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Poovo Ponno Poovizhi

From Pudhu Yugam (1985 Film) · 2015

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Movie name
Pudhu Yugam (1985 Film)
Movie release year
2015
Lyrics added on
5 Sept 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Poovo ponno poovizhi maano
Kadhal dheepamo
Paarvaithaano pournami vaanam
Paadum medaiyo
Paruva sugam ezhutha varum
Iravugale uravu tharum…..
Poovo ponno poovizhi maano
Kadhal dheepamo
Paarvaithaano pournami vaanam
Paadum medaiyo
Paruva sugam ezhutha varum
Iravugale uravu tharum
Noolidai thannalae naadagam aada
Meludai kannaadi poonthirai poda
Noolidai thannalae naadagam aada
Meludai kannaadi poonthirai poda
Mugam mudhal kaal varai
Aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…
Mugam mudhal kaal varai idhazh mazhai thoovuthae
Male :Padhamaai idhamaai pudhu sugam theduthu
Poovo ponno poovizhi maano
Kadhal dheepamo
Paarvaithaano pournami vaanam
Paadum medaiyo
Paruva sugam ezhutha varum
Iravugale uravu tharum
Poovo ponno poovizhi maano
Kadhal dheepamo
Aasaiyil thallaadum kaaviri aaro
Vaasalil vanthaadum kadhalin thoodhoo
Aasaiyil thallaadum kaaviri aaro
Vaasalil vanthaadum kadhalin thoodhoo
Iru vizhi mooduthae
Aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…
Iru vizh mooduthae inimaiyum kooduthae
Female :Thirunaal iravae uravinai theduthae
Poovo ponno poovizhi maano
Kadhal dheepamo
Female :Paarvaithaano pournami vaanam
Paadum medaiyo
Male :Paruva sugam ezhutha varum
Female : Iravugale uravu tharum
Is she a flower, is she gold, or a doe-eyed beauty?
Is she a lamp of love?
Is her gaze the full moon sky?
Is she a stage of song?
Coming to write the pleasures of youth,
Only the nights bring us together...
Is she a flower, is she gold, or a doe-eyed beauty?
Is she a lamp of love?
Is her gaze the full moon sky?
Is she a stage of song?
Coming to write the pleasures of youth,
Only the nights bring us together.
As her slender waist dances its own drama,
And her sheer attire drapes like a floral screen,
As her slender waist dances its own drama,
And her sheer attire drapes like a floral screen,
From face down to her feet...
Ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... ah...
From face down to feet, lips shower like rain,
Male: Gently and softly seeking a new delight.
Is she a flower, is she gold, or a doe-eyed beauty?
Is she a lamp of love?
Is her gaze the full moon sky?
Is she a stage of song?
Coming to write the pleasures of youth,
Only the nights bring us together.
Is she a flower, is she gold, or a doe-eyed beauty?
Is she a lamp of love?
Is she the Cauvery river swaying with longing?
Is she love's messenger dancing at the doorway?
Is she the Cauvery river swaying with longing?
Is she love's messenger dancing at the doorway?
Both eyes gently close,
Ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... ah...
Both eyes gently close as the sweetness grows,
Female: This festive night seeks closeness.
Is she a flower, is she gold, or a doe-eyed beauty?
Is she a lamp of love?
Female: Is your gaze the full moon sky?
Is it a stage of song?
Male: Coming to write the pleasures of youth,
Female: Only the nights bring us together.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Poovo Ponno' is a romantic duet from the 1985 Tamil film Pudhu Yugam, composed by Gangai Amaran and sung by K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki, with lyrics penned by Vaali. The song expresses deep romantic enchantment, where the protagonist adores his lover's physical beauty and gentle presence, comparing her eyes to a deer, her gaze to a full moon sky, and her graceful posture to a swaying river of desire. As the track unfolds, the lovers share a tender exchange during the night, describing the night as a canvas that fosters emotional and physical closeness. Vaali's lyrical imagery combines nature and delicate romantic metaphors, highlighting how intimacy flourishes in the quiet, sweet moments of togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Rupakam)

“Poovo ponno poovizhi maano / Paarvaithaano pournami vaanam”

Compares the heroine's physical presence and beauty directly to flowers, gold, a deer with flower-like eyes, and a full moon sky.

Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Noolidai thannalae naadagam aada / Meludai kannaadi poonthirai poda”

The second letter 'l' (ல்) rhymes across 'Noolidai' and 'Meludai', creating a melodic poetic rhythm.

Visual Imagery / Metaphor

“Mugam mudhal kaal varai idhazh mazhai thoovuthae”

Paints a vivid poetic image of affection showering like rain from head to toe.

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Trivia

Pudhu Yugam (1985) was directed by Ananthu and featured Vijayakanth, Sivakumar, and Nalini. The song 'Poovo Ponno' remains a cherished romantic melody composed by Gangai Amaran, showcasing Vaali's rich poetic vocabulary and the popular vocal combination of K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki.

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