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Lyrics & meaning

Poove Chinna Poove

From Kagitha Odam · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Kagitha Odam
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
17 Feb 2022

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Poove chinna poove enna saedhi
Female :Maalai soodum velai entha thethi
Male :Malar panneeril aadum neram allavo
Female :Manam venneeril vaadum thaabam sollavo
Unnai naanthaan sooda vendum
Female :Madi oonjal aada vendum
Male :Idhazh munnaalum pinnaalum
Ennaalum undaagum thaeno…
Poove chinna poove enna saedhi
Male :Maalai soodum velai entha thethi
Pazhamuthircholai kandaenae
Paravaiyai polae vanthaenae ponmaanae
Pazhamuthircholai kandaenae
Paravaiyai polae vanthaenae ponmaanae
Female :Thodumo viral padumo
Adadaa angam sudumo
Kothiththathu meendum aaraatho
Marupadi mogam vaaraatho
Female :Thazhuva thazhuva nazhuva nazhuva
Kodiyidai ammaadi ennaavatho
Poove chinna poove enna saedhi
Female : Maalai soodum velai entha thethi
Male :Malar panneeril aadum neram allavo
Female :Manam venneeril vaadum thaabam sollavo
Unnai naanthaan sooda vendum
Female: Madi oonjal aada vendum
Male :Idhazh munnaalum pinnaalum
Ennaalum undaagum thaeno…
Enakkoru paadam nee solla
Ilakkanam meerum pennalla anbe vaa
Enakkoru paadam nee solla
Ilakkanam meerum pennalla anbe vaa
Male :Nilam nee vizhum mazhai naan
Suram nee ezhum isai naan
Abinayam kaattum un paarvai
Kavi nayam theettum en paarvai
Male :Irandu manamum iravum pagalum
Pudhupudhu sangeetham kondaadumo
Poove chinna poove enna saedhi
Male :Maalai soodum velai entha thethi
Female :Malar panneeril aadum neram allavo
Male :Manam venneeril vaadum thaabam sollavo
Unnai naanthaan sooda vendum
Male :Madi oonjal aada vendum
Female :Idhazh munnaalum pinnaalum
Ennaalum undaagum thaeno…
Little flower, oh little flower, what is the news?
On what date will we exchange wedding garlands?
Isn't this the time for a flower to bathe in rosewater?
Shall I tell you of my longing, as my heart withers in boiling water?
I must be the one to hold you close.
I want to swing gently in your lap.
As our lips touch back and forth,
will sweet honey keep flowing forever?
Little flower, oh little flower, what is the news?
On what date will we exchange wedding garlands?
I discovered a grove of ripe fruits.
I flew in like a bird, my golden deer.
I discovered a grove of ripe fruits.
I flew in like a bird, my golden deer.
Will your fingers reach out and touch me?
Oh my, will my body burn with passion?
Won't what flared up cool down again?
Won't desire rise once more?
As you hold me and I slip away,
goodness, what will happen to my slender waist?
Little flower, oh little flower, what is the news?
On what date will we exchange wedding garlands?
Isn't this the time for a flower to bathe in rosewater?
Shall I tell you of my longing, as my heart withers in boiling water?
I must be the one to hold you close.
I want to swing gently in your lap.
As our lips touch back and forth,
will sweet honey keep flowing forever?
As you teach me a lesson,
I am not a girl who breaks the rules of modesty; come, my love!
As you teach me a lesson,
I am not a girl who breaks the rules of modesty; come, my love!
You are the earth, and I am the falling rain.
You are the musical note, and I am the rising melody.
Your eyes express tender feelings,
while my gaze paints the beauty of poetry.
Will both our hearts, night and day,
celebrate brand-new music together?
Little flower, oh little flower, what is the news?
On what date will we exchange wedding garlands?
Isn't this the time for a flower to bathe in rosewater?
Shall I speak of the longing, as my heart withers in boiling water?
I must be the one to hold you close.
You must swing gently in my lap.
As our lips touch back and forth,
will sweet honey keep flowing forever?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Poove Chinna Poove' from Kagitha Odam (1986) is a romantic duct expressing deep longing, playful flirtation, and sweet anticipation between two lovers. They exchange poetic metaphors regarding their upcoming union, comparing their affection to falling rain on earth, rosewater on delicate petals, and melodies arising from notes.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvamai)

Nilam nee vizhum mazhai naan

The male lead compares his lover to 'Nilam' (Earth) and himself to 'Mazhai' (Rain), emphasizing how complementary and vital they are to each other.

Contrast / Antithesis (Maranpatta Sorkkal)

Malar panneeril aadum neram allavo / Manam venneeril vaadum thaabam sollavo

Pitting cool rosewater ('Malar panneeril') against hot boiling water ('Manam venneeril') highlights the emotional state shifting from cool comfort to burning passion.

Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Thazhuva thazhuva nazhuva nazhuva

Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds in consecutive words or lines creating lyrical harmony ('Thazhuva', 'Nazhuva').

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Trivia

Composed by the legendary composer duo Shankar-Ganesh, this song showcases the versatile vocal pairing of P. Jayachandran and Vani Jairam, known for their expressive rendering of romantic duets in 1980s Tamil cinema.

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