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Lyrics & meaning

Poovodu Kaathu Vandhu

From Dharmam Vellum · 1989

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Ilayaraja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Dharmam Vellum
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
4 Sept 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Poovodu kaathu vandhu
Pudhu raagam solli thara
Aaraaro paattu chatham
Angae irangi vara
O…. poovodu kaathu vandhu
Pudhu raagam solli thara
Poovodu kaathu vandhu
Pudhu raagam solli thara
Aaraaro paattu chatham
Angae irangi vara
Pala kodi pala maadi venumaa
Adhu ellaam un pola thonumaa
Kanavum ninaivum nee thaanaiyaa
Uravum uyirum nee thaanaiyaa
Ezhezhu mun jenmam thodarum sondham
Poovodu kaathu vandhu
Pudhu raagam solli thara
Pala kodi pala maadi venumaa
Adhu ellaam un pola thonumaa
Aaraaro aaraaro aariro …
Aaraaro aaraaro aariro ….
As the breeze arrives with the flowers,
Teaching a new melody,
The sound of a lullaby
Comes drifting down there...
Oh, as the breeze arrives with the flowers,
Teaching a new melody,
As the breeze arrives with the flowers,
Teaching a new melody,
The sound of a lullaby
Comes drifting down there...
Do I need millions of riches or tall mansions?
Could any of that ever compare to you?
You alone are my dreams and my thoughts, my dear,
You alone are my kin and my very life,
A bond that continues across seven lifetimes...
As the breeze arrives with the flowers,
Teaching a new melody,
Do I need millions of riches or tall mansions?
Could any of that ever compare to you?
Aararo, aararo, aariro...
Aararo, aararo, aariro...
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Male
Male
Male

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Poovodu Kaathu Vandhu' is a tender lullaby from the movie Dharmam Vellum, expressing maternal affection and deep familial bonding. The lyrics compare the arrival of a loved child to a gentle flower-scented breeze that brings fresh harmony into life. The song highlights that material wealth like millions of money or grand mansions fade in comparison to the precious presence of a child who represents one's dreams, life force, and an eternal soul connection that transcends multiple lifetimes.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme (Edhugai)

“Kanavum ninaivum nee thaanaiyaa / Uravum uyirum nee thaanaiyaa”

Repetition of second consonant sound in 'Kanavum' and 'Uravum' across consecutive lines.

Alliteration (Monaai)

“Pala kodi pala maadi venumaa”

Repetition of the initial sound 'P' in 'Pala kodi' and 'Pala maadi'.

Metaphor

“Kanavum ninaivum nee thaanaiyaa”

Comparing the child/loved one to dream, reality, relationship, and life itself ('Kanavum ninaivum nee thaanaiyaa').

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Trivia

Dharmam Vellum (1989) starring Vijayakanth and Gautami features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by legendary poet Vaali.

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