Poo Malai Podum
From Pagaivan · 1997
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Anuradha Sriram, Krishnaraj
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Pagaivan1997
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Poomaalai podum velai | At the time of exchanging flower garlands |
| Poontholil seru velai | At the time of resting on flower-soft shoulders |
| Ponnaalai kaanum velai | At the time of witnessing golden days |
| Mounamaa | Is there silence? |
| Male | |
| Poongaattru veesum velai | At the time when the gentle breeze blows |
| Poonjolai aadum velai | At the time when the flower garden sways |
| Pon maarbil theendum velai | At the time of touching the golden chest |
| Mayakkamaa….aa…aa.. | Is there intoxication? |
| Female | |
| Enthan moochchu | My breath |
| Unnai suttrithaan suzhalum | Will revolve around you alone |
| Enthan kangal unnai | My eyes |
| Mattumthaan ariyum | Know only you |
| Male | |
| Saththamindri | Without making any sound |
| Yuththam ondril saranadaiyum | Surrendering in a silent war |
| Raththam ellaam ushnam | All the blood takes in warmth |
| Kondu kuliradaiyum | And turns cool |
| Female | |
| Poomaalai podum velai | At the time of exchanging flower garlands |
| Poontholil saerum velai | At the time of resting on flower-soft shoulders |
| Ponnaalai kaanum velai | At the time of witnessing golden days |
| Mounamaa | Is there silence? |
| Male | |
| Mullai poovai thottu | Touching the jasmine flower |
| Muththam kodi ittu | Showering millions of kisses |
| Sontham sollaamal sugam kandathu | Pleasure was found without expressing ownership |
| Female | |
| Kannil thoondil ittu | Casting a fishing hook with the eyes |
| Ennai thoondi vittu | Enticing and inciting me |
| Konji yaethetho kadhai sonnathu | Telling various stories affectionately |
| Male | |
| Thottu unnai eduththaal | Thinking that if I lift you by hand |
| Kanni vidum endru | You might get damaged |
| Nenjil unnai naan pathiththaen | I imprinted you within my heart |
| Female | |
| Pattu vidum munpu | Before getting touched and spoiled |
| Thottu vida enni | Wishing to touch |
| Kotti ennai naan koduththaen | I poured out and gave myself away |
| Male | |
| Thiyaagamaa solladi | Tell me, is this a sacrifice? |
| Mannil neeyindri naan yedhadi | On this earth, what am I without you? |
| Female | |
| Poomaalai podum velai | At the time of exchanging flower garlands |
| Poontholil seru velai | At the time of resting on flower-soft shoulders |
| Ponnaalai kaanum velai | At the time of witnessing golden days |
| Mounamaa | Is there silence? |
| Female | |
| Unthan paatham patta | The earth touched by your feet |
| Mannai naanum thottu | I touch that very soil |
| Nettri pottaaga naan sooduvaen | And wear it as a mark on my forehead |
| Male | |
| Unnai kaattru thottaal | If even the wind touches you |
| Thalli kaavalittu anbu | Pushing it away to guard you |
| Soththaaga kaappattruvaen | I will protect you as a treasure of love |
| Female | |
| Jenmam pala thodarnthaen | I followed through many lifetimes |
| Unnai enni alainthaen | I wandered endlessly thinking of you |
| Indru unnai naan adainthaen | Today I have finally attained you |
| Male | |
| Engum unnai thodarnthaen | I followed you everywhere |
| Angam engum kalanthaen | I merged completely into every limb |
