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Lyrics & meaning

Pogaadhey Kanmaniye

From Veera 2017 · 2017

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Pradeep Kumar
Music director
Leon James
Details
Veera 20172017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
{Unna naan pudichenI held onto you,
Naa pudichenI held on,
Naa pudichenI held on,
Usurodaa..With my very life...
Male
Unkooda sirichenI laughed with you,
Naa rasichenI admired you,
Un nizhalukkumEven for your shadow,
Koda pudichen} (2)I held an umbrella.
Male
:Pogaathae kanmaniyaeDo not go, my beloved,
Pogaathae kanmaniyaeDo not go, my beloved,
Pogaathae kanmaniyaeDo not go, my beloved,
Nee pona ver engaeIf you leave, where else
Naan povadhu…will I go?
Male
Un pechum.. un moochumYour words and your breath,
Ennaalum en nenja vittuforever from my heart,
Pogaathae kannae…aee…do not leave, my dear...
Pogaathae kanmaniyaeDo not go, my beloved,
Pogaathae kanmaniyae ..aee….Do not go, my beloved...
Male
{Unna naan pudichenI held onto you,
Naa pudichenI held on,
Naa pudichenI held on,
Usurodaa..With my very life...
Male
Unkooda sirichenI laughed with you,
Naa rasichenI admired you,
Un nizhalukkumEven for your shadow,
Koda pudichen} (2)I held an umbrella.
Male
Ponnae en kooda vaMy precious, come with me,
Kannil onna poththi kaapenI will treasure and protect you in my eyes,
Enna nee paarkum nodiThe moment you look at me,
Podhum vera enna keppenis enough, what else would I ask for?
Male
Urangaama..urangaama..Without sleeping... without sleeping...
Un azhaga rasippenaeI will admire your beauty,
Vaa en madiyil saayaCome lean on my lap,
Vaa peranbil thoyaCome immerse yourself in deep love,
Unai enai inaithadhuWhat united you and me
Kanuvugal thaanaewere dreams alone.
Male
Pogaathae kanmaniyaeDo not go, my beloved,
Pogaathae kanmaniyaeDo not go, my beloved,
Pogaathae kanmaniyaeDo not go, my beloved,
Nee pona ver engaeIf you leave, where else
Naan povadhu…will I go?
Male
Un pechum.. un moochumYour words and your breath,
Ennaalum en nenja vittuforever from my heart,
Pogaathae kannae…aee…do not leave, my dear...
Male
Pogaathae kanmaniyaeDo not go, my beloved,
Pogaathae kanmaniyae ..aee….Do not go, my beloved...
Yaee…aeeeee..aee….aeeeee…Oh... oh...
Male
{Unna naan pudichenI held onto you,
Naa pudichenI held on,
Naa pudichenI held on,
Usurodaa..With my very life...
Male
Unkooda sirichenI laughed with you,
Naa rasichenI admired you,
Un nizhalukkumEven for your shadow,
Koda pudichen} (2)I held an umbrella.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This emotional romantic song expresses a lover's intense plea begging his beloved not to abandon him. He reflects on how deeply he cherishes her, to the extent of holding an umbrella even over her shadow. Her presence, words, and breath have become an inseparable part of his life, leaving him completely lost at the thought of her leaving.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navirtchi Ani)

Un nizhalukkum koda pudichen

Holding an umbrella over someone's shadow exaggerates the protagonist's protective devotion and care.

Anaphora (Repetition)

Pogaathae kanmaniyae

The repeated plea 'Pogaathae kanmaniyae' emphasizes the anguish and desperation of parting.

Metaphor (Uvamai / Visual Imagery)

Kannil onna poththi kaapen

Protecting someone inside the eyes expresses extreme tender love and care.

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Trivia

Written by the late national award-winning lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar, the song features music composed by Leon James for the 2017 Tamil action-comedy film 'Veera'.

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