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Lyrics & meaning

Poove Poove (Female Version)

From Poovellam Kettuppar · 1999

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singer
Nithyasree Mahadevan
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Movie name
Poovellam Kettuppar
Movie release year
1999
Lyrics added on
7 Mar 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{ Poova poova
Poova poova poove } (3)
Poova poova poove
Poove endhan koondhalil
Unnai naan soodida
Enna vilai nee ennidam ketpaayo
{ Poova poova
Poova poova poove } (3)
Poova poova poove
Ovvoru naalum ovvoru azhagil
Poothu nee kulinginaai
Vanna vanna idhazhgalai ellam
Engae nee vaanginaai
{ Poova poova
Poova poova poove } (3)
Poova poova poove
Vannangalodu malarugiraai
Vaasanaiyodu vaazhugiraai
Parithidum pozhudhilum sirikindraai
Poovae siru poovae
Unai pol vaazhndhidum
Vaazhkaiyae vendumae ….
Nee oar naal vaazhvil uzhagai aalum rani
Nee thaanae endrum enaku nalla thozhi
Poove endhan koondhalil unnai naan soodida
Thana dheem thana dheem thana dheem thana naa
{ Poova poova
Poova poova poove } (3)
Poova poova poove
Vasandham vandha seidhiyinai
Vanduku eppadi solvaayo
Vannathilaa vaasathilaa irandilumaa
Thenai nee thandhu
Edhai nee peruvaai poove poove
Un dhegam theendi
Parandhu sendra vandu
Pira poovai paarthaal
Kobam unaku varumaa
Poove endhan koondhalil
Unnai naan soodida
Enna vilai nee ennidam ketpaayo
{ Poova poova
Poova poova poove } (3)
Poova poova poove
Poove endhan koondhalil
Unnai naan soodida
Enna vilai nee ennidam ketpaayo
{ Poova poova
Poova poova poove } (2)
Poove poove
Poove poove
……………………………………………..
{ O flower, O flower,
O flower, O flower, little flower } (3)
O flower, O flower, little flower!
O flower, in my hair,
for me to wear you,
what price will you ask of me?
{ O flower, O flower,
O flower, O flower, little flower } (3)
O flower, O flower, little flower!
With a fresh beauty each day,
you bloomed and swayed with joy.
All these colorful petals,
where did you buy them from?
{ O flower, O flower,
O flower, O flower, little flower } (3)
O flower, O flower, little flower!
You bloom with vibrant colors,
you live with sweet fragrance,
and even when plucked, you keep smiling.
O flower, little flower,
to live a life like yours,
is the only life I truly desire...
In your single day of life, you are a queen ruling the world,
and aren't you always a wonderful friend to me?
O flower, for me to wear you in my hair...
Thana theem thana theem thana theem thana naa
{ O flower, O flower,
O flower, O flower, little flower } (3)
O flower, O flower, little flower!
The news that spring has arrived—
how will you tell the honeybee?
Through your colors? Through your fragrance? Or through both?
Giving away your sweet nectar,
what do you get in return, O flower, O flower?
Touching your body,
the bee that flew away—
if it looks at another flower,
do you feel angry?
O flower, in my hair,
for me to wear you,
what price will you ask of me?
{ O flower, O flower,
O flower, O flower, little flower } (3)
O flower, O flower, little flower!
O flower, in my hair,
for me to wear you,
what price will you ask of me?
{ O flower, O flower,
O flower, O flower, little flower } (2)
O flower, O flower,
O flower, O flower...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Poova Poova is a graceful and poetic track from the 1999 Tamil romantic film Poovellam Kettuppar, composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with lyrics penned by Pazhani Bharathi. The song is framed as a sweet, inquisitive monologue addressed to a flower, admiring its selfless nature, radiant colors, and charming existence. The protagonist reflects on how a flower lives a fleeting yet meaningful life, spreading beauty and fragrance without expecting anything in return, and smiling even when it is plucked. The lyrics playfully explore themes of nature and romance, asking the flower whether it feels jealousy when a bee visits other blossoms or how it conveys the arrival of spring. The melody combined with Sujatha Mohan's soft vocals brings out a serene and innocent admiration for nature's quiet elegance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Apostrophe / Personification

“Poove endhan koondhalil / Unnai naan soodida / Enna vilai nee ennidam ketpaayo”

Addressing the flower as a conscious companion capable of conversation, negotiating prices, and feeling emotions like anger or jealousy.

Monai / Initial Rhyme & Alliteration

“Vannangalodu malarugiraai / Vaasanaiyodu vaazhugiraai”

Repetition of the initial sound 'Va' in consecutive words creates a pleasant musical flow (Vannangalodu / Vaasanaiyodu / Vaazhugiraai).

Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Poova poova / Poova poova poove”

Repetition of the word 'Poova' / 'Poove' at the beginning and refrain reinforces the central motif of affection towards the flower.

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Trivia

Poovellam Kettuppar was one of the early career highlights for composer Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film starred Suriya and Jyothika, who later married in real life. The song 'Poova Poova' remains popular for Sujatha Mohan's tender vocal delivery and its light acoustic arrangement.

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