| Vinnil indru naan paranthaen | Today I flew in the sky |
| Female | |
| Jenmamae pothumae | This single lifetime is enough |
| Intha aanantham eediyillaiyae | There is no match for this bliss |
| Male | |
| Poogaattru veesum velai | At the time when the gentle breeze blows |
| Poonjolai aadum velai | At the time when the flower garden sways |
| Pon maarbai theendum velai | At the time of touching the golden chest |
| Mayakkamaa….aaaa…. | Is there intoxication? |
| Female | |
| Enthan moochchu | My breath |
| Unnai suttrithaan suzhalum | Will revolve around you alone |
| Enthan kangal unnai | My eyes |
| Mattumthaan ariyum | Know only you |
| Male | |
| Saththam indri | Without making any sound |
| Yuththam ondril saranadaiyum | Surrendering in a silent war |
| Raththam ellaam ushnam | All the blood takes in warmth |
| Kondu kuliradaiyum | And turns cool |
| Female | |
| Poomaalai podum velai | At the time of exchanging flower garlands |
| Poontholil seru velai | At the time of resting on flower-soft shoulders |
| Ponnaalai kaanum velai | At the time of witnessing golden days |
| Mounamaa | Is there silence? |
| Male | |
| Poongaattru veesum velai | At the time when the gentle breeze blows |
| Poonjolai aadum velai | At the time when the flower garden sways |
| Pon maarbil theendum velai | At the time of touching the golden chest |
| Mayakkamaa….aa…aa..aa…. | Is there intoxication? |
பூமாலை போடும் வேளை
பூந்தோளில் சேரும் வேளை
பொன்னாளை காணும் வேளை
மௌனமா
At the time of exchanging flower garlands
At the time of resting on flower-soft shoulders
At the time of witnessing golden days
Is there silence?
பூங்காற்று வீசும் வேளை
பூஞ்சோலை ஆடும் வேளை
பொன் மார்பில் தீண்டும் வேளை
மயக்கமா...ஆஆ....ஆ..
At the time when the gentle breeze blows
At the time when the flower garden sways
At the time of touching the golden chest
Is there intoxication?
எந்தன் மூச்சு
உன்னை சுற்றி தான் சுழலும்
எந்தன் கண்கள் உன்னை
மட்டும் தான் அறியும்
My breath
Will revolve around you alone
My eyes
Know only you
சத்தம் இன்றி
யுத்தம் ஒன்றில் சரணடையும்
ரத்தம் எல்லாம் உஷ்ணம்
கொண்டு குளிரடையும்
Without making any sound
Surrendering in a silent war
All the blood takes in warmth
And turns cool
பூமாலை போடும் வேளை
பூந்தோளில் சேரும் வேளை
பொன்னாளை காணும் வேளை
மௌனமா
At the time of exchanging flower garlands
At the time of resting on flower-soft shoulders
At the time of witnessing golden days
Is there silence?
முல்லை பூவை தொட்டு
முத்தம் கோடி இட்டு
சொந்தம் சொல்லாமல் சுகம் கண்டது
Touching the jasmine flower
Showering millions of kisses
Pleasure was found without expressing ownership
கண்ணில் தூண்டில் இட்டு
என்னை தூண்டி விட்டு
கொஞ்சி ஏதேதோ கதை சொன்னது
Casting a fishing hook with the eyes
Enticing and inciting me
Telling various stories affectionately
தொட்டு உன்னை எடுத்தால்
கன்னி விடும் என்று
நெஞ்சில் உன்னை நான் பதித்தேன்
Thinking that if I lift you by hand
You might get damaged
I imprinted you within my heart
பட்டு விடும் முன்பு
தொட்டு விட எண்ணி
கொட்டி என்னை நான் கொடுத்தேன்
Before getting touched and spoiled
Wishing to touch
I poured out and gave myself away
தியாகமா சொல்லடி
மண்ணில் நீயின்றி நான் ஏதடி
Tell me, is this a sacrifice?
On this earth, what am I without you?
பூமாலை போடும் வேளை
பூந்தோளில் சேரும் வேளை
பொன்னாளை காணும் வேளை
மௌனமா
At the time of exchanging flower garlands
At the time of resting on flower-soft shoulders
At the time of witnessing golden days
Is there silence?
