Potta Kaatil Poovasam
From Pariyerum Perumal · 2018
- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singers
- Yogi Sekar, Fareedha
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Details
- Pariyerum Perumal2018
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Potta kaatil poovasam | The fragrance of flowers in a barren land |
| Sittu pulla saavasam | Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl |
| Ennai kaakum un nesam | Your love that protects me |
| Pullu mela aagasam | The sky resting upon the grass |
| Chorus | |
| Potta kaatil poovasam | The fragrance of flowers in a barren land |
| Sittu pulla saavasam | Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl |
| Male & Chorus : | Male & Chorus : |
| Ennai kaakum un nesam | Your love that protects me |
| Pullu mela aagasam | The sky resting upon the grass |
| Male | |
| Rekkai vechan vaanathai alla | He gave wings to scoop up the sky |
| Kaththi ninnen karanam illa..aaa… | I stood screaming for no reason... |
| Ooram nikka thevai illa | There is no need to stand on the margins |
| Oda pakkam pul kanjathuthilla | The grass by the stream side never dries up |
| Osai ippo yeruthu kaathil mella..aa.. | A sound is now rising slowly in the ear... |
| Female | |
| Ikkaraiyil naanumilla | I am not on this shore either |
| Meettuedukka paalam illa | There is no bridge to rescue |
| Bathiramma paakanum | Must look after her safely |
| Neethan ivala | You are the one to protect her |
| Male | |
| Potta kaatil poovasam | The fragrance of flowers in a barren land |
| Sittu pulla saavasam | Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl |
| Ennai kaakum un nesam | Your love that protects me |
| Pullu mela aagasam | The sky resting upon the grass |
| Male | |
| Potta kaatil poovasam | The fragrance of flowers in a barren land |
| Sittu pulla saavasam | Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl |
| Ennai kaakum un nesam | Your love that protects me |
| Pullu mela aagasam | The sky resting upon the grass |
| Female | |
| Aasai vechen | I harbored a desire |
| Pathukanum ulla | Must keep it safe inside |
| Vera mugam kai vasam illa | I do not possess another mask or face |
| Paththu manam nikkavilla | A mind filled with ten thoughts won't stand still |
| Meratturen yen kekkavilla | I threaten it, why doesn't it listen? |
| Venam daa… | No, don't... |
| Aaga padum thaana thavala | A frog trapped by its own actions |
| Female | |
| Ikkaraiyil naanumilla | I am not on this shore either |
| Meettu edukka paalam illa | There is no bridge to rescue |
| Bathiramma paakanum | Must look after her safely |
| Neethan ivala | You are the one to protect her |
| Male | |
| Potta kaatil poovasam | The fragrance of flowers in a barren land |
| Sittu pulla saavasam | Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl |
| Ennai kaakum un nesam | Your love that protects me |
| Pullu mela aagasam | The sky resting upon the grass |
| Male | |
| Potta kaatil poovasam | The fragrance of flowers in a barren land |
| Sittu pulla saavasam | Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl |
| Ennai kaakum un nesam | Your love that protects me |
| Pullu mela aagasam | The sky resting upon the grass |
| Female | |
| Ninna mazhai koora otti | The stopped rain clinging to the eaves |
| Onnu rendu thoovi vaikkum | Sprinkles one or two drops later |
| Veedu vanthu serntha pinnum | Even after returning home |
| En nenappil thoovi vachan | He sprinkled thoughts into my mind |
| Female | |
| Panjarathu thookku naalum | Even on the day a rooster is hung in a cage |
| Rendu nodi kozhi nikkum | It stands still for two seconds before reacting |
| En manasa maathunaalum | Even if I try to change my mind |
| Nenja avan kottil vachan | He kept my heart inside his shelter |
| Female | |
| Solla vantha varthai ippo | The words that came up to my mouth |
| Thonda kuzhi thaanda villai | Have not crossed the pit of my throat |
| Maya thirai pottu ennai | Casting a veil of illusion |
