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Lyrics & meaning

Poovum Irukku Kaayum Irukku

From Kizhakku Africavil Sheela · 1987

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Manjula
Music director
Bappi Lahiri
Details
Kizhakku Africavil Sheela1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
……………...
Female
Hae…..poovum irukku kaayum irukkuHey... there are flowers and there are unripe fruits,
Vaaiyyaa vanthu paaru enna illai inguCome and see, sir, what isn't available here?
Irukkum ellaamae inikkum sarakkuEverything present here is sweet stuff,
Ennidam vanthaalae pidikkum unakkuIf you come to me, you will surely like it.
Female
Hae…..poovum irukku kaayum irukkuHey... there are flowers and there are unripe fruits,
Vaaiyyaa vanthu paaru enna illai inguCome and see, sir, what isn't available here?
Irukkum ellaamae inikkum sarakkuEverything present here is sweet stuff,
Ennidam vanthaalae pidikkum unakkuIf you come to me, you will surely like it.
Female
Yaa yaaiyaa yaa yaaiyaaYaa yaaiyaa yaa yaaiyaa
Yaa yaaiyaa yaa yaaiyaaYaa yaaiyaa yaa yaaiyaa
Kedachchaa vidaathae nenaichchaa varaathaeIf you get it, don't let it go; it won't come just because you think of it,
Madimael ennai thaalaatta vaaiyyaCome to rock me on your lap, sir.
Kaaththum enakku soodaa irukkuEven the breeze feels hot to me,
Intha poomeni thaangaathaiyyaa….aa….This flower-like body cannot bear it, sir... ah...
Female
Irukkum ellaamae inikkum sarakkuEverything present here is sweet stuff,
Ennidam vanthaalae pidikkum unakkuIf you come to me, you will surely like it.
Chorus
……………...
Female
Yaa yaaiyaa yaa yaaiyaaYaa yaaiyaa yaa yaaiyaa
Yaa yaaiyaa yaa yaaiyaaYaa yaaiyaa yaa yaaiyaa
Angam sudaatho aasai vidaathoWon't the body burn with warmth? Won't desire refuse to leave?
Naanthaan neththu aalaana ponnuI am the girl who came of age just yesterday,
Paayum virikka paattu padikkaTo spread the mat and to sing a song,
Vantha thaai maman needhaanaiyaaYou are the maternal uncle who has arrived, sir.
Female
Irukkum ellaamae inikkum sarakkuEverything present here is sweet stuff,
Ennidam vanthaalae pidikkum unakkuIf you come to me, you will surely like it.
Female
Hae…..poovum irukku kaayum irukkuHey... there are flowers and there are unripe fruits,
Vaaiyyaa vanthu paaru enna illai inguCome and see, sir, what isn't available here?
Irukkum ellaamae inikkum sarakkuEverything present here is sweet stuff,
Ennidam vanthaalae pidikkum unakkuIf you come to me, you will surely like it.
Chorus
……………...
Female
Laal lala laaLaal lala laa
Laal lala laa Laal lala laa…..Laal lala laa Laal lala laa...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic song is a playful dance track where the heroine enticingly invites her lover, highlighting her youthfulness and charm. Through sensory metaphors of flowers, warmth, and sweetness, she expresses her deep longing and affection, urging him not to miss the precious opportunity to be together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Urutagam)

Hae…..poovum irukku kaayum irukku

'Poovum kaayum' (flowers and fruits) serves as a metaphor representing youthful beauty and physical grace.

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Irukkum ellaamae inikkum sarakku

The second consonant sound patterns rhyming across consecutive lines (Irukkum / Ennidam).

Metaphor (Urutagam)

Intha poomeni thaangaathaiyyaa….aa….

'Poomeni' (flower-like body) metaphorically compares delicate youthful skin to tender petals.

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Trivia

Kizhakku Africavil Sheela (1987) was a Tamil action-adventure movie directed by Dwarkish, heavily inspired by Hollywood's jungle adventure film 'Sheena'.

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