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Lyrics & meaning

Poongatru Un Per Solla

From Vetri Vizha · 1989

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Vetri Vizha
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
31 Jan 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Poonghaatru un per solla ketenae indru
Female :Neeroottru yen thol konja paarthenae indru
Theerththa karai orathilae
Female :Thaen sittughal ullathilae
Kalyaana vaibhoghamdhaan
Female :Neeroottru yen thol konja paarthenae indru
Lala laala laa laalaa laa lala
Laa laalaalaalaa laa laaa…
Moonghil kaattoram mynaakal rendu
Mogha pan paadudhae….
Maelai kaattrodu kai serthu naanal
Kaadhal kondaadudhae..aaeee…
Aalam vizhudhodu kili kootam aadum
Kaalam idhuvallavaa..aaa…
Eera siraghodu isai paadi thiriyum
Neram idhuvallavaa….
Yedhaedho yennam thondra yeghaandham inghae
Naan kaanum vannam yaavum needhanae anbae
Vannam maaraamal meendum meendum
Aasaigal eedaera koodum….
Poonghaatru un per solla ketenae indru
Jenma jenmangal aanaalum yenna
Jeevan unnodudhan
Devi sreedevi poovaaram sooda
Devan yennodudhaan..aaannn…
Neela vaan kooda niram maari poghum
Nesam niram maarumaa
Kaala kaalangal ponaalum yenna
Kaadhal thadam maarumaa…
Oyaamal unnai konjum
Oodhappoo vannam
Raajaavin ah mutham kollum
Rojaappoo kannam
Vaadai theendaadha vaazhaith thottam
Aanandha ellaigal kaattum
Poonghaatru un per solla ketenae indru
Female :Neeroottru yen thol konja paarthenae indru
Theerththa karai orathilae
Female :Thaen sittughal ullathilae
Kalyaana vaibhoghamdhaan
Poonghaatru un per solla ketenae indru
Today, I heard the gentle breeze whisper your name
Today, I saw the spring water caress my shoulders
Along the bank of the sacred stream,
in the hearts of the honeybirds,
a wedding celebration unfolds!
Today, I saw the spring water caress my shoulders
La la laala la laala la la la
La laalaalaala la laaa...
In the breeze among the bamboos, two mynas
sing a tune of sweet longing...
Holding hands with the western wind, the reeds
celebrate their love...
When a flock of parrots swings on the banyan roots,
isn't this that very season?
Wandering and singing melodies with wet wings,
isn't this that very hour?
As sweet thoughts arise, peaceful solitude fills this place...
Every beautiful sight I see is only you, my love!
Without ever fading, over and over again,
all our desires can come true...
Today, I heard the gentle breeze whisper your name
No matter how many lifetimes come and go,
my soul belongs only with you.
To garland goddess Sridevi with fresh flowers,
my lord is right here with me...
Even the blue sky might change its colour,
but will true love ever change?
No matter how many ages roll by,
will love ever lose its way?
Endlessly caressing you
is this violet flower glow...
Receiving the king's tender kiss
are these rose-petal cheeks!
A banana grove untouched by the chill wind
shows the boundless heights of joy!
Today, I heard the gentle breeze whisper your name
Today, I saw the spring water caress my shoulders
Along the bank of the sacred stream,
in the hearts of the honeybirds,
a wedding celebration unfolds!
Today, I heard the gentle breeze whisper your name
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Poonghaatru Un Per Solla is a celebrated romantic duet from the film Vetri Vizha (1989), composed by Ilaiyaraaja, written by Vaali, and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra. The song captures the ecstasy of two lovers in a lush natural environment, where every aspect of nature—from whispering breezes and babbling springs to dancing birds and swaying reeds—echoes their deep romantic connection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Personification (உருவகப்படுத்துதல்)

“Poonghaatru un per solla ketenae indru”

Attributes human traits to natural elements, such as the gentle wind whispering a name and reeds holding hands with the wind to celebrate love.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Jenma jenmangal aanaalum yenna / Jeevan unnodudhan”

Repetition of the initial letter/sound sound 'J' across lines.

Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Aalam vizhudhodu kili kootam aadum / Kaalam idhuvallavaa”

Matching of the second consonant 'la' (ல) in consecutive lines.

Metaphor (உவமை)

“Rojaappoo kannam”

Comparing rosy soft cheeks directly to a rose flower ('Rojaappoo kannam').

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Trivia

Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vaali, Vetri Vizha (1989) was directed by Pratap Pothen and starred Kamal Haasan and Prabhu. The song is famed for its atmospheric flute prelude, rich string section, and vocal harmonies between S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra.

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