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Poongaatre Dhinamum Theduren (Duet)

From Thangarasu · 1992

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chitra
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Thangarasu
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
5 Mar 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Poongaatrae dhinamum theduraen
Pogaathae thaniyaa vaaduraen
Poongaatrae dhinamum theduraen
Pogaathae thaniyaa vaaduraen
Unnai sodi sera koodaathaa
Uyir kaadhal oonjal aadaatha
Nedungaala aasai theeraathaa
Manakkolam naalai vaaraatha
Thendralae vaa en vasam
Endrumae naan un vasam
Poongaatrae dhinamum theduraen
Pogaathae thaniyaa vaaduraen
Neerillaiyael verum illa
Oorillaiyael therum illa
Ullatha naan sollugiraen
Unna vittu naanum illa
Maanjolaiyil mainaa rendu
Muththaaduthu maiyal kondu
Unnai thoda muththamida
Nenjil oru aasai undu
Mamavukku ponnuththaayi
Pottiyidavaa pattu paayi…
Male :Mm
Female :Panthalittu melam kottu
Oorariya thaalikkattu
Yaezhu jenmam vaazhum
Intha nesam vilagaathu
Female :Veru kaigal theendi
Intha jeevan nilaikkaathu
Adi ennaalum kondaadum sontham
Idhu munnaalil undaana pantham
Female :Oru Kannalam kachcheri kaanum
Nalla ponnaalum kaikkooda venum
Poongaatrae dhinamum theduraen
Female :Pogaathae ho thaniyaa vaaduraen
Thaalaattaththaan thangaraasa
Thannaalaththaan vantha rosa
Suttuviral pattavudan
Mottu vittu vaai vedichchaa
Nogaamaththaan killi killi
Nenjaaraththaan alli alli
Muththumani chiththiramae
Kuththamenna thaen kudichchaa
Mogam vantha pothum
Intha vegam udhavaathu
Male :Paanai vachcha paalai kandu
Poonai vilagaathu
Adi ammaadi aaththaadi neethaan
Ellai illaatha pollaatha aalthaan
Male :Unnai summaalum kannaala paaththaa
Manam kummaalam pottaadum aaththaa
Poongaatrae dhinamum theduraen
Pogaathae thaniyaa vaaduraen
Unnai sodi sera koodaathaa
Uyir kaadhal oonjal aadaatha
Nedungaala aasai theeraathaa
Manakkolam naalai vaaraatha
Thendralae en vasam
Endrumae naan un vasam
Poongaatrae dhinamum theduraen
Pogaathae thaniyaa vaaduraen….
Oh gentle breeze, I search for you every day
Don't leave me, I am suffering all alone
Oh gentle breeze, I search for you every day
Don't leave me, I am suffering all alone
Can't we become a pair?
Won't our deep love swing with joy?
Won't this long-held longing be fulfilled?
Won't tomorrow bring our wedding day?
Come to my side, oh gentle breeze
I am forever yours
Oh gentle breeze, I search for you every day
Don't leave me, I am suffering all alone
Without water, roots cannot live
Without a town, there is no chariot festival
I am speaking the plain truth
Without you, I cannot exist
In the mango grove, two mynas
Are kissing, lost in love
To touch you and kiss you
There is a deep wish in my heart
For my beloved, shall this sweet girl
Spread out a soft silk mat?
Male: Mmm
Female: Put up the wedding tent and beat the drums
Tie the thaali (sacred marriage thread) for all the town to see
Living across seven lifetimes,
This love will never fade
Female: If touched by any other hand,
This life of mine will not survive
This is a bond to celebrate every single day
This is a tie created in past lives
Female: To see our wedding with joyful music,
That auspicious golden day must arrive soon
Oh gentle breeze, I search for you every day
Female: Don't leave me, oh, I am suffering all alone
To sing you a lullaby, my Thangarasa,
A rose has bloomed and come to you on its own
The moment your finger touched it,
The bud burst open into full bloom
Plucking gently without causing pain,
Gathering you close to my heart,
Oh precious, pearl-like beauty,
What is the harm if I taste your honey?
Even when passion rises,
Such haste will not do
Male: Seeing a pot of milk,
A cat will never walk away
Oh goodness gracious, you truly are
A mischievous one who knows no bounds!
Male: Even if I just look at you casually,
My heart dances with wild joy, my girl
Oh gentle breeze, I search for you every day
Don't leave me, I am suffering all alone
Can't we become a pair?
Won't our deep love swing with joy?
Won't this long-held longing be fulfilled?
Won't tomorrow bring our wedding day?
Oh gentle breeze, come to my side
I am forever yours
Oh gentle breeze, I search for you every day
Don't leave me, I am suffering all alone...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Poongaatrae dhinamum theduraen is a romantic duet from the 1992 Tamil film Thangarasu, penned by legendary lyricist Vaali. The song captures the affectionate banter and deep romantic longing between two lovers eagerly awaiting their upcoming wedding. Addressing each other through natural imagery—such as soothing breezes, pairing mynah birds, and blooming rosebuds—the lovers express that their soul connection spans seven lifetimes and remains unbreakable. The protagonists eagerly anticipate traditional wedding festivities like beating drums, erecting marriage canopies, and sacred ritual ceremonies. While brimming with youthful passion, they playfully remind each other to hold patience until their marriage is formalized, celebrating a union rooted in destiny and everlasting love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaayi (Initial Alliteration)

“Poongaatrae dhinamum theduraen / Pogaathae thaniyaa vaaduraen”

Repetition of the 'P' sound at the start of consecutive lines creates a melodic cadence.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Poongaatrae dhinamum theduraen”

Addressing the beloved as 'Poongaatrae' (flower breeze) symbolically elevates their gentle, essential nature.

Edukki / Etukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Neerillaiyael verum illa / Oorillaiyael therum illa”

Rhyming second letters 'r' in 'Neerillaiyael' and 'Oorillaiyael' provides natural rhythm.

Visual Imagery

“Maanjolaiyil mainaa rendu muththaaduthu maiyal kondu”

Vivid imagery depicting paired birds kissing in a grove serves as a romantic parallel for human intimacy.

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Trivia

Thangarasu (1992) features lyrics by Vaali, who was renowned for effortlessly weaving traditional village idioms, wedding customs, and nature motifs into memorable romantic melodies.

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