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Poove Ithu Kaatrin Geetham

From Muthal Paadal · 1993

Lyricist
S. A. Rajkumar
Singer
Mano
Music director
S. A. Rajkumar
Movie name
Muthal Paadal
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
4 Apr 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedham
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedham
Kannoram kadhal saerththu
Kannae unnai paarkkindraen
Nenjoda nenjam pesa neramthaanae ketkindraen
Mounam vidu malligaiyae maalai korkkindraen
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedham
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedham
Iravaa pagalaa theriyaathirunthaen
Imai engum deviyae un kanavai sumanthaen
Sariyo thavaro manathai izhanthaen
Ulagangal maarinaalum unai naan maravaen
Vaazhvinil oru naal varuvathu uruthi
Kadhalin kadalai kadappathum uruthi
Neeyenthan koyil dhevathai
Kel enthan nenjin paadalai
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedham
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedham
………………
Nilavaai nadanthaai nilazhalaai thodarnthaen
Oru vaarththai pothum enthan uyirai tharuvaen
Malaraai siriththaai paniyaai kulirnthaen
Thadaiyenna vanthapodhum thunaiyaai varuvaen
Ilamaiyil kadhal iyarkkaiyin nadanam
Yaenintha mounam idhu unthan tharunam
Neeyaaga un nenjinai kodu
Illai en moochchinai edu
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedham
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedham
Kannoram kadhal saerththu
Kannae unnai paarkkindraen
Nenjoda nenjam pesa neramthaanae ketkindraen
Mounam vidu malligaiyae maalai korkkindraen
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedham
Poovae idhu kattrin geedham uyir paadum vedham
O flower, this is the wind's song, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
O flower, this is the wind's song, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
Gathering love at the corners of my eyes,
My precious one, I look at you.
I am only asking for a moment for our hearts to speak to each other.
Break your silence, my jasmine, I am weaving a garland.
O flower, this is the wind's song, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
O flower, this is the wind's song, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
I was lost, unaware of whether it was night or day.
Across my eyelids, my goddess, I carried your dreams.
Whether right or wrong, I have lost my heart.
Even if the worlds change, I will never forget you.
It is certain that a grand day will arrive in life.
It is certain that we will cross the ocean of love.
You are the deity of my temple.
Listen to the song of my heart.
O flower, this is the wind's song, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
O flower, this is the wind's song, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
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You walked like the moon, and I followed as your shadow.
Just one word from you is enough, I will surrender my life.
You smiled like a blossom, and I felt as cool as dew.
Whatever obstacles arise, I will accompany you as your partner.
Love in youth is nature's own dance.
Why this silence? This moment belongs to you.
Give your heart willingly,
Or else, take away my very breath.
O flower, this is the wind's song, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
O flower, this is the wind's song, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
Gathering love at the corners of my eyes,
My precious one, I look at you.
I am only asking for a moment for our hearts to speak to each other.
Break your silence, my jasmine, I am weaving a garland.
O flower, this is the wind's song, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
O flower, this is the wind's song, a sacred chant sung by the soul.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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