Poomalai Ponnukkoru
From Manam Virumbuthe Unnai · 1999
- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Manam Virumbuthe Unnai1999
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Poo maala ponnukkoru | For the girl adorned with a flower garland |
| Pudhu paattu padippadharkku | To sing a brand new song |
| Poo pola vaarththaigala | Words that are gentle like flowers |
| Katti katti mudippadharkku | To weave and tie them together |
| En kurala vikkaama | Without my voice faltering |
| Vaarththaiyae sikkaama odivaa | Without words getting stuck, come running! |
| Male | |
| Thanga kili tholil vachaa | If a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder |
| Neethaanae meenaatchi | You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi |
| Chorus :Jikkuchaan jikkuchaan jikkuchaan | Chorus: Jikkuchaan jikkuchaan jikkuchaan |
| Male | |
| Thanga kili tholil vachaa | If a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder |
| Neethaanae meenaatchi | You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi |
| Kaiyl oru karumba thandhaa | If sugarcane is given in your hand |
| Kaanchipuram kaamaatchi | You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram |
| Male | |
| Unakku munnae chandhiran irundhaa | If the moon stands before you |
| Ooru sollum chandhiran karuppu | The town will say the moon looks dark |
| Unakku munnae vairaththa vechaa | If a diamond is placed before you |
| Mangi pogum vairaththin jolippu | The diamond's glitter will fade away |
| Azhagae azhagae idhu thaan nilavin pirandha naal | O beauty, beauty, this indeed is the moon's birthday |
| Male | |
| Thanga kili tholil vachaa | If a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder |
| Neethaanae meenaatchi | You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi |
| Kaiyl oru karumba thandhaa | If sugarcane is given in your hand |
| Kaanchipuram kaamaatchi | You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram |
| Male | |
| Vatta nilaa yen vaasalilae | Will the round moon descend upon my doorstep |
| Ingu irangi nadandhu varumo | And come walking down right here? |
| Tholgalilae mella thalai saaiththu | Leaning its head gently on my shoulders |
| Kulir dhaegam nanaindhu vidumo | Will my cold body get drenched in warmth? |
| Male | |
| Malargalilae ulla pani thuligal | Will the dew drops resting on the flowers |
| En manadhil sindhi vizhumo | Spill and fall straight into my heart? |
| Ingirundhae andha vaanavillai | Right from where I stand, towards that rainbow |
| En viralgal neendu thodumo | Will my fingers extend and touch it? |
| Male | |
| Vaazhththinaen yn paadalgalil | I blessed you through my melodies |
| Vaarththai ingu thaenaanadhu | Words here turned as sweet as honey |
| Aasaigalil thoongum manam | The heart sleeping amidst desires |
| Kaatril aadum poovaanadhu | Became a flower dancing in the breeze |
| Male | |
| Yaaro yevaro iruvarkkum uravillai | Two strangers with no prior bond between them |
| Aanaal ini mael thanimaikkum idam illaiyae | Yet from now on, there is no place for loneliness |
| Sangeethamum sandhoshamum | Music and everlasting happiness |
| Unakkaaga undaanadhu | Were created exclusively for you |
| Male | |
| Thanga kili tholil vachaa | If a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder |
| Neethaanae meenaatchi | You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi |
| Kaiyl oru karumba thandhaa | If sugarcane is given in your hand |
| Kaancheepuram kaamaatchi | You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram |
| Male | |
| Unakku munnae chandhiran irundhaa | If the moon stands before you |
| Ooru sollum chandhiran karuppu | The town will say the moon looks dark |
| Unakku munnae vairaththa vechaa | If a diamond is placed before you |
| Mangi pogum vairaththin jolippu | The diamond's glitter will fade away |
| Azhagae azhagae idhu thaan nilavin pirandha naal | O beauty, beauty, this indeed is the moon's birthday |
| Male | |
