Podinadaya Poravare
From Kadalora Kavithaigal · 1986
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Kadalora Kavithaigal1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Podi nadaiyaa… poravarae… | Hey you, walking by foot... |
| Poruthirunga naanum vaaren | Please wait, I am coming too. |
| Venaayaa veeraappu…hoi | No need for this arrogance... hoi! |
| Female | |
| Podi nadayaa poravarae | Hey you, walking by foot... |
| Poruthirunga naanum vaaren | Please wait, I am coming too. |
| Podi nadayaa poravarae | Hey you, walking by foot... |
| Poruthirunga naanum vaaren | Please wait, I am coming too. |
| Female | |
| {Venaayaa veeraappu | {No need for this arrogance, |
| Onna nenachu | Thinking of you, |
| Naan potten maaraappu} (2) | I draped my saree veil} (2) |
| Female | |
| Un athiri kathiri paatchaa | Your aggressive, sharp tactics |
| Yenkittae aagaadhu | Won't work with me. |
| Oru manjala katti mechaa | If tied with a piece of turmeric, |
| Yengaeyum pogaadhu | He won't go anywhere. |
| Female | |
| Podi nadayaa poravarae | Hey you, walking by foot... |
| Poruthirunga naanum vaaren | Please wait, I am coming too. |
| Venaayaa veeraappu…hei | No need for this arrogance... hei! |
| Female | |
| {Irukki pudichu | {Tightly holding and |
| Izhukkudhaiyaa manasukkulla | Pulling inside my heart, |
| Andha sogatha nenachu | Thinking of that sweet sorrow, |
| Thavikkudhaiyaa vayasu pulla} (2) | This young girl is yearning} (2) |
| Female | |
| Sangathi onnaa rendaa | Is it just one thing or two? |
| Jaadhagam paappom kondaa | Bring it, let us check the horoscope! |
| Kuthatha paathaakkaa sondham illa | If you look for faults, there is no relationship, |
| Kobatha paathaakkaa bandham illa | If you look at anger, there is no bond. |
| Siluthukkittaa siluthukkunga | If you get ruffled, go ahead and be angry, |
| Sirukkiya thaan poruthukkunga | But please tolerate this young girl! |
| Female | |
| Podi nadayaa poravarae | Hey you, walking by foot... |
| Poruthirunga naanum vaaren | Please wait, I am coming too. |
| Venaayaa veeraappu…rrr… | No need for this arrogance... rrr... |
| Female | |
| {Paakku vethala madichu | {Folding betel leaves and nuts, |
| Onakku kodukkattumaa | Shall I give them to you? |
| Nalla pavala malliga | Taking fine coral jasmine, |
| Poova yeduthu thodukkattumaa} (2) | Shall I weave flowers for you?} (2) |
| Female | |
| Onna naan pulli vechen | I marked you as my intended target, |
| Oorukku solli vechen | I announced it to the whole village. |
| Vaanginaa unn thaali vaanga poren | If I receive a sacred thread, I will receive yours, |
| Thaanginaa unn maala thaanga poren | If I wear a wedding garland, I will wear yours. |
| Poruthamunnaa poruthamaiyaa | What a perfect match it is, my man, |
| Manasilenna varuthamaiyaa | Why is there sorrow in your heart, my man? |
| Female | |
| Podi nadayaa poravarae | Hey you, walking by foot... |
| Poruthirunga naanum vaaren | Please wait, I am coming too. |
| Female | |
| {Venaayaa veeraappu | {No need for this arrogance, |
| Onna nenachu | Thinking of you, |
| Naan potten maaraappu} (2) | I draped my saree veil} (2) |
| Female | |
| : Un athiri kathiri paatchaa | : Your aggressive, sharp tactics |
| Yenkittae aagaadhu | Won't work with me. |
| Oru manjala katti mechaa | If tied with a piece of turmeric, |
| Yengaeyum pogaadhu | He won't go anywhere. |
| Female | |
| Podi nadayaa poravarae | Hey you, walking by foot... |
| Poruthirunga naanum vaaren | Please wait, I am coming too. |
| Venaayaa veeraappu…hoi | No need for this arrogance... hoi! |
பொடி நடையா... போறவரே...
பொறுத்திருங்க நானும் வாரேன்
வேணாயா வீராப்பு...ஹோய்
Hey you, walking by foot...
Please wait, I am coming too.
No need for this arrogance... hoi!
பொடி நடையா போறவரே
பொறுத்திருங்க நானும் வாரேன்
பொடி நடையா போறவரே
பொறுத்திருங்க நானும் வாரேன்
Hey you, walking by foot...
