Pudavai Katti Kondu
From Simma Soppanam · 1984
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Simma Soppanam1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aa….aa….aa….aa…aah….aa… | Aa... aa... aa... aa... aah... aa... |
| Male :Mmmmmm | Mmmmmm |
| Female :Laal lalaa | Laal lalaa |
| Male :Lallal lalalal laalaa laa | Lallal lalalal laalaa laa |
| Female :………… | ... |
| Male :………….. | ... |
| Male | |
| Pudavai katti kondu poo ondru aaduthu | A flower wearing a saree is dancing |
| Poovai katti kondu poongaattrum paaduthu | Wearing flowers, the gentle breeze is singing |
| Female | |
| Pudavai katti kondu poo ondru aaduthu | A flower wearing a saree is dancing |
| Poovai katti kondu poongaattrum paaduthu | Wearing flowers, the gentle breeze is singing |
| Male | |
| Idhu manmathan thodukkindra paanam | This is the arrow launched by the God of Love |
| Intha malarukku yaen innum naanam | Why is this flower still feeling shy? |
| Female :Intha malarukkul aayiram yaekkam | Inside this flower lie a thousand longings |
| Idhai manmathan paanamum thaakkum | The arrow of Manmatha strikes this flower too |
| Male | |
| Neeralaigal pongum osai vara | As the sound of surging water waves arrives |
| Kulir odai vara | As the cool stream arrives |
| Adhil neechchal ida intha vaadai vara | As this northern wind arrives to swim in it |
| Anthi velai vara | As twilight time arrives |
| Male | |
| Neeralaigal pongum osai vara | As the sound of surging water waves arrives |
| Kulir odai vara | As the cool stream arrives |
| Adhil neechchal ida intha vaadai vara | As this northern wind arrives to swim in it |
| Anthi velai vara | As twilight time arrives |
| Female | |
| Anantha raagangalae | Oh blissful musical tunes |
| Male :Mmmm | Mmmm |
| Female :Arambam aagindrathae | They are beginning now |
| Male :Ooo…. | Ooo... |
| Female :Yaegaantha mogangalae | Oh solitary passionate desires |
| Eedaera pogindratho | Are they about to be fulfilled? |
| Male | |
| Idhu Verukku neer vidum neram | This is the time to pour water on the roots |
| Female :Idhil verkonda thaagangal theerum | In this, the deep-rooted thirsts will be quenched |
| Male | |
| Pudavai katti kondu poo ondru aaduthu | A flower wearing a saree is dancing |
| Female | |
| Moongil maram adhil poonguruvi | A bamboo tree, and on it a female songbird |
| Pakkam aan kuruvi | Beside it, a male bird |
| Muththam thaangi tharum thiruvaai manakka | As the sacred mouth that gives kisses emits fragrance |
| Thaen vaarththirukka | As sweet honey is poured |
| Male | |
| Mazhaikkaala megangalum | Even the monsoon rainy clouds |
| Female :Mmm | Mmm |
| Male :Malai meedhu saaigindratho | Are they leaning over the mountain? |
| Female :Mmm | Mmm |
| Male :Neengaatha santhosamae nadhiyaaga paaigindratho | Is everlasting happiness flowing like a river? |
| Female :Idhu uravugal nerungidum kaatchi | This is a scene where relationships grow closer |
| Male :Antha vaanamum bhoomiyum saatchi | That sky and the earth are witness to this |
| Female | |
| Pudavai katti kondu poo ondru aaduthu | A flower wearing a saree is dancing |
| Male :Poovai katti kondu poongaattrum paaduthu | Wearing flowers, the gentle breeze is singing |
ஆ....ஆ....ஆ....ஆ.....ஆஹ்....ஆ....
ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்
லால் லலா
லல்லல் லல்லல் லால லா
....................
.......................
Aa... aa... aa... aa... aah... aa...
Mmmmmm
Laal lalaa
Lallal lalalal laalaa laa
...
...
புடவை கட்டி கொண்டு பூ ஒன்று ஆடுது
பூவை கட்டி கொண்டு பூங்காற்று பாடுது
A flower wearing a saree is dancing
Wearing flowers, the gentle breeze is singing
புடவை கட்டி கொண்டு பூ ஒன்று ஆடுது
பூவை கட்டி கொண்டு பூங்காற்று பாடுது
A flower wearing a saree is dancing
Wearing flowers, the gentle breeze is singing
இது மன்மதன் தொடுக்கின்ற பாணம்
இந்த மலருக்கு ஏன் இன்னும் நாணம்
இந்த மலருக்குள் ஆயிரம் ஏக்கம்
இதை மன்மதன் பானமும் தாக்கும்.....
This is the arrow launched by the God of Love
Why is this flower still feeling shy?
Inside this flower lie a thousand longings
The arrow of Manmatha strikes this flower too
நீரலைகள் பொங்கும் ஓசை வர
குளிர் ஓடை வர
அதில் நீச்சல் இட இந்த வாடை வர
அந்தி வேளை வர.....
As the sound of surging water waves arrives
As the cool stream arrives
As this northern wind arrives to swim in it
As twilight time arrives
நீரலைகள் பொங்கும் ஓசை வர
குளிர் ஓடை வர
அதில் நீச்சல் இட இந்த வாடை வர
அந்தி வேளை வர.....