உந்தன் பாதம் பட்ட
மண்ணை நானும் தொட்டு
நெற்றிப் பொட்டாக நான் சூடுவேன்
The earth touched by your feet
I touch that very soil
And wear it as a mark on my forehead
உன்னை காற்று தொட்டால்
தள்ளி காவலிட்டு அன்பு
சொத்தாக காப்பாற்றுவேன்
If even the wind touches you
Pushing it away to guard you
I will protect you as a treasure of love
ஜென்மம் பல தொடர்ந்தேன்
உன்னை எண்ணி அலைந்தேன்
இன்று உன்னை நான் அடைந்தேன்
I followed through many lifetimes
I wandered endlessly thinking of you
Today I have finally attained you
எங்கும் உன்னை தொடர்ந்தேன்
அங்கம் எங்கும் கலந்தேன்
விண்ணில் இன்று நான் பறந்தேன்
I followed you everywhere
I merged completely into every limb
Today I flew in the sky
ஜென்மமே போதுமே
இந்த ஆனந்தம் ஈடில்லையே
This single lifetime is enough
There is no match for this bliss
பூங்காற்று வீசும் வேளை
பூஞ்சோலை ஆடும் வேளை
பொன் மார்பை தீண்டும் வேளை
மயக்கமா...ஆஆஆ..
At the time when the gentle breeze blows
At the time when the flower garden sways
At the time of touching the golden chest
Is there intoxication?
எந்தன் மூச்சு
உன்னை சுற்றி தான் சுழலும்
எந்தன் கண்கள் உன்னை
மட்டும் தான் அறியும்
My breath
Will revolve around you alone
My eyes
Know only you
சத்தம் இன்றி
யுத்தம் ஒன்றில் சரணடையும்
ரத்தம் எல்லாம் உஷ்ணம்
கொண்டு குளிரடையும்
Without making any sound
Surrendering in a silent war
All the blood takes in warmth
And turns cool
பூமாலை போடும் வேளை
பூந்தோளில் சேரும் வேளை
பொன்னாளை காணும் வேளை
மௌனமா
At the time of exchanging flower garlands
At the time of resting on flower-soft shoulders
At the time of witnessing golden days
Is there silence?
பூங்காற்று வீசும் வேளை
பூஞ்சோலை ஆடும் வேளை
பொன் மார்பை தீண்டும் வேளை
மயக்கமா...ஆஆஆ..
At the time when the gentle breeze blows
At the time when the flower garden sways
At the time of touching the golden chest
Is there intoxication?
Poomaalai podum velai
At the time of exchanging flower garlands
Poontholil seru velai
At the time of resting on flower-soft shoulders
Ponnaalai kaanum velai
At the time of witnessing golden days
Mounamaa
Is there silence?
Poongaattru veesum velai
At the time when the gentle breeze blows
Poonjolai aadum velai
At the time when the flower garden sways
Pon maarbil theendum velai
At the time of touching the golden chest
Mayakkamaa….aa…aa..
Is there intoxication?
Enthan moochchu
My breath
Unnai suttrithaan suzhalum
Will revolve around you alone
Enthan kangal unnai
My eyes
Mattumthaan ariyum
Know only you
Saththamindri
Without making any sound
Yuththam ondril saranadaiyum
Surrendering in a silent war
Raththam ellaam ushnam
All the blood takes in warmth
Kondu kuliradaiyum
And turns cool
Poomaalai podum velai
At the time of exchanging flower garlands
Poontholil saerum velai
At the time of resting on flower-soft shoulders
Ponnaalai kaanum velai
At the time of witnessing golden days
Mounamaa
Is there silence?
Mullai poovai thottu
Touching the jasmine flower
Muththam kodi ittu
Showering millions of kisses
Sontham sollaamal sugam kandathu
Pleasure was found without expressing ownership
Kannil thoondil ittu
Casting a fishing hook with the eyes
Ennai thoondi vittu
Enticing and inciting me
Konji yaethetho kadhai sonnathu
Telling various stories affectionately
Thottu unnai eduththaal
Thinking that if I lift you by hand
Kanni vidum endru
You might get damaged
Nenjil unnai naan pathiththaen
I imprinted you within my heart
Pattu vidum munpu
Before getting touched and spoiled
Thottu vida enni
Wishing to touch
Kotti ennai naan koduththaen
I poured out and gave myself away
Thiyaagamaa solladi
Tell me, is this a sacrifice?
