Poo Mottu Ponnu
From Yemanukku Yeman · 1980
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- K. Chakravarthy
- Details
- Yemanukku Yeman1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla | This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold |
| Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla | These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes |
| Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla | This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold |
| Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla | These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes |
| Therukkoru selai katti | Draped in a stunning saree |
| Ooru pakkam vandhadhadi | She came towards the town side |
| Singara kili pola | Like a beautiful parrot |
| Sirikkindra sendhaazha madal polae | Like a smiling golden screw-pine petal |
| Singara kili pola | Like a beautiful parrot |
| Sirikkindra sendhaazha madal polae | Like a smiling golden screw-pine petal |
| Female | |
| Kaadhalukku rendum pakkam kannillae | Love has no eyes on either side |
| Kaadhalilae sikkatti ponnillae | There is no woman trapped in love without passion |
| Kaadhalukku rendum pakkam kannillae | Love has no eyes on either side |
| Kaadhalilae sikkatti ponnillae | There is no woman trapped in love without passion |
| Kalaiyilae mottaachu | A bud in the morning |
| Maalaiyilae poovaachu | Blossomed into a flower in the evening |
| Kalyaana vayasaachu | Reached marriageable age |
| Adeiyamma ennenna therinjaachu | Oh my, look at all the things she now understands! |
| Kalyaana vayasaachu | Reached marriageable age |
| Adeiyamma ennenna therinjaachu | Oh my, look at all the things she now understands! |
| Male | |
| Vattatha pottu vechu vilaiyaadu | Place a round bindi and play around |
| On machaana kai irandil edai podu | Weigh yourself in your lover's arms |
| Vattatha pottu vechu vilaiyaadu | Place a round bindi and play around |
| On machaana kai irandil edai podu | Weigh yourself in your lover's arms |
| Senthoora vaayil sindhukavi paadu | Sing a melodic poem with crimson red lips |
| Siru punnagiya vidalama bodhaiyodu | Should we leave with a subtle smile in intoxication? |
| Female | |
| Haa..aa..aaa…aaa | Haa..aa..aaa…aaa |
| Idhudhaanae onga aasai | Is this your desire? |
| Eduthu kondaal ketpena | Would I refuse if you take it? |
| Idhudhaanae onga aasai | Is this your desire? |
| Eduthu kondaal ketpena | Would I refuse if you take it? |
| Mazhaiyil vellam varumaanaal | If floodwaters come in the rain |
| Mazhaiyil vellam varumaanaal | If floodwaters come in the rain |
| Nadhikku thaanae sandhosam | It brings joy to the river itself |
| Female | |
| Koodu katti methai ittu | Building a nest and laying a bed |
| Jodigalai aada vitta | Letting couples dance in joy |
| Kondattam kuraiyadhu | The celebration never diminishes |
| Thodarkadhai eppodhum mudiyadhu | The continuous story never ends |
| Ammammaa kondattam kuraiyadhu | Oh my, the celebration never diminishes |
| Thodarkadhai eppodhum mudiyadhu | The continuous story never ends |
| Male | |
| Adadadae | Oh dear! |
| Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla | This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold |
| Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla | These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes |
| Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla | This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold |
| Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla | These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes |
| Therukkoru selai katti | Draped in a stunning saree |
| Ooru pakkam vandhadhadi | She came towards the town side |
| Singara kili pola | Like a beautiful parrot |
| Sirikkindra sendhaazha madal polae | Like a smiling golden screw-pine petal |
| Singara kili pola | Like a beautiful parrot |
| Sirikkindra sendhaazha madal polae | Like a smiling golden screw-pine petal |
| Male | |
| Pallakku polae oru odambachu | Her body became as graceful as a palanquin |
| Pasi vandha velaiyilae karumbaachu | When hunger struck, she became sweet like sugarcane |
| Pallakku polae oru odambachu | Her body became as graceful as a palanquin |
| Pasi vandha velaiyilae karumbaachu | When hunger struck, she became sweet like sugarcane |
| Thottaakka mella mella suttadhadi moochu | Upon touch, her warm breath scorched gently |
