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Lyrics & meaning

Po Indru Neeyaga

From Velai Illa Pattadhaari · 2014

Lyricist
Dhanush
Singer
Dhanush
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Movie name
Velai Illa Pattadhaari
Movie release year
2014
Lyrics added on
30 Dec 2016

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Po indru neeyaga
Vaa naalai naamaga
Unnai pakamalae
Onnum pesamalae
Onnaa seramalae
Yellam koothadudhae
La la la la… oh oh oh …
Mmmmmm ..hare ra ra ra re..
Ulla la la la la…vellaa oh oh oh ..
Nenju mmmmmm ponnu hare ra ra re..
Po indru neeyaga.. neeyaga
Vaa naalai naamaaga.. namaaga
Thaniyavae irundhu
Verupppaagi pochu
Nee vandhadhalae
En sogam pochu
La la la la… oh oh oh …
Mmmmmm ..hare ra ra ra re..
Ulla la la la la…vellaa oh oh oh ..
Nenju mmmmmm ponnu hare ra ra re..
Po indru neeyaga
Vaa naalai naamaga
Unnai pakamalae
Onnum pesamalae
Onnaa seramalae
Yellam koothadudhae
La la la…
Ulla vella nenju hare ra ra ra re
Go today as just you,
Come tomorrow as 'us'.
Without even seeing you,
Without speaking a word,
Without even being together,
Everything is dancing with joy!
La la la la… Oh oh oh…
Mmm… Hare ra ra ra re…
Ulla la la la… Vella oh oh oh…
My heart… mmm… girl… hare ra ra re…
Go today as just you… as you,
Come tomorrow as us… as us.
Living all alone,
I had grown sick and tired of life.
Now that you have come,
All my sadness is gone.
La la la la… Oh oh oh…
Mmm… Hare ra ra ra re…
Ulla la la la… Vella oh oh oh…
My heart… mmm… girl… hare ra ra re…
Go today as just you,
Come tomorrow as 'us'.
Without even seeing you,
Without speaking a word,
Without even being together,
Everything is dancing with joy!
La la la…
Ulla vella, my heart, hare ra ra ra re…
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Po Indru Neeyaga' is a soulful romantic track from Velai Illa Pattadhaari expressing the transformative power of love. The protagonist reflects on the loneliness and frustration he experienced before meeting his beloved, contrasted with the joy and lightness that her presence brings into his life. The lyrics capture the sweet anticipation of two distinct individuals uniting as one starting tomorrow.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Antithesis / Contrast

Po indru neeyaga / Vaa naalai naamaga

The contrast between 'Neeyaga' (as yourself/individual) and 'Naamaga' (as us/together) emphasizes the transition from singlehood to companionship.

Iyaibu (Rhyming Ends)

Unnai pakamalae / Onnum pesamalae / Onnaa seramalae

The repetition of the suffix '-malae' creates a melodic, rhythmic cadence across consecutive lines.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Unnai pakamalae / Onnum pesamalae / Onnaa seramalae

The second letter 'n' (ன/ன்) rhymes across lines to create Tamil poetic harmony.

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Trivia

The song was composed by Anirudh Ravichander, written by Dhanush, and sung by Dhanush along with Anirudh. The track became an instant romantic hit upon release in 2014 due to its catchy acoustic arrangement and relatable lyrics.

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