | Oh my, oh my! |
| Male | |
| Vasantham vanthatho | Has spring arrived? |
| Female :Adadaa kadhal Mayakkam | Female: Ah, this romantic intoxication! |
| Male :Vaazhum kaalam varaikkum | Male: For as long as we live |
| Female :Vaanam bhoomi vaazhththu sollum mangala neram | Female: It is an auspicious time blessed by the sky and the earth |
| Male :Vaarththaiyindri paarvai paadum sangama raagam | Male: A melody of union that eyes sing without words |
| Female | |
| Laalala laalala laalaa laa | Laalala laalala laalaa laa |
| Male :Laalala laalala laalaa laa | Male: Laalala laalala laalaa laa |
| Both :Laalala laalala laalaa laa | Both: Laalala laalala laalaa laa |
பட்டுப் பூச்சி பட்டுப் பூச்சி
பூவெல்லாம் பூவெல்லாம்
தொட்டுக் கொஞ்ச தொட்டுக் கொஞ்ச
அம்மம்மா அம்மம்மா
Butterfly, butterfly
All over the flowers, all over the flowers
Female: To touch and fondle, to touch and fondle
Oh my, oh my!
பட்டுப் பூச்சி பட்டுப் பூச்சி
பூவெல்லாம் பூவெல்லாம்
தொட்டுக் கொஞ்ச தொட்டுக் கொஞ்ச
அம்மம்மா அம்மம்மா
Butterfly, butterfly
All over the flowers, all over the flowers
Female: To touch and fondle, to touch and fondle
Oh my, oh my!
வசந்தம் வந்ததோ
அடடா காதல் மயக்கம்
வாழும் காலம் வரைக்கும்
வானம் பூமி வாழ்த்து சொல்லும் மங்கல நேரம்
வார்த்தையின்றி பார்வை பாடும் சங்கம ராகம்
Has spring arrived?
Female: Ah, this romantic intoxication!
Male: For as long as we live
Female: It is an auspicious time blessed by the sky and the earth
Male: A melody of union that eyes sing without words
பட்டுப் பூச்சி பட்டுப் பூச்சி
பூவெல்லாம் பூவெல்லாம்
தொட்டுக் கொஞ்ச தொட்டுக் கொஞ்ச
அம்மம்மா அம்மம்மா
வசந்தம் வந்ததோ......
வசந்தம் வந்ததோ......
Butterfly, butterfly
All over the flowers, all over the flowers
Male: To touch and fondle, to touch and fondle
Oh my, oh my!
Female: Has spring arrived?
Male: Has spring arrived?
காவியம் போலொரு காதலை பாடிட
கவிக் குயில் போராடுது
தாவணி மூடிய தாமரை பூங்கொடி
தலைவனின் துணைத் தேடுது
To sing of a love that is like an epic poem
The poet cuckoo bird struggles
Female: The lotus vine draped in a half-saree
Seeks the companionship of her leader
பதினாறு வயது சிட்டு
பனித் தூங்கும் முல்லை மொட்டு
அழகான கன்னம் தொட்டு
அடையாள சின்னம் இட்டு
விளையாடும் பொழுதல்லவோ
A sixteen-year-old little bird
Female: A jasmine bud asleep in the dew
Male: Touching the beautiful cheek
Female: Leaving a mark of love
Male: Isn't this the time to play?
பட்டுப் பூச்சி பட்டுப் பூச்சி
பூவெல்லாம் பூவெல்லாம்
தொட்டுக் கொஞ்ச தொட்டுக் கொஞ்ச
அம்மம்மா அம்மம்மா
Butterfly, butterfly
All over the flowers, all over the flowers
Male: To touch and fondle, to touch and fondle
Oh my, oh my!
ஏங்கிய பூவிழி தூங்குது போதையில்
இளமையின் தாலாட்டிலே
வாலிபம் மீறிட ஆசைகள் வேர்விட
இளந்தளிர் நீராடுது
The longing flower-like eyes sleep in intoxication
In the lullaby of youth
Male: As youth overflows and desires break into a sweat
The tender shoot bathes
இலை விட்டு கிளையும் விட்டு
இரு பக்கம் காயும் விட்டு
நடை போடும் கொடியைத் தொட்டு
கொஞ்சத்தான் நாணம் விட்டு
உறவாடும் நாள் அல்லவோ
Leaving the leaf and leaving the branch
Male: Leaving behind fruits on both sides
Female: Touching the walking vine
Male: Shedding a bit of shyness
Female: Isn't this the day to bond intimately?
பட்டுப் பூச்சி பட்டுப் பூச்சி
பூவெல்லாம் பூவெல்லாம்
தொட்டுக் கொஞ்ச தொட்டுக் கொஞ்ச
அம்மம்மா அம்மம்மா
Butterfly, butterfly
All over the flowers, all over the flowers
Female: To touch and fondle, to touch and fondle
Oh my, oh my!
வசந்தம் வந்ததோ....
அடடா காதல் மயக்கம்....
வாழும் காலம் வரைக்கும்
வானம் பூமி வாழ்த்து சொல்லும் மங்கல நேரம்
வார்த்தையின்றி பார்வை பாடும் சங்கம ராகம்
Has spring arrived?
Female: Ah, this romantic intoxication!
