Poo Mottu Ponnu Ithu
From Yamanukku Yaman · 1980
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Chakravarthy
- Details
- Yamanukku Yaman1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla | This girl is like a flower bud, she is not mere gold, |
| Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla | Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes. |
| Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla | This girl is like a flower bud, she is not mere gold, |
| Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla | Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes. |
| Therukkoru saelai katti ooru pakkam vandhadhadi | Draped in a fine saree street by street, she entered the town side. |
| Singaara kili polae sirikkindra senthaazha madal polae | Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal, |
| Singaara kili polae sirikkindra senthaazha madal polae | Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal. |
| Female | |
| Kaadhalukku rendu pakkam kannillae | Love doesn't have two eyes on its sides (it is blind/unbiased), |
| Kaadhalilae sikkaatti ponnillae | Without getting caught in love, there is no real valuable gold. |
| Kaadhalukku rendu pakkam kannillae | Love doesn't have two eyes on its sides (it is blind/unbiased), |
| Kaadhalilae sikkaatti ponnillae | Without getting caught in love, there is no real valuable gold. |
| Kaalaiyil mottaachu maalaiyil poovaachu | A bud in the morning, it blossomed into a flower by evening, |
| Kalyaana vayasaachu adeyamma enenna therinjaachu | She reached marriageable age; Oh my, look at all the things she has come to know! |
| Kalyaana vayasaachu adeyamma enenna therinjaachu | She reached marriageable age; Oh my, look at all the things she has come to know! |
| Male | |
| Vattatha pottu vachu vilaiyaadu | Place a round bindi mark and play, |
| Om machaana kai erandil edai podu | Weigh yourself in the arms of your cousin/lover. |
| Vattatha pottu vachu vilaiyaadu | Place a round bindi mark and play, |
| Om machaana kai erandil edai podu | Weigh yourself in the arms of your cousin/lover. |
| Sendhura vaayil sindhu kavi paadu | Sing a melody song with your crimson red mouth, |
| Siru punnagaiyai vidalaama …bodhaiyodu | Can you let go of that gentle smile... with intoxication? |
| Female | |
| Aaa…aaa….idhuthaane onga aasai | Aah... aah... is this your desire? |
| Eduthu kondaal ketpaenaa | If you take it, would I object? |
| Idhuthaane onga aasai | Is this your desire? |
| Eduthu kondaal ketpaenaa | If you take it, would I object? |
| Mazhaiyil vellam varumaanal nadhikkuthaanae sandhosam | If floodwaters arrive in rain, isn't it joy for the river? |
| Mazhaiyil vellam varumaanal nadhikkuthaanae sandhosam | If floodwaters arrive in rain, isn't it joy for the river? |
| Female | |
| Koodu katti meththai ittu jodigalai aada vittaa | Building a nest, laying out a bed, letting the pair dance, |
| Kondaattam kuraiyadhu | The celebration will never fade, |
| Thodar kadhai eppodhum mudiyaadhu | The ongoing story will never end. |
| Ammammammaa kondaattam kuraiyadhu | Ammammamma! The celebration will never fade, |
| Thodar kadhai eppodhum mudiyaadhu | The ongoing story will never end. |
| Male | |
| Adadadae poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla | Ah! This girl is like a flower bud, she is not mere gold, |
| Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla | Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes. |
| Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla | This girl is like a flower bud, she is not mere gold, |
| Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla | Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes. |
| Therukkoru saelai katti ooru pakkam vandhadhadi | Draped in a fine saree street by street, she entered the town side. |
| Singaara kili polae sirikkindra senthaazha madal polae | Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal, |
| Singaara kili polae sirikkindra senthaazha madal polae | Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal. |
| Male | |
| Pallakku pola oru odambaachu | Her body has become soft like a palanquin, |
| Pasi vandha velaiyilae karumbaachu | In times of hunger, she has become sweet like sugarcane. |
| Pallakku pola oru odambaachu | Her body has become soft like a palanquin, |
| Pasi vandha velaiyilae karumbaachu | In times of hunger, she has become sweet like sugarcane. |
