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Lyrics & meaning

Poo Naazhi Pon Naazhi

From Aneethi · 2022

Lyricist
Ekadasi
Singer
Sid Sriram
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Details
Aneethi2022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Poo naazhi pon naazhi pethaGiving birth with a measure of flowers and a measure of gold,
En saami nee aazhi muthaaMy deity, are you a pearl from the deep ocean?
Vaanalli soru ootta vaarenI come to feed you rice scooped from the sky,
Thol yethi oora katta porenCarrying you on my shoulders, I am going to build a home for you.
Male
Nee vizhudhena thaangi nirkkum podhuWhen you stand supporting me like aerial roots,
Unakkoru maramaavenI will become a protective tree for you.
Naan ilaiyaai mannil vilundhuFalling onto the soil as a dried leaf,
Naalum verukku uramaavenI will become daily manure for your roots.
Male
Poo naazhi pon naazhi pethaGiving birth with a measure of flowers and a measure of gold,
En saami nee aazhi muthaaMy deity, are you a pearl from the deep ocean?
Male
Manja paappathi kannae neethandaYou are my yellow butterfly and my precious eyes,
Nenja mallathi pogum poo thaandaYou are the flower that rests gracefully on my chest,
Naaku oothedukkum vellam needhaandaYou are the sweet syrup that makes the mouth water,
Deepam yethi veikkum chella thee thandaYou are the beloved flame that lights up the lamp.
Male
Un paasam mootta katta sakkonnu venumI need a massive sack to tie and store your boundless affection,
Enaasa utchathukku yen raasa ponumTo match the heights of my love, my dear prince must grow.
Thei piraiyae illaiyappa pillai vaanathilThere is no waning moon in this child's sky,
Sernthidum sindhum sorum anna dhanathilThe scattered grains of rice join together in a feast of charity.
Male
Un pechil konjamkaadu nanaikirdhaeEven the forest gets gently drenched in your words,
Un vaasam thedi kaathum alaigirathaeSearching for your fragrance, even the breeze wanders around.
Male
Poo naazhi pon naazhi pethaGiving birth with a measure of flowers and a measure of gold,
En saami nee aazhi muthaaMy deity, are you a pearl from the deep ocean?
Vaanalli soru ootta vaarenI come to feed you rice scooped from the sky,
Thol yethi oora katta porenCarrying you on my shoulders, I am going to build a home for you.
Male
Nee vizhudhena thaangi nirkkum podhuWhen you stand supporting me like aerial roots,
Unakkoru maramaavenI will become a protective tree for you.
Naan ilaiyaai mannil vilundhuFalling onto the soil as a dried leaf,
Naalum verukku uramaavenI will become daily manure for your roots.
Male
Poo naazhi pon nazhi pethaGiving birth with a measure of flowers and a measure of gold,
En saami nee aazhi muthaaMy deity, are you a pearl from the deep ocean?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Poo Naazhi Pon Naazhi is a deeply moving composition that expresses pure, unconditional affection and devotion. The singer addresses their loved one as a precious ocean pearl, comparing their beauty and presence to a yellow butterfly, a soothing lamp flame, and a refreshing rain that drench the forest. The lyricism strongly emphasizes selflessness and sacrifice, expressing a desire to become a tree that shelters the beloved and a fallen leaf that nourishes their growth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

En saami nee aazhi muthaa

Directly identifies the loved one as an ocean pearl ('aazhi muthaa') and a yellow butterfly ('Manja paappathi').

Uvamai (Simile) & Nature Imagery

Nee vizhudhena thaangi nirkkum podhu

Compares support to prop roots ('vizhudu') supporting a banyan tree, representing strength and intergenerational care.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Poo naazhi pon naazhi petha

Repetition of the initial sound 'Poo' and 'Pon' creates a rhythmic poetic cadence.

Personification

Un vaasam thedi kaathum alaigirathae

Attributes human traits to the wind, depicting it wandering in search of the beloved's scent.

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Trivia

Featured in the 2023 Tamil film Aneethi directed by Vasanthabalan, this track showcases Lyricist Ekadasi's mastery of traditional rural Tamil metaphors. Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, the song stands out for Sid Sriram's soulful vocal delivery set against classical folk-infused arrangements.

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