Male: For as long as we live
Female: It is an auspicious time blessed by the sky and the earth
Male: A melody of union that eyes sing without words
லாலல லாலல லாலா லா
லாலல லாலல லாலா லா
இருவர் :
லாலல லாலல லாலா லா
Laalala laalala laalaa laa
Male: Laalala laalala laalaa laa
Both: Laalala laalala laalaa laa
Pattu poochchi pattu poochchi
Butterfly, butterfly
Poovellaam poovellaam
All over the flowers, all over the flowers
Female :Thottu konja thottu konja
Female: To touch and fondle, to touch and fondle
Ammammaa ammammaa
Oh my, oh my!
Pattu poochchi pattu poochchi
Butterfly, butterfly
Poovellaam poovellaam
All over the flowers, all over the flowers
Female :Thottu konja thottu konja
Female: To touch and fondle, to touch and fondle
Ammammaa ammammaa
Oh my, oh my!
Vasantham vanthatho
Has spring arrived?
Female :Adadaa kadhal Mayakkam
Female: Ah, this romantic intoxication!
Male :Vaazhum kaalam varaikkum
Male: For as long as we live
Female :Vaanam bhoomi vaazhththu sollum mangala neram
Female: It is an auspicious time blessed by the sky and the earth
Male :Vaarththaiyindri paarvai paadum sangama raagam
Male: A melody of union that eyes sing without words
Pattu poochchi pattu poochchi
Butterfly, butterfly
Poovellaam poovellaam
All over the flowers, all over the flowers
Male :Thottu konja thottu konja
Male: To touch and fondle, to touch and fondle
Ammammaa ammammaa
Oh my, oh my!
Female :Vasantham vanthatho…..
Female: Has spring arrived?
Male :Vasantham vanthatho…..
Male: Has spring arrived?
Kaaviyam poloru kadhalai paadida
To sing of a love that is like an epic poem
Kavi kuyil poraaduthu
The poet cuckoo bird struggles
Female :Thaavani moodiya thaamarai poongodi
Female: The lotus vine draped in a half-saree
Thalaivanin thunai theduthu
Seeks the companionship of her leader
Padhinaaru vayathu chittu
A sixteen-year-old little bird
Female :Pani thoongum mullai mottu
Female: A jasmine bud asleep in the dew
Male :Azhagaana kannam thottu
Male: Touching the beautiful cheek
Female :Adaiyaala chinnam ittu
Female: Leaving a mark of love
Male :Vilaiyaadum pozhuthallavo
Male: Isn't this the time to play?
Pattu poochchi pattu poochchi
Butterfly, butterfly
Poovellaam poovellaam
All over the flowers, all over the flowers
Male :Thottu konja thottu konja
Male: To touch and fondle, to touch and fondle
Ammammaa ammammaa
Oh my, oh my!
Yaengiya poovizhi thoonguthu bothaiyil
The longing flower-like eyes sleep in intoxication
Ilamaiyin thaalaattilae
In the lullaby of youth
Male :Vaalibam meerida aasaigal vervida
Male: As youth overflows and desires break into a sweat
Ilanthalir neeraaduthu
The tender shoot bathes
Ilai vittu kilaiyum vittu
Leaving the leaf and leaving the branch
Male :Iru pakkam kaayum vittu
Male: Leaving behind fruits on both sides
Female :Nadai podum kodiyai thottu
Female: Touching the walking vine
Male :Konjaththaan naanam vittu
Male: Shedding a bit of shyness
Female :Uravaadum naal allavo
Female: Isn't this the day to bond intimately?
Pattu poochchi pattu poochchi
Butterfly, butterfly
Poovellaam poovellaam
All over the flowers, all over the flowers
Female :Thottu konja thottu konja
Female: To touch and fondle, to touch and fondle
Ammammaa ammammaa
Oh my, oh my!
Vasantham vanthatho
Has spring arrived?
Female :Adadaa kadhal Mayakkam
Female: Ah, this romantic intoxication!
Male :Vaazhum kaalam varaikkum
Male: For as long as we live
Female :Vaanam bhoomi vaazhththu sollum mangala neram
Female: It is an auspicious time blessed by the sky and the earth
Male :Vaarththaiyindri paarvai paadum sangama raagam
Male: A melody of union that eyes sing without words
Laalala laalala laalaa laa
Laalala laalala laalaa laa
Male :Laalala laalala laalaa laa
Male: Laalala laalala laalaa laa
Both :Laalala laalala laalaa laa
Both: Laalala laalala laalaa laa
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Pattu Poochchi is a romantic duet expressing the youthful exuberance and blossoming love between two lovers. Using vivid natural imagery such as butterflies, lotus vines, spring season, and cuckoos, lyricist Vaali captures the intimate joy and playful romance of a young couple. The song describes love as a wordless song sung through shared glances, celebrating their togetherness as an auspicious event sanctioned by nature itself.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Thaavani moodiya thaamarai poongodi”
Comparing the young woman draped in a half-saree to a lotus vine (Thaamarai poongodi) and a jasmine bud (Mullai mottu).
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Pattu poochchi / Thottu konja”
The second letter ' ' / ' ' rhyming pattern in consecutive lines creates a melodic cadence.
Monai (First-letter alliteration)
“Thaavani moodiya thaamarai poongodi / Thalaivanin thunai theduthu”
Repetition of initial consonants 'Th' in 'Thaavani' and 'Thalaivanin'.
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Trivia
Meendum Mahaan (1987) features lyrics written by veteran poet Vaali. The song uses nature imagery extensively, which was a hallmark of 1980s Tamil film romantic duets.
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