| Ullai adaichan | He locked me inside |
| Male | |
| Rekkai vechan vaanathai alla | He gave wings to scoop up the sky |
| Kaththi ninnen karanam illa..aa… | I stood screaming for no reason... |
| Female | |
| Ikkaraiyil naanumilla | I am not on this shore either |
| Meettu edukka paalam illa | There is no bridge to rescue |
| Bathiramma paakanum | Must look after her safely |
| Neethan ivala | You are the one to protect her |
| Male | |
| Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa… | Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa… |
| Male | |
| Potta kaatil poovasam | The fragrance of flowers in a barren land |
| Sittu pulla saavasam | Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl |
| Ennai kaakum un nesam | Your love that protects me |
| Pullu mela aagasam | The sky resting upon the grass |
| Chorus | |
| Potta kaatil poovasam | The fragrance of flowers in a barren land |
| Sittu pulla saavasam | Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl |
| Ennai kaakum un nesam | Your love that protects me |
| Pullu mela aagasam | The sky resting upon the grass |
| Male | |
| Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa… | Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa… |
| Male :Potta kaatil poovasam | Male : The fragrance of flowers in a barren land |
| Sittu pulla saavasam | Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl |
| Ennai kaakum un nesam | Your love that protects me |
| Pullu mela aagasam | The sky resting upon the grass |
| Male | |
| Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa… | Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa… |
| Female :Maya thirai pottu puttan | Female : He cast a veil of illusion |
| Ullai vechu pootti puttan | And locked me inside |
| Maya thirai pottu puttan | He cast a veil of illusion |
| Ullai vechu pootti puttan | And locked me inside |
| Female | |
| Maya thirai pottu puttan | He cast a veil of illusion |
| Ullai vechu pootti puttan | And locked me inside |
| Maya thirai pottu puttan | He cast a veil of illusion |
| Ullai vechu pootti puttan | And locked me inside |
| Male | |
| Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa… | Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa… |
| Hmmm….mmm…ooo….oooo…. | Hmmm….mmm…ooo….oooo…. |
பொட்ட காட்டில் பூவாசம்
சிட்டு புள்ள சாவாசம்
என்னை காக்கும் உன் நேசம்
புல்லு மேல ஆகாசம்
The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Your love that protects me
The sky resting upon the grass
பொட்ட காட்டில் பூவாசம்
சிட்டு புள்ள சாவாசம்
ஆண் குழு :
என்னை காக்கும் உன் நேசம்
புல்லு மேல ஆகாசம்
The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Male & Chorus :
Your love that protects me
The sky resting upon the grass
ரெக்கை வெச்சான்
வானத்தை அள்ள
கத்தி நின்னேன் கரணம் இல்ல..ஆ...
ஓரம் நிக்க தேவை இல்ல
ஓட பக்கம் புல் காஞ்சதில்ல
ஓசை இப்போ எருது
காத்தில் மெல்ல ஆ...
He gave wings to scoop up the sky
I stood screaming for no reason...
There is no need to stand on the margins
The grass by the stream side never dries up
A sound is now rising slowly in the ear...
இக்கரையில் நானுமில்ல
மீட்டு எடுக்க பாலம் இல்ல
பத்திரமா பாக்கணும்
நீதான் இவளை
I am not on this shore either
There is no bridge to rescue
Must look after her safely
You are the one to protect her
பொட்ட காட்டில் பூவாசம்
சிட்டு புள்ள சாவாசம்
என்னை காக்கும் உன் நேசம்
புல்லு மேல ஆகாசம்
The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Your love that protects me
The sky resting upon the grass
பொட்ட காட்டில் பூவாசம்
சிட்டு புள்ள சாவாசம்
என்னை காக்கும் உன் நேசம்
புல்லு மேல ஆகாசம்
The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Your love that protects me
The sky resting upon the grass
ஆசை வெச்சேன்
பாத்துக்கணும் உள்ள
வேற முகம் கை வசம் இல்ல
பத்து மனம் நிக்கவில்லை
மெரட்டுறேன் ஏன் கேட்கவில்லை
வேளை வந்தா
தானா அகப்படும் தவளை
I harbored a desire
Must keep it safe inside
I do not possess another mask or face
A mind filled with ten thoughts won't stand still
I threaten it, why doesn't it listen?
No, don't...