| Hae thanga kili tholil vachaa | Hey, if a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder |
| Neethaanae meenaatchi | You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi |
| Kaiyl oru karumba thandhaa | If sugarcane is given in your hand |
| Kaanchipuram kaamaatchi | You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram |
| Male | |
| Thendral vandhu ennai thottu izhukkudhammaa | The southern breeze comes, touches me, and tugs me along |
| Daangu daangu daam Daangu daangu daam | Daangu daangu daam Daangu daangu daam |
| O sondham solli oru muththam kodukkudhammaa | Oh, claiming kinship, it bestows a kiss upon me |
| Daangu daangu daam | Daangu daangu daam |
| Male | |
| Boomiyila naan irundhum | Even though I am walking on the earth |
| Vaanaththula naan nadandhaen | I felt like I was walking up in the sky |
| Maegaththai pol irundhum | Though I was floating like a cloud |
| Dhaagaththula naan kidandhaen | I lay immersed in deep thirst |
| Vaanam edhu boomi edhu | Which is heaven and which is earth? |
| Onnum ippa puriyalaiyae | Nothing makes sense to me anymore |
| Male | |
| Sangeethamthaan sandhoshamthaan | It is pure music, it is pure joy |
| Eppodhumae themmaanguthaan | It is forever a lively folk tune |
| Chorus | |
| Thangak kili tholil vachaa | If a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder |
| Neethaanae meenaatchi | You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi |
| Kaiyl oru karumba thandhaa | If sugarcane is given in your hand |
| Kaanchipuram kaamaatchi | You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram |
| Male | |
| Unakku munnae chandhiran irundhaa | If the moon stands before you |
| Chorus :Haei haei | Chorus: Hey hey |
| Ooru sollum chandhiran karuppu | The town will say the moon looks dark |
| Male :Unakku munnae vairaththa vechaa | Male: If a diamond is placed before you |
| Chorus :Haei haei | Chorus: Hey hey |
| Mangi pogum vairaththin jolippu | The diamond's glitter will fade away |
| Male: Azhagae azhagae idhu thaan nilavin pirandha naal | Male: O beauty, beauty, this indeed is the moon's birthday |
| Chorus | |
| Hae thanga kili tholil vachaa | Hey, if a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder |
| Neethaanae meenaatchi | You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi |
| Kaiyl oru karumba thandhaa | If sugarcane is given in your hand |
| Kaanchipuram kaamaatchi | You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram |
பூமால பொண்ணுக்கொரு
புதுப்பாட்டு படிப்பதற்கு
பூப்போல வார்த்தைகளை
கட்டி கட்டி முடிப்பதற்கு
என் குரல விக்காம
வார்த்தையே சிக்காம ஓடிவா
For the girl adorned with a flower garland
To sing a brand new song
Words that are gentle like flowers
To weave and tie them together
Without my voice faltering
Without words getting stuck, come running!
தங்கக்கிளி தோளில் வச்சா
நீதானே மீனாட்சி
குழு :
ஜிக்குசான் ஜிக்குசான் ஜிக்குசான்
If a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder
You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi
Chorus: Jikkuchaan jikkuchaan jikkuchaan
தங்கக்கிளி தோளில் வச்சா
நீதானே மீனாட்சி
கையில் ஒரு கரும்ப தந்தா
காஞ்சிபுரம் காமாட்சி
If a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder
You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi
If sugarcane is given in your hand
You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram
உனக்கு முன்ன சந்திரன் இருந்தா
ஊரு சொல்லும் சந்திரன் கருப்பு
உனக்கு முன்ன வைரத்த வச்சா
மங்கிப் போகும் வைரத்தின் ஜொலிப்பு
அழகே அழகே இதுதான் நிலவின் பிறந்த நாள்
If the moon stands before you
The town will say the moon looks dark
If a diamond is placed before you
The diamond's glitter will fade away
O beauty, beauty, this indeed is the moon's birthday
தங்கக்கிளி தோளில் வச்சா
நீதானே மீனாட்சி
கையில் ஒரு கரும்ப தந்தா
காஞ்சிபுரம் காமாட்சி
If a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder
You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi
If sugarcane is given in your hand
You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram
...........................
