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Lyrics & meaning

Poonthalir Aada

From Panneer Pushpangal · 1981

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Panneer Pushpangal
Movie release year
1981
Lyrics added on
16 May 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aah a ah ah a ah
A a a ah a a a ah a a a ah a ah
Poondhalir aada
Chorus :Ah a a ah ah
A a ah ah a ah a aha a ah
Male :Ponmalar sooda
Chorus :Ah a a ah ah
A a ah ah a ah a aha a ah
Poondhalir aada ponmalar sooda
Sindhum pani vaadai kaatril
Konjum iru kaadhal nenjam
Paadum pudhu raagangal
Ini naalum subha kaalangal
Poondhalir aada
Chorus :Ah a a ah ah
A a ah ah a ah a aha a ah
Male :Ponmalar sooda
Chorus :Ah a a ah ah
A a ah ah a ah a aha a ah
Lalalaa lalala lallaa lalalaa lalala lallaa
Lalalala lalalala lalalala lalalaa
Lalalaa lallal lalalaa
Kaadhalai yettrum
Kaalaiyin kaattrum
Neerai thottu paadum paattum
Kaadhil pattadhae
Vaaliba naalil vaasanai poovin
Vaadai pattu vaadum nenjil
Ennam suttadhae
Kodigal aasai koodiyabodhu
Koodum nenjilae kolam ittadhae
Poondhalir aada
Chorus :Ah a a ah ah
A a ah ah a ah a aha a ah
Female :Ponmalar sooda
Chorus :Ah a a ah ah
A a ah ah a ah a aha a ah
Mm mm mm mm
Mm mm mm mm
Mm mm mm mm
Mm mm mm mm
Poomalar thoovum
Poomaram naalum
Female :Mm mm mm mm
Male :Bodhai kondu bhoomi thannai
Poojai seiyudhae
Female :Aa a a ah
Poo viralaalum
Pon idhazhaalum
Female :Mm mm mm mm
Male :Poovai ennam kaadhal ennum
Inbam peiyudhae
Poomalai thoovum
Ponnira megam
Ponnai alludhae vannam neiyudhae
Yengidudhae en aasai ennam
Poondhalir aada
Chorus :Ah a a ah ah
A a ah ah a ah a aha a ah
Male :Ponmalar sooda
Chorus :Ah a a ah ah
A a ah ah a ah a aha a ah
Sindhum panivaadai kaatril
Konjum iru kaadhal nenjam
Paadum pudhu raagangal
Male :Ini naalum subhakaalangal
Female :Paadum pudhu raagangal
Male :Ini naalum subhakaalangal
Aah ah aah aah ah aah
Ah ah ah aah, ah ah ah aah, ah ah ah aah ah aah
As tender sprouts dance,
Chorus: Ah ah ah aah aah
Ah ah aah aah ah aah ah aaha ah aah
Male: And golden blossoms adorn,
Chorus: Ah ah ah aah aah
Ah ah aah aah ah aah ah aaha ah aah
As tender sprouts dance and golden blossoms bloom,
In the chilly breeze scattering mist,
Two tender, loving hearts
Sing new melodies.
From now on, every day is a blessed time.
As tender sprouts dance,
Chorus: Ah ah ah aah aah
Ah ah aah aah ah aah ah aaha ah aah
Male: And golden blossoms adorn,
Chorus: Ah ah ah aah aah
Ah ah aah aah ah aah ah aaha ah aah
La la la, la la la, la la, la la la, la la la, la la
La la la la, la la la la, la la la la, la la la
La la la, la la, la la la
Awakening love,
The morning breeze
And the song of ripples touching the water
Have reached my ears.
In the days of youth, the scent of fresh flowers
Touches this longing heart, and
Thoughts burn with passion.
When countless desires gather together,
They draw beautiful patterns in this united heart.
As tender sprouts dance,
Chorus: Ah ah ah aah aah
Ah ah aah aah ah aah ah aaha ah aah
Female: And golden blossoms adorn,
Chorus: Ah ah ah aah aah
Ah ah aah aah ah aah ah aaha ah aah
Mmm mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmm
Showering fresh blossoms,
The flowering tree, day after day,
Female: Mmm mmm mmm mmm
Male: Grows intoxicated with joy
And worships the earth.
Female: Aah ah ah aah
With flower-soft fingers
And golden petals,
Female: Mmm mmm mmm mmm
Male: A young woman's thoughts
Shower the joy of love.
Showering flower garlands,
The golden-hued clouds
Gather gold and weave bright colors,
As my heart yearns with eager longing.
As tender sprouts dance,
Chorus: Ah ah ah aah aah
Ah ah aah aah ah aah ah aaha ah aah
Male: And golden blossoms adorn,
Chorus: Ah ah ah aah aah
Ah ah aah aah ah aah ah aaha ah aah
In the chilly breeze scattering mist,
Two tender, loving hearts
Sing new melodies.
Male: From now on, every day is a blessed time.
Female: Sing new melodies,
Male: From now on, every day is a blessed time.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Poondhalir Aada from Panneer Pushpangal (1981) is a classic Tamil romantic song depicting the blossom of innocent, youthful love. Set in a idyllic natural backdrop with chilly winds, dew-laden breezes, and blooming flora, the song expresses how the experience of love fills two hearts with sweet melodies, optimism, and warmth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

Poondhalir aada ponmalar sooda

Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'P' in 'Poondhalir' and 'Ponmalar'.

Personification

Bodhai kondu bhoomi thannai poojai seiyudhae

The flowering tree ('Poomaram') is personified as becoming intoxicated and worshipping the earth by dropping flowers.

Metaphor

Poovai ennam kaadhal ennum inbam peiyudhae

Comparing the thoughts of love showering joy to pleasant rain ('Inbam peiyudhae').

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Trivia

Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Gangai Amaran, 'Poondhalir Aada' was performed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki. It remains one of the most memorable tracks from Panneer Pushpangal, perfectly capturing the innocent high-school romance featured in the film.

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