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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
Details
Poovellam Kettuppar1999

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
{ Poova poovaOh flower, oh flower
Poova poova poove } (3)Oh flower, oh flower, oh flower (3)
Poova poova pooveOh flower, oh flower, oh flower
Female
Poove endhan koondhalilOh flower, in my hair
Unnai naan soodidaFor me to adorn you
Enna vilai nee ennidam ketpaayoWhat price will you demand of me?
Female
{ Poova poovaOh flower, oh flower
Poova poova poove } (3)Oh flower, oh flower, oh flower (3)
Poova poova pooveOh flower, oh flower, oh flower
Female
Ovvoru naalum ovvoru azhagilEvery day in a new kind of beauty
Poothu nee kulinginaaiYou blossomed and swayed with joy
Vanna vanna idhazhgalai ellamAll these colorful petals
Engae nee vaanginaaiWhere did you purchase them?
Female
{ Poova poovaOh flower, oh flower
Poova poova poove } (3)Oh flower, oh flower, oh flower (3)
Poova poova pooveOh flower, oh flower, oh flower
Female
Vannangalodu malarugiraaiYou bloom filled with colors
Vaasanaiyodu vaazhugiraaiYou live imbued with fragrance
Parithidum pozhudhilum sirikindraaiEven at the moment you are plucked, you keep smiling
Female
Poovae siru poovaeOh flower, tiny flower
Unai pol vaazhndhidumTo live a life just like yours
Vaazhkaiyae vendumae ….Is the kind of life I wish for...
Female
Nee oar naal vaazhvil uzhagai aalum raniEven in a single day's lifespan, you are a queen ruling the world
Nee thaanae endrum enaku nalla thozhiYou are always a wonderful friend to me
Poove endhan koondhalil unnai naan soodidaOh flower, for me to adorn you in my hair
Thana dheem thana dheem thana dheem thana naaThana dheem thana dheem thana dheem thana naa (Rhythmic musical refrain)
Female
{ Poova poovaOh flower, oh flower
Poova poova poove } (3)Oh flower, oh flower, oh flower (3)
Poova poova pooveOh flower, oh flower, oh flower
Female
Vasandham vandha seidhiyinaiThe news that spring has arrived
Vanduku eppadi solvaayoHow do you announce it to the honeybee?
Vannathilaa vaasathilaa irandilumaaThrough your colors, through your fragrance, or both?
Female
Thenai nee thandhuBy giving away your honey
Edhai nee peruvaai poove pooveWhat do you gain in return, oh flower, oh flower?
Female
Un dhegam theendiThe bee that touched your body
Parandhu sendra vanduAnd flew away
Pira poovai paarthaalIf it looks at another flower
Kobam unaku varumaaWill you feel a sense of jealousy?
Female
Poove endhan koondhalilOh flower, in my hair
Unnai naan soodidaFor me to adorn you
Enna vilai nee ennidam ketpaayoWhat price will you demand of me?
Female
{ Poova poovaOh flower, oh flower
Poova poova poove } (3)Oh flower, oh flower, oh flower (3)
Poova poova pooveOh flower, oh flower, oh flower
Female
Poove endhan koondhalilOh flower, in my hair
Unnai naan soodidaFor me to adorn you
Enna vilai nee ennidam ketpaayoWhat price will you demand of me?
Female
{ Poova poovaOh flower, oh flower
Poova poova poove } (2)Oh flower, oh flower, oh flower (2)
Poove pooveOh flower, oh flower
Poove pooveOh flower, oh flower
Female
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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