| Nee solla vandha kadhai ellaam enga pochu | Where did all the stories you were going to tell go? |
| Female | |
| Haa..aaa..aaa..aa.. | Haa..aaa..aaa..aa.. |
| Polladha rasiganaiyyaa | You naughty admirer! |
| Purindhu konden maharasa | I have understood you, my king |
| Polladha rasiganaiyyaa | You naughty admirer! |
| Purindhu konden maharasa | I have understood you, my king |
| Marathil undu elaneru | There is tender coconut on the tree |
| Parichupoga naal paaru | Check for an auspicious day to pluck it |
| Marathil undu elaneru | There is tender coconut on the tree |
| Parichupoga naal paaru | Check for an auspicious day to pluck it |
| Female | |
| Thaalam thatti melam kotti | Beating the rhythm, sounding the drums |
| Malaiyittu kaiya thotta | Placing the garland and holding hands |
| Samsaaram nadakkadha adikadi | Doesn't family life happen frequently? |
| Sangeetham pirakkaadha | Doesn't music get born? |
| Ammamma samsaaram nadakkadha adikadi | Oh my, doesn't family life happen frequently? |
| Sangeetham pirakkaadha | Doesn't music get born? |
| Male | |
| Adadadae | Oh dear! |
| Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla | This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold |
| Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla | These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes |
| Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla | This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold |
| Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla | These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes |
| Therukkoru selai katti | Draped in a stunning saree |
| Ooru pakkam vandhadhadi | She came towards the town side |
| Singara kili pola | Like a beautiful parrot |
| Sirikkindra sendhaazha madal polae | Like a smiling golden screw-pine petal |
| Singara kili pola | Like a beautiful parrot |
| Sirikkindra sendhaazha madal polae | Like a smiling golden screw-pine petal |
| Female | |
| Haan | Haan |
| Kaadhalukku rendum pakkam kannillae | Love has no eyes on either side |
| Kaadhalilae sikkatti ponnillae | There is no woman trapped in love without passion |
| Kaadhalukku rendum pakkam kannillae | Love has no eyes on either side |
| Kaadhalilae sikkatti ponnillae | There is no woman trapped in love without passion |
| Kalaiyilae mottaachu | A bud in the morning |
| Maalaiyilae poovaachu | Blossomed into a flower in the evening |
| Kalyaana vayasaachu | Reached marriageable age |
| Adeiyamma ennenna therinjaachu | Oh my, look at all the things she now understands! |
| Ammammaa kalyaana vayasaachu | Oh my, reached marriageable age |
| Adeiyamma ennenna therinjaachu | Oh my, look at all the things she now understands! |
பூ மொட்டு பொண்ணு இது பொண்ணில்லே
பொன் வண்டு கண்ணு இது கண்ணில்லே
பூ மொட்டு பொண்ணு இது பொண்ணில்லே
பொன் வண்டு கண்ணு இது கண்ணில்லே
தேருக்கொரு சேலைக் கட்டி ஊரு பக்கம் வந்ததடி
சிங்கார கிளிபோல சிரிக்கின்ற செந்தாழ மடல்போலே
சிங்கார கிளிபோல சிரிக்கின்ற செந்தாழ மடல்போலே
This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold
These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes
This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold
These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes
Draped in a stunning saree
She came towards the town side
Like a beautiful parrot
Like a smiling golden screw-pine petal
Like a beautiful parrot
Like a smiling golden screw-pine 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 has no eyes on either side
There is no woman trapped in love without passion
Love has no eyes on either side
There is no woman trapped in love without passion
A bud in the morning
Blossomed into a flower in the evening
Reached marriageable age
Oh my, look at all the things she now understands!
Reached marriageable age
Oh my, look at all the things she now understands!
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…போதையோ
Place a round bindi and play around
Weigh yourself in your lover's arms
Place a round bindi and play around
Weigh yourself in your lover's arms
Sing a melodic poem with crimson red lips
Should we leave with a subtle smile in intoxication?
ஹா..ஆஅ..ஆஅ..ஆ..
இதுதானே ஒங்க ஆசை
எடுத்துக் கொண்டால் கேட்பேனா
இதுதானே ஒங்க ஆசை
எடுத்துக் கொண்டால் கேட்பேனா
மழையில் வெள்ளம் வருமானால்
மழையில் வெள்ளம் வருமானால்
நதிக்குத்தானே சந்தோஷம்
Haa..aa..aaa…aaa
Is this your desire?
