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Lyrics & meaning

Poguthe Poguthe

From Kadalora Kavithaigal · 1986

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Kadalora Kavithaigal
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
24 Aug 2017

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Poguthae poguthae
En paingili vaanilae
Poguthae poguthae
En paingili vaanilae
Naanum serndhu pogavum
Siragu illayae
Uravum illayae
Poguthae poguthae
En paingili vaanilae
Sudhi serum bodhu
Vidhi maariyathoo
Ariyaadha aadu
Vazhi maariyathoo
Pudavai adhu pudhusu
Kizhindhu azhum manasu
Thangappoovae sandhippomaa
Sandhiththaalum sindhippomaa
Maayam…. dhaanaaa
Poguthae poguthae
En paingili vaanilae
Nadanthaalum kaalgal
Nadai maariyathoo
Maraiththaalum kanneer
Madai thaandiyathoo
Tharikku vandha piragu
Thavikkum indha charughu
Kaadhal ingae vetti pechu
Kanneer thaanae micham aachu
Paasam yedhu
Poguthae poguthae
En paingili vaanilae
Poguthae poguthae
En paingili vaanilae
Naanum serndhu pogavum
Siragu illayae
Uravum illayae
Poguthae poguthae
En paingili vaanilae
There it goes, flying away,
My sweet parrot, into the sky.
There it goes, flying away,
My sweet parrot, into the sky.
For me to go along with it,
I have no wings,
Nor do I have any claim.
There it goes, flying away,
My sweet parrot, into the sky.
Just when harmony was found,
Did fate change its course?
Did the innocent lamb
Lose its way?
The saree is brand new,
But the torn heart is weeping.
O golden flower, will we ever meet?
Even if we meet, will we remember each other?
Was it all just an illusion?
There it goes, flying away,
My sweet parrot, into the sky.
Even as the feet walk,
Has their stride faltered?
Even when hidden,
Have tears burst through the floodgates?
After falling to the ground,
This withered leaf suffers in pain.
Love is just empty talk here,
Only tears are left behind.
Where is any affection left?
There it goes, flying away,
My sweet parrot, into the sky.
There it goes, flying away,
My sweet parrot, into the sky.
For me to go along with it,
I have no wings,
Nor do I have any claim.
There it goes, flying away,
My sweet parrot, into the sky.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This poignant song expresses the profound grief and helplessness of a lover watching his beloved slip away into a world out of his reach. Using the metaphor of a parrot flying away into the vast sky, the protagonist laments his inability to follow her due to societal boundaries, lack of status, and cruel twists of fate.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“En paingili vaanilae”

The beloved is poetically compared to a 'paingili' (green parrot) flying away into the sky, symbolizing innocence and unattainable freedom.

Second-letter Rhyme (Edhugai)

“Sudhi serum bodhu / Vidhi maariyathoo”

The second consonant sound matches between 'Sudhi' and 'Vidhi', creating a rhythmic cadence.

Hyperbole / Visual Imagery

“Maraiththaalum kanneer / Madai thaandiyathoo”

Tears bursting forth are dramatically compared to water overflowing a broken sluice gate ('Madai thaandiyathoo').

Contrast / Antithesis

“Pudavai adhu pudhusu / Kizhindhu azhum manasu”

Juxtaposition of the brand-new physical clothes ('Pudavai adhu pudhusu') against a torn and weeping heart ('Kizhindhu azhum manasu').

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Trivia

Composed by Ilaiyaraaja for the classic film 'Kadalora Kavithaigal' (1986) directed by Bharathiraja, this song highlights the emotional core of the story featuring Sathyaraj and Rekha.

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