Please wait, I am coming too.
Hey you, walking by foot...
Please wait, I am coming too.
{வேணாயா வீராப்பு
ஒன்ன நெனச்சு
நான் போட்டேன் மாராப்பு} (2)
{No need for this arrogance,
Thinking of you,
I draped my saree veil} (2)
ஒன் அத்திரி கத்திரி பாட்ச்சா
என்கிட்டே ஆகாது
ஒரு மஞ்சள கட்டி மேச்சா
எங்கேயும் போகாது
Your aggressive, sharp tactics
Won't work with me.
If tied with a piece of turmeric,
He won't go anywhere.
பொடி நடையா போறவரே
பொறுத்திருங்க நானும் வாரேன்
வேணாயா வீராப்பு...ஹேய்
Hey you, walking by foot...
Please wait, I am coming too.
No need for this arrogance... hei!
{இறுக்கிப் புடிச்சு
இழுக்குதய்யா மனசுக்குள்ள
அந்த சொகத்த நெனச்சு
தவிக்குதய்யா வயசுப் புள்ள} (2)
{Tightly holding and
Pulling inside my heart,
Thinking of that sweet sorrow,
This young girl is yearning} (2)
சங்கதி ஒண்ணா ரெண்டா
ஜாதகம் பாப்போம் கொண்டா
குத்தத்த பாத்தாக்கா சொந்தம் இல்ல
கோபத்த பாத்தாக்கா பந்தம் இல்ல
சிலுத்துக்கிட்டா சிலுத்துக்குங்க
சிறுக்கியத் தான் பொறுத்துக்குங்க
Is it just one thing or two?
Bring it, let us check the horoscope!
If you look for faults, there is no relationship,
If you look at anger, there is no bond.
If you get ruffled, go ahead and be angry,
But please tolerate this young girl!
பொடி நடையா போறவரே
பொறுத்திருங்க நானும் வாரேன்
வேணாயா வீராப்பு...ர்ர்ர்...
Hey you, walking by foot...
Please wait, I am coming too.
No need for this arrogance... rrr...
{பாக்கு வெத்தல மடிச்சு
ஒனக்கு கொடுக்கட்டுமா
நல்ல பவள மல்லிக
பூவ எடுத்து தொடுக்கட்டுமா} (2)
{Folding betel leaves and nuts,
Shall I give them to you?
Taking fine coral jasmine,
Shall I weave flowers for you?} (2)
ஒன்ன நான் புள்ளி வெச்சேன்
ஊருக்கு சொல்லி வெச்சேன்
வாங்கினா ஓன் தாலி வாங்கப் போறேன்
தாங்கினா ஓன் மால தாங்கப் போறேன்
பொருத்தமுன்னா பொருத்தமய்யா
மனசிலென்ன வருத்தமய்யா
I marked you as my intended target,
I announced it to the whole village.
If I receive a sacred thread, I will receive yours,
If I wear a wedding garland, I will wear yours.
What a perfect match it is, my man,
Why is there sorrow in your heart, my man?
பொடி நடையா போறவரே
பொறுத்திருங்க நானும் வாரேன்
Hey you, walking by foot...
Please wait, I am coming too.
{வேணாயா வீராப்பு
ஒன்ன நெனச்சு
நான் போட்டேன் மாராப்பு} (2)
{No need for this arrogance,
Thinking of you,
I draped my saree veil} (2)
ஒன் அத்திரி கத்திரி பாட்ச்சா
என்கிட்டே ஆகாது
ஒரு மஞ்சள கட்டி மேச்சா
எங்கேயும் போகாது
: Your aggressive, sharp tactics
Won't work with me.
If tied with a piece of turmeric,
He won't go anywhere.
பொடி நடையா போறவரே
பொறுத்திருங்க நானும் வாரேன்
வேணாயா வீராப்பு...ஹோய்
Hey you, walking by foot...
Please wait, I am coming too.
No need for this arrogance... hoi!
Podi nadaiyaa… poravarae…
Hey you, walking by foot...
Poruthirunga naanum vaaren
Please wait, I am coming too.
Venaayaa veeraappu…hoi
No need for this arrogance... hoi!
Podi nadayaa poravarae
Hey you, walking by foot...
Poruthirunga naanum vaaren
Please wait, I am coming too.
Podi nadayaa poravarae
Hey you, walking by foot...
Poruthirunga naanum vaaren
Please wait, I am coming too.