Will the round moon descend upon my doorstep
And come walking down right here?
Leaning its head gently on my shoulders
Will my cold body get drenched in warmth?
வட்ட நிலா என் வாசலிலே
இங்கு இறங்கி நடந்து வருமோ
தோள்களிலே மெல்ல தலை சாய்த்து
குளிர் தேகம் நனைந்து விடுமோ
Will the dew drops resting on the flowers
Spill and fall straight into my heart?
Right from where I stand, towards that rainbow
Will my fingers extend and touch it?
மலர்களிலே உள்ள பனித்துளிகள்
என் மனதில் சிந்தி விழுமோ
இங்கிருந்தே அந்த வானவில்லை
என் விரல்கள் நீண்டு தொடுமோ
I blessed you through my melodies
Words here turned as sweet as honey
The heart sleeping amidst desires
Became a flower dancing in the breeze
வாழ்த்தினேன் என் பாடல்களில்
வார்த்தை இங்கு தேனானது
ஆசைகளில் தூங்கும் மனம்
காற்றில் ஆடும் பூவானது
Two strangers with no prior bond between them
Yet from now on, there is no place for loneliness
Music and everlasting happiness
Were created exclusively for you
யாரோ எவரோ இருவருக்கும் உறவில்லை
ஆனால் இனிமேல் தனிமைக்கும் இடமில்லையே
சங்கீதமும் சந்தோஷமும் உனக்காக உண்டானது
If a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder
You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi
If sugarcane is given in your hand
You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram
தங்கக்கிளி தோளில் வச்சா
நீதானே மீனாட்சி
கையில் ஒரு கரும்ப தந்தா
காஞ்சிபுரம் காமாட்சி
If the moon stands before you
The town will say the moon looks dark
If a diamond is placed before you
The diamond's glitter will fade away
O beauty, beauty, this indeed is the moon's birthday
உனக்கு முன்ன சந்திரன் இருந்தா
ஊரு சொல்லும் சந்திரன் கருப்பு
உனக்கு முன்ன வைரத்த வச்சா
மங்கிப் போகும் வைரத்தின் ஜொலிப்பு
அழகே அழகே இது தான் நிலவின் பிறந்த நாள்
Hey, if a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder
You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi
If sugarcane is given in your hand
You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram
ஹே தங்கக்கிளி தோளில் வச்சா
நீதானே மீனாட்சி
கையில் ஒரு கரும்ப தந்தா
காஞ்சிபுரம் காமாட்சி
The southern breeze comes, touches me, and tugs me along
Daangu daangu daam Daangu daangu daam
Oh, claiming kinship, it bestows a kiss upon me
Daangu daangu daam
தென்றல் வந்து என்னைத் தொட்டு இழுக்குதம்மா
டாங்குடாங்குடாம் டாங்குடாங்குடாம்
ஓ சொந்தம் சொல்லி ஒரு முத்தம் கொடுக்குதம்மா
டாங்குடாங்குடாம்
Even though I am walking on the earth
I felt like I was walking up in the sky
Though I was floating like a cloud
I lay immersed in deep thirst
Which is heaven and which is earth?
