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Lyrics & meaning

Poga Poga Theriyum

From Server Sundaram (1964) · 1964

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Susheela, P. B. Sreenivas
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Details
Server Sundaram (1964)1964

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aha ha aha ha aha haa..Aha ha aha ha aha haa..
Aaha haaAaha haa
Poga poga theriyumAs time goes by, you will come to know
Indha poovin vaasam puriyumYou will understand the fragrance of this flower
Female
Poga poga theriyumAs time goes by, you will come to know
Indha poovin vaasam puriyumYou will understand the fragrance of this flower
Oru raagam nenjinil vilaiyumA melody will blossom in the heart
Siru thaalam adhilae inaiyumA soft rhythm will join with it
Oru raagam nenjinil vilaiyumA melody will blossom in the heart
Siru thaalam adhilae inaiyumA soft rhythm will join with it
Female
Poga poga theriyumAs time goes by, you will come to know
Indha poovin vaasam puriyumYou will understand the fragrance of this flower
Indha poovin vaasam puriyumYou will understand the fragrance of this flower
Male
Kalla vizhi konjam sirippathennaWhy do those mischievous eyes smile a little?
Kaigal adhai mella maraippathennaWhy do your hands gently hide it?
Kalla vizhi konjam sirippathennaWhy do those mischievous eyes smile a little?
Kaigal adhai mella maraippathennaWhy do your hands gently hide it?
Ponnaadai thallaada medai ennoduWhile the golden dress sways on stage with me
Aada vaaramal iruppathennaWhy do you hesitate to come and dance?
Ponnaadai thallaada medai ennoduWhile the golden dress sways on stage with me
Aada vaaramal iruppathenna…Why do you hesitate to come and dance?
Female
Poga poga theriyumAs time goes by, you will come to know
Indha poovin vaasam puriyumYou will understand the fragrance of this flower
Oru raagam nenjinil vilaiyumA melody will blossom in the heart
Siru thaalam adhilae inaiyumA soft rhythm will join with it
Female
Poga poga theriyumAs time goes by, you will come to know
Indha poovin vaasam puriyumYou will understand the fragrance of this flower
Female
Paarthaal un meni paarthiruppenIf I look, I would keep gazing at your form
Kettaal un perai kettiruppenIf I listen, I would keep hearing your name
Paarthaal un meni paarthiruppenIf I look, I would keep gazing at your form
Kettaal un perai kettiruppenIf I listen, I would keep hearing your name
En kaadhal unakkaaga paadhai vaguthaalumEven though my love paves a path for you
Payanam vaaraamal iruppathennaWhy do you refrain from embarking on the journey?
En kaadhal unakkaaga paadhai vaguthaalumEven though my love paves a path for you
Payanam vaaraamal iruppathennaWhy do you refrain from embarking on the journey?
Male
Kaalam neram pirakkumThe right time and moment will arrive
Nam kaadhal kadhavugal thirakkumThe doors of our love will open wide
Nam kangal appothu thudikkumOur eyes will flutter with passion then
Un kannam eppothu sivakkum…When will your cheeks blush red?
Female
Poga poga theriyumAs time goes by, you will come to know
Indha poovin vaasam puriyumYou will understand the fragrance of this flower
Indha poovin vaasam puriyumYou will understand the fragrance of this flower

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Poga Poga Theriyum is a romantic song that expresses the gradual unfolding of love between two hearts. The lyricist reassures that affection and emotional bonding take time to blossom, comparing the experience to discovering the sweet fragrance of a flower or hearing a melody join together with rhythm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for emphasis)

Poga poga theriyum

The word 'Poga' is repeated back-to-back as 'Poga poga' to emphasize the continuous passage of time.

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagamm)

Indha poovin vaasam puriyum

Comparing womanhood or love to a flower ('poovin vaasam') and heart's feelings to musical harmony ('raagam' and 'thaalam').

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Paarthaal un meni paarthiruppen / Kettaal un perai kettiruppen

Rhyming of the second letter 'r' across consecutive lines ('Paarthaal' / 'Kettaal').

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Trivia

Server Sundaram (1964) is a landmark Tamil movie starring Nagesh and K. Balachander as screenwriter. The music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, and this song is sung by P. B. Sreenivas and P. Susheela, featuring classic romantic lyrics penned by Kannadasan.

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