Poove Ponnamma
From Kadamai · 1984
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Kadamai1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Poove ponnammaa potti ennammaa | Oh flower-like golden girl, why this competition? |
| En polavae aada aalillaiyae | There is no one to dance like me! |
| Pazhaiyathu kidakkattum vidu | Let the past remain in the past, leave it. |
| Pazhagida mugavari kodu | Give me your address to become acquainted. |
| Kalaththila kudhippaen | I will jump into the arena. |
| Kudhiththaal jeyippaen | If I jump, I will win! |
| Male | |
| Hae poove ponnammaa potti ennammaa | Hey, flower-like golden girl, why this competition? |
| En polavae aada aalillaiyae | There is no one to dance like me! |
| Pazhaiyathu kidakkattum vidu ha | Let the past remain in the past, leave it, ha! |
| Pazhagida mugavari kodu | Give me your address to become acquainted. |
| Kalaththila kudhippaen | I will jump into the arena. |
| Kudhiththaal jeyippaen hae…. | If I jump, I will win, hey! |
| Male | |
| Kadhalil ennum kannam | The cheek blushing in love, |
| Maadhulam poovin vannam | Has the color of a pomegranate flower. |
| Kadhalil ennum kannam | The cheek blushing in love, |
| Maadhulam poovin vannam | Has the color of a pomegranate flower. |
| Male | |
| Maaligai nilaavae indru manmatha vizhaavae | Oh moon of the palace, today is Cupid's festival! |
| Maaligai nilaavae indru manmatha vizhaavae | Oh moon of the palace, today is Cupid's festival! |
| Malligai poovinum melliya thendral | A breeze softer than a jasmine flower, |
| Sattaikkul muththam tharum | Gives a kiss inside the shirt. |
| Thalaiyanai thazhuviyum | Even by hugging a pillow, |
| Thanimaiyai vellum thaegam…. | This body conquers loneliness... |
| Male | |
| Poove ponnammaa potti ennammaa | Oh flower-like golden girl, why this competition? |
| En polavae aada aalillaiyae | There is no one to dance like me! |
| Pazhaiyathu kidakkattum vidu hoo | Let the past remain in the past, leave it, hoo! |
| Pazhagida mugavari kodu hoo | Give me your address to become acquainted, hoo! |
| Kalaththila kudhippaen | I will jump into the arena. |
| Kudhiththaal jeyippaen aha haa…. | If I jump, I will win, aha haa... |
| Male | |
| Sonnathai seiyum vegam | The speed to accomplish what was promised, |
| Idhu panthinai polae pogum | This will bounce along like a ball. |
| Sonnathai seiyum vegam | The speed to accomplish what was promised, |
| Idhu panthinai polae pogum | This will bounce along like a ball. |
| Naattiya vizhaavaa illai kaanbathu kanaavaa | Is this a dance festival or am I seeing a dream? |
| Naattiya vizhaavaa illai kaanbathu kanaavaa | Is this a dance festival or am I seeing a dream? |
| Male | |
| Imaigalil jadhiyilum | Even in the rhythm of eyelashes, |
| En kaalgal aadum | My feet will dance. |
| Ennangal sonnaal enna | What if thoughts are spoken out? |
| Kadalilae kalantha pin | Once merged into the ocean, |
| Odaiyae oodal enna | Why have a feud, oh stream? |
| Male | |
| Poove ponnammaa potti ennammaa | Oh flower-like golden girl, why this competition? |
| En polavae aada aalillaiyae | There is no one to dance like me! |
| Pazhaiyathu kidakkattum vidu hoo hoo | Let the past remain in the past, leave it, hoo hoo! |
| Pazhagida mugavari kodu hae | Give me your address to become acquainted, hae! |
| Kalaththila kudhippaen | I will jump into the arena. |
| Kudhiththaal jeyippaen ae…. | If I jump, I will win, ae... |
பூவே பொன்னம்மா போட்டி என்னம்மா
என் போலவே ஆட ஆளில்லையே
பழையது கிடக்கட்டும் விடு
பழகிட முகவரி கொடு
களத்தில் குதிப்பேன்
குதித்தால் ஜெயிப்பேன்
Oh flower-like golden girl, why this competition?
There is no one to dance like me!
Let the past remain in the past, leave it.
Give me your address to become acquainted.
