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Lyrics & meaning

Pudavai Katti Kondu

From Simma Soppanam · 1984

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, Vani Jairam
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Simma Soppanam
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
6 Jan 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aa….aa….aa….aa…aah….aa…
Male :Mmmmmm
Female :Laal lalaa
Male :Lallal lalalal laalaa laa
Female :…………
Male :…………..
Pudavai katti kondu poo ondru aaduthu
Poovai katti kondu poongaattrum paaduthu
Pudavai katti kondu poo ondru aaduthu
Poovai katti kondu poongaattrum paaduthu
Idhu manmathan thodukkindra paanam
Intha malarukku yaen innum naanam
Female :Intha malarukkul aayiram yaekkam
Idhai manmathan paanamum thaakkum
Neeralaigal pongum osai vara
Kulir odai vara
Adhil neechchal ida intha vaadai vara
Anthi velai vara
Neeralaigal pongum osai vara
Kulir odai vara
Adhil neechchal ida intha vaadai vara
Anthi velai vara
Anantha raagangalae
Male :Mmmm
Female :Arambam aagindrathae
Male :Ooo….
Female :Yaegaantha mogangalae
Eedaera pogindratho
Idhu Verukku neer vidum neram
Female :Idhil verkonda thaagangal theerum
Pudavai katti kondu poo ondru aaduthu
Moongil maram adhil poonguruvi
Pakkam aan kuruvi
Muththam thaangi tharum thiruvaai manakka
Thaen vaarththirukka
Mazhaikkaala megangalum
Female :Mmm
Male :Malai meedhu saaigindratho
Female :Mmm
Male :Neengaatha santhosamae nadhiyaaga paaigindratho
Female :Idhu uravugal nerungidum kaatchi
Male :Antha vaanamum bhoomiyum saatchi
Pudavai katti kondu poo ondru aaduthu
Male :Poovai katti kondu poongaattrum paaduthu
Ah... ah... ah... ah... aah... ah...
Male: Mmm...
Female: Laal lalaa
Male: Lallal lalalal laalaa laa
Female: ...
Male: ...
Draped in a saree, a flower dances
Embracing the flower, the gentle breeze sings
Draped in a saree, a flower dances
Embracing the flower, the gentle breeze sings
This is an arrow shot by Manmadhan (the god of love)
Why is this flower still so shy?
Female: Inside this flower are a thousand longings
And the arrow of Manmadhan strikes it too
As the sound of rippling waves echoes,
as the cool stream flows,
as the chill breeze comes to swim in it,
as twilight arrives...
As the sound of rippling waves echoes,
as the cool stream flows,
as the chill breeze comes to swim in it,
as twilight arrives...
Melodies of joy
Male: Mmm...
Female: Have begun to play
Male: Oh...
Female: Will these lonely yearnings of love
finally be fulfilled?
This is the time to water the roots
Female: Quenching the deep-rooted thirst
Draped in a saree, a flower dances
A little bird on a bamboo tree,
with its mate beside it,
Fragrant lips offering a sweet kiss,
as if pouring out honey...
Are the monsoon clouds
Female: Mmm...
Male: Resting upon the mountain?
Female: Mmm...
Male: Is endless happiness flowing like a river?
Female: This is the sight of two hearts drawing close
Male: With the sky and earth as our witness
Draped in a saree, a flower dances
Male: Embracing the flower, the gentle breeze sings
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic duet from 'Simma Soppanam' (1984) portrays a intimate, poetic dialogue between two lovers expressing their deep affection and desire. Using vivid metaphors from nature—such as a flower draped in a saree, singing breezes, birds perched on bamboo trees, monsoon clouds leaning on mountains, and streams flowing with joy—the song captures the bashfulness, anticipation, and emotional union of the couple under the influence of Manmatha (the deity of love).

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Urvagathal)

“Pudavai katti kondu poo ondru aaduthu”

The heroine is metaphorically described as a flower wearing a saree ('Pudavai katti kondu poo ondru aaduthu').

Personification

“Poovai katti kondu poongaattrum paaduthu”

The gentle breeze is personified as wearing flowers and singing song ('Poovai katti kondu poongaattrum paaduthu').

Alliterative Rhythm (Monai / Ethirhai)

“Neeralaigal pongum osai vara / Kulir odai vara”

Repetition of sound patterns and initial consonants across parallel phrases like 'Neeralaigal pongum osai vara' and 'Kulir odai vara'.

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Trivia

Simma Soppanam (1984) features music composed by the legendary K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics penned by Vaali. The track showcases the classic vocal pairing of T. M. Soundararajan and Vani Jairam, blending traditional Tamil poetic imagery with melodious film music arrangements.

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