| Thottaakka mella mella suttadhadi moochu | Upon touching, her breath softly burned with warmth, |
| Nee solla vandha kadhai ellaam ..enga pochu | Where did all those stories you came to tell disappear? |
| Female | |
| Aaa….aaa….polladha rasiganaiyya | Aah... aah... what a mischievous admirer you are! |
| Purindhu konden maharaasa | I have understood, my dear king! |
| Polladha rasiganaiyya | What a mischievous admirer you are! |
| Purindhu konden maharaasa | I have understood, my dear king! |
| Marathil undu elaneeru parichupoga naal paaru | Tender coconut exists on the tree; pick a good auspicious day to pluck it, |
| Marathil undu elaneeru parichupoga naal paaru | Tender coconut exists on the tree; pick a good auspicious day to pluck it. |
| Female | |
| Thaalam thatti melam kotti | Beating the rhythm, sounding the drums, |
| Maalaiyittu kaiya thottaa | Garlanding and touching hands in marriage, |
| Samsaaram nadakkadha | Won't family life commence? |
| Adikadi sangeetham pirakaadha | Won't music be born frequently? |
| Ammammamma samsaaram nadakkadha | Ammammamma! Won't family life commence? |
| Adikadi sangeetham pirakaadha | Won't music be born frequently? |
| Male | |
| Adadada poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla | Ah! This girl is like a flower bud, she is not mere gold, |
| Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla | Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes. |
| Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla | This girl is like a flower bud, she is Not mere gold, |
| Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla | Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes. |
| Therukkoru saelai katti ooru pakkam vandhadhadi | Draped in a fine saree street by street, she entered the town side. |
| Singaara kili polae sirikkindra senthaazha madal polae | Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal, |
| Singaara kili polae sirikkindra senthaazha madal polae | Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal. |
| Female | |
| Aaa….aa…kaadhalukku rendu pakkam kannillae | Aah... aah... love doesn't have two eyes on its sides, |
| Kaadhalilae sikkaatti ponnillae | Without getting caught in love, there is no real valuable gold. |
| Kaadhalukku rendu pakkam kannillae | Love doesn't have two eyes on its sides, |
| Kaadhalilae sikkaatti ponnillae | Without getting caught in love, there is no real valuable gold. |
| Kaalaiyil mottaachu maalaiyil poovaachu | A bud in the morning, it blossomed into a flower by evening, |
| Kalyaana vayasaachu adeyamma enenna therinjaachu | She reached marriageable age; Oh my, look at all the things she has come to know! |
| Ammammamma kalyaana vayasaachu | Ammammamma! She reached marriageable age, |
| Adeyamma enenna therinjaachu | Oh my, look at all the things she has come to know! |
பூ மொட்டு பொண்ணு இது பொண்ணல்ல
பொன் வண்டு கண்ணு இது கண்ணல்ல
பூ மொட்டு பொண்ணு இது பொண்ணல்ல
பொன் வண்டு கண்ணு இது கண்ணல்ல
தேருக்கொரு சேலைக் கட்டி ஊரு பக்கம் வந்ததடி
சிங்கார கிளிபோலே சிரிக்கின்ற செந்தாழ மடல்போலே
சிங்கார கிளிபோலே சிரிக்கின்ற செந்தாழ மடல்போலே
This girl is like a flower bud, she is not mere gold,
Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes.
This girl is like a flower bud, she is not mere gold,
Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes.
Draped in a fine saree street by street, she entered the town side.
Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal,
Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal.
காதலுக்கு ரெண்டு பக்கம் கண்ணில்லே
காதலிலே சிக்காட்டி பொண்ணில்லே
காதலுக்கு ரெண்டு பக்கம் கண்ணில்லே
காதலிலே சிக்காட்டி பொண்ணில்லே
காலையிலே மொட்டாச்சு மாலையிலே பூவாச்சு
கல்யாண வயசாச்சு அடேயம்மா என்னென்ன தெரிஞ்சாச்சு
கல்யாண வயசாச்சு அடேயம்மா என்னென்ன தெரிஞ்சாச்சு
Love doesn't have two eyes on its sides (it is blind/unbiased),
Without getting caught in love, there is no real valuable gold.
Love doesn't have two eyes on its sides (it is blind/unbiased),
Without getting caught in love, there is no real valuable gold.
A bud in the morning, it blossomed into a flower by evening,
She reached marriageable age; Oh my, look at all the things she has come to know!
She reached marriageable age; Oh my, look at all the things she has come to know!
வட்டத்த போட்டு வச்சு விளையாடு
ஒம் மச்சான கை இரண்டில் எடை போடு
வட்டத்த போட்டு வச்சு விளையாடு
ஒம் மச்சான கை இரண்டில் எடை போடு
செந்தூர வாயில் சிந்துகவி பாடு
சிறு புன்னகையை விடலாமா…போதையோடு
Place a round bindi mark and play,
Weigh yourself in the arms of your cousin/lover.
