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Poo Poo Poo

From Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu · 1991

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu1991

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Poo poo poo poopootha solaiFlower, flower, flower, a blooming garden grove
Poo poo poo poomadhulaiFlower, flower, flower, a flowering pomegranate
Poo poo poo poopootha solaiFlower, flower, flower, a blooming garden grove
Poo poo poo poomaadhulaiFlower, flower, flower, a floral beauty like a pomegranate
Female
Poo poo poo pullanguzhalFlower, flower, flower, a soothing bamboo flute
Poo poo poo poovin madalFlower, flower, flower, a soft flower petal
Male
Poo poo poo poovai manamFlower, flower, flower, the heart and fragrance of a maiden
Poo poo poo poongaavanamFlower, flower, flower, a flower garden
Female
Poo poo poo poojai dhinamFlower, flower, flower, a auspicious day of worship
Male :Poo poo poo pudhiya sugam pozhinthidumMale : Flower, flower, flower, showering a brand new delight
Female
Poo poo poo poopootha solaiFlower, flower, flower, a blooming garden grove
Poo poo poo poomadhulaiFlower, flower, flower, a flowering pomegranate
Poo poo poo poopootha solaiFlower, flower, flower, a blooming garden grove
Poo poo poo poomadhulaiFlower, flower, flower, a flowering pomegranate
Female
Kaatrinil gaana mazhaiA shower of musical melody in the breeze
Kalakalthu veesuthu kaadhal alaiWaves of love sweep by with cheerful sounds
Paattinil paasavalaiA snare of affection woven into the song
Palavidhathil paaduthu paavainilaiThe maiden's mood sings out in many ways
Male
Moochinil odiya naadham enaLike a melody flowing through every breath
Muzhuvathum geetham enaLike a song encompassing everything around
Female
Mudi mudhal adi varai vaagam ennaWhat elegance from head to toe!
Thodargira thaagam ennaWhat an unending thirst of passion!
Male
Paarthathoru paarvaiyil paadal ezhaAs a melody rises from a single glance
Paavaiyin meniyil koodal vizhaAn intimate union blossoms upon the maiden's body
Female :Paaratha vizhi yengida yengidaFemale : As longing eyes yearn endlessly
Paadalaip paadi vara pala sugam peraSinging songs to attain countless joys
Female
Poo poo poo poopootha solaiFlower, flower, flower, a blooming garden grove
Poo poo poo poomadhulaiFlower, flower, flower, a flowering pomegranate
Poo poo poo poopootha solaiFlower, flower, flower, a blooming garden grove
Poo poo poo poomaadhulaiFlower, flower, flower, a floral beauty like a pomegranate
Male
Poo poo poo pullanguzhalFlower, flower, flower, a soothing bamboo flute
Poo poo poo poovin madalFlower, flower, flower, a soft flower petal
Female
Poo poo poo poovai manamFlower, flower, flower, the heart and fragrance of a maiden
Poo poo poo poongaavanamFlower, flower, flower, a flower garden
Male
Poo poo poo poojai dhinamFlower, flower, flower, an auspicious day of worship
Female :Poo poo poo pudhiya sugam pozhinthidumFemale : Flower, flower, flower, showering a brand new delight
Male
Poo poo poo poopootha solaiFlower, flower, flower, a blooming garden grove
Poo poo poo poomadhulaiFlower, flower, flower, a flowering pomegranate
Poo poo poo poopootha solaiFlower, flower, flower, a blooming garden grove
Poo poo poo poomadhulaiFlower, flower, flower, a flowering pomegranate
Male
Netroru kolamadiYesterday was a beautiful design, my dear
Nesamathu pottadhu paalam adiLove built a bridge connecting hearts, my dear
Yethuthu baaramadiLifting away the heavy burdens, my dear
Iruvizhigal ezhuthiya kolamadiA decorative pattern drawn by two gazing eyes, my dear
Female
Iravugal muzhuvadhum thalaivan madiSpending entire nights resting on the beloved's lap
Inimaigal inainthapadiAs sweet pleasures intertwine together
Male
Uravugal unarvugal uyarnthapadiAs bonds and deep emotions soar high
Udalathu nanaintha padiAs the body gets drenched in passion
Female
Vaarthaiyil koodiya vaasanaiyaeOh fragrance woven into sweet words
Vanthanai un thunai enthanaiyaeYou arrived, offering your lifelong companionship to me
Male
Vaadaathathoru vaalibam vaalibamAn unfading, everlasting youthfulness
Vaasalil vanthapadi varam koduthathuArriving at the threshold to grant a blessed boon
Male
Poo poo poo poopootha solaiFlower, flower, flower, a blooming garden grove
Poo poo poo poomadhulaiFlower, flower, flower, a flowering pomegranate
Poo poo poo poopootha solaiFlower, flower, flower, a blooming garden grove
Poo poo poo poomaadhulaiFlower, flower, flower, a floral beauty like a pomegranate
Female
Poo poo poo pullanguzhalFlower, flower, flower, a soothing bamboo flute
Poo poo poo poovin madalFlower, flower, flower, a soft flower petal
Male
Poo poo poo poovai manamFlower, flower, flower, the heart and fragrance of a maiden
Poo poo poo poongaavanamFlower, flower, flower, a flower garden
Female
Poo poo poo poojai dhinamFlower, flower, flower, an auspicious day of worship
Male :Poo poo poo pudhiya sugam pozhinthidumMale : Flower, flower, flower, showering a brand new delight
Female
Poo poo poo poopootha solaiFlower, flower, flower, a blooming garden grove
Poo poo poo poomadhulaiFlower, flower, flower, a flowering pomegranate
Poo poo poo poopootha solaiFlower, flower, flower, a blooming garden grove
Poo poo poo poomadhulaiFlower, flower, flower, a flowering pomegranate

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Poo Poo Poo Poopootha Solai' from 'Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu' is a blissful romantic duet expressing the bloom of fresh love and youth. Using rich floral imagery and natural metaphors, the lyrics celebrate the physical and emotional harmony between two lovers. The repetition of 'Poo' creates a melodic, garden-like atmosphere that reflects romantic ecstasy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Poo poo poo poopootha solai

The rhythmic repetition of the word 'Poo' at the beginning of lines sets a poetic, musical beat.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Nesamathu pottadhu paalam adi

The lover compares eyes writing patterns and love forming a bridge between hearts.

Alliteration (Monaai)

Paarthathoru paarvaiyil paadal ezha

Repetition of the 'P' sound ('Paarthathoru', 'Paadal', 'Paavaiyin') creates structural rhythm across the stanza.

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Trivia

This song features in director Bharathiraja's 1991 village drama 'Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu', which marked the debut of actors Sukanya and Rahul, as well as actor Napoleon. Although listed as unknown in the prompt, the soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja.

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