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Lyrics & meaning

Pushpame Sivandhu

From Alavudeenum Arputha Vilakum · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
G. Devarajan
Details
Alavudeenum Arputha Vilakum1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Pushpamae….ae….ae…ae….Oh flower...
Sivanthu malarnthu siriththu kidakkum ingaeBlushing, blooming, and lying here with a smile,
Mellavaa ezhunthu vizhunthuGently rising and falling,
Paranthu selvom angaeLet us fly and go over there.
Iravilae ragasiyam ellaam kaanalaamIn the night, we can discover all the secrets.
Female
Pushpamae….ae….ae…ae….Oh flower...
Sivanthu malarnthu siriththu kidakkum ingaeBlushing, blooming, and lying here with a smile,
Mellavaa ezhunthu vizhunthuGently rising and falling,
Paranthu selvom angaeLet us fly and go over there.
Iravilae ragasiyam ellaam kaanalaamIn the night, we can discover all the secrets.
Female
Kaama naadagam saagasam arputhamA drama of desire, adventure, and wonder,
Kayil aadinaal aayiram karpanaiPlaying in hand, bringing a thousand imaginations.
Vattangalum pattangalumThere are circles, titles,
Thittangalum unduAnd plans too.
Vaa ippadi aasaipadi paadam padi indruCome this way, learn a lesson as per your desire today.
Female
Urundu thiranda palingu vadivamA smooth, well-rounded marble form,
Unakku kidaikkum vaaYou shall obtain, come!
Iravilae ragasiyam ellaam kaanalaamIn the night, we can discover all the secrets.
Female
Pushpamae….ae….ae…ae….Oh flower...
Sivanthu malarnthu siriththu kidakkum ingaeBlushing, blooming, and lying here with a smile,
Mellavaa ezhunthu vizhunthuGently rising and falling,
Paranthu selvom angaeLet us fly and go over there.
Iravilae ragasiyam ellaam kaanalaamIn the night, we can discover all the secrets.
Female
Nettru raththiri naan mattum thoonginenLast night, I slept all alone.
Indru raththiri enna un sangathiTonight, what is your news?
Muththang kotti kattipidiShower kisses and embrace tightly,
Pattu kalai senduOh bouquet of silk art!
Mogam varum thaagam varumPassion will arise, thirst will arise,
Yogam varum anguGood fortune will arise there.
Female
Kaninthu kidakkum pazhaththai eduththuTaking the ripe fruit lying there,
Kadiththu suvaikkavaaShall I bite and savor it?
Iravilae ragasiyam ellaam kaanalaamIn the night, we can discover all the secrets.
Female
Pushpamae….ae….ae…ae….Oh flower...
Sivanthu malarnthu siriththu kidakkum ingaeBlushing, blooming, and lying here with a smile,
Mellavaa ezhunthu vizhunthuGently rising and falling,
Paranthu selvom angaeLet us fly and go over there.
Iravilae ragasiyam ellaam kaanalaamIn the night, we can discover all the secrets.
Female
Thotta velaiyilThe moment I am touched,
Konjuven minjuvaenI will fondle and surpass in affection.
Tholil saainthathum anantham paaduvaenLeaning on your shoulders, I will sing in joy.
Female
Thotta velaiyilThe moment I am touched,
Konjuven minjuvaenI will fondle and surpass in affection.
Tholil saainthathum anantham paaduvaenLeaning on your shoulders, I will sing in joy.
Angangalil pongumSeeing a joy overflowing
Oru inbanthanai kanduIn all the limbs,
Allikodu solli koduGather and offer, teach me
Palli kalai ondruAn art of the bedchamber.
Female
Ilamai mayakkam enakkumThe intoxication of youth is high for me too,
Adhigam iniyum poruppathaaCan I endure it any longer?
Iravilae ragasiyam ellaam kaanalaamIn the night, we can discover all the secrets.
Female
Pushpamae….ae….ae…ae….Oh flower...
Sivanthu malarnthu siriththu kidakkum ingaeBlushing, blooming, and lying here with a smile,
Mellavaa ezhunthu vizhunthuGently rising and falling,
Paranthu selvom angaeLet us fly and go over there.
Iravilae ragasiyam ellaam kaanalaamIn the night, we can discover all the secrets.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Pushpamae from the 1979 film Alavudeenum Arputha Vilakum is a seductive fantasy-infused song composed by legendary Malayalam maestro G. Devarajan, with lyrics penned by Kannadasan and rendered by Vani Jairam. The song captures a atmosphere of romantic longing and intimacy, using evocative imagery of blooming flowers, sweet fruits, and secretive nights to convey passion and temptation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kaninthu kidakkum pazhaththai eduththu

Compares youth, beauty, and physical intimacy to a blooming flower ('Pushpamae') and a ripe fruit ('Kaninthu kidakkum pazhaththai').

Alliteration (Monai)

Sivanthu malarnthu siriththu kidakkum ingae

Repetition of the initial 'S' sound across consecutive words ('Sivanthu', 'siriththu').

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Mogam varum thaagam varum

Rhythmic repetition of 'varum' at the end of consecutive phrases.

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Trivia

Alavudeenum Arputha Vilakum (1979) was a high-budget Tamil-Malayalam bilingual fantasy film based on Aladdin's story from One Thousand and One Nights. It starred Kamal Haasan as Aladdin and Rajinikanth as Kamaruddin. The soundtrack was composed by G. Devarajan, bringing a distinctive orchestral and melodic flavor to the Tamil cinema landscape.

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