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Lyrics & meaning

Poovagi Iravu

From Sollathe Yarum Kettal · 1981

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Sollathe Yarum Kettal
Movie release year
1981
Lyrics added on
20 Jan 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Poovaagi iravu neram kaayaagi
Vidiyumpothu kaniyum kaniyum
Vizhiyil vadiyum thaen
Pakkam varum sugam siriththaal
Puththam pudhu mayakkam
Paththu tharam dhinam ninaiththaal
Niththam idhu inikkum
Poovaagi iravu neram kaayaagi
Vidiyumpothu kaniyum kaniyum
Vizhiyil vadiyum thaen
Pakkam varum sugam sirihthaal
Puththam puthu mayakkam
Paththu tharam dhinam ninaiththaal
Niththam idhu inikkum
Pattu thottu pazhagapattu
Thottu thottu paaduvaai
Munnum pinnum minnum annam
Allum vannam aaduvaai
Thirumeni ilaiyarani
Udaiyai konjam mooduvaai
Poovaagi iravu neram kaayaagi
Vidiyumpothu kaniyum kaniyum
Vizhiyil vadiyum thaen
Pakkam varum sugam siriththaal
Puththam pudhu mayakkam
Paththu tharam dhinam ninaiththaal
Niththam idhu inikkum
Vanna paravai vanji kavithai
Intha vanappu azhagin sirappu
Thaththi kudhikkum thanga kalasam
Inba nadippu ilamai thudippu
Rasanai irunthaal avanthaan rasigan
Poovaagi iravu neram kaayaagi
Vidiyumpothu kaniyum kaniyum
Vizhiyil vadiyum thaen
Pakkam varum sugam siriththaal
Puththam pudhu mayakkam
Paththu tharam dhinam ninaiththaal
Niththam idhu inikkum
Alli thanthaal arugil vanthaal
Solli thanthaal ketkiraen
Alli thandu anaikkum vandu
Indru undaa paarkkiraen
Oru raagam paruva raagam
Iruvar saernthu paadalaam
Poovaagi iravu neram kaayaagi
Vidiyumpothu kaniyum kaniyum
Vizhiyil vadiyum thaen
Pakkam varum sugam siriththaal
Puththam pudhu mayakkam
Paththu tharam dhinam ninaiththaal
Niththam idhu inikkum
Blooming as a flower, turning into green fruit by night,
It ripens fully as dawn arrives,
As honey drips from the eyes.
When approaching pleasure smiles,
A brand-new sweet spell takes over.
If you think of it ten times a day,
It will taste sweet every single day...
Blooming as a flower, turning into green fruit by night,
It ripens fully as dawn arrives,
As honey drips from the eyes.
When approaching pleasure smiles,
A brand-new sweet spell takes over.
If you think of it ten times a day,
It will taste sweet every single day...
Used to the gentle touch of silk,
You touch again and again and sing.
A radiant swan gleaming from every angle,
You dance in a way that steals the heart.
With a graceful body, young queen,
Cover yourself with your dress just a little...
Blooming as a flower, turning into green fruit by night,
It ripens fully as dawn arrives,
As honey drips from the eyes.
When approaching pleasure smiles,
A brand-new sweet spell takes over.
If you think of it ten times a day,
It will taste sweet every single day...
A colorful bird, a living poem of grace,
This charm is the very best of beauty.
Golden pots bouncing with lively grace,
Playful teases of joy, the pulsing thrill of youth!
Only one with true appreciation is a real connoisseur.
Blooming as a flower, turning into green fruit by night,
It ripens fully as dawn arrives,
As honey drips from the eyes.
When approaching pleasure smiles,
A brand-new sweet spell takes over.
If you think of it ten times a day,
It will taste sweet every single day...
If you shower your love and come close,
If you teach me, I will gladly learn.
Will a bee embrace the water lily's stem?
I shall see if that happens today!
A song, a melody of youth,
The two of us can sing together.
Blooming as a flower, turning into green fruit by night,
It ripens fully as dawn arrives,
As honey drips from the eyes.
When approaching pleasure smiles,
A brand-new sweet spell takes over.
If you think of it ten times a day,
It will taste sweet every single day...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Poovaagi Iravu Neram' from the 1981 film Sollathe Yarum Kettal is a sensual and rhythmic track penned by Kannadasan and set to tune by Shankar-Ganesh. The lyrics use natural imagery of flowers blooming and ripening into sweet fruit overnight to symbolize the awakening and maturity of youthful passion and romance. Brought to life by S. Janaki's expressive vocals, the song weaves themes of beauty, intimacy, dance, and melodic harmony into a celebrated sensual piece.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Poovaagi iravu neram kaayaagi / Vidiyumpothu kaniyum kaniyum

Compares romantic maturation to a flower blooming into a fruit overnight and ripening by dawn.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

Puththam pudhu mayakkam

Repetition of the 'P' sound creates a pleasing rhythmic effect.

Rhyme (Edhugai)

Munnum pinnum minnum annam / Allum vannam aaduvaai

Second-letter rhyming between 'Munnum' and 'Allum' enhances the lyrical flow.

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Trivia

Composed by the legendary music duo Shankar-Ganesh, this song highlights S. Janaki's famous ability to infuse sensual expressions and vocal modulations into Tamil film melodies during the early 1980s.

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