Nothing makes sense to me anymore
பூமியில நானிருந்தும்
வானத்துல நான் நடந்தேன்
மேகத்தைப் போலிருந்தும்
தாகத்துல நான் கிடந்தேன்
வானம் எது பூமி எது
ஒண்ணும் இப்ப புரியலையே
It is pure music, it is pure joy
It is forever a lively folk tune
சங்கீதம்தான் சந்தோஷம்தான்
எப்போதுமே தெம்மாங்குதான்
If a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder
You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi
If sugarcane is given in your hand
You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram
தங்கக்கிளி தோளில் வச்சா
நீதானே மீனாட்சி
கையில் ஒரு கரும்ப தந்தா
காஞ்சிபுரம் காமாட்சி
If the moon stands before you
Chorus: Hey hey
The town will say the moon looks dark
Male: If a diamond is placed before you
Chorus: Hey hey
The diamond's glitter will fade away
Male: O beauty, beauty, this indeed is the moon's birthday
உனக்கு முன்ன சந்திரன் இருந்தா
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஊரு சொல்லும் சந்திரன் கருப்பு
உனக்கு முன்ன வைரத்த வச்சா
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய்
மங்கிப் போகும் வைரத்தின் ஜொலிப்பு
அழகே அழகே இதுதான் நிலவின் பிறந்த நாள்
Hey, if a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder
You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi
If sugarcane is given in your hand
You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram
ஹே தங்கக்கிளி தோளில் வச்சா
நீதானே மீனாட்சி
கையில் ஒரு கரும்ப தந்தா
காஞ்சிபுரம் காமாட்சி
Poo maala ponnukkoru
For the girl adorned with a flower garland
Pudhu paattu padippadharkku
To sing a brand new song
Poo pola vaarththaigala
Words that are gentle like flowers
Katti katti mudippadharkku
To weave and tie them together
En kurala vikkaama
Without my voice faltering
Vaarththaiyae sikkaama odivaa
Without words getting stuck, come running!
Thanga kili tholil vachaa
If a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder
Neethaanae meenaatchi
You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi
Chorus :Jikkuchaan jikkuchaan jikkuchaan
Chorus: Jikkuchaan jikkuchaan jikkuchaan
Thanga kili tholil vachaa
If a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder
Neethaanae meenaatchi
You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi
Kaiyl oru karumba thandhaa
If sugarcane is given in your hand
Kaanchipuram kaamaatchi
You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram
Unakku munnae chandhiran irundhaa
If the moon stands before you
Ooru sollum chandhiran karuppu
The town will say the moon looks dark
Unakku munnae vairaththa vechaa
If a diamond is placed before you
Mangi pogum vairaththin jolippu
The diamond's glitter will fade away
Azhagae azhagae idhu thaan nilavin pirandha naal
O beauty, beauty, this indeed is the moon's birthday
Thanga kili tholil vachaa
If a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder
Neethaanae meenaatchi
You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi
Kaiyl oru karumba thandhaa
If sugarcane is given in your hand
Kaanchipuram kaamaatchi
You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram
Vatta nilaa yen vaasalilae
Will the round moon descend upon my doorstep
Ingu irangi nadandhu varumo
And come walking down right here?
Tholgalilae mella thalai saaiththu
Leaning its head gently on my shoulders
Kulir dhaegam nanaindhu vidumo
Will my cold body get drenched in warmth?
Malargalilae ulla pani thuligal
Will the dew drops resting on the flowers
En manadhil sindhi vizhumo
Spill and fall straight into my heart?
Ingirundhae andha vaanavillai
Right from where I stand, towards that rainbow
En viralgal neendu thodumo
Will my fingers extend and touch it?