Would I refuse if you take it?
Is this your desire?
Would I refuse if you take it?
If floodwaters come in the rain
If floodwaters come in the rain
It brings joy to the river itself
கூடு கட்டி மெத்தை இட்டு
ஜோடிகளை ஆட விட்டா
கொண்டாட்டம் குறையாது
தொடர்கதை எப்போதும் முடியாது
அம்மம்மா கொண்டாட்டம் குறையாது
தொடர்கதை எப்போதும் முடியாது
Building a nest and laying a bed
Letting couples dance in joy
The celebration never diminishes
The continuous story never ends
Oh my, the celebration never diminishes
The continuous story never ends
அடடே
பூ மொட்டு பொண்ணு இது பொண்ணில்லே
பொன் வண்டு கண்ணு இது கண்ணில்லே
பூ மொட்டு பொண்ணு இது பொண்ணில்லே
பொன் வண்டு கண்ணு இது கண்ணில்லே
தேருக்கொரு சேலைக் கட்டி ஊரு பக்கம் வந்ததடி
சிங்கார கிளிபோல சிரிக்கின்ற செந்தாழ மடல்போலே
சிங்கார கிளிபோல சிரிக்கின்ற செந்தாழ மடல்போலே
Oh dear!
This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold
These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes
This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold
These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes
Draped in a stunning saree
She came towards the town side
Like a beautiful parrot
Like a smiling golden screw-pine petal
Like a beautiful parrot
Like a smiling golden screw-pine 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 became as graceful as a palanquin
When hunger struck, she became sweet like sugarcane
Her body became as graceful as a palanquin
When hunger struck, she became sweet like sugarcane
Upon touch, her warm breath scorched gently
Where did all the stories you were going to tell go?
ஹா...ஆஅ...ஆஅ...ஆஅ
பொல்லாத ரசிகனைய்யா
புரிந்து கொண்டேன் மஹராசா
பொல்லாத ரசிகனைய்யா
புரிந்து கொண்டேன் மஹராசா
மரத்தில் உண்டு எளநீரு
பறிச்சுப்போக நாள் பாரு
மரத்தில் உண்டு எளநீரு
பறிச்சுப்போக நாள் பாரு
Haa..aaa..aaa..aa..
You naughty admirer!
I have understood you, my king
You naughty admirer!
I have understood you, my king
There is tender coconut on the tree
Check for an auspicious day to pluck it
There is tender coconut on the tree
Check for an auspicious day to pluck it
தாளம் தட்டி மேளம் கொட்டி
மாலையிட்டு கையத் தொட்டா
சம்சாரம் நடக்காதா அடிக்கடி
சங்கீகம் பிறக்காதா
அம்மம்மா சம்சாரம் நடக்காதா அடிக்கடி
சங்கீகம் பிறக்காதா
Beating the rhythm, sounding the drums
Placing the garland and holding hands
Doesn't family life happen frequently?
Doesn't music get born?
Oh my, doesn't family life happen frequently?
Doesn't music get born?
அடடா..
பூ மொட்டு பொண்ணு இது பொண்ணில்லே
பொன் வண்டு கண்ணு இது கண்ணில்லே
பூ மொட்டு பொண்ணு இது பொண்ணில்லே
பொன் வண்டு கண்ணு இது கண்ணில்லே
தேருக்கொரு சேலைக் கட்டி ஊரு பக்கம் வந்ததடி
சிங்கார கிளிபோல சிரிக்கின்ற செந்தாழ மடல்போலே
சிங்கார கிளிபோல சிரிக்கின்ற செந்தாழ மடல்போலே
Oh dear!
