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Lyrics & meaning

Poojai Neram

From Manaivi Oru Manickam · 1990

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Movie name
Manaivi Oru Manickam
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
23 Aug 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Poojai neram prema raagam
Thogai koondhal raaja naagam
Poorveega bandham deiveega sondham
Unnai theendum inbam meendum vaaradho
Poojai neram prema raagam
Thogai koondhal raaja naagam
Poorveega bandham deiveega sondham
Unnai theendum inbam meendum vaaradho
Inaindhaal podhum vidmaatten
Idhaithaan naalum edhirpaarthen
Pakkam vandhu seralaam
Sorga vaasal kaanalaam ahaaaa
Inaindhaal podhum vidmaatten
Idhaithaan naalum edhirpaarthen
Pakkam vandhu seralaam
Sorga vaasal kaanalaam
Thiruthozhil nee ennai thaanga
Indha deva deviyum yenga
Thodalaam padalaam ilamaeni engum
Minnal paayadho
Poojai neram prema raagam
Thogai koondhal raaja naagam
Poorveega bandham deiveega sondham
Unnai theendum inbam meendum vaaradho
Uyiraai vaazhum oru thaaram
Eduthaal veru avadhaaram
Ini kaaman leelai thaan
Manam kaanum vaelai thaan ahaa haa
Uyiraai vaazhum oru thaaram
Eduthaal veru avadhaaram
Ini kaaman leelai thaan
Manam kaanum vaelai thaan
Andha aadhisesanin melae
Palli kollum maadhavan polae
Madimel thuyila ilam kaalai nenjam
Kaaval meeratho
Poojai neram prema raagam
Thogai koondhal raaja naagam
Poorveega bandham deiveega sondham
Unnai theendum inbam meendum vaaradho
It is time for worship, a melody of love,
hair like a peacock's plume, a royal serpent,
a bond from past lives, a divine connection.
Won't the joy of touching you return once again?
It is time for worship, a melody of love,
hair like a peacock's plume, a royal serpent,
a bond from past lives, a divine connection.
Won't the joy of touching you return once again?
Once we unite, I will never let you go,
this is what I have longed for every single day.
You can come close to me,
and we can see the gates of heaven... aah...
Once we unite, I will never let you go,
this is what I have longed for every single day.
You can come close to me,
and we can see the gates of heaven...
As you hold me on your strong shoulders,
while this goddess yearns for you,
you can touch and embrace all over my young body—
won't lightning shoot through us?
It is time for worship, a melody of love,
hair like a peacock's plume, a royal serpent,
a bond from past lives, a divine connection.
Won't the joy of touching you return once again?
A wife who lives as your very soul
has taken on a whole new form.
From now on, it is the playful romance of the god of love,
the time for our hearts to experience it... aah...
A wife who lives as your very soul
has taken on a whole new form.
From now on, it is the playful romance of the god of love,
the time for our hearts to experience it...
Upon the divine serpent Adishesha,
just like Lord Vishnu resting,
to sleep upon my lap, won't this young man's heart
break past all restraint?
It is time for worship, a melody of love,
hair like a peacock's plume, a royal serpent,
a bond from past lives, a divine connection.
Won't the joy of touching you return once again?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Poojai Neram Prema Raagam from Manaivi Oru Manickam (1990) is a sensuous romantic track that seamlessly intertwines sacred spiritual metaphors with intense physical passion. The song expresses a deep longing for intimacy, framing spousal love as an eternal, divine bond forged over past lives. Through vivid imagery comparing the beloved to divine figures and sacred serpents, the lyrics capture the intoxicating joy of reunion and desire.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Thogai koondhal raaja naagam”

Compares long, flowing tresses of hair to a king cobra, tying into the snake theme of the film.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Poojai neram prema raagam”

Repetition of the initial 'P' sound ('Poojai', 'Prema') creates a rhythmic, melodic flow.

Rhyme (Edhukai)

“Poorveega bandham deiveega sondham”

Assonance and mid-word rhyming of 'Poorveega' and 'Deiveega' enhances lyrical harmony.

Mythological Allusion

“Andha aadhisesanin melae Palli kollum maadhavan polae”

References Lord Vishnu (Madhavan) resting on the divine serpent Adisesha as an allegory for romantic rest and intimacy.

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Trivia

Manaivi Oru Manickam (1990) is a snake-mythology horror-drama directed by Chozharajan. The soundtrack was composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics by Vaali, featuring vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.

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