A frog trapped by its own actions
இக்கரையில் நானுமில்ல
மீட்டு எடுக்க பாலம் இல்ல
பத்திரமா பாக்கணும்
நீதான் இவளை
I am not on this shore either
There is no bridge to rescue
Must look after her safely
You are the one to protect her
பொட்ட காட்டில் பூவாசம்
சிட்டு புள்ள சாவாசம்
என்னை காக்கும் உன் நேசம்
புல்லு மேல ஆகாசம்
The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Your love that protects me
The sky resting upon the grass
பொட்ட காட்டில் பூவாசம்
சிட்டு புள்ள சாவாசம்
என்னை காக்கும் உன் நேசம்
புல்லு மேல ஆகாசம்
The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Your love that protects me
The sky resting upon the grass
நின்ன மழை கூர ஒட்டி
ஒன்னு ரெண்டு தூவி வைக்கும்
வீடு வந்து சேர்ந்த பின்னும்
என் நினைப்பில் தூவி வச்சான்
The stopped rain clinging to the eaves
Sprinkles one or two drops later
Even after returning home
He sprinkled thoughts into my mind
பஞ்சாரத்த தூக்குநாளும்
ரெண்டு நொடி கோழி நிக்கும்
என் மனச மாத்துனாலும்
நெஞ்ச அவன் கூட்டில் வச்சான்
Even on the day a rooster is hung in a cage
It stands still for two seconds before reacting
Even if I try to change my mind
He kept my heart inside his shelter
சொல்ல வந்த
வார்த்தை இப்போ
தொண்ட குழி தாண்டவில்லை
மாயா திரை போட்டு என்னை
உள்ள அடிச்சான்
The words that came up to my mouth
Have not crossed the pit of my throat
Casting a veil of illusion
He locked me inside
ரெக்கை வெச்சான்
வானத்தை அள்ள
கத்தி நின்னேன் கரணம் இல்ல ஆ....
He gave wings to scoop up the sky
I stood screaming for no reason...
இக்கரையில் நானுமில்ல
மீட்டு எடுக்க பாலம் இல்ல
பத்திரமா பாக்கணும்
நீதான் இவளை
I am not on this shore either
There is no bridge to rescue
Must look after her safely
You are the one to protect her
ஆண் குழு :
பொட்ட காட்டில் பூவாசம்
சிட்டு புள்ள சாவசம்
என்னை காக்கும் உன் நேசம்
புல்லு மேல ஆகாசம்
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…
ஆ.....ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ......
The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Your love that protects me
The sky resting upon the grass
பொட்ட காட்டில் பூவாசம்
சிட்டு புள்ள சாவாசம்
என்னை காக்கும் உன் நேசம்
புல்லு மேல ஆகாசம்
The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Your love that protects me
The sky resting upon the grass
பொட்ட காட்டில் பூவாசம்
சிட்டு புள்ள சாவாசம்
என்னை காக்கும் உன் நேசம்
புல்லு மேல ஆகாசம்
Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa…
Male : The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Your love that protects me
The sky resting upon the grass
ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ.....
பொட்ட காட்டில் பூவாசம்
சிட்டு புள்ள சாவாசம்
என்னை காக்கும் உன் நேசம்
புல்லு மேல ஆகாசம்
Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa…
Female : He cast a veil of illusion
And locked me inside
He cast a veil of illusion
And locked me inside
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....
மாயா திரை
போட்டு புட்டான்
உள்ளை வச்சு பூட்டி புட்டான்
மாயா திரை போட்டு புட்டான்
உள்ளை வச்சு பூட்டி புட்டான்
He cast a veil of illusion
And locked me inside
He cast a veil of illusion
And locked me inside
மாயா திரை
போட்டு புட்டான்
உள்ளை வச்சு பூட்டி புட்டான்
மாயா திரை போட்டு புட்டான்
உள்ளை வச்சு பூட்டி புட்டான்
Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa…
Hmmm….mmm…ooo….oooo….
ஆ.....ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ......
ம்ம்....ம்....ஓ...ஓ....
Potta kaatil poovasam
The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Sittu pulla saavasam
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Your love that protects me
Pullu mela aagasam
The sky resting upon the grass
Potta kaatil poovasam
The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Sittu pulla saavasam
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Male & Chorus :
Male & Chorus :
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Your love that protects me
Pullu mela aagasam
The sky resting upon the grass
Rekkai vechan vaanathai alla
He gave wings to scoop up the sky
Kaththi ninnen karanam illa..aaa…
I stood screaming for no reason...
