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Lyrics & meaning

Poove Ponnamma

From Kadamai · 1984

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Kadamai
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
29 Jan 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Poove ponnammaa potti ennammaa
En polavae aada aalillaiyae
Pazhaiyathu kidakkattum vidu
Pazhagida mugavari kodu
Kalaththila kudhippaen
Kudhiththaal jeyippaen
Hae poove ponnammaa potti ennammaa
En polavae aada aalillaiyae
Pazhaiyathu kidakkattum vidu ha
Pazhagida mugavari kodu
Kalaththila kudhippaen
Kudhiththaal jeyippaen hae….
Kadhalil ennum kannam
Maadhulam poovin vannam
Kadhalil ennum kannam
Maadhulam poovin vannam
Maaligai nilaavae indru manmatha vizhaavae
Maaligai nilaavae indru manmatha vizhaavae
Malligai poovinum melliya thendral
Sattaikkul muththam tharum
Thalaiyanai thazhuviyum
Thanimaiyai vellum thaegam….
Poove ponnammaa potti ennammaa
En polavae aada aalillaiyae
Pazhaiyathu kidakkattum vidu hoo
Pazhagida mugavari kodu hoo
Kalaththila kudhippaen
Kudhiththaal jeyippaen aha haa….
Sonnathai seiyum vegam
Idhu panthinai polae pogum
Sonnathai seiyum vegam
Idhu panthinai polae pogum
Naattiya vizhaavaa illai kaanbathu kanaavaa
Naattiya vizhaavaa illai kaanbathu kanaavaa
Imaigalil jadhiyilum
En kaalgal aadum
Ennangal sonnaal enna
Kadalilae kalantha pin
Odaiyae oodal enna
Poove ponnammaa potti ennammaa
En polavae aada aalillaiyae
Pazhaiyathu kidakkattum vidu hoo hoo
Pazhagida mugavari kodu hae
Kalaththila kudhippaen
Kudhiththaal jeyippaen ae….
Oh flower, my golden girl, why compete with me?
There is no one who can dance like me!
Let the past be, just leave it behind!
Give me your address so we can get to know each other!
I will step into the arena,
And once I step in, I will win!
Hey flower, my golden girl, why compete with me?
There is no one who can dance like me!
Let the past be, just leave it behind, ha!
Give me your address so we can get to know each other!
I will step into the arena,
And once I step in, I will win, hey!
Cheeks blushing in love,
Have the rich color of a pomegranate flower!
Cheeks blushing in love,
Have the rich color of a pomegranate flower!
O moon of this palace, today is a celebration of love!
O moon of this palace, today is a celebration of love!
A breeze softer than jasmine flowers,
Steals kisses beneath the shirt,
Holding a pillow close,
This body overcomes loneliness...
Oh flower, my golden girl, why compete with me?
There is no one who can dance like me!
Let the past be, just leave it behind, hoo!
Give me your address so we can get to know each other, hoo!
I will step into the arena,
And once I step in, I will win, aha ha...
The speed to do whatever is promised,
It flies forward just like a bouncing ball!
The speed to do whatever is promised,
It flies forward just like a bouncing ball!
Is this a dance festival, or am I dreaming?
Is this a dance festival, or am I dreaming?
To the rhythm blinking in my eyes,
My feet dance along!
Why hesitate to share what is on our minds?
After merging into the sea,
O little stream, why this playful sulking?
Oh flower, my golden girl, why compete with me?
There is no one who can dance like me!
Let the past be, just leave it behind, huhu!
Give me your address so we can get to know each other, ey hey!
I will step into the arena,
And once I step in, I will win, ey...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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