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Lyrics & meaning

Poovannam

From Azhiyadha Kolangal · 1979

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
P. Susheela, Jayachandran
Music director
Salil Chowdhury
Movie name
Azhiyadha Kolangal
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
7 Jun 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Poo vannam……
Pola nenjam……
Boopaalam paadum neram
Pongi nirkkum dhinam
Engengum inba raagam
En ullam podum thaalam
Poo vannam……
Pola nenjam……
Boopaalam paadum neram
Pongi nirkkum dhinam
Engengum inba raagam
En ullam podum thaalam
Aa haahaa…
Female :Aa haahaa…
Inikkum vaazhvilae
En sondham nee
Enakkul vaazhndhidum
En dheivam nee
Pirakkum jenmangal
Pinaikkum bandhangal
Endrendum nee
Inikkum vaazhvilae
En sondham nee
Enakkul vaazhndhidum
En dheivam nee
Pirakkum jenmangal
Pinaikkum bandhangal
Endrendum nee
Inaindha vaazhvil pirivum illai
Thanimaiyum illai
Pirandhaal endha naalum
Unnodu saera vendum
Poo vannam……
Pola nenjam……
Male :Boopaalam paadum neram
Pongi nirkkum dhinam
Female :Engengum inba raagam
En ullam podum thaalam
Padikkum paadamo
Un ullangal
Thudikkum dhegamo
En vellangal
Panikkul vaattangal
Anaikkum moottangal
En inbangal
Padikkum paadamo
Un ullangal
Thudikkum dhegamo
En vellangal
Panikkul vaattangal
Anaikkum moottangal
En inbangal
Pinaiyum podhu iniya ennam
Endrum nam sondham
Imaikkul ezhu thaalam
Endrendrum kaana vendum
Poo vannam …
Pola nenjam….
Female :Boopaalam paadum neram
Pongi nirkkum dhinam
Male :Engengum inba raagam
En ullam podum thaalam
Soft like the colors of a flower...
is my heart...
At the hour Bhoopalam (morning raga) is sung,
joy overflows every day.
Everywhere is a sweet melody,
and my heart keeps the rhythm.
Soft like the colors of a flower...
is my heart...
At the hour Bhoopalam (morning raga) is sung,
joy overflows every day.
Everywhere is a sweet melody,
and my heart keeps the rhythm.
Ah haha...
Female: Ah haha...
In this sweet life,
you are my own.
Living deep within me,
you are my deity.
In every lifetime to come,
and in all the bonds that tie us,
you are mine forever.
In this sweet life,
you are my own.
Living deep within me,
you are my deity.
In every lifetime to come,
and in all the bonds that tie us,
you are mine forever.
In our united life, there is no parting,
nor is there any loneliness.
Whenever I take birth,
I must be united with you.
Soft like the colors of a flower...
is my heart...
Male: At the hour Bhoopalam (morning raga) is sung,
joy overflows every day.
Female: Everywhere is a sweet melody,
and my heart keeps the rhythm.
Is it a lesson to be read,
your tender heart?
Is this trembling body
a flood of passion?
Shivering in the cold mist,
gathering in a warm embrace,
these are my joys.
Is it a lesson to be read,
your tender heart?
Is this trembling body
a flood of passion?
Shivering in the cold mist,
gathering in a warm embrace,
these are my joys.
The sweet feelings when we entwine
will belong to us forever.
The rhythm that rises behind our eyes,
we must cherish for all time.
Soft like the colors of a flower...
is my heart...
Female: At the hour Bhoopalam (morning raga) is sung,
joy overflows every day.
Male: Everywhere is a sweet melody,
and my heart keeps the rhythm.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Poo Vannam Pola Nenjam from the 1979 film Azhiyadha Kolangal is a tender romantic duet expressing deep love, devotion, and eternal togetherness. Set against the backdrop of a peaceful morning heralded by the Boopaalam ragam, the song evokes a serene atmosphere where two souls find joy and complete emotional fulfillment in each other's presence. The lovers pledge that their bond transcends lifetimes, offering comfort against loneliness, coldness, and distance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Poo vannam…… Pola nenjam……”

Compares the softness and purity of the heart directly to the delicate hue and tender nature of flowers.

Alliteration (Monai)

“Pirakkum jenmangal / Pinaikkum bandhangal”

Repetition of the initial letter 'P' ('Pirakkum', 'Pinaikkum') creating a harmonious rhythm.

Personification / Musical Imagery

“Boopaalam paadum neram”

Personifies the morning musical raga Boopaalam as singing to herald the day.

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Trivia

The song features music composed by the legendary maestro Salil Chowdhury for Balu Mahendra's directorial debut film Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979). Sung by K.J. Yesudas and P. Susheela, with lyrics penned by Gangai Amaran, it remains one of Salil Chowdhury's finest and most memorable Tamil compositions.

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