- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singer
- Unnikrishnan
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Poovellam Kettuppar
- Movie release year
- 1999
- Lyrics added on
- 20 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Poova Poova is an endearing and reflective song from Poovellam Kettuppar in which the protagonist addresses a flower as a close, conscious companion. The lyrics personify the flower, questioning whether its captivating scent stems from being in love. The song expresses deep fascination for how the flower blooms in vivid colors and smiles graciously even when plucked, deriving supreme joy from its fleeting existence. Through poetic inquiries, the singer ponders the unselfish bond between the flower and the bee, wondering if the flower ever feels jealous when the bee flies to another bloom. Ultimately, the song praises the flower's graceful, selfless life and reflects a yearning to live with the same pure, unconditional joy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification (Uruvagandhal / Maandharupakkam)
“Neeyum kooda kaadhal kondaayao”
The speaker addresses the flower directly as a conscious entity and friend, attributing human emotions such as falling in love, feeling anger, and maintaining a friendship.
Repetition / Anaphora (Adukku Thodar)
“Poova poova poova poova poovae”
The word 'Poova' (flower) is repeated multiple times consecutively to build rhythmic charm, musicality, and affectionate emphasis.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Vannangalodu malarugiraai / Vaasanaiyodu vaazhugiraai”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across successive lines, creating a melodious phonetic flow.
Rhetorical Question
“Thaenai nee thandhu / Edhai nee peruvaai poovae poovae”
The lyricist uses gentle, reflective questions to evoke wonder regarding nature's selfless dynamics.
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Trivia
Poovellam Kettuppar (1999) featured a hit soundtrack composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja early in his career, with lyrics penned by Pazhani Bharathi. Sung delightfully by Sujatha Mohan, 'Poova Poova' remains one of the iconic melodies from the film, which starred Suriya and Jyothika prior to their marriage.
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