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Lyrics & meaning

Poove Ithu Kaatrin Geetham

From Muthal Paadal · 1993

Lyricist
S. A. Rajkumar
Singer
Mano
Music director
S. A. Rajkumar
Details
Muthal Paadal1993

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedhamOh flower, this is the song of the wind, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedhamOh flower, this is the song of the wind, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
Kannoram kadhal saerththuGathering love at the corners of my eyes,
Kannae unnai paarkkindraenMy dear, I am gazing at you.
Nenjoda nenjam pesa neramthaanae ketkindraenI am asking for a moment for heart to speak to heart.
Mounam vidu malligaiyae maalai korkkindraenBreak your silence, oh jasmine, I am weaving a garland.
Male
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedhamOh flower, this is the song of the wind, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedhamOh flower, this is the song of the wind, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
Male
Iravaa pagalaa theriyaathirunthaenI remained unaware whether it was night or day.
Imai engum deviyae un kanavai sumanthaenOh goddess, across my eyelids I carried your dreams.
Sariyo thavaro manathai izhanthaenRight or wrong, I have surrendered my heart.
Ulagangal maarinaalum unai naan maravaenEven if worlds change, I will never forget you.
Male
Vaazhvinil oru naal varuvathu uruthiIt is certain that one day will come in life.
Kadhalin kadalai kadappathum uruthiIt is certain that we will cross the ocean of love.
Neeyenthan koyil dhevathaiYou are the deity in my temple,
Kel enthan nenjin paadalaiListen to this song of my heart.
Male
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedhamOh flower, this is the song of the wind, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedhamOh flower, this is the song of the wind, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
Male
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Male
Nilavaai nadanthaai nilazhalaai thodarnthaenYou walked like the moon, and I followed like a shadow.
Oru vaarththai pothum enthan uyirai tharuvaenJust one word is enough, I will give my life.
Malaraai siriththaai paniyaai kulirnthaenYou smiled like a flower, and I felt chilled like the dew.
Thadaiyenna vanthapodhum thunaiyaai varuvaenWhatever obstacles arise, I will come as your companion.
Male
Ilamaiyil kadhal iyarkkaiyin nadanamLove in youth is the dance of nature.
Yaenintha mounam idhu unthan tharunamWhy this silence? This is your moment.
Neeyaaga un nenjinai koduGive your heart willingly,
Illai en moochchinai eduOr else, take away my breath.
Male
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedhamOh flower, this is the song of the wind, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedhamOh flower, this is the song of the wind, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
Kannoram kadhal saerththuGathering love at the corners of my eyes,
Kannae unnai paarkkindraenMy dear, I am gazing at you.
Nenjoda nenjam pesa neramthaanae ketkindraenI am asking for a moment for heart to speak to heart.
Mounam vidu malligaiyae maalai korkkindraenBreak your silence, oh jasmine, I am weaving a garland.
Male
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedhamOh flower, this is the song of the wind, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedhamOh flower, this is the song of the wind, a sacred chant sung by the soul.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Poovae Idhu Kattrin Geedham' is a deep, romantic declaration of love where the protagonist compares his beloved to a delicate flower and a temple deity. He expresses how consumed he is by her thoughts, losing track of day and night as her dreams dwell on his eyelids. He promises unconditional devotion, asserting that no matter what obstacles or changing circumstances arise, his love and companionship will remain steadfast.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedham

The beloved is addressed directly as 'Poovae' (Flower) and 'Malligaiyae' (Jasmine), while the song of love is equated to a 'vedham' (sacred script/chant) sung by the soul.

Simile (Uvamai)

Nilavaai nadanthaai nilazhalaai thodarnthaen

The lover compares her graceful movement to the moon ('Nilavaai nadanthaai') and his devoted presence to a shadow ('nilazhalaai thodarnthaen').

Contrast / Hyperbole

Neeyaaga un nenjinai kodu / Illai en moochchinai edu

The ultimate devotion is highlighted through dramatic extremes—demanding her heart voluntarily or taking his breath entirely.

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Trivia

'Muthal Paadal' (1993) features music and lyrics composed by S. A. Rajkumar, who frequently penned soulful, melodic romantic numbers in 1990s Tamil cinema, with Mano delivering the vocals for this track.

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