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Lyrics & meaning

Poove Poove

From Singam Puli · 2011

Lyricist
Viveka
Singer
Rahul Nambiar
Music director
Mani Sharma
Details
Singam Puli2011

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
PooFlower
Poovae poovae poovaeOh flower, flower, flower
Bodhai yettrum poovaeOh flower that causes intoxication
Paavam paaru poovaeOh flower, take pity on me
Male
Unna paarthadhumAs soon as I look at you
Kanna kattudhaeMy eyes get blindfolded
Yedho seigiraai kradhagiYou are doing something to me, cruel beauty
Minnal polavaeLike a flash of lightning
Ennul paaigiraaiYou rush into me
Ushnam aagiren naanadiI am becoming warm, my dear
Male
PooFlower
Poovae poovae poovaeOh flower, flower, flower
Bodhai yettrum poovaeOh flower that causes intoxication
Paavam paaru poovaeOh flower, take pity on me
Male
Unna paarthadhumAs soon as I look at you
Kanna kattudhaeMy eyes get blindfolded
Yedho seigiraai kradhagiYou are doing something to me, cruel beauty
Minnal polavaeLike a flash of lightning
Ennul paaigiraaiYou rush into me
Ushnam aagiren naanadiI am becoming warm, my dear
Naanadi naanadi naanadi naanadiI am, my dear, I am, my dear
Male
Ulagam muzhudhum parandhuFlying all across the world
Iravum pagalum azhaindhuWandering day and night
Thaedi paarthen unai polI searched, but like you
Azhagi illaiyae…ae…There is no beauty...
Male
Uzhavu thuraiyaai nuzhaindhuEntering like a secret agent
Unadhu udalil irundhuFrom within your body
Pudhidhu pudhidhaai pudhaiyalBrand new hidden treasures
Edukka aasaiyaeI desire to unearth
Male
Ilai pola un udal pennaeYour body is like a plantain leaf, girl
Parimaara vendum ennaiYou should serve me upon it
Devi prasadham ena thinbaenI will eat like divine offering
Un paadham patta mannaiThe soil touched by your feet
Azhaghil vizhundhenI fell for your beauty
Vizhundhen naan naan naanI fell, I did, I did
Male
Unna paarthadhumAs soon as I look at you
Kanna kattudhaeMy eyes get blindfolded
Yedho seigiraai kradhagiYou are doing something to me, cruel beauty
Minnal polavaeLike a flash of lightning
Ennul paaigiraaiYou rush into me
Ushnam aagiren naanadiI am becoming warm, my dear
Male
PooFlower
Poovae poovae poovaeOh flower, flower, flower
Bodhai yettrum poovaeOh flower that causes intoxication
Paavam paaru poovaeOh flower, take pity on me
Male
Unarvai thoondum udhaduLips that arouse feelings
Urasi paarkka udhavuHelp me to press against them
Thirakkum ilamai kadhavuThe door of youth that opens
Vaasa mullaiyaeOh fragrant jasmine flower
Male
Idaiyil azhagaai valaivuA beautiful curve at the waist
Melae paarthen nilavuAbove, I saw the moon
Rasithu mudikkum varaiyilUntil I finish admiring it
Porumai illaiyaeI have no patience
Male
Oru paarvai veesinaal podhumIf you cast just one glance, is it enough?
Uyir theeyil vendhidaadhaWon't my soul burn in fire?
Nee podum aadaiyin vaasamThe fragrance of the dress you wear
Oru motcham thandhidaadhaWon't it grant eternal bliss?
Udalaa kadalaaIs it a body or an ocean?
Thozhaindhen naan naan naanI am lost, I am, I am
Male
Unna paarthadhumAs soon as I look at you
Kanna kattudhaeMy eyes get blindfolded
Yedho seigiraai kradhagiYou are doing something to me, cruel beauty
Minnal polavaeLike a flash of lightning
Ennul paaigiraaiYou rush into me
Ushnam aagiren naanadiI am becoming warm, my dear
Naanadi naanadi naanadi naanadiI am, my dear, I am, my dear

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Poovae Poovae from Singam Puli is a romantic track in which the protagonist expresses his intense adoration and passionate desire for his beloved, calling her a flower (Poove). Her captivating presence intoxicates him, dazzles his vision, and strikes through his soul like a bolt of lightning.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai Ani)

Minnal polavae

Compares the sudden impact of the lover's charm hitting his soul to a flash of lightning.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Udalaa kadalaa

Compares her body directly to an overwhelming ocean in which he gets lost.

Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

Poovae poovae poovae

The word 'poovae' is repeated sequentially for emphasis and emotional warmth.

Alliteration (Monai)

Paavam paaru poovae

Repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound in consecutive words creating a rhythmic phonetic appeal.

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Trivia

Singam Puli (2011) features actor Jiiva in dual roles (playing a hero and an antagonist brother) opposite Divya Spandana. The soundtrack was composed by Mani Sharma, and this specific duet was performed by singers K.G. Ranjith and Saindhavi.

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