I will jump into the arena.
If I jump, I will win!
ஹே பூவே பொன்னம்மா போட்டி என்னம்மா
என் போலவே ஆட ஆளில்லையே
பழையது கிடக்கட்டும் விடு ஹ
பழகிட முகவரி கொடு
களத்தில் குதிப்பேன்
குதித்தால் ஜெயிப்பேன் ஹே
Hey, flower-like golden girl, why this competition?
There is no one to dance like me!
Let the past remain in the past, leave it, ha!
Give me your address to become acquainted.
I will jump into the arena.
If I jump, I will win, hey!
காதலில் என்னும் கன்னம்
மாதுளம் பூவின் வண்ணம்
காதலில் என்னும் கன்னம்
மாதுளம் பூவின் வண்ணம்
The cheek blushing in love,
Has the color of a pomegranate flower.
The cheek blushing in love,
Has the color of a pomegranate flower.
மாளிகை நிலாவே இன்று மன்மத விழாவே
மாளிகை நிலாவே இன்று மன்மத விழாவே
மல்லிகை பூவினும் மெல்லிய தென்றல்
சட்டைக்குள் முத்தம் தரும்
தலையணை தழுவியும்
தனிமையை வெல்லும் தேகம்....
Oh moon of the palace, today is Cupid's festival!
Oh moon of the palace, today is Cupid's festival!
A breeze softer than a jasmine flower,
Gives a kiss inside the shirt.
Even by hugging a pillow,
This body conquers loneliness...
பூவே பொன்னம்மா போட்டி என்னம்மா
என் போலவே ஆட ஆளில்லையே
பழையது கிடக்கட்டும் விடு ஹூ
பழகிட முகவரி கொடு ஹூ
களத்தில் குதிப்பேன்
குதித்தால் ஜெயிப்பேன் அஹ ஹா....
Oh flower-like golden girl, why this competition?
There is no one to dance like me!
Let the past remain in the past, leave it, hoo!
Give me your address to become acquainted, hoo!
I will jump into the arena.
If I jump, I will win, aha haa...
சொன்னதை செய்யும் வேகம்
இது பந்தினை போலே போகும்
சொன்னதை செய்யும் வேகம்
இது பந்தினை போலே போகும்
நாட்டிய விழாவா இல்லை காண்பது கனாவா
நாட்டிய விழாவா இல்லை காண்பது கனாவா
The speed to accomplish what was promised,
This will bounce along like a ball.
The speed to accomplish what was promised,
This will bounce along like a ball.
Is this a dance festival or am I seeing a dream?
Is this a dance festival or am I seeing a dream?
இமைகளில் ஜதியிலும்
என் கால்கள் ஆடும்
எண்ணங்கள் சொன்னால் என்ன
கடலிலே கலந்த பின்
ஓடையே ஊடல் என்ன
Even in the rhythm of eyelashes,
My feet will dance.
What if thoughts are spoken out?
Once merged into the ocean,
Why have a feud, oh stream?
பூவே பொன்னம்மா போட்டி என்னம்மா
என் போலவே ஆட ஆளில்லையே
பழையது கிடக்கட்டும் விடு ஹுஹூ
பழகிட முகவரி கொடு ஏ ஹே
களத்தில் குதிப்பேன்
குதித்தால் ஜெயிப்பேன் ஏ....
Oh flower-like golden girl, why this competition?
There is no one to dance like me!
Let the past remain in the past, leave it, hoo hoo!
Give me your address to become acquainted, hae!
I will jump into the arena.
If I jump, I will win, ae...
Poove ponnammaa potti ennammaa
Oh flower-like golden girl, why this competition?
En polavae aada aalillaiyae
There is no one to dance like me!
Pazhaiyathu kidakkattum vidu
Let the past remain in the past, leave it.
Pazhagida mugavari kodu
Give me your address to become acquainted.
Kalaththila kudhippaen
I will jump into the arena.
Kudhiththaal jeyippaen
If I jump, I will win!
Hae poove ponnammaa potti ennammaa
Hey, flower-like golden girl, why this competition?
En polavae aada aalillaiyae
There is no one to dance like me!
Pazhaiyathu kidakkattum vidu ha
Let the past remain in the past, leave it, ha!
Pazhagida mugavari kodu
Give me your address to become acquainted.
Kalaththila kudhippaen
I will jump into the arena.
