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Lyrics & meaning

Podhigai Malai Saralile

From Kalyana Paravaigal · 1988

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
S. P. Shailaja
Music director
Rajan
Movie name
Kalyana Paravaigal
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
23 Apr 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{Podhigai malai saaralilae
Poovondru poothirukku
Poothirukkum velaiyilae
Pooparithaal aagathoo
Poothirukkum velaiyilae
Pooparithaal aagathoo} (2)
Ariviyilae naan kulikka
Aruginilae nee irukka
Kaarkuzhalaal kann asaithaal
Un dhegam paai virikkum
Maanganiyil suvai irukka
Poongodiyai nee anaikka
Oorvasiyoo maenagaiyoo
Yaarum illai enakkeedu
Podhigai malai saaralilae
Poovondru poothirukku
Poothirukkum velaiyilae
Pooparithaal aagathoo
Poothirukkum velaiyilae
Pooparithaal aagathoo
Mai vizhigal thaan sivakka
Mayakkathilae naan midhakka
Manmadhanin leelaigalai
Manjathilae naan padikka
Paarvaiyilae aayiram thaan
Arthangalai kaanugiren
Ennodu neeirundhaal
Kanavugalum nirai verum
{Podhigai malai saaralilae
Poovondru poothirukku
Poothirukkum velaiyilae
Pooparithaal aagathoo
Poothirukkum velaiyilae
Pooparithaal aagathoo} (2)
On the slopes of the Pothigai hills,
A flower has blossomed.
Now that it is in full bloom,
Can't you pluck this flower?
Now that it is in full bloom,
Can't you pluck this flower?
As I bathe under the waterfall,
With you standing right beside me,
If I signal with my eyes through my dark hair,
Your body will spread out like a bed.
Sweetness fills the ripe mango,
When you embrace this tender flowering vine.
Be it Urvashi or Menaka (heavenly dancers),
No one can ever compare to me!
On the slopes of the Pothigai hills,
A flower has blossomed.
Now that it is in full bloom,
Can't you pluck this flower?
Now that it is in full bloom,
Can't you pluck this flower?
As my kohl-lined eyes turn red with passion,
And I float in an intoxicating spell,
The playful arts of Manmatha (the god of love),
I want to explore upon the bed.
In a single look,
I see a thousand meanings.
If only you stay with me,
Every dream of mine will come true.
On the slopes of the Pothigai hills,
A flower has blossomed.
Now that it is in full bloom,
Can't you pluck this flower?
Now that it is in full bloom,
Can't you pluck this flower?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic song captures the intimate emotions and desires of a woman in a scenic, nature-filled setting. Using the imagery of the misty Podhigai hills and blooming flowers, she playfully invites her beloved to embrace love and romance. She compares her beauty and delicacy to a tender flowering vine and asserts her uniqueness, placing herself above celestial maidens like Urvashi and Menaka. The lyrics delicately blend romantic yearning with poetic descriptions of passion and fulfillment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaigal (Initial Alliteration)

“Podhigai malai saaralilae / Poovondru poothirukku”

Repetition of the initial 'P' sound ('Podhigai', 'Poovondru', 'Poothirukkum', 'Pooparithaal') creates a rhythmic, melodic flow in the opening lines.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Ariviyilae naan kulikka / Aruginilae nee irukka”

Matching second consonants across lines ('Ariviyilae' and 'Aruginilae') provides structural poetic harmony.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Poongodiyai nee anaikka”

Comparing the heroine to a 'Poongodi' (flowering vine) metaphorically highlights her gracefulness, charm, and delicacy.

Allusion (Purana Kurippu)

“Oorvasiyoo maenagaiyoo / Manmadhanin leelaigalai”

Reference to celestial maidens Urvashi, Menaka, and the god of love Manmatha enhances the classical romantic imagery.

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Trivia

The song is composed by the music duo Rajan-Rajan for the movie Kalyana Paravaigal (1988). Lyricist Vairamuthu uses rich imagery of South Tamil Nadu's Podhigai hills, traditionally associated with the origin of the Tamil language and lush natural beauty.

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