- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Music director
- Vaigundavasaan
- Movie name
- Thayumanavan
- Movie release year
- 2003
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Aug 2022
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Poonguyilae paarvayilae ennai ilukathae
Puthu pattu onnu paadikittu pakkam nerungathae
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Poonguyilae paarvayilae ennai ilukathae
Puthu pattu onnu paadikittu pakkam nerungathae
En chellam nee thane
Naan konji konji magizha
Adi un chellam naanthaanae
Nee kenji kenji anaikka
Adi azhagaana kovathil
Kovai pazham aanaai
En aanandhamae arpudhamae
Un porpadham naan panidhen
Undhan angam ellam vasanaiyaai
Eppodhum naan iruppen
Vilaiyadha payirukku ingae
Mann aluthadhhu illae
Vilai mannu endha vidhaiyum
Thedi vizha villai
Kalaiyadha anbil irunthaal
Poothidumae mullai
Vegu neram kaathirukka thaan
Udambukkul thollai
Poo udambae pon udambae
Thappukku manippu thaa thaa
Sandhanamaai naan iruppen
Alli poosi kolla vaa vaa
Saaku pokku kaaga
Dhinamum oru kadhai
Solla venam marudha maama
Katti karumbhukaara
Chutti payal venum
Konjam purinjikka maama
Ye kadhava nee sathadi
Porvaiya pothadi
Poonguyilae paarvayilae ennai ilukathae
Puthu pattu onnu paadikittu pakkam nerungathae
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Thudippaana karupu singatha
Kattikitta mayilu
Saela kulla vechirukkura ungaluku railu
Thendrale ivan unkaku mattum
Kattupatta puyalu
Kannilae enna vechu kolladi
Kolli mala kuyilu
Kattu kulla vaazhvadhaiyae
Kambeerama solla venam
Kattiyava novuvadha
Kandukaama vida vena
Adi thekku sandhanatha
Kaval kappathu ingae
Yarukadi kombhu thaenae
Unnapola ennapola
Purushan ponjathikku thaanae
Kattila podunga
Thottila thedunga
Poonguyilae paarvayilae ennai ilukathae
Puthu pattu onnu paadikittu pakkam nerungathae
Un chellam naan thane
Female :Naan konji konji magizha
Male :Adi en chellam neethaanae
Female :Neenga kenji kenji anaikka
Male :Adi azhagaana kovathil
Kovai pazham aanaai
En aanandhamae arpudhamae
Un porpadham naan panidhen
Undhan angam ellam vasanaiyaai
Eppodhum naan iruppen
Oh sweet cuckoo, don't draw me in with your gaze.
Don't come close to me, singing a brand new song.
...
Oh sweet cuckoo, don't draw me in with your gaze.
Don't come close to me, singing a brand new song.
Aren't you my darling,
for me to pamper and cherish with joy?
Hey, aren't I your darling,
for you to plead and hold tight?
In your charming anger,
you've turned red like a ripe kovai fruit!
My pure joy, my wonder!
I bow before your golden feet.
Like a sweet fragrance all over your body,
I will always remain.
For a crop that never sprouts,
the soil has never wept.
Fertile soil never goes searching
to fall upon any seed.
If we remain in steadfast love,
the jasmine will surely bloom.
Having to wait for so long
makes the body ache with desire.
Oh flower-like body, oh golden body,
please forgive my mistake!
I will be like soothing sandalwood,
come, scoop me up and spread me over you!
Just to make simple excuses,
spinning a new story every day—
don't tell tales, my dear Marudha!
You sweet sugarcane man,
I want a playful baby boy,
try to understand a little, my darling!
Hey, go shut the door,
and pull the blanket over us!
Oh sweet cuckoo, don't draw me in with your gaze.
Don't come close to me, singing a brand new song.
...
To this lively black lion,
you are the peacock who got married.
Underneath your sari, you keep a speeding train waiting for him!
Oh gentle breeze, he is a storm
tamed only for you!
Keep me safe inside your eyes,
oh cuckoo of the Kolli Hills!
Living under strict restraint—
don't boast about it so proudly!
When your wedded wife is hurting,
don't just turn a blind eye!
Hey, guarding this teak and sandalwood,
who is all this protection for,
my precious branch-top honey?
For people like you and me,
it's for husband and wife, of course!
Set up the bed,
and start looking for a cradle!
Oh sweet cuckoo, don't draw me in with your gaze.
Don't come close to me, singing a brand new song.
Aren't I your darling,
Female: for me to pamper and cherish with joy?
Male: Hey, aren't you my darling,
Female: for you to plead and hold tight?
Male: In your charming anger,
you've turned red like a ripe kovai fruit!
My pure joy, my wonder!
I bow before your golden feet.
Like a sweet fragrance all over your body,
I will always remain.
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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'.
Did you know?
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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