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Lyrics & meaning

Poove Nee Yaar Solli

From Thaniyatha Thagam · 1982

Lyricist
Uma Nagabushanam
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Music director
A. A. Raj
Details
Thaniyatha Thagam1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Poovae nee yaar solli yaarukkaaga malarkindraaiOh flower, by whose word and for whom do you bloom?
Naan paruva thottaththil oru malarI am a flower in the garden of youth.
Naan paruva thottaththil oru malarI am a flower in the garden of youth.
Unnodu paaida vantha pudhu malar pudhu malarA new flower that came to sing with you, a new flower.
Male
Poovae nee yaar solli yaarukaaga malargindraaiOh flower, by whose word and for whom do you bloom?
Ival paruva thottaththil oru malarShe is a flower in the garden of youth.
Ival paruva thottaththil oru malarShe is a flower in the garden of youth.
Unnodu paadida vantha pudhu malar pudhu malarA new flower that came to sing with you, a new flower.
Female
Nee kovil konda antha kannanukkoAre you meant for Krishna who resides in the temple?
Naan en nenjil vaazhum initha mannanukkoOr am I for the sweet king who lives in my heart?
Nee kovil konda antha kannanukkoAre you meant for Krishna who resides in the temple?
Naan en nenjil vaazhum initha mannanukkoOr am I for the sweet king who lives in my heart?
En devan thear yaeri varugindraanMy lord comes riding in a chariot.
Punnagaiyil unnai alli tharugindraanHe gathers you up with a smile and gives you to me.
Female
Poovae nee yaar solli yaarukkaaga malarkindraaiOh flower, by whose word and for whom do you bloom?
Naan paruva thottaththil oru malarI am a flower in the garden of youth.
Naan paruva thottaththil oru malarI am a flower in the garden of youth.
Unnodu paaida vantha pudhu malar pudhu malarA new flower that came to sing with you, a new flower.
Female
Poovae….ae….ae….Oh flower...
Male
Kovil kalasam pol en deviMy goddess is like a temple finial...
Female :AahAah
Male :Ival koondhalil aadidum un maeniYour body sways gracefully within her tresses.
Kovil kalasam pol en deviMy goddess is like a temple finial...
Ival koondhalil aadidum un maeniYour body sways gracefully within her tresses.
Poovilum poo aval pon meniHer golden body is the flower among all flowers.
Poovilum poo aval pon meniHer golden body is the flower among all flowers.
Ival pudhu udal thazhividum en maeniMy body gently embraces her young form.
Male
Poovae nee yaar solli yaarukaaga malargindraaiOh flower, by whose word and for whom do you bloom?
Ival paruva thottaththil oru malarShe is a flower in the garden of youth.
Ival paruva thottaththil oru malarShe is a flower in the garden of youth.
Unnodu paadida vantha pudhu malar pudhu malarA new flower that came to sing with you, a new flower.
Male
Poovae….ae….ae….Oh flower...
Female
Margazhi ilanthendral thaalaattuLet the gentle breeze of Margazhi sing a lullaby.
En maivizhi mayangida seeraattuPamper me so that my dark-kohl eyes swoon in romance.
Male :Pooppol sirikkiraal ilanjittuThis young bird laughs like a delicate flower.
Pooppol sirikkiraal ilanjittuThis young bird laughs like a delicate flower.
Ival ponnudal sivakkattum en karam pattuLet her golden body blush red at the touch of my hand.
Male
Poovae nee yaar solli yaarukaaga malargindraaiOh flower, by whose word and for whom do you bloom?
Female :Naan paruva thottathil oru malarI am a flower in the garden of youth.
Male :Ival paruva thottathil oru malarShe is a flower in the garden of youth.
Both :Unnodu paadida vantha pudhu malar pudhu malarA new flower that came to sing with you, a new flower.
Female :Pudhu malarA new flower.
Male :Pudhu malarA new flower.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet uses the motif of a blooming flower to symbolize youthful love and beauty. The lovers converse poetically, comparing the heroine's grace and innocence to a fresh flower in full bloom and comparing their love to divine devotion. The lyrics highlight the affection and passion shared between them, wrapped in nature imagery such as gentle breezes and temple ornaments.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile)

Kovil kalasam pol en devi

Compares the beloved goddess to a temple finial ('Kovil kalasam pol'), conveying divine beauty and high status.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Naan paruva thottaththil oru malar

Compares youth to a garden ('paruva thottam') where the lovers bloom as flowers.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Margazhi ilanthendral thaalaattu / En maivizhi mayangida seeraattu

Rhyming of the second consonant 'r' in 'Margazhi' and 'maivizhi' in adjacent lines.

Anaphora / Repetition

Unnodu paaida vantha pudhu malar pudhu malar

Repetition of 'pudhu malar' to emphasize freshness, purity, and passion.

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Trivia

The song 'Poovae Nee Yaar Solli' is composed by A. A. Raj for the 1982 film 'Thaniyatha Thagam'. It is a lesser-known gem featuring the sweet vocal pairing of Malaysia Vasudevan and S. Janaki, with lyrics pennned by female lyricist Uma Nagabushanam.

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