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Lyrics & meaning

Ponguiley Parvaiyley

From Thayumanavan · 2003

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
Mano, Harini
Music director
Vaigundavasaan
Details
Thayumanavan2003

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Poonguyilae paarvayilae ennai ilukathaeOh flower cuckoo, do not entice me with your glance
Puthu pattu onnu paadikittu pakkam nerungathaeSinging a new song, do not come close to my side
Chorus
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Male
Poonguyilae paarvayilae ennai ilukathaeOh flower cuckoo, do not entice me with your glance
Puthu pattu onnu paadikittu pakkam nerungathaeSinging a new song, do not come close to my side
Male
En chellam nee thaneYou are my darling, aren't you?
Naan konji konji magizhaFor me to pamper and cherish you
Adi un chellam naanthaanaeHey, am I not your darling?
Nee kenji kenji anaikkaFor you to plead and embrace me
Adi azhagaana kovathilHey, in your beautiful anger
Kovai pazham aanaaiYou turned red like a ivy gourd fruit
Male
En aanandhamae arpudhamaeMy bliss, my wonder!
Un porpadham naan panidhenI bow down to your golden feet
Undhan angam ellam vasanaiyaaiLike a fragrance across your whole body
Eppodhum naan iruppenI will always reside
Male
Vilaiyadha payirukku ingaeFor a crop that hasn't grown here
Mann aluthadhhu illaeThe soil has not shed tears
Vilai mannu endha vidhaiyumFertile soil does not search
Thedi vizha villaiFor seeds to fall into it
Female
Kalaiyadha anbil irunthaalIf love remains undiminished
Poothidumae mullaiThe wild jasmine will bloom
Vegu neram kaathirukka thaanWaiting for a long time
Udambukkul thollaiIs a strain on the body inside
Male
Poo udambae pon udambaeOh flower body, oh golden body
Thappukku manippu thaa thaaForgive my fault, give me forgiveness
Sandhanamaai naan iruppenI will remain as sandalwood
Alli poosi kolla vaa vaaCome, scoop me up and smear me on yourself
Female
Saaku pokku kaagaJust as an excuse
Dhinamum oru kadhaiEvery day a new story
Solla venam marudha maamaNo need to tell, uncle Marudhu
Katti karumbhukaaraSweet like a block of sugarcane
Chutti payal venumI need a naughty boy
Konjam purinjikka maamaUnderstand a little bit, uncle
Male
Ye kadhava nee sathadiHey, shut the door
Porvaiya pothadiCover up with the blanket
Male
Poonguyilae paarvayilae ennai ilukathaeOh flower cuckoo, do not entice me with your glance
Puthu pattu onnu paadikittu pakkam nerungathaeSinging a new song, do not come close to my side
Chorus
……………………...
Female
Thudippaana karupu singathaThe peacock that wedded
Kattikitta mayiluAn energetic black lion
Saela kulla vechirukkura ungaluku railuThere is a train waiting inside your saree for you
Male
Thendrale ivan unkaku mattumThis breeze, only for you
Kattupatta puyaluIs a controlled storm
Kannilae enna vechu kolladiKill me by keeping me inside your eyes
Kolli mala kuyiluOh cuckoo bird of Kolli Hills!
Female
Kattu kulla vaazhvadhaiyaeLiving inside the forest
Kambeerama solla venamNo need to speak of it grandly
Kattiyava novuvadhaWhen your wedded wife suffers in pain
Kandukaama vida venaDo not ignore her without caring
Male
Adi thekku sandhanathaHey, teak and sandalwood
Kaval kappathu ingaeAre guarded here under watch
Yarukadi kombhu thaenaeFor whom, oh honeycomb on the branch?
Unnapola ennapolaFor husband and wife
Purushan ponjathikku thaanaeJust like you and me
Female
Kattila podungaSet up the bed
Thottila thedungaLook for the cradle next
Male
Poonguyilae paarvayilae ennai ilukathaeOh flower cuckoo, do not entice me with your glance
Puthu pattu onnu paadikittu pakkam nerungathaeSinging a new song, do not come close to my side
Male
Un chellam naan thaneI am your darling, aren't I?
Female :Naan konji konji magizhaFemale: For me to pamper and cherish
Male :Adi en chellam neethaanaeMale: Hey, you are my darling
Female :Neenga kenji kenji anaikkaFemale: For you to plead and embrace
Male :Adi azhagaana kovathilMale: Hey, in your beautiful anger
Kovai pazham aanaaiYou turned red like an ivy gourd fruit
Male
En aanandhamae arpudhamaeMy bliss, my wonder!
Un porpadham naan panidhenI bow down to your golden feet
Undhan angam ellam vasanaiyaaiLike a fragrance across your whole body
Eppodhum naan iruppenI will always reside

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Poonguyilae' from 'Thayumanavan' (2003) is a playful and affectionate duet between a husband and wife. The lyrics exchange lighthearted teasing, romance, and sensual metaphors, where the husband addresses his beloved as a sweet cuckoo bird and the wife affectionately responds to his advances. Together, they express deep devotion, playful anger, and anticipation of domestic happiness and family life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Simile)

Kovai pazham aanaai

Comparing the heroine's blushing face in anger to 'Kovai pazham' (red ivy gourd fruit).

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Poonguyilae paarvayilae ennai ilukathae

Describing the lover as a 'Poonguyil' (flower cuckoo) and 'Thudippaana karupu singam' (energetic black lion).

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Poo udambae pon udambae

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'P' in 'Poo udambae pon udambae'.

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Trivia

The song 'Poonguyilae' features music composed by Vaigundavasaan and vocals by renowned playback singers Mano and Harini. The composition is noted for its traditional folk rhythm blended with classical melody elements.

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