Kudhiththaal jeyippaen hae….
If I jump, I will win, hey!
Kadhalil ennum kannam
The cheek blushing in love,
Maadhulam poovin vannam
Has the color of a pomegranate flower.
Kadhalil ennum kannam
The cheek blushing in love,
Maadhulam poovin vannam
Has the color of a pomegranate flower.
Maaligai nilaavae indru manmatha vizhaavae
Oh moon of the palace, today is Cupid's festival!
Maaligai nilaavae indru manmatha vizhaavae
Oh moon of the palace, today is Cupid's festival!
Malligai poovinum melliya thendral
A breeze softer than a jasmine flower,
Sattaikkul muththam tharum
Gives a kiss inside the shirt.
Thalaiyanai thazhuviyum
Even by hugging a pillow,
Thanimaiyai vellum thaegam….
This body conquers loneliness...
Poove ponnammaa potti ennammaa
Oh flower-like golden girl, why this competition?
En polavae aada aalillaiyae
There is no one to dance like me!
Pazhaiyathu kidakkattum vidu hoo
Let the past remain in the past, leave it, hoo!
Pazhagida mugavari kodu hoo
Give me your address to become acquainted, hoo!
Kalaththila kudhippaen
I will jump into the arena.
Kudhiththaal jeyippaen aha haa….
If I jump, I will win, aha haa...
Sonnathai seiyum vegam
The speed to accomplish what was promised,
Idhu panthinai polae pogum
This will bounce along like a ball.
Sonnathai seiyum vegam
The speed to accomplish what was promised,
Idhu panthinai polae pogum
This will bounce along like a ball.
Naattiya vizhaavaa illai kaanbathu kanaavaa
Is this a dance festival or am I seeing a dream?
Naattiya vizhaavaa illai kaanbathu kanaavaa
Is this a dance festival or am I seeing a dream?
Imaigalil jadhiyilum
Even in the rhythm of eyelashes,
En kaalgal aadum
My feet will dance.
Ennangal sonnaal enna
What if thoughts are spoken out?
Kadalilae kalantha pin
Once merged into the ocean,
Odaiyae oodal enna
Why have a feud, oh stream?
Poove ponnammaa potti ennammaa
Oh flower-like golden girl, why this competition?
En polavae aada aalillaiyae
There is no one to dance like me!
Pazhaiyathu kidakkattum vidu hoo hoo
Let the past remain in the past, leave it, hoo hoo!
Pazhagida mugavari kodu hae
Give me your address to become acquainted, hae!
Kalaththila kudhippaen
I will jump into the arena.
Kudhiththaal jeyippaen ae….
If I jump, I will win, ae...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Poove Ponnammaa is a vibrant and energetic song centered around confidence, dance, and youthful banter. The singer boasts about an unmatched talent in dance, challenging others while lightheartedly dismissing past rivalries. The lyrics urge everyone to focus on the present moment, asking to move beyond past grievances and jump into the arena of life and celebration with absolute confidence in victory. Intertwined with this lively competitive spirit are rich romantic images crafted by Vairamuthu. The verses describe cheeks flushed like pomegranate blossoms, soft breezes offering intimate touches, and the urge to express true feelings. Using the metaphor of a stream merging into the endless ocean, the song suggests that once hearts unite, any minor feuds or hesitation should disappear entirely.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Poove ponnammaa potti ennammaa”
Repetition of the initial sound 'P' in 'Poove' and 'potti'.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Malligai poovinum melliya thendral”
Repetition of the initial 'M' sound in 'Malligai' and 'melliya'.
Etukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kadhalil ennum kannam / Maadhulam poovin vannam”
Rhyming second letter 'nna' in 'kannam' and 'vannam'.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Idhu panthinai polae pogum”
Comparing the momentum and enthusiasm to the bouncing movement of a ball using 'polae'.
Urugavam (Metaphor)
“Kadalilae kalantha pin / Odaiyae oodal enna”
Metaphorically comparing lovers joining together to a stream ('odai') merging into the vast ocean ('kadal').
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Trivia
This track is featured in the 1984 Tamil action film 'Kadamai', which starred Arjun Sarja in one of his early career roles. The lyrics were penned by legendary lyricist Vairamuthu, known for blending classical Tamil metaphors with contemporary rhythmic beats.
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