- Lyricist
- M. G. Vallaban
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Nilavu Suduvathillai
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Dec 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Poovae Pani Poovae from the 1984 film Nilavu Suduvathillai is a gentle, romantic song centered on the expression of delicate love and romantic longing. The protagonist compares herself to a flower and a singing skylark, finding rhythm and music in nature as her heart awakens to the feeling of romance. The lyrics express the sweet torture of longing for her beloved, the bashfulness that prevents her from speaking freely, and a devotion that transcends a single lifetime.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Naanum malar thaanae”
The speaker directly compares herself to a flower ('Naanum malar thaanae') and a skylark ('Vaanampaadi naan'), representing innocence, beauty, and melodic expression.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Poonthalir thaalangal podum / Pudhu poonguyil raagangal paadum”
Repetition of the 'P' consonant sound at the start of words ('Poonthalir', 'podum', 'Pudhu', 'paadum') creates a lyrical, rhythmic flow.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kannodu sallaabam / Ennaalum ullaasam”
Matching ending sounds 'sallaabam' and 'ullaasam' enhance the musicality of the stanza.
Hyperbole (Adukkuthodar / Imagery)
“Ezhezhu jenmamum / Unai thaan paaduven”
Expressing devotion across 'seven times seven' (49) lifetimes ('Ezhezhu jenmamum') emphasizes eternal love.
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Trivia
Lyricist M.G. Vallaban was a prominent dialogue writer and lyricist in Tamil cinema during the late 1970s and 1980s, known for his close collaborations with major directors and his poetic nature imagery.
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