- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Paattukku Naan Adimai
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Dec 2018
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ulululululululu…….(2)
Thanae nanae thanae nanae thandhannaa
Thanae nanae thanae nanae thandhannaa
Thanae nanae thanae nanae thandhannaa
Thanae nanae thanae nanae thandhannaa
Poovae poovae ponnammaa
Vandhu pooja senjaa ennammaa
Maasi maasam kannammaa
Naama raasi paathaa ennammaa
Sondham thaan onnu sokkudhae kannu
Kitta thaan vaa ponnu jammunnu
Poovae poovae ponnammaa
Vandhu pooja senjaa ennammaa
Maasi maasam kannammaa
Naama raasi paathaa ennammaa
Vidi velli pola ingu
Nee vandha neram thaan
Adi vaanam pol irundha
Naan maarinen
Siru sangu poo eduthu
Naan kortha maala thaan
Mani sangu poongazhuthil
Naan soodinen
Thirai ittu om mugatha
Moodi vechadhennammaa
Adhai ingu koora vendum
Neeyammaa
Valai ittu thaedi enna
Nee valachadhennammaa
Dhesa maari ponadhenna
Naanammaa
Mettu thaan katti thaan
Medai onnu potten
Thottu thaan katta thaan
Josiyana ketten
Maala sooda neram paathu vaaren
Poovae poovae ponnammaa
Vandhu pooja senjaa ennammaa
Maasi maasam kannammaa
Naama raasi paathaa ennammaa
Velakkonnu yethi vechu
Virundhunnum vela thaan
Enakkoru jodi ingu yen raani thaan
Azhagaaga paai virichu
Arangerum neram thaan
Ana poda kaathirukkum om maeni thaan
Ilai onnu pottu vechu
Kaathirukka koodumaa
En kannae yen pasiya theerammaa
Unaiyandri vera pera
Ennavum paadumaa
Uravunnu maamanukku yaarammaa
Kottattum melam thaan
Thaali kattum podhu
Thottu thaan alla thaan
Veli ingu yedhu
Oorum perum thevai illa maanae
Poovae poovae ponnammaa
Vandhu pooja senjaa ennammaa
Maasi maasam kannammaa
Naama raasi paathaa ennammaa
Sondham thaan onnu sokkudhae kannu
Kitta thaan vaa ponnu jammunnu
Poovae poovae ponnammaa
Vandhu pooja senjaa ennammaa
Maasi maasam kannammaa
Naama raasi paathaa ennammaa
Ululululululu.......
Thaane naane thaane naane thanthanna
Thaane naane thaane naane thanthanna
Thaane naane thaane naane thanthanna
Thaane naane thaane naane thanthanna
Oh golden girl, lovely as a flower,
what if you come and shower me with love?
In this month of Maasi, my dear Kannamma,
what if we see if our stars match?
We share a bond, and my eyes are spellbound,
come close to me in all your splendour, my golden girl!
Oh golden girl, lovely as a flower,
what if you come and shower me with love?
In this month of Maasi, my dear Kannamma,
what if we see if our stars match?
Just like the morning star,
the very moment you arrived here,
I, who was once like the distant horizon,
completely transformed.
Gathering little blue conch-flowers,
I strung a fresh garland,
and around your graceful, lovely neck,
I placed it with love.
Why did you put up a veil
and hide your face from me?
You must tell me the reason
right here, my girl.
Why did you cast a net to search
and capture my heart?
And why did I end up wandering
into another land, my dear?
Composing a sweet tune,
I set up a stage for us.
To hold your hand and tie the wedding knot,
I consulted the astrologer.
Finding the auspicious time to garland you, I am on my way!
Oh golden girl, lovely as a flower,
what if you come and shower me with love?
In this month of Maasi, my dear Kannamma,
what if we see if our stars match?
Having lit the lamp,
as the feast begins,
the only match for me is my queen!
Spreading a lovely mat,
as our special night begins,
your body waits to be embraced in love!
Having laid out a leaf for food,
can you make a hungry person wait?
My precious darling, come satisfy my hunger of love!
Other than you, will my heart
ever sing of anyone else?
Who else does this man have as his own, my girl?
Let the wedding drums beat loud!
When I tie the sacred knot (thali),
to reach out and gather you in my arms,
what barrier could ever stop us?
We need no town or name, my gentle deer!
Oh golden girl, lovely as a flower,
what if you come and shower me with love?
In this month of Maasi, my dear Kannamma,
what if we see if our stars match?
We share a bond, and my eyes are spellbound,
come close to me in all your splendour, my golden girl!
Oh golden girl, lovely as a flower,
what if you come and shower me with love?
In this month of Maasi, my dear Kannamma,
what if we see if our stars match?
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Poovae Poovae Ponnammaa' from the movie Paattukku Naan Adimai is a romantic Tamil song celebrating love, affection, and matrimonial longing. The protagonist playfully converses with his beloved, admiring her beauty and comparing her arrival to a bright morning star. He expresses his eager desire to marry her during the auspicious month of Maasi, weaving metaphors of music, traditional feasts, and cosmic compatibility.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Vidi velli pola ingu”
Compares the beloved's arrival to the morning star ('Vidi velli pola')
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Mani sangu poongazhuthil”
Compares the neck to a smooth, beautiful conch shell ('Mani sangu poongazhuthil')
Anaphora / Repetition (Iruttai Kilavi & Kashtam)
“Poovae poovae ponnammaa”
Repetition of terms like 'Poovae poovae' to add rhythmic flavor and express affection.
Did you know?
Trivia
The movie 'Paattukku Naan Adimai' (1990) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja and stars Vijayakanth, Radhika, and Rekha. Gangai Amaran penned playful romantic lyrics blending traditional wedding themes with folk rhythm.
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