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Lyrics & meaning

Poongaviyam Pesum

From Karpoora Mullai · 1991

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Karpoora Mullai
Movie release year
1991
Lyrics added on
11 Mar 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{ Poongaviyam pesum oviyam } (2) Aani pon thero aarero aaro Velli panneero aarero aaro Poongaviyam pesum oviyam
Paatudhaan thaalatudhaan Ketka koodum yena naalum Vaadinaal poraadinaal Vanna kogai nedunkaalam
Thaai mugam Tharisanam tharum naalidhu Seymanam uravenum Kadal neenthudhu
{ Paasam meerum podhu Pesum vaarthai yedhu } (2)
Oooo… mayakathil manam sernthadhu
Poongaviyam pesum oviyam Aani pon thero aarero aaro Velli panneero aarero aaro
Yaar magal ippoo Magal yedhu ini indha kelvi Kootilae thaai veetilae Vaazhum ini indha kuruvi
Paadalam dhinam Dhinam pudhu keerthanam Naalellaam thalirvidum Indha poovanam
{ Vaanam boomi vaazhthum Vaadai kaatrum potrum } (2) Oooo… pudhu kadhai arangeridum
{ Poongaviyam pesum oviyam } (2) Aani pon thero aarero aaro Velli panneero aarero aaro Poongaviyam pesum oviyam
A living poem of flowers, a speaking painting! Are you a chariot of pure gold? Aariraaro aaro... Are you cool silver rosewater? Aariraaro aaro... A living poem of flowers, a speaking painting!
Hoping that one day she might hear a song and a lullaby, this lovely bird withered and struggled for so long.
Today is the day the mother's face is seen, and the child's heart swims in an ocean of kinship.
When love overflows, what words are there left to speak?
Oh, lost in sheer bliss, our hearts have joined as one.
A living poem of flowers, a speaking painting! Are you a chariot of pure gold? Aariraaro aaro... Are you cool silver rosewater? Aariraaro aaro...
Whose daughter is this flower-like girl? Why even ask that anymore? From now on, this little bird will live in the nest of her mother's home.
Every day we can sing a new song of praise, and this flower garden will sprout fresh blooms all day.
The sky and earth will bless, the cool breeze will celebrate, and a whole new chapter will unfold.
A living poem of flowers, a speaking painting! Are you a chariot of pure gold? Aariraaro aaro... Are you cool silver rosewater? Aariraaro aaro... A living poem of flowers, a speaking painting!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This tender song from the movie Karpoora Mullai portrays an emotional reunion and the warmth of maternal affection. It celebrates a young girl described metaphorically as a speaking painting, a golden chariot, and a gentle sparrow who has endured hardship. Now, finding solace in her mother's embrace, her life blossoms anew as bonds of love drown out past struggles.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Poongaviyam pesum oviyam”

Compares the girl to a 'poongaviyam' (flower epic), 'oviyam' (painting), and 'kuruvi' (sparrow) to emphasize her beauty and innocence.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Paasam meerum podhu Pesum vaarthai yedhu”

The repetition of the 'P' sound in 'Paasam' and 'Pesum' creates a soothing rhythmic harmony suitable for a lullaby.

Rhyme (Edhukai)

“Vaadinaal poraadinaal Vanna kogai nedunkaalam”

Second-letter rhyming in 'Vaadinaal' and 'Poraadinaal' enhances the poetic lyrical flow.

Did you know?

Trivia

Karpoora Mullai (1991) was directed by Fazil and featured music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with poignant lyrics written by Vaali. The song serves as a soul-stirring lullaby that plays a crucial emotional role in the film's climax.

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