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Pozhudhu Eppa Pularum

From Mariamman Thiruvizha · 1978

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Mariamman Thiruvizha
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
30 May 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pozhudhu yeppa pularum
Poovum kooda yeppa malarum
Malara yeppa parippae kannaiyaa
Mana maalaiyaaga yeppa thoduppae ponnaiyaa
Pozhudhu yeppa pularum
Poovum kooda yeppa malarum
Malara yeppa parippae kannaiyaa
Mana maalaiyaaga yeppa thoduppae ponnaiyaa
Poo mullai kodiyae pudhu punal nadhiyae
Poo mullai kodiyae pudhu punal nadhiyae
Ponnalandha vizhiyae ennazhagu radhiyae
Paduthaa thookkam illae
Paazhum manasu kaetkavillae
Akkam pakkam yaarum illae kannammaa
Konjam aadharavaa katti pudichaa ennammaa
Aanaalum aasa romba chinna raasaa
En ponnu raasaa
Indha azhagaana ponnu kedappadhu
Enna laesaa
Aanaalum aasa romba chinna raasaa
En ponnu raasaa
Indha azhagaana ponnu kedappadhu
Enna laesaa
Enakkenna korachaladi chinna raani
Adi ingae vaa nee
Enakkenna korachaladi chinna raani
Adi ingae vaa nee
Ingu enakkaaga porandhadhadi indha maeni
Nenachaa kilu kiluppu
Nenjukkullae silu siluppu
Maargazhi kuliradikkudhu kannaiyaa
Nee maalai ittaa kuliradangum ponnaiyaa
Thai porandhaa thaali onnu katta poraen
Naan katta poraen
Andha kattililae malligaiyai kotta poraen
Thai porandhaa thaali onnu katta poraen
Naan katta poraen
Andha kattililae malligaiyai kotta poraen
Kaal paarthu naan nadandhu kitta vaaren
Naan kitta vaaren
Kaal paarthu naan nadandhu kitta vaaren
Naan kitta vaaren
Angu kanda padi nee nadandhaa thitta poren
Pozhudhu yeppa pularum
Poovum kooda yeppa malarum
Malara yeppa parippae kannammaa
Mana maalaiyaaga yeppa thoduppae ponnaiyaa
Malara yeppa parippae kannammaa
Mana maalaiyaaga yeppa thoduppae ponnaiyaa
When will the dawn break?
When will the flower blossom too?
When will you pluck this flower, Kannayya?
When will you weave it into a garland for our hearts, Ponnayya?
When will the dawn break?
When will the flower blossom too?
When will you pluck this flower, Kannayya?
When will you weave it into a garland for our hearts, Ponnayya?
O flowering jasmine vine, O river of fresh waters!
O flowering jasmine vine, O river of fresh waters!
O girl with golden eyes, my lovely Rathi (goddess of beauty)!
When I lie down, sleep does not come,
This restless heart refuses to listen.
There is no one around us, Kannamma,
What is wrong if you hold me close with love?
Still, your desire is too bold, my little king,
My precious king!
To win this beautiful girl,
is it really that easy?
Still, your desire is too bold, my little king,
My precious king!
To win this beautiful girl,
is it really that easy?
What do I lack, my little queen?
Come here to me!
What do I lack, my little queen?
Come here to me!
This sweet body of yours was born just for me!
Just thinking of it brings a thrill,
and a pleasant chill inside my heart.
The winter cold of Margazhi is biting, Kannayya,
If you put a wedding garland on me, the cold will vanish, Ponnayya.
Once the month of Thai arrives, I will tie the thaali (sacred wedding knot),
Yes, I will tie it!
And I will shower jasmine flowers all over our bed!
Once the month of Thai arrives, I will tie the thaali (sacred wedding knot),
Yes, I will tie it!
And I will shower jasmine flowers all over our bed!
Stepping carefully, I will come close to you,
Yes, I will come close!
Stepping carefully, I will come close to you,
Yes, I will come close!
If you misbehave there, I will scold you!
When will the dawn break?
When will the flower blossom too?
When will you pluck this flower, Kannamma?
When will you weave it into a garland for our hearts, Ponnayya?
When will you pluck this flower, Kannamma?
When will you weave it into a garland for our hearts, Ponnayya?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a playful duet between two lovers expressing their deep yearning, romantic anticipation, and playful banter as they look forward to their upcoming marriage. The heroine eagerly anticipates dawn and the auspicious time when they can finally unite, asking when she can pick flowers to make a wedding garland. The hero affectionately praises her beauty and tries to coax her closer, while she teasingly reminds him that winning her heart requires patience and proper marital customs.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uruvagam)

“Poo mullai kodiyae pudhu punal nadhiyae”

Compares the heroine's grace and freshness to a jasmine vine (mullai kodi) and a fresh water river (pudhu punal nadhi).

Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai / Ethirhai)

“Nenachaa kilu kiluppu / Nenjukkullae silu siluppu”

Internal rhyming and sound repetition using 'kilu kiluppu' and 'silu siluppu' to evoke sensory feeling.

Cultural Symbolism

“Thai porandhaa thaali onnu katta poraen”

Refers to the auspicious Tamil month of 'Thai' (January-February), which is traditionally considered the ideal time for weddings ('Thai porandhaa vazhi porakkum').

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Trivia

The phrase 'Thai porandhaa thaali' is based on the famous Tamil proverb 'Thai Porandhal Vazhi Porakkum', signifying that the Tamil month of Thai brings new light, hope, and auspicious events like marriage into people's lives.

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