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Potta Kaatil Poovasam

From Pariyerum Perumal · 2018

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
Yogi Sekar, Fareedha
Music director
Santhosh Narayanan
Movie name
Pariyerum Perumal
Movie release year
2018
Lyrics added on
4 Aug 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Potta kaatil poovasam
Sittu pulla saavasam
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Pullu mela aagasam
Potta kaatil poovasam
Sittu pulla saavasam
Male & Chorus :
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Pullu mela aagasam
Rekkai vechan vaanathai alla
Kaththi ninnen karanam illa..aaa…
Ooram nikka thevai illa
Oda pakkam pul kanjathuthilla
Osai ippo yeruthu kaathil mella..aa..
Ikkaraiyil naanumilla
Meettuedukka paalam illa
Bathiramma paakanum
Neethan ivala
Potta kaatil poovasam
Sittu pulla saavasam
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Pullu mela aagasam
Potta kaatil poovasam
Sittu pulla saavasam
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Pullu mela aagasam
Aasai vechen
Pathukanum ulla
Vera mugam kai vasam illa
Paththu manam nikkavilla
Meratturen yen kekkavilla
Venam daa…
Aaga padum thaana thavala
Ikkaraiyil naanumilla
Meettu edukka paalam illa
Bathiramma paakanum
Neethan ivala
Potta kaatil poovasam
Sittu pulla saavasam
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Pullu mela aagasam
Potta kaatil poovasam
Sittu pulla saavasam
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Pullu mela aagasam
Ninna mazhai koora otti
Onnu rendu thoovi vaikkum
Veedu vanthu serntha pinnum
En nenappil thoovi vachan
Panjarathu thookku naalum
Rendu nodi kozhi nikkum
En manasa maathunaalum
Nenja avan kottil vachan
Solla vantha varthai ippo
Thonda kuzhi thaanda villai
Maya thirai pottu ennai
Ullai adaichan
Rekkai vechan vaanathai alla
Kaththi ninnen karanam illa..aa…
Ikkaraiyil naanumilla
Meettu edukka paalam illa
Bathiramma paakanum
Neethan ivala
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…
Potta kaatil poovasam
Sittu pulla saavasam
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Pullu mela aagasam
Potta kaatil poovasam
Sittu pulla saavasam
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Pullu mela aagasam
Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa…
Male :Potta kaatil poovasam
Sittu pulla saavasam
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Pullu mela aagasam
Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa…
Female :Maya thirai pottu puttan
Ullai vechu pootti puttan
Maya thirai pottu puttan
Ullai vechu pootti puttan
Maya thirai pottu puttan
Ullai vechu pootti puttan
Maya thirai pottu puttan
Ullai vechu pootti puttan
Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa…
Hmmm….mmm…ooo….oooo….
A flower's scent in a barren land,
The sweet bond with a little bird of a girl,
Your love that keeps me safe,
The wide sky resting over the grass.
A flower's scent in a barren land,
The sweet bond with a little bird of a girl,
Male & Chorus:
Your love that keeps me safe,
The wide sky resting over the grass.
He gave me wings to reach up and hold the sky,
I stood shouting out of joy for no reason... ah...
There is no need to stay on the sidelines anymore,
By the running stream, the grass never goes dry.
A sweet sound now softly enters my ear... ah...
I am no longer on this shore,
There is no bridge to bring me back.
You must take good care
Of this girl, only you.
A flower's scent in a barren land,
The sweet bond with a little bird of a girl,
Your love that keeps me safe,
The wide sky resting over the grass.
A flower's scent in a barren land,
The sweet bond with a little bird of a girl,
Your love that keeps me safe,
The wide sky resting over the grass.
A longing has taken root,
I must guard it safe inside.
I hold no other face in my thoughts,
My restless heart refuses to settle down,
I try to scold it, but why won't it listen?
"Please don't..."
Like a restless frog, it leaps on its own.
I am no longer on this shore,
There is no bridge to bring me back.
You must take good care
Of this girl, only you.
A flower's scent in a barren land,
The sweet bond with a little bird of a girl,
Your love that keeps me safe,
The wide sky resting over the grass.
A flower's scent in a barren land,
The sweet bond with a little bird of a girl,
Your love that keeps me safe,
The wide sky resting over the grass.
Even when the rain has stopped, along the edge of the roof,
A few stray drops still keep falling.
Even after I came back home,
He kept drizzling over my thoughts.
Even when the coop basket is lifted,
A hen hesitates for a second or two before moving.
Even if I try to change my mind,
He has kept my heart locked inside his shed.
The words I came here to say
Could not make it past my throat.
Casting a magic veil over me,
He locked me inside.
He gave me wings to reach up and hold the sky,
I stood shouting out of joy for no reason... ah...
I am no longer on this shore,
There is no bridge to bring me back.
You must take good care
Of this girl, only you.
Aaaah... aaah... aaa... aaa...
A flower's scent in a barren land,
The sweet bond with a little bird of a girl,
Your love that keeps me safe,
The wide sky resting over the grass.
A flower's scent in a barren land,
The sweet bond with a little bird of a girl,
Your love that keeps me safe,
The wide sky resting over the grass.
Aaaah... aaaa... aaa... aaa...
Male: A flower's scent in a barren land,
The sweet bond with a little bird of a girl,
Your love that keeps me safe,
The wide sky resting over the grass.
Aaaah... aaaa... aaa... aaa...
Female: He threw a magic veil over me,
And locked me safe inside.
He threw a magic veil over me,
And locked me safe inside.
He threw a magic veil over me,
And locked me safe inside.
He threw a magic veil over me,
And locked me safe inside.
Aaaah... aaaa... aaa... aaa...
Hmmm... mmm... ohhh... ohhhh...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Potta Kaatil Poovasam is an evocative song from the critically acclaimed movie Pariyerum Perumal. The lyrics contrast the harshness of a barren land with tender, pure affection, serving as a metaphor for love and friendship overcoming societal barriers and hostile environments. The protagonist reflects on the comforting presence of a innocent companion, comparing it to flower fragrance blooming in a desolate wasteland and the vast sky lowering to touch simple grass. At the same time, the song captures the emotional distress, social boundaries, and unspoken anxieties experienced by the characters. Through imagery of rain dripping after the storm, birds in cages, and insurmountable shores, lyricist Vivek portrays helplessness, social segregation, and deep emotional captivity created by oppressive caste structures, balanced by a deep, protective affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Potta kaatil poovasam

Potta kaatil poovasam (Flower fragrance in a barren land) metaphorically represents finding pure love and joy amidst harsh societal conditions.

Monorhyme / Etugai (Tamil Prosody)

Potta kaatil poovasam

Rhyming second letter pattern across lines: kaatil, pulla, kaakum, mela.

Imagery

Ninna mazhai koora otti

Visual imagery of lingering raindrops falling from the roof eaves representing persistent memories.

Hyperbole / Surrealism

Rekkai vechan vaanathai alla

Rekkai vechan vaanathai alla (He gave wings to scoop up the sky) exaggerates the boundless feelings of desire and ambition.

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Trivia

Pariyerum Perumal was directed by Mari Selvaraj and produced by Pa. Ranjith. The soundtrack was composed by Santhosh Narayanan, and this track is sung by Yogi Sekar and Ananthu with lyrics by Vivek.

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