Ooram nikka thevai illa
There is no need to stand on the margins
Oda pakkam pul kanjathuthilla
The grass by the stream side never dries up
Osai ippo yeruthu kaathil mella..aa..
A sound is now rising slowly in the ear...
Ikkaraiyil naanumilla
I am not on this shore either
Meettuedukka paalam illa
There is no bridge to rescue
Bathiramma paakanum
Must look after her safely
Neethan ivala
You are the one to protect her
Potta kaatil poovasam
The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Sittu pulla saavasam
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Your love that protects me
Pullu mela aagasam
The sky resting upon the grass
Potta kaatil poovasam
The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Sittu pulla saavasam
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Your love that protects me
Pullu mela aagasam
The sky resting upon the grass
Aasai vechen
I harbored a desire
Pathukanum ulla
Must keep it safe inside
Vera mugam kai vasam illa
I do not possess another mask or face
Paththu manam nikkavilla
A mind filled with ten thoughts won't stand still
Meratturen yen kekkavilla
I threaten it, why doesn't it listen?
Venam daa…
No, don't...
Aaga padum thaana thavala
A frog trapped by its own actions
Ikkaraiyil naanumilla
I am not on this shore either
Meettu edukka paalam illa
There is no bridge to rescue
Bathiramma paakanum
Must look after her safely
Neethan ivala
You are the one to protect her
Potta kaatil poovasam
The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Sittu pulla saavasam
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Your love that protects me
Pullu mela aagasam
The sky resting upon the grass
Potta kaatil poovasam
The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Sittu pulla saavasam
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Your love that protects me
Pullu mela aagasam
The sky resting upon the grass
Ninna mazhai koora otti
The stopped rain clinging to the eaves
Onnu rendu thoovi vaikkum
Sprinkles one or two drops later
Veedu vanthu serntha pinnum
Even after returning home
En nenappil thoovi vachan
He sprinkled thoughts into my mind
Panjarathu thookku naalum
Even on the day a rooster is hung in a cage
Rendu nodi kozhi nikkum
It stands still for two seconds before reacting
En manasa maathunaalum
Even if I try to change my mind
Nenja avan kottil vachan
He kept my heart inside his shelter
Solla vantha varthai ippo
The words that came up to my mouth
Thonda kuzhi thaanda villai
Have not crossed the pit of my throat
Maya thirai pottu ennai
Casting a veil of illusion
Ullai adaichan
He locked me inside
Rekkai vechan vaanathai alla
He gave wings to scoop up the sky
Kaththi ninnen karanam illa..aa…
I stood screaming for no reason...
Ikkaraiyil naanumilla
I am not on this shore either
Meettu edukka paalam illa
There is no bridge to rescue
Bathiramma paakanum
Must look after her safely
Neethan ivala
You are the one to protect her
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…
Potta kaatil poovasam
The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Sittu pulla saavasam
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Your love that protects me
Pullu mela aagasam
The sky resting upon the grass
Potta kaatil poovasam
The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Sittu pulla saavasam
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Your love that protects me
Pullu mela aagasam
The sky resting upon the grass
Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa…
Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa…
Male :Potta kaatil poovasam
Male : The fragrance of flowers in a barren land
Sittu pulla saavasam
Companionship with a young sparrow-like girl
Ennai kaakum un nesam
Your love that protects me
Pullu mela aagasam
The sky resting upon the grass
Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa…
Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa…
Female :Maya thirai pottu puttan
Female : He cast a veil of illusion
Ullai vechu pootti puttan
And locked me inside
Maya thirai pottu puttan
He cast a veil of illusion
Ullai vechu pootti puttan
And locked me inside
Maya thirai pottu puttan
He cast a veil of illusion
Ullai vechu pootti puttan
And locked me inside
Maya thirai pottu puttan
He cast a veil of illusion
Ullai vechu pootti puttan
And locked me inside
Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa…
Aaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa…
Hmmm….mmm…ooo….oooo….
Hmmm….mmm…ooo….oooo….
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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