{Venaayaa veeraappu
{No need for this arrogance,
Onna nenachu
Thinking of you,
Naan potten maaraappu} (2)
I draped my saree veil} (2)
Un athiri kathiri paatchaa
Your aggressive, sharp tactics
Yenkittae aagaadhu
Won't work with me.
Oru manjala katti mechaa
If tied with a piece of turmeric,
Yengaeyum pogaadhu
He won't go anywhere.
Podi nadayaa poravarae
Hey you, walking by foot...
Poruthirunga naanum vaaren
Please wait, I am coming too.
Venaayaa veeraappu…hei
No need for this arrogance... hei!
{Irukki pudichu
{Tightly holding and
Izhukkudhaiyaa manasukkulla
Pulling inside my heart,
Andha sogatha nenachu
Thinking of that sweet sorrow,
Thavikkudhaiyaa vayasu pulla} (2)
This young girl is yearning} (2)
Sangathi onnaa rendaa
Is it just one thing or two?
Jaadhagam paappom kondaa
Bring it, let us check the horoscope!
Kuthatha paathaakkaa sondham illa
If you look for faults, there is no relationship,
Kobatha paathaakkaa bandham illa
If you look at anger, there is no bond.
Siluthukkittaa siluthukkunga
If you get ruffled, go ahead and be angry,
Sirukkiya thaan poruthukkunga
But please tolerate this young girl!
Podi nadayaa poravarae
Hey you, walking by foot...
Poruthirunga naanum vaaren
Please wait, I am coming too.
Venaayaa veeraappu…rrr…
No need for this arrogance... rrr...
{Paakku vethala madichu
{Folding betel leaves and nuts,
Onakku kodukkattumaa
Shall I give them to you?
Nalla pavala malliga
Taking fine coral jasmine,
Poova yeduthu thodukkattumaa} (2)
Shall I weave flowers for you?} (2)
Onna naan pulli vechen
I marked you as my intended target,
Oorukku solli vechen
I announced it to the whole village.
Vaanginaa unn thaali vaanga poren
If I receive a sacred thread, I will receive yours,
Thaanginaa unn maala thaanga poren
If I wear a wedding garland, I will wear yours.
Poruthamunnaa poruthamaiyaa
What a perfect match it is, my man,
Manasilenna varuthamaiyaa
Why is there sorrow in your heart, my man?
Podi nadayaa poravarae
Hey you, walking by foot...
Poruthirunga naanum vaaren
Please wait, I am coming too.
{Venaayaa veeraappu
{No need for this arrogance,
Onna nenachu
Thinking of you,
Naan potten maaraappu} (2)
I draped my saree veil} (2)
: Un athiri kathiri paatchaa
: Your aggressive, sharp tactics
Yenkittae aagaadhu
Won't work with me.
Oru manjala katti mechaa
If tied with a piece of turmeric,
Yengaeyum pogaadhu
He won't go anywhere.
Podi nadayaa poravarae
Hey you, walking by foot...
Poruthirunga naanum vaaren
Please wait, I am coming too.
Venaayaa veeraappu…hoi
No need for this arrogance... hoi!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Podi Nadaiyaa Poravarae' from the 1986 film Kadalora Kavithaigal is a lively and affectionate folk-style song where a young village woman playfully calls out to her lover who is walking ahead. She teases his pride and stern demeanor while openly declaring her deep romantic commitment to him. Through earthy metaphors and traditional imagery—such as draped saree veils, betel leaf offerings, woven coral jasmine garlands, and turmeric knotting—she reassures him that her heart belongs entirely to him. The song celebrates innocent teasing, rural romantic charm, and unwavering devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Podi nadaiyaa… poravarae… / Poruthirunga naanum vaaren”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Po' across consecutive words and lines ('Podi', 'poravarae', 'Poruthirunga').
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Siluthukkittaa siluthukkunga / Sirukkiya thaan poruthukkunga”
Rhyming of the second letter 'lu' and 'ru' / 'th' sound across words ('Siluthukkittaa' and 'Sirukkiya').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kuthatha paathaakkaa sondham illa / Kobatha paathaakkaa bandham illa”
Matching end rhymes using 'illa' at the end of consecutive lines.
Metaphor
“Oru manjala katti mechaa / Yengaeyum pogaadhu”
Using 'manjala katti' (tying turmeric) as a traditional metaphor for marital union securing her lover's affection permanently.
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Trivia
'Kadalora Kavithaigal' was directed by veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja and features a iconic soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The song highlights Gangai Amaran's mastery of authentic Tamil folk phrasing.
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