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Lyrics & meaning

Pogathe Siru

From Dhayam Onnu · 1988

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Mano, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Dhayam Onnu
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
5 Nov 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pogaadhae sirru
Naan potta pulla paaru
Poovoda naaru
Naan ponnumani thaeru
Evanum enna
Thottadhum illae
Appadi thottavana
Vittadhum illae
Evanum enna
Thottadhum illae
Appadi thottavana
Vittadhum illae yaaa
Heyy venaandi venam
Naan maatti kolluvenaa
Moodhadhae veenaa appuram
Mutti kollum thaana
Vambu panni
Sandai iluthaa
Ada rendil onnu
Ippa theriyum
Vambu panni
Sandai iluthaa haa haa
Ada rendil onnu
Ippa theriyum heiyaa
Ponnunaa pei kooda
Kanneer vidum
Andha kanneeru aaraaga
Unnai sudum
Ponnunaa naan kooda
Kaapaathuven
Neeyum ponnilla peiyunna
Enna seiven
Kindalu pothum
Ennai nee paarum
Pombala nenachaa
Ellaam nadakkum
Ada enakkaaga yaarum illa
Ennaala unakkedhum baaramilla
Male : Idhu mudiyaadhu
Padiyaadhu valaichaalum odiyaadhu
Hey pogaadhae sirru
Naan potta pulla paaru
Poovoda naaru
Naan ponnumani thaeru
Vambu panni
Sandai iluthaa haa haa
Ada rendil onnu
Ippa theriyum hei
Vambu panni
Sandai iluthaa
Ada rendil onnu
Ippa theriyum hei hei
Penn buththi eppodhum
Pinn buththi thaan
Ada ippodhu theriyaadhu
En shakthi thaan
Hana un kooda naan vaaren
Thunaiyaaga thaan
Enna veenaaga verattaadhae
Theriyaama thaan
Aaa..vittuttu podi
Pombala kedi
Ennai nee thedi laabam illa
Female : Ada nee ippa ondi katta
Un kooda naan vandhu ondikkitten
Ada ennoda vazhi veramma
Mudiyaadhu nee vera edam paaramma
Female : Naan pudichaalum pudichenae
Odiyaadha puliangkombhu
Heyy venaandi venam
Naan maatti kolluvenaa
Moodhadhae veenaa appuram
Mutti kollum thaana
Vambu panni
Sandai iluthaa
Ada rendil onnu
Ippa theriyum
Vambu panni
Sandai iluthaa haa haa
Ada rendil onnu
Ippa theriyum haa
Pogaadhae sirru
Naan potta pulla paaru
Poovoda naaru
Naan ponnumani thaeru
: Evanum enna
Thottadhum illae
Appadi thottavana
Vittadhum illae
Evanum enna
Thottadhum illae
Appadi thottavana
Vittadhum illae yaaa
Don't walk away, sir!
Look at the marks I have made!
Like fiber woven with flowers,
I am a golden chariot!
No man has ever
touched me,
and if any man touched me,
I never let him go.
No man has ever
touched me,
and if any man touched me,
I never let him go, yeah!
Hey, I don't want this, girl, no way!
Do you think I would get trapped?
Don't provoke me for nothing, or else
we will end up clashing!
If you stir up trouble
and pick a fight,
then one way or another,
we will settle this right now!
If you stir up trouble
and pick a fight, ha ha,
then one way or another,
we will settle this right now, hey!
For a woman, even a ghost
would shed tears.
That river of tears
will burn you!
If you were a real woman, even I
would protect you.
If you are not a woman but a ghost,
what can I do?
Enough of your teasing!
Just look at me!
If a woman sets her mind to it,
anything can happen!
Look, I have no one in this world,
and I won't be any burden to you.
Male: This won't work,
it won't yield, and it won't break no matter how you try!
Hey, don't walk away, sir!
Look at the marks I have made!
Like fiber woven with flowers,
I am a golden chariot!
If you stir up trouble
and pick a fight, ha ha,
then one way or another,
we will settle this right now, hey!
If you stir up trouble
and pick a fight,
then one way or another,
we will settle this right now, hey hey!
A woman's wisdom
is always just an afterthought!
Ah, you don't know it yet,
the true extent of my power!
Look, I am coming along with you
only as your companion!
Don't chase me away pointlessly
without even understanding!
Ah... leave me alone and go away, girl,
you crafty woman!
There is nothing to gain by chasing after me!
Female: Look, you are all alone right now,
and I have come to stick by your side!
Look, my path is completely different, girl!
It won't work, go find somewhere else!
Female: When I grabbed hold, I caught
an unbreakable tamarind branch!
Hey, I don't want this, girl, no way!
Do you think I would get trapped?
Don't provoke me for nothing, or else
we will end up clashing!
If you stir up trouble
and pick a fight,
then one way or another,
we will settle this right now!
If you stir up trouble
and pick a fight, ha ha,
then one way or another,
we will settle this right now, ha!
Don't walk away, sir!
Look at the marks I have made!
Like fiber woven with flowers,
I am a golden chariot!
No man has ever
touched me,
and if any man touched me,
I never let him go.
No man has ever
touched me,
and if any man touched me,
I never let him go, yeah!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful duel-style song from the film Dhayam Onnu (1988) captures a spirited verbal banter between a male and female character. The female lead asserts her independence, self-worth, and tenacity, comparing herself to a golden chariot and warning the hero not to mess with her. She insists on accompanying him as a companion, claiming that when a determined woman takes a step, anything is possible. The male protagonist responds with humorous skepticism and resistance, trying to dismiss her advances and warn her that his path is tough and uncompromising. Rich in rural colloquial idioms, rhythmic folk phrasing, and expressive banter, the track balances comedic friction with underlying romantic tension between two fiery personalities.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Naan ponnumani thaeru

The female protagonist metaphorically compares her worth and dignity to a precious golden chariot adorned with gems.

Idiom

Odiyaadha puliangkombhu

This colloquial Tamil expression ('unbreakable tamarind branch') denotes grabbing onto a strong, unyielding support or standing firm in one's conviction.

Proverb

Penn buththi eppodhum pinn buththi thaan

Refers to a traditional Tamil folk adage about a woman's hindsight or second thoughts, used playfully here during the banter.

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Trivia

Composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Gangai Amaran, 'Pogaadhae Sirru' is a rhythmic folk duet from the 1988 Tamil film 'Dhayam Onnu', featuring energetic vocal performances by Mano and K. S. Chithra.

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