Place a round bindi mark and play,
Weigh yourself in the arms of your cousin/lover.
Sing a melody song with your crimson red mouth,
Can you let go of that gentle smile... with intoxication?
ஆஅ ....இதுதானே ஒங்க ஆசை
எடுத்துக் கொண்டால் கேட்பேனா
இதுதானே ஒங்க ஆசை
எடுத்துக் கொண்டால் கேட்பேனா
மழையில் வெள்ளம் வருமானால் நதிக்குத்தானே சந்தோஷம்
மழையில் வெள்ளம் வருமானால் நதிக்குத்தானே சந்தோஷம்
Aah... aah... is this your desire?
If you take it, would I object?
Is this your desire?
If you take it, would I object?
If floodwaters arrive in rain, isn't it joy for the river?
If floodwaters arrive in rain, isn't it joy for the river?
கூடு கட்டி மெத்தை இட்டு
ஜோடிகளை ஆட விட்டா கொண்டாட்டம் குறையாது
தொடர்கதை எப்போதும் முடியாது
அம்மம்மம்மா கொண்டாட்டம் குறையாது
தொடர்கதை எப்போதும் முடியாது
Building a nest, laying out a bed, letting the pair dance,
The celebration will never fade,
The ongoing story will never end.
Ammammamma! The celebration will never fade,
The ongoing story will never end.
அடடட டே….
பூ மொட்டு பொண்ணு இது பொண்ணல்ல
பொன் வண்டு கண்ணு இது கண்ணல்ல
பூ மொட்டு பொண்ணு இது பொண்ணல்ல
பொன் வண்டு கண்ணு இது கண்ணல்ல
தேருக்கொரு சேலைக் கட்டி ஊரு பக்கம் வந்ததடி
சிங்கார கிளிபோலே சிரிக்கின்ற செந்தாழ மடல்போலே
சிங்கார கிளிபோலே சிரிக்கின்ற செந்தாழ மடல்போலே
Ah! This girl is like a flower bud, she is not mere gold,
Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes.
This girl is like a flower bud, she is not mere gold,
Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes.
Draped in a fine saree street by street, she entered the town side.
Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal,
Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal.
பல்லாக்குப்போல ஒரு ஒடம்பாச்சு
பசி வந்த வேளையிலே கரும்பாச்சு
பல்லாக்குப்போல ஒரு ஒடம்பாச்சு
பசி வந்த வேளையிலே கரும்பாச்சு
தொட்டாக்க மெல்ல மெல்ல சுட்டதடி மூச்சு
நீ சொல்ல வந்த கதை எல்லாம் எங்க போச்சு
Her body has become soft like a palanquin,
In times of hunger, she has become sweet like sugarcane.
Her body has become soft like a palanquin,
In times of hunger, she has become sweet like sugarcane.
Upon touching, her breath softly burned with warmth,
Where did all those stories you came to tell disappear?
ஆ ...ஆஅ....பொல்லாத ரசிகனைய்யா
புரிந்து கொண்டேன் மஹராசா
பொல்லாத ரசிகனைய்யா
புரிந்து கொண்டேன் மஹராசா
மரத்தில் உண்டு எளநீரு பறிச்சுப்போக நாள் பாரு
மரத்தில் உண்டு எளநீரு பறிச்சுப்போக நாள் பாரு
Aah... aah... what a mischievous admirer you are!
I have understood, my dear king!
What a mischievous admirer you are!
I have understood, my dear king!
Tender coconut exists on the tree; pick a good auspicious day to pluck it,
Tender coconut exists on the tree; pick a good auspicious day to pluck it.
தாளம் தட்டி மேளம் கொட்டி
மாலையிட்டு கையத் தொட்டா
சம்சாரம் நடக்காதா அடிக்கடி சங்கீகம் பிறக்காதா
அம்மம்மம்மா
சம்சாரம் நடக்காதா அடிக்கடி சங்கீகம் பிறக்காதா
Beating the rhythm, sounding the drums,
Garlanding and touching hands in marriage,
Won't family life commence?
Won't music be born frequently?
Ammammamma! Won't family life commence?
Won't music be born frequently?
அடடட டா..