This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold
These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes
This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold
These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes
Draped in a stunning saree
She came towards the town side
Like a beautiful parrot
Like a smiling golden screw-pine petal
Like a beautiful parrot
Like a smiling golden screw-pine petal
காதலுக்கு ரெண்டு பக்கம் கண்ணில்லே
காதலிலே சிக்காட்டி பொண்ணில்லே
காதலுக்கு ரெண்டு பக்கம் கண்ணில்லே
காதலிலே சிக்காட்டி பொண்ணில்லே
காலையிலே மொட்டாச்சு மாலையிலே பூவாச்சு
கல்யாண வயசாச்சு அடேயம்மா என்னென்ன தெரிஞ்சாச்சு
அம்மம்மா கல்யாண வயசாச்சு
அடேயம்மா என்னென்ன தெரிஞ்சாச்சு
Haan
Love has no eyes on either side
There is no woman trapped in love without passion
Love has no eyes on either side
There is no woman trapped in love without passion
A bud in the morning
Blossomed into a flower in the evening
Reached marriageable age
Oh my, look at all the things she now understands!
Oh my, reached marriageable age
Oh my, look at all the things she now understands!
Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla
This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold
Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla
These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes
Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla
This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold
Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla
These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes
Therukkoru selai katti
Draped in a stunning saree
Ooru pakkam vandhadhadi
She came towards the town side
Singara kili pola
Like a beautiful parrot
Sirikkindra sendhaazha madal polae
Like a smiling golden screw-pine petal
Singara kili pola
Like a beautiful parrot
Sirikkindra sendhaazha madal polae
Like a smiling golden screw-pine petal
Kaadhalukku rendum pakkam kannillae
Love has no eyes on either side
Kaadhalilae sikkatti ponnillae
There is no woman trapped in love without passion
Kaadhalukku rendum pakkam kannillae
Love has no eyes on either side
Kaadhalilae sikkatti ponnillae
There is no woman trapped in love without passion
Kalaiyilae mottaachu
A bud in the morning
Maalaiyilae poovaachu
Blossomed into a flower in the evening
Kalyaana vayasaachu
Reached marriageable age
Adeiyamma ennenna therinjaachu
Oh my, look at all the things she now understands!
Kalyaana vayasaachu
Reached marriageable age
Adeiyamma ennenna therinjaachu
Oh my, look at all the things she now understands!
Vattatha pottu vechu vilaiyaadu
Place a round bindi and play around
On machaana kai irandil edai podu
Weigh yourself in your lover's arms
Vattatha pottu vechu vilaiyaadu
Place a round bindi and play around
On machaana kai irandil edai podu
Weigh yourself in your lover's arms
Senthoora vaayil sindhukavi paadu
Sing a melodic poem with crimson red lips
Siru punnagiya vidalama bodhaiyodu
Should we leave with a subtle smile in intoxication?
Haa..aa..aaa…aaa
Haa..aa..aaa…aaa
Idhudhaanae onga aasai
Is this your desire?
Eduthu kondaal ketpena
Would I refuse if you take it?
Idhudhaanae onga aasai
Is this your desire?
Eduthu kondaal ketpena
Would I refuse if you take it?
Mazhaiyil vellam varumaanaal
If floodwaters come in the rain
Mazhaiyil vellam varumaanaal
If floodwaters come in the rain
Nadhikku thaanae sandhosam
It brings joy to the river itself
Koodu katti methai ittu
Building a nest and laying a bed
Jodigalai aada vitta
Letting couples dance in joy
Kondattam kuraiyadhu
The celebration never diminishes
Thodarkadhai eppodhum mudiyadhu
The continuous story never ends
Ammammaa kondattam kuraiyadhu
Oh my, the celebration never diminishes
Thodarkadhai eppodhum mudiyadhu
The continuous story never ends
Adadadae
Oh dear!
Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla
This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold
Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla
These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes
Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla
This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold
Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla
These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes
Therukkoru selai katti
Draped in a stunning saree
Ooru pakkam vandhadhadi
She came towards the town side
Singara kili pola
Like a beautiful parrot
Sirikkindra sendhaazha madal polae
Like a smiling golden screw-pine petal
Singara kili pola
Like a beautiful parrot
Sirikkindra sendhaazha madal polae
Like a smiling golden screw-pine petal
Pallakku polae oru odambachu
Her body became as graceful as a palanquin
Pasi vandha velaiyilae karumbaachu
When hunger struck, she became sweet like sugarcane
Pallakku polae oru odambachu
Her body became as graceful as a palanquin
Pasi vandha velaiyilae karumbaachu
When hunger struck, she became sweet like sugarcane
Thottaakka mella mella suttadhadi moochu
Upon touch, her warm breath scorched gently
Nee solla vandha kadhai ellaam enga pochu
Where did all the stories you were going to tell go?