Mannil neeyindri naan yedhadi
On this earth, what am I without you?
Poomaalai podum velai
At the time of exchanging flower garlands
Poontholil seru velai
At the time of resting on flower-soft shoulders
Ponnaalai kaanum velai
At the time of witnessing golden days
Mounamaa
Is there silence?
Unthan paatham patta
The earth touched by your feet
Mannai naanum thottu
I touch that very soil
Nettri pottaaga naan sooduvaen
And wear it as a mark on my forehead
Unnai kaattru thottaal
If even the wind touches you
Thalli kaavalittu anbu
Pushing it away to guard you
Soththaaga kaappattruvaen
I will protect you as a treasure of love
Jenmam pala thodarnthaen
I followed through many lifetimes
Unnai enni alainthaen
I wandered endlessly thinking of you
Indru unnai naan adainthaen
Today I have finally attained you
Engum unnai thodarnthaen
I followed you everywhere
Angam engum kalanthaen
I merged completely into every limb
Vinnil indru naan paranthaen
Today I flew in the sky
Jenmamae pothumae
This single lifetime is enough
Intha aanantham eediyillaiyae
There is no match for this bliss
Poogaattru veesum velai
At the time when the gentle breeze blows
Poonjolai aadum velai
At the time when the flower garden sways
Pon maarbai theendum velai
At the time of touching the golden chest
Mayakkamaa….aaaa….
Is there intoxication?
Enthan moochchu
My breath
Unnai suttrithaan suzhalum
Will revolve around you alone
Enthan kangal unnai
My eyes
Mattumthaan ariyum
Know only you
Saththam indri
Without making any sound
Yuththam ondril saranadaiyum
Surrendering in a silent war
Raththam ellaam ushnam
All the blood takes in warmth
Kondu kuliradaiyum
And turns cool
Poomaalai podum velai
At the time of exchanging flower garlands
Poontholil seru velai
At the time of resting on flower-soft shoulders
Ponnaalai kaanum velai
At the time of witnessing golden days
Mounamaa
Is there silence?
Poongaattru veesum velai
At the time when the gentle breeze blows
Poonjolai aadum velai
At the time when the flower garden sways
Pon maarbil theendum velai
At the time of touching the golden chest
Mayakkamaa….aa…aa..aa….
Is there intoxication?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Poomaalai Podum Velai' from the 1997 movie 'Pagaivan' is a passionate duet expressing deep romantic surrender and eternal devotion between two lovers. The lyrics describe moments of intimate togetherness, comparing love to a quiet war where passion warms the blood yet brings a soothing coolness to the soul. The couple celebrates finding each other after lifetimes of longing, declaring that even a single life filled with such incomparable joy is complete.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaal / Initial Alliteration
“Poomaalai podum velai / Poontholil seru velai”
Repetition of the initial 'Poo/Pon' sound across consecutive lines creating melodic harmony (Poomaalai, Poontholil, Ponnaalai, Poongaattru, Poonjolai).
Iyaibu / End Rhyme
“Poomaalai podum velai... Poontholil seru velai...”
Repetition of the refrain 'velai' at the end of consecutive lines emphasizing time and mood.
Uruvagaim / Metaphor
“Pon maarbil theendum velai”
Describing shoulders as flower-soft ('Poontholil') and chest as golden ('Pon maarbil').
Oxymoron / Paradox
“Raththam ellaam ushnam kondu kuliradaiyum”
Juxtaposition of warmth and coldness ('ushnam kondu kuliradaiyum') to represent complex physical and emotional sensations.
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Trivia
'Pagaivan' (1997) starring Ajith Kumar, Sathyaraj, and Anjala Zaveri featured music composed by Deva. The track 'Poomaalai Podum Velai' stands out as one of Deva's signature melodies of the late '90s, sung brilliantly by Krishnaraj and Anuradha Sriram.
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