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Lyrics & meaning

Poongaviyam Pesum Oviyam Female

From Karpoora Mullai · 1991

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Karpoora Mullai1991

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Poongaaviyam pesum oviyamA flower epic, a speaking painting
Poongaaviyam pesum oviyamA flower epic, a speaking painting
Aani pon thaero aariro aaroIs it a pure gold chariot? Aariro aaro
Velli panneero aariro aaroIs it silver rosewater? Aariro aaro
Female
Poongaaviyam pesum oviyamA flower epic, a speaking painting
Female
Paattu thaan thaalaattu thaanIs it a song, or is it a lullaby?
Ketkka koodum yena naalumThat can be heard every day
Vaadinaal poraadinaalShe withered, she fought
Vanna thogai nedungaalamLike a colorful peacock feather for a long time
Female
Thaai mugam dharisanamA vision of the mother's face
Tharum naal idhuThis is the day that grants it
Saei manam uravenumThe child's mind in the ocean called relationship
Kadal neendhudhuHas swum across
Paasam meerum podhuWhen affection overflows
Pesum vaarthai yedhuWhat words are there to speak?
Paasam meerum podhuWhen affection overflows
Pesum vaarthai yedhuWhat words are there to speak?
Hoo oo oo oo ..Hoo oo oo oo ..
Mayakkathil manam serndhadhuIn enchantment, minds joined
Female
Poongaaviyam pesum oviyamA flower epic, a speaking painting
Poongaaviyam pesum oviyamA flower epic, a speaking painting
Aani pon thaero aariro aaroIs it a pure gold chariot? Aariro aaro
Velli panneero aariro aaroIs it silver rosewater? Aariro aaro
Female
Yaar magal ippoo magalWhose daughter is this flower-like girl?
Yedhu ini indha kelviWhy ask this question anymore?
Koottilae thaai veettilaeIn the nest, in the maternal home
Vaazhum ini indha kuruviThis little sparrow will live from now on
Female
Paadalaam dhinam dhinamWe can sing every day
Pudhu keerthanamA new classical melody
Naal ellaam thalir vidumEvery day it will sprout new leaves
Indha poo vanamThis flower garden
Female
Vaanam boomi vaazhthumThe sky and the earth will bless
Vaadai kaatrum potrumThe northern breeze will praise
Vaanam boomi vaazhthumThe sky and the earth will bless
Vaadai kaatrum potrumThe northern breeze will praise
Hoo oo oo oo ..Hoo oo oo oo ..
Pudhu kadhai arangeridumA new story will be staged
Female
Poongaaviyam pesum oviyamA flower epic, a speaking painting
Poongaaviyam pesum oviyamA flower epic, a speaking painting
Aani pon thaero aariro aaroIs it a pure gold chariot? Aariro aaro
Velli panneero aariro aaroIs it silver rosewater? Aariro aaro
Female
Poongaaviyam pesum oviyamA flower epic, a speaking painting

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from the movie Karpoora Mullai (1991) is an affectionate and emotionally charged melody structured as a lullaby. The lyrics compare a beloved daughter or mother figure to a living painting, a pure gold chariot, and soothing silver rosewater. It reflects on past struggles, long periods of longing, and the profound joy of reunion and maternal connection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Poongaaviyam pesum oviyam

Compares the beloved person directly to a living painting ('pesum oviyam') and a flower epic ('poongaaviyam').

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Paasam meerum podhu / Pesum vaarthai yedhu

The initial 'P' sound repeats in 'Paasam' and 'Pesum', enhancing the musical rhythm.

Imagery

Velli panneero aariro aaro

Uses vivid sensory imagery of cool silver rosewater ('Velli panneer') and gold chariots to express preciousness.

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Trivia

Karpoora Mullai (1991) was directed by Fazil and starred Amala, Raja, and Srividya. The soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by the celebrated lyricist Vaali.

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