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Lyrics & meaning

Pozhuthu Pularnthathu Poo Pole

From Chitrangi · 1964

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan (S. Vedhachalam
Details
Chitrangi1964

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Poludhu pularndhadhu poo polaeDawn has broken like a opening flower
Boomi veluthathu maa polaeThe earth has brightened white like flour
Poludhu pularndhadhu poo polaeDawn has broken like a opening flower
Boomi veluthathu maa polaeThe earth has brightened white like flour
Uriyavar varuvaar thirumanam purivaarThe rightful one will come and marry me
Oru mani neram poru manamaeWait for just one hour, oh my heart
Uriyavar varuvaar thirumanam purivaarThe rightful one will come and marry me
Oru mani neram poru manamaeWait for just one hour, oh my heart
Poludhu pularndhadhu poo polaeDawn has broken like a opening flower
Boomi veluthathu maa polaeThe earth has brightened white like flour
Female
Aadai thiruthi naan iruppenI will sit adjusting my attire
En alagai parugida avar irupparHe will be there to drink in my beauty
Aadai thiruthi naan iruppenI will sit adjusting my attire
En alagai parugida avar irupparHe will be there to drink in my beauty
Medaiyil naangal amarndhiruppomWe will be seated together on the stage
Varum virundhinar engalai paarthirupaarThe attending guests will be looking at us
Poludhu pularndhadhu poo polaeDawn has broken like a opening flower
Boomi veluthathu maa polaeThe earth has brightened white like flour
Female
Maragatha mani vaai thirkattumaaShall my emerald-jeweled mouth open?
Adhil maadhulam kani pol sirikattumaaShall I smile like a red pomegranate seed?
Maragatha mani vaai thirkattumaaShall my emerald-jeweled mouth open?
Adhil maadhulam kani pol sirikattumaaShall I smile like a red pomegranate seed?
Paruvathai parisaai valangattumaShall I offer my youth as a gift?
Oru paarvaiyil avarai vilungattumaShall I consume him in a single glance?
Paruvathai parisaai valangattumaShall I offer my youth as a gift?
Oru paarvaiyil avarai vilungattumaShall I consume him in a single glance?
Poludhu pularndhadhu poo polaeDawn has broken like a opening flower
Boomi veluthathu maa polaeThe earth has brightened white like flour
Female
Kanavarai per solli alaippenaaShall I call my husband by his name?
Illai kaadhalare endru sirippenaaOr shall I smile and call him 'My Lover'?
Kanavarai per solli alaippenaaShall I call my husband by his name?
Illai kaadhalare endru sirippenaaOr shall I smile and call him 'My Lover'?
En uyir rajaa enbaenaaShall I call him 'King of my life'?
Illai hmm kumm ho hoo yenungaaOr playfully murmur a coy 'Yenungaa'?
Enbadhu serithanaaIs saying so appropriate?
Poludhu pularndhadhu poo polaeDawn has broken like a opening flower
Boomi veluthathu maa polaeThe earth has brightened white like flour
Uriyavar varuvaar thirumanam purivaarThe rightful one will come and marry me
Oru mani neram poru manamaeWait for just one hour, oh my heart
Poludhu pularndhadhu poo polaeDawn has broken like a opening flower
Boomi veluthathu maa polaeThe earth has brightened white like flour

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic Tamil song portrays a young woman eagerly anticipating her wedding at the crack of dawn. As the morning unfolds gracefully, she comforts her restless heart, assuring herself that her beloved will soon arrive to marry her. She envisions the wedding stage, the guests admiring them, and playfully ponders how she will interact with and address her future husband once they are wed.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Poludhu pularndhadhu poo polae / Boomi veluthathu maa polae

Compares the breaking of dawn to a opening flower ('poo polae') and the brightening earth to white flour ('maa polae').

Simile (Uvamai)

Adhil maadhulam kani pol sirikattumaa

Compares a coy smile revealing bright red lips and teeth to a split-open pomegranate ('maadhulam kani pol').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

En alagai parugida avar iruppar

Describes taking in a beloved's appearance through eyes as 'drinking beauty' ('alagai parugida') and 'swallowing in a glance' ('paarvaiyil vilungattuma').

Rhyme & Rhythm (Edhugai / Monai)

Poludhu pularndhadhu poo polae

Strong initial consonant alliteration (Poludhu / Boomi, Aadai / En) creating a gentle, lyrical flow suited for bridal anticipation.

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Trivia

Composed by K. V. Mahadevan for 'Chitrangi' (1964), this song features lyrics by Kannadasan and vocals by P. Susheela. It is revered in Tamil film music as a timeless depiction of traditional bridal shyness and sweet romantic daydreaming.

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