As the sound of surging water waves arrives
As the cool stream arrives
As this northern wind arrives to swim in it
As twilight time arrives
ஆனந்த ராகங்களே.......
ம்ம்ம்ம்
ஆரம்பம் ஆகின்றதே...
ஓஓ....
ஏகாந்த மோகங்களே ஈடேற போகின்றதோ
Oh blissful musical tunes
Mmmm
They are beginning now
Ooo...
Oh solitary passionate desires
Are they about to be fulfilled?
இது வேருக்கு நீர் விடும் நேரம்
இதில் வேர்கொண்ட தாகங்கள் தீரும்...
This is the time to pour water on the roots
In this, the deep-rooted thirsts will be quenched
புடவை கட்டி கொண்டு பூ ஒன்று ஆடுது
A flower wearing a saree is dancing
மூங்கில் மரம் அதில் பூங்குருவி
பக்கம் ஆண் குருவி..
முத்தம் தாங்கி தரும் திருவாய் மணக்க
தேன் வார்த்திருக்க
A bamboo tree, and on it a female songbird
Beside it, a male bird
As the sacred mouth that gives kisses emits fragrance
As sweet honey is poured
மூங்கில் மரம் அதில் பூங்குருவி
பக்கம் ஆண் குருவி..
முத்தம் தாங்கி தரும் திருவாய் மணக்க
தேன் வார்த்திருக்க
Even the monsoon rainy clouds
Mmm
Are they leaning over the mountain?
Mmm
Is everlasting happiness flowing like a river?
This is a scene where relationships grow closer
That sky and the earth are witness to this
மழைக்கால மேகங்களும்...
ம்ம்ம்
மலை மீது சாய்கின்றதோ....
ம்ம்ம்
நீங்காத சந்தோசமே நதியாக பாய்கின்றதோ
இது உறவுகள் நெருங்கிடும் காட்சி
அந்த வானமும் பூமியும் சாட்சி......
A flower wearing a saree is dancing
Wearing flowers, the gentle breeze is singing
புடவை கட்டி கொண்டு பூ ஒன்று ஆடுது
பூவை கட்டி கொண்டு பூங்காற்று பாடுது
....................
Aa….aa….aa….aa…aah….aa…
Aa... aa... aa... aa... aah... aa...
Male :Mmmmmm
Mmmmmm
Female :Laal lalaa
Laal lalaa
Male :Lallal lalalal laalaa laa
Lallal lalalal laalaa laa
Female :…………
...
Male :…………..
...
Pudavai katti kondu poo ondru aaduthu
A flower wearing a saree is dancing
Poovai katti kondu poongaattrum paaduthu
Wearing flowers, the gentle breeze is singing
Pudavai katti kondu poo ondru aaduthu
A flower wearing a saree is dancing
Poovai katti kondu poongaattrum paaduthu
Wearing flowers, the gentle breeze is singing
Idhu manmathan thodukkindra paanam
This is the arrow launched by the God of Love
Intha malarukku yaen innum naanam
Why is this flower still feeling shy?
Female :Intha malarukkul aayiram yaekkam
Inside this flower lie a thousand longings
Idhai manmathan paanamum thaakkum
The arrow of Manmatha strikes this flower too
Neeralaigal pongum osai vara
As the sound of surging water waves arrives
Kulir odai vara
As the cool stream arrives
Adhil neechchal ida intha vaadai vara
As this northern wind arrives to swim in it
Anthi velai vara
As twilight time arrives
Neeralaigal pongum osai vara
As the sound of surging water waves arrives
Kulir odai vara
As the cool stream arrives
Adhil neechchal ida intha vaadai vara
As this northern wind arrives to swim in it
Anthi velai vara
As twilight time arrives
Anantha raagangalae
Oh blissful musical tunes
Male :Mmmm
Mmmm
Female :Arambam aagindrathae
They are beginning now
Male :Ooo….
Ooo...
Female :Yaegaantha mogangalae
Oh solitary passionate desires
Eedaera pogindratho
Are they about to be fulfilled?
Idhu Verukku neer vidum neram
This is the time to pour water on the roots
Female :Idhil verkonda thaagangal theerum
In this, the deep-rooted thirsts will be quenched
Pudavai katti kondu poo ondru aaduthu
A flower wearing a saree is dancing
Moongil maram adhil poonguruvi
A bamboo tree, and on it a female songbird
Pakkam aan kuruvi
Beside it, a male bird
Muththam thaangi tharum thiruvaai manakka
As the sacred mouth that gives kisses emits fragrance
Thaen vaarththirukka
As sweet honey is poured
Mazhaikkaala megangalum
Even the monsoon rainy clouds
Female :Mmm
Mmm
Male :Malai meedhu saaigindratho
Are they leaning over the mountain?
Female :Mmm
Mmm
Male :Neengaatha santhosamae nadhiyaaga paaigindratho
Is everlasting happiness flowing like a river?
Female :Idhu uravugal nerungidum kaatchi
This is a scene where relationships grow closer
Male :Antha vaanamum bhoomiyum saatchi
That sky and the earth are witness to this
Pudavai katti kondu poo ondru aaduthu
A flower wearing a saree is dancing
Male :Poovai katti kondu poongaattrum paaduthu
Wearing flowers, the gentle breeze is singing
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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