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Lyrics & meaning

Poda Poraaru

From Raja Desingu · 1960

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
P. Leela
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Raja Desingu1960

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Poda poraaru annan poda poraaruElder brother is going to tie it, elder brother is going to tie
Azhaghaa poda poraaruBeautifully he is going to tie it
Anni kazhuthil moonu mudichu poda poraaruHe is going to tie three knots around sister-in-law's neck
Female
Poda poraaru annan poda poraaruElder brother is going to tie it, elder brother is going to tie
Anni kazhuthil moonu mudichu poda poraaruHe is going to tie three knots around sister-in-law's neck
Female
Ponnukkaetha maappillaiA groom suited perfectly for the bride
Poruthamaana aambillaA well-matched man
Female
Machi ….Hey friend...
Ponnukkaetha maappillaiA groom suited perfectly for the bride
Poruthamaana aambillaA well-matched man
Ennaikkumae inbamaagaWishing that life remains joyful forever
Irukka vaenumendru mudichuWishing for that, a knot
Female
Poda poraaru annan poda poraaruElder brother is going to tie it, elder brother is going to tie
Anni kazhuthil moonu mudichu poda poraaruHe is going to tie three knots around sister-in-law's neck
Female
Anni kooda saadham samaikka marandhidumSister-in-law might even forget to cook rice
Enga annan kooda saappidaamae irundhidumAnd our elder brother might stay without eating
Anni kooda saadham samaikka marandhidumSister-in-law might even forget to cook rice
Enga annan kooda saappidaamae irundhidumAnd our elder brother might stay without eating
Un azhaghai summaa paathu paathu mayangidumHe will swoon just gazing continuously at your beauty
Un azhaghai summaa paathu paathu mayangidumHe will swoon just gazing continuously at your beauty
Adhukku maelae annan polaeAnd after that, just like elder brother
Kuvaang kuvaangCrying sound 'kuvaang kuvaang'
Female
Adhukku maelae annan polaeAnd after that, just like elder brother
Kuvaang kuvaang porandhidumA baby crying 'kuvaang kuvaang' will be born
Female
Poda poraaru annan poda poraaruElder brother is going to tie it, elder brother is going to tie
Anni kazhuthil moonu mudichu poda poraaruHe is going to tie three knots around sister-in-law's neck
Female
Thanjaavoor maelathoduWith the beats of Thanjavur drums
Thakadhimithaa thaalathoduTo the rhythm of 'Thakadhimithaa'
Female
Thanjaavoor maelathoduWith the beats of Thanjavur drums
Thakadhimithaa thaalathoduTo the rhythm of 'Thakadhimithaa'
Sannaayi thaan oodhuraanga kaetkkudhaaThey are playing the Shehnai, can you hear it?
Female
Thanjaavoor maelathoduWith the beats of Thanjavur drums
Thakadhimithaa thaalathoduTo the rhythm of 'Thakadhimithaa'
Sannaayi thaan oodhuraangha kaetkkudhaaThey are playing the Shehnai, can you hear it?
Samayam paarthu kummaalathaiFinding the right moment, your excitement
Adakkiduvaar ammaaluHe will tame, Ammaalu
Adi ammaaluHey Ammaalu
Samayam paarthu kummaalathaiFinding the right moment, your excitement
Adakkiduvaar ammaaluHe will tame, Ammaalu
Jaadaiyaaga paaduvadhu kasakkudhaaDoes my indirect singing feel bitter to you?
Naan jaadaiyaaga paaduvadhu kasakkudhaaDoes my singing in hints feel bitter to you?
Unnai nambi avariruppaar therinjukkoHe will rely entirely on you, understand this
O… oo hooo ooo ooo oo hoo oooO... oo hooo ooo ooo oo hoo ooo
Female
Unnai nambi avariruppaar therinjukkoHe will rely entirely on you, understand this
Nee unmaiyaaga nadandhukkanum purinjukkoYou must conduct yourself truthfully, realize this
Unnai nambi avariruppaar therinjukkoHe will rely entirely on you, understand this
Nee unmaiyaaga nadandhukkanum purinjukkoYou must conduct yourself truthfully, realize this
Ennai kooda marandhidaamae ninaichikkoKeep me in your thoughts too, without forgetting
Ennai kooda marandhidaamae ninaichikkoKeep me in your thoughts too, without forgetting
Ithanai naalum kaathirundhaHaving waited all these days
Patharai maathu thangam unakkuA pure gold of 9.5 carats is now yours
Female
Poda poraaru annan poda poraaruElder brother is going to tie it, elder brother is going to tie
Anni kazhuthil moonu mudichu poda poraaruHe is going to tie three knots around sister-in-law's neck

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a joyful folk-style wedding celebration track from the movie Raja Desingu (1960). The speaker playfully teases the bride and groom about their upcoming marriage. They describe how the groom is perfectly matched for the bride, and lightheartedly joke about how the groom will be so captivated by the bride's beauty that both might forget to cook or eat, leading up to the joyful prospect of starting a family.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Onomatopoeia

Kuvaang kuvaang

Use of rhythmic and imitative sound words like 'Thakadhimithaa' for drum beats and 'Kuvaang kuvaang' for a newborn baby's cry.

Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)

Ponnukkaetha maappillai / Poruthamaana aambilla

Rhyming of second letters across consecutive lines, such as 'Ponnukkaetha' and 'Poruthamaana'.

Metaphor

Patharai maathu thangam unakku

Comparing the groom to high-purity gold ('Patharai maathu thangam') indicating high moral and intrinsic value.

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Trivia

Raja Desingu (1960) is a historical drama film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR), S. S. Rajendran, and P. Bhanumathi. Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass was legendary for incorporating traditional Tamil folk idioms and playful wedding banter into classic film songs.

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