Vaazhththinaen yn paadalgalil
I blessed you through my melodies
Vaarththai ingu thaenaanadhu
Words here turned as sweet as honey
Aasaigalil thoongum manam
The heart sleeping amidst desires
Kaatril aadum poovaanadhu
Became a flower dancing in the breeze
Yaaro yevaro iruvarkkum uravillai
Two strangers with no prior bond between them
Aanaal ini mael thanimaikkum idam illaiyae
Yet from now on, there is no place for loneliness
Sangeethamum sandhoshamum
Music and everlasting happiness
Unakkaaga undaanadhu
Were created exclusively for you
Thanga kili tholil vachaa
If a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder
Neethaanae meenaatchi
You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi
Kaiyl oru karumba thandhaa
If sugarcane is given in your hand
Kaancheepuram kaamaatchi
You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram
Unakku munnae chandhiran irundhaa
If the moon stands before you
Ooru sollum chandhiran karuppu
The town will say the moon looks dark
Unakku munnae vairaththa vechaa
If a diamond is placed before you
Mangi pogum vairaththin jolippu
The diamond's glitter will fade away
Azhagae azhagae idhu thaan nilavin pirandha naal
O beauty, beauty, this indeed is the moon's birthday
Hae thanga kili tholil vachaa
Hey, if a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder
Neethaanae meenaatchi
You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi
Kaiyl oru karumba thandhaa
If sugarcane is given in your hand
Kaanchipuram kaamaatchi
You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram
Thendral vandhu ennai thottu izhukkudhammaa
The southern breeze comes, touches me, and tugs me along
Daangu daangu daam Daangu daangu daam
Daangu daangu daam Daangu daangu daam
O sondham solli oru muththam kodukkudhammaa
Oh, claiming kinship, it bestows a kiss upon me
Daangu daangu daam
Daangu daangu daam
Boomiyila naan irundhum
Even though I am walking on the earth
Vaanaththula naan nadandhaen
I felt like I was walking up in the sky
Maegaththai pol irundhum
Though I was floating like a cloud
Dhaagaththula naan kidandhaen
I lay immersed in deep thirst
Vaanam edhu boomi edhu
Which is heaven and which is earth?
Onnum ippa puriyalaiyae
Nothing makes sense to me anymore
Sangeethamthaan sandhoshamthaan
It is pure music, it is pure joy
Eppodhumae themmaanguthaan
It is forever a lively folk tune
Thangak kili tholil vachaa
If a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder
Neethaanae meenaatchi
You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi
Kaiyl oru karumba thandhaa
If sugarcane is given in your hand
Kaanchipuram kaamaatchi
You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram
Unakku munnae chandhiran irundhaa
If the moon stands before you
Chorus :Haei haei
Chorus: Hey hey
Ooru sollum chandhiran karuppu
The town will say the moon looks dark
Male :Unakku munnae vairaththa vechaa
Male: If a diamond is placed before you
Chorus :Haei haei
Chorus: Hey hey
Mangi pogum vairaththin jolippu
The diamond's glitter will fade away
Male: Azhagae azhagae idhu thaan nilavin pirandha naal
Male: O beauty, beauty, this indeed is the moon's birthday
Hae thanga kili tholil vachaa
Hey, if a golden parrot is placed on your shoulder
Neethaanae meenaatchi
You yourself become Goddess Meenakshi
Kaiyl oru karumba thandhaa
If sugarcane is given in your hand
Kaanchipuram kaamaatchi
You become Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic and poetic song celebrates extraordinary beauty, joy, and the magical feeling of falling in love. The protagonist compares the heroine to divine figures like Goddess Meenakshi (traditionally depicted with a parrot) and Goddess Kamakshi (traditionally depicted holding sugarcane), expressing that her presence elevates everything around her into divinity and splendor. He extravagantly praises her fairness and radiance, claiming that even the moon and brilliant diamonds lose their lustre when placed next to her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uwamai Ani (Simile)
“Poo pola vaarththaigala”
Comparing words to delicate flowers using the explicit comparison word 'pola'.
Uyarvu Navortchi Ani (Hyperbole)
“Unakku munnae chandhiran irundhaa / Ooru sollum chandhiran karuppu”
Exaggerating the heroine's radiance by claiming that her brightness makes the moon appear dark in comparison.
Moonaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Poo maala ponnukkoru / Pudhu paattu padippadharkku”
Repetition of the initial letter 'P' across consecutive lines for poetic rhythm.
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Trivia
Although often credited in mislabeled playlists, this track 'Thanga Kili Tholil Vachaa' is famously composed by Deva for the 1997 hit movie 'Nerukku Ner' directed by Vasanth and produced by Mani Ratnam, starring Suriya and Vijay.
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