Haa..aaa..aaa..aa..
Haa..aaa..aaa..aa..
Polladha rasiganaiyyaa
You naughty admirer!
Purindhu konden maharasa
I have understood you, my king
Polladha rasiganaiyyaa
You naughty admirer!
Purindhu konden maharasa
I have understood you, my king
Marathil undu elaneru
There is tender coconut on the tree
Parichupoga naal paaru
Check for an auspicious day to pluck it
Marathil undu elaneru
There is tender coconut on the tree
Parichupoga naal paaru
Check for an auspicious day to pluck it
Thaalam thatti melam kotti
Beating the rhythm, sounding the drums
Malaiyittu kaiya thotta
Placing the garland and holding hands
Samsaaram nadakkadha adikadi
Doesn't family life happen frequently?
Sangeetham pirakkaadha
Doesn't music get born?
Ammamma samsaaram nadakkadha adikadi
Oh my, doesn't family life happen frequently?
Sangeetham pirakkaadha
Doesn't music get born?
Adadadae
Oh dear!
Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla
This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold
Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla
These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes
Poo mottu ponnu idhu ponnalla
This girl is like a flower bud, not just gold
Pon vandu kannu idhu kannalla
These eyes are like golden beetles, not just eyes
Therukkoru selai katti
Draped in a stunning saree
Ooru pakkam vandhadhadi
She came towards the town side
Singara kili pola
Like a beautiful parrot
Sirikkindra sendhaazha madal polae
Like a smiling golden screw-pine petal
Singara kili pola
Like a beautiful parrot
Sirikkindra sendhaazha madal polae
Like a smiling golden screw-pine petal
Haan
Haan
Kaadhalukku rendum pakkam kannillae
Love has no eyes on either side
Kaadhalilae sikkatti ponnillae
There is no woman trapped in love without passion
Kaadhalukku rendum pakkam kannillae
Love has no eyes on either side
Kaadhalilae sikkatti ponnillae
There is no woman trapped in love without passion
Kalaiyilae mottaachu
A bud in the morning
Maalaiyilae poovaachu
Blossomed into a flower in the evening
Kalyaana vayasaachu
Reached marriageable age
Adeiyamma ennenna therinjaachu
Oh my, look at all the things she now understands!
Ammammaa kalyaana vayasaachu
Oh my, reached marriageable age
Adeiyamma ennenna therinjaachu
Oh my, look at all the things she now understands!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful romantic duet expresses the blossoming love and desire between a young woman and her admirer. The male protagonist compares her radiance and grace to natural beauty—a flower bud, a golden beetle, and a screw-pine petal—highlighting her youth and charm. In response, the female protagonist coyly acknowledges his affection, playfully teasing him about waiting for the right time and wedding rituals before fully indulging in their romantic union. Through nature metaphors like tender coconut, overflowing rivers, and music born from rhythm, lyricist Kannadasan captures the innocent excitement and passionate anticipation of romance leading up to matrimony.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Simile
“Singara kili pola / Sirikkindra sendhaazha madal polae”
Compares the woman to a beautiful parrot ('Singara kili pola') and a smiling fragrant screw-pine leaf ('Sirikkindra sendhaazha madal polae').
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Vattatha pottu vechu vilaiyaadu”
The second consonant sound 'tt' rhymes across consecutive lines ('Vattatha' and 'On machaana' / 'Senthoora' / 'Siru').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Marathil undu elaneru”
Compares youth and affection to a tender coconut waiting to be harvested on an auspicious day ('Marathil undu elaneru, Parichupoga naal paaru').
Uruvagam / Metaphor
“Sangeetham pirakkaadha”
Compares marital harmony and union to music born from beat and drums ('Thaalam thatti melam kotti... Sangeetham pirakkaadha').
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Trivia
The song features in the 1980 Tamil fantasy-comedy film 'Yemanukku Yeman', starring Sivaji Ganesan in dual roles along with Sripriya. The music was composed by K. Chakravarthy, who adapted his hit Telugu tunes for this movie, which was a remake of the 1977 Telugu hit 'Yamagola'.
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