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Lyrics & meaning

Poo Malarum Velaiyile

From Kodugal Illatha Kolangal · 1983

Lyricist
H. R. Vijayan
Singers
P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam
Music director
A. Devaraja
Movie name
Kodugal Illatha Kolangal
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
22 Mar 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Poo malarum velaiyilae
Kann malarnthaal pen mayilaal
Vaal malarnthaal venguzhalthaan
Kai malarnthaal abhinayamthaan
Kai malarnthaal abhinayamthaan
Kaadhinikka pesivitteer
Kann kulira paarththuvitteer
Kaadhinikka pesivitteer
Kann kulira paarththuvitteer
Udal silrkka thottu vitteer
Udal silrkka thottu vitteer
Manam inikka naan magizhnthuvittaen
Poo malarum velaiyilae…..
Sol malarnthaal suvai serkkum
Penn vanthaal mayakkam tharum
Sol malarnthaal suvai serkkum
Penn vanthaal mayakkam tharum
Men malarae nee ippo
En malaraaga nee vanthaai
Poo malarum velaiyilae…
Mazhai vanthaal mann manakkum
Poo virinthaal vaasam varum
Mazhai vanthaal mann manakkum
Poo virinthaal vaasam varum
Nei mananthaal suvai saernnum
Penn manathaal thunai saerkkum
Intha penn mananthaal thunai saerkkum
Poo malarum velaiyilae
Female :Laal lala laa
Male :Kann malarnthaal
Female :Laal lala laa
Male :Pen mayilaal
Female :Laal lala laa
Male :Vaal malarnthaal
Female :Laal lala laa
Male :Venguzhalthaan
Male :Kai malarnthaal abhinayamthaan
Female :Laal lala laa
Male :Kai malarnthaal abhinayamthaan
Female :Laal lala laa
At the time when flowers bloom
When her eyes open, she is like a graceful peahen
When her feathers unfold, it is like a bamboo flute
When her hands bloom, it becomes dance expression
When her hands bloom, it becomes dance expression
You spoke words sweet to my ears
You gazed at me, soothing my eyes
You spoke words sweet to my ears
You gazed at me, soothing my eyes
You touched me, sending chills through my body
You touched me, sending chills through my body
My heart filled with sweetness, and I rejoiced
At the time when flowers bloom...
When words blossom, they add sweetness
When a woman arrives, she brings enchantment
When words blossom, they add sweetness
When a woman arrives, she brings enchantment
O gentle flower, right now
You have come to be my very own flower
At the time when flowers bloom...
When rain falls, the earth smells fragrant
When a flower opens, its fragrance spreads
When rain falls, the earth smells fragrant
When a flower opens, its fragrance spreads
When ghee gives its aroma, it brings rich taste
With a woman's loving heart, a companion is found
With this woman's heart, a companion is found
At the time when flowers bloom
Lal lala la
When her eyes bloom
Lal lala la
She is like a graceful peahen
Lal lala la
When her feathers spread
Lal lala la
Like a bamboo flute
When her hands bloom, it is dance expression
Lal lala la
When her hands bloom, it is dance expression
Lal lala la
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Poo Malarum Velaiyilae is a romantic duet from the 1983 Tamil film Kodugal Illatha Kolangal, composed by legendary composer A. Devaraja. The song celebrates romantic bliss through poetic comparisons between a woman's grace and elements of nature such as blooming flowers, earthy rain scents, and classical dance gestures. The lovers exchange affectionate expressions, acknowledging how their union brings sweet fulfillment and lifelong companionship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamanai)

“Kann malarnthaal pen mayilaal / Vaal malarnthaal venguzhalthaan”

Compares the opening of the woman's eyes and grace to a female peacock, and her hair to a melodious bamboo flute.

Sensory Imagery

“Mazhai vanthaal mann manakkum / Udal silrkka thottu vitteer”

Evokes olfactory and tactile senses by referencing the smell of rain hitting the earth and the thrilling touch of a lover.

Anaphora and Refrain

“Poo malarum velaiyilae”

Repeats 'Poo malarum velaiyilae' as a structural refrain to set a rhythmic, flowering motif throughout the composition.

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Trivia

Kodugal Illatha Kolangal features music by Master A. Devarajan, one of the most celebrated Malayalam music directors who sparingly composed in Tamil, bringing a distinct orchestral and classical touch to this track.

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