பூ மொட்டு பொண்ணு இது பொண்ணல்ல
பொன் வண்டு கண்ணு இது கண்ணல்ல
பூ மொட்டு பொண்ணு இது பொண்ணல்ல
பொன் வண்டு கண்ணு இது கண்ணல்ல
தேருக்கொரு சேலைக் கட்டி ஊரு பக்கம் வந்ததடி
சிங்கார கிளிபோலே சிரிக்கின்ற செந்தாழ மடல்போலே
சிங்கார கிளிபோலே சிரிக்கின்ற செந்தாழ மடல்போலே
Ah! This girl is like a flower bud, she is not mere gold,
Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes.
This girl is like a flower bud, she is Not mere gold,
Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes.
Draped in a fine saree street by street, she entered the town side.
Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal,
Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal.
ஆ..ஆஅ....காதலுக்கு ரெண்டு பக்கம் கண்ணில்லே
காதலிலே சிக்காட்டி பொண்ணில்லே
காதலுக்கு ரெண்டு பக்கம் கண்ணில்லே
காதலிலே சிக்காட்டி பொண்ணில்லே
காலையிலே மொட்டாச்சு மாலையிலே பூவாச்சு
கல்யாண வயசாச்சு அடேயம்மா என்னென்ன தெரிஞ்சாச்சு
அம்மம்மம்மா
கல்யாண வயசாச்சு அடேயம்மா என்னென்ன தெரிஞ்சாச்சு
Aah... aah... love doesn't have two eyes on its sides,
Without getting caught in love, there is no real valuable gold.
Love doesn't have two eyes on its sides,
Without getting caught in love, there is no real valuable gold.
A bud in the morning, it blossomed into a flower by evening,
She reached marriageable age; Oh my, look at all the things she has come to know!
Ammammamma! She reached marriageable age,
Oh my, look at all the things she has come to know!
Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla
This girl is like a flower bud, she is not mere gold,
Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla
Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes.
Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla
This girl is like a flower bud, she is not mere gold,
Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla
Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes.
Therukkoru saelai katti ooru pakkam vandhadhadi
Draped in a fine saree street by street, she entered the town side.
Singaara kili polae sirikkindra senthaazha madal polae
Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal,
Singaara kili polae sirikkindra senthaazha madal polae
Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal.
Kaadhalukku rendu pakkam kannillae
Love doesn't have two eyes on its sides (it is blind/unbiased),
Kaadhalilae sikkaatti ponnillae
Without getting caught in love, there is no real valuable gold.
Kaadhalukku rendu pakkam kannillae
Love doesn't have two eyes on its sides (it is blind/unbiased),
Kaadhalilae sikkaatti ponnillae
Without getting caught in love, there is no real valuable gold.
Kaalaiyil mottaachu maalaiyil poovaachu
A bud in the morning, it blossomed into a flower by evening,
Kalyaana vayasaachu adeyamma enenna therinjaachu
She reached marriageable age; Oh my, look at all the things she has come to know!
Kalyaana vayasaachu adeyamma enenna therinjaachu
She reached marriageable age; Oh my, look at all the things she has come to know!
Vattatha pottu vachu vilaiyaadu
Place a round bindi mark and play,
Om machaana kai erandil edai podu
Weigh yourself in the arms of your cousin/lover.
Vattatha pottu vachu vilaiyaadu
Place a round bindi mark and play,
Om machaana kai erandil edai podu
Weigh yourself in the arms of your cousin/lover.
Sendhura vaayil sindhu kavi paadu
Sing a melody song with your crimson red mouth,
Siru punnagaiyai vidalaama …bodhaiyodu
Can you let go of that gentle smile... with intoxication?
Aaa…aaa….idhuthaane onga aasai
Aah... aah... is this your desire?
Eduthu kondaal ketpaenaa
If you take it, would I object?
Idhuthaane onga aasai
Is this your desire?
Eduthu kondaal ketpaenaa
If you take it, would I object?
Mazhaiyil vellam varumaanal nadhikkuthaanae sandhosam
If floodwaters arrive in rain, isn't it joy for the river?
Mazhaiyil vellam varumaanal nadhikkuthaanae sandhosam
If floodwaters arrive in rain, isn't it joy for the river?
Koodu katti meththai ittu jodigalai aada vittaa
Building a nest, laying out a bed, letting the pair dance,
Kondaattam kuraiyadhu
The celebration will never fade,
Thodar kadhai eppodhum mudiyaadhu
The ongoing story will never end.
Ammammammaa kondaattam kuraiyadhu
Ammammamma! The celebration will never fade,
Thodar kadhai eppodhum mudiyaadhu
The ongoing story will never end.
Adadadae poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla
Ah! This girl is like a flower bud, she is not mere gold,
Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla
Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes.
Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla
This girl is like a flower bud, she is not mere gold,
Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla
Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes.
Therukkoru saelai katti ooru pakkam vandhadhadi
Draped in a fine saree street by street, she entered the town side.
Singaara kili polae sirikkindra senthaazha madal polae
Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal,
Singaara kili polae sirikkindra senthaazha madal polae
Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal.
Pallakku pola oru odambaachu
Her body has become soft like a palanquin,
Pasi vandha velaiyilae karumbaachu
In times of hunger, she has become sweet like sugarcane.
Pallakku pola oru odambaachu
Her body has become soft like a palanquin,
Pasi vandha velaiyilae karumbaachu
In times of hunger, she has become sweet like sugarcane.
Thottaakka mella mella suttadhadi moochu
Upon touching, her breath softly burned with warmth,
Nee solla vandha kadhai ellaam ..enga pochu
Where did all those stories you came to tell disappear?
Aaa….aaa….polladha rasiganaiyya
Aah... aah... what a mischievous admirer you are!
Purindhu konden maharaasa
I have understood, my dear king!
Polladha rasiganaiyya
What a mischievous admirer you are!
Purindhu konden maharaasa
I have understood, my dear king!
Marathil undu elaneeru parichupoga naal paaru
Tender coconut exists on the tree; pick a good auspicious day to pluck it,
Marathil undu elaneeru parichupoga naal paaru
Tender coconut exists on the tree; pick a good auspicious day to pluck it.
Thaalam thatti melam kotti
Beating the rhythm, sounding the drums,
Maalaiyittu kaiya thottaa
Garlanding and touching hands in marriage,
Samsaaram nadakkadha
Won't family life commence?
Adikadi sangeetham pirakaadha
Won't music be born frequently?
Ammammamma samsaaram nadakkadha
Ammammamma! Won't family life commence?
Adikadi sangeetham pirakaadha
Won't music be born frequently?
Adadada poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla
Ah! This girl is like a flower bud, she is not mere gold,
Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla
Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes.
Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla
This girl is like a flower bud, she is Not mere gold,
Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla
Her eyes are like golden beetles, these are no ordinary eyes.
Therukkoru saelai katti ooru pakkam vandhadhadi
Draped in a fine saree street by street, she entered the town side.
Singaara kili polae sirikkindra senthaazha madal polae
Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal,
Singaara kili polae sirikkindra senthaazha madal polae
Like a beautiful parrot, like a smiling fragrant screw-pine flower petal.
Aaa….aa…kaadhalukku rendu pakkam kannillae
Aah... aah... love doesn't have two eyes on its sides,
Kaadhalilae sikkaatti ponnillae
Without getting caught in love, there is no real valuable gold.
Kaadhalukku rendu pakkam kannillae
Love doesn't have two eyes on its sides,
Kaadhalilae sikkaatti ponnillae
Without getting caught in love, there is no real valuable gold.
Kaalaiyil mottaachu maalaiyil poovaachu
A bud in the morning, it blossomed into a flower by evening,
Kalyaana vayasaachu adeyamma enenna therinjaachu
She reached marriageable age; Oh my, look at all the things she has come to know!
Ammammamma kalyaana vayasaachu
Ammammamma! She reached marriageable age,
Adeyamma enenna therinjaachu
Oh my, look at all the things she has come to know!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful and romantic duet from Yamanukku Yaman (1980) portrays a lively exchange between two lovers celebrating youth, beauty, and budding romance. The hero admires the heroine's grace, comparing her delicate demeanor to a flower bud and her alluring eyes to golden beetles, while playfully urging her to embrace love and marriage.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Singaara kili polae sirikkindra senthaazha madal polae”
Comparing the heroine to a flower bud (Poo mottu ponnu) and a pretty parrot (Singaara kili).
Metaphor
“Pasi vandha velaiyilae karumbaachu”
Comparing her body to sugarcane when hungry (karumbaachu), symbolizing sweetness and desire.
Mondai / Rhyme & Alliteration (Edhugai / Monai)
“Kaalaiyil mottaachu maalaiyil poovaachu”
Use of matching internal rhymes and alliterative sounds like 'Kaalaiyil mottaachu' and 'maalaiyil poovaachu'.
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Trivia
Yamanukku Yaman (1980) is a Tamil fantasy-comedy film directed by Y. R. Swamy, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Sripriya. The song features lyrics penned by the legendary lyricist Kannadasan, filled with trademark sensual and folk-inspired allegories.
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