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Lyrics & meaning

Poojaikkaetha Poovidhu

From Neethaana Andha Kuyil · 1986

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Gangai Amaran, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Neethaana Andha Kuyil
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
23 May 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Poojaikaetha poovidhu …
Naethu thaana poothadhu …
Ada poothadhu yaaradha paathadhu….
Melae potta dhaavani selaiyaagi ponadhu
Selai izhuthu viduvadhe velaiyaagi ponadhu
Kokku onnu kokki podudhu hoi
Poojaikaetha poovidhu …
Naethu thaana poothadhu …
Ada poothadhu yaaradha paathadhu….
Paavaadai kattaiyile paarthenae macham
Aanaalum nenjukkullae edho acham
Nogaama paathuputtae verenna micham
Kalayaanam kattikitta innum socham
Achuvella pechula aala thookkura
Konja neram paarunna kooli kekkura
Thulli pogum pulli maana
Malluvetti izhukkudhu
Maaman pesum pecha kettu
Veppankuchi inikkudhu
Poojaikaetha poovidhu …
Naethu thaana poothadhu …
Ada poothadhu yaaradha paathadhu….
Oorellaam unnapathi verum vaaya mella
Thodhaaga yaarumilla thoodhu solla
Vaai vaartha pombalaikku podhadhu pulla
Kan jaada pola oru baashaiyilla
Suthi chuthi vandhu nee soappu podura
Kotti pona kudimikku seeppu thedura
Ennai paarthu enna ketta
Yaetta yaendi maathura
Kaala neram koodipochu maala vandhu maathura
Poojaikaetha poovidhu …
Naethu thaana poothadhu …
Ada poothadhu yaaradha paathadhu….
Melae potta dhaavani selaiyaagi ponadhu
Selai izhuthu viduvadhae velaiyaagi ponadhu
Kokku onnu kokki podudhu hoi
Poojaikaetha poovidhu
Naethu thaana poothadhu
Poothadhu yaaradha paathadhu….
This flower is worthy of worship...
It bloomed just yesterday...
Ah, it bloomed, and who was the one to see it?
The half-saree worn over has become a full saree,
And adjusting the saree has become a whole chore!
A white crane is casting its hook, oh!
This flower is worthy of worship...
It bloomed just yesterday...
Ah, it bloomed, and who was the one to see it?
I saw your beauty mark when you tied your skirt,
Even so, there is a little fear in my heart.
You took a gentle look, so what else is left?
Once we get married, there is still plenty more!
With your jaggery-sweet words, you sweep me off my feet!
If I ask you to keep an eye on me for a moment, you demand wages!
Leaping away like a spotted deer,
She tugs at my cotton dhoti.
Hearing the words my man speaks,
Even a bitter neem twig tastes sweet!
This flower is worthy of worship...
It bloomed just yesterday...
Ah, it bloomed, and who was the one to see it?
The whole town has nothing to do but gossip about you,
And there is no one around to carry my message.
Just spoken words are not enough for a woman, girl,
No language speaks like a glance from the eyes.
You keep circling around and buttering me up,
Looking for a comb when the hair bun is already lost!
Looking at me, what did you just ask?
Why are you changing the subject now, girl?
The right time has arrived, come exchange wedding garlands!
This flower is worthy of worship...
It bloomed just yesterday...
Ah, it bloomed, and who was the one to see it?
The half-saree worn over has become a full saree,
And adjusting the saree has become a whole chore!
A white crane is casting its hook, oh!
This flower is worthy of worship
It bloomed just yesterday
It bloomed, and who was the one to see it?...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Poojaikaetha Poovidhu from Neethaana Andha Kuyil (1986) is a playful romantic duet that celebrates the coming of age and blossoming love between a young woman and her lover. Metaphorically comparing the heroine to a tender flower suitable for ritual worship, the lyrics weave through playful teasing, rural imagery, and the subtle shifts of growing up—symbolized by the transition from a half-saree to a full saree.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvam)

“Poojaikaetha poovidhu …”

Compares the heroine to a newly bloomed flower worthy of divine worship.

Oxymoron / Paradox

“Veppankuchi inikkudhu”

Describes a bitter neem twig tasting sweet, emphasizing how love transforms bitter reality into sweetness.

Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)

“Naethu thaana poothadhu …”

Rhyming of the second consonant sound across consecutive lines ('th' in 'Naethu' and 'poothadhu').

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Trivia

Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Gangai Amaran, this popular track from Neethaana Andha Kuyil (1986) was rendered by K. J. Yesudas and K. S. Chithra, showcasing a blend of traditional folk flavor with classical melody.

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