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Putham Pudhiyadhu

From Poove Ilam Poove · 2015

Lyricist
Kamakodiyan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Amal Dev
Movie name
Poove Ilam Poove
Movie release year
2015
Lyrics added on
29 Jan 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Putham pudhiyadhu
Mutham iniyadhu poovae ilam poovae
Nitham kaniyadhu
Nenjam urugudhu poovae ilam poovae
Vizhi pookalil poothathu kaadhal
Idhan vithaigal ethanai naaval
Idhu vaaliba noolagam aagum
Naam kattradhu kai alavaagum
Putham pudhiyadhu
Mutham iniyadhu poovae ilam poovae
Nitham kaniyadhu
Nenjam urugudhu poovae… poovae
………………………..
Vinveliyil ven mugilil
Sithiram theetiyadhu yaaro
Vindhaigalil thanthai idhu
Idhu thaan kadavulin ooroo
Aaha ahaaa laa laa lalalala laaa
Ponmugilin punnagaiyil
En manadhil kaarkaalam
Pulveliyin minminigal
Kann niraiyum pani kolam
Maalai nera solaigalai
Maedai podungal
Maunam kooda kaadhalarin
Mela thaalangal
Putham pudhiyadhu
Mutham iniyadhu poovae ilam poovae
Nitham kaniyadhu
Nenjam urugudhu poovae ilam poovae
Vizhi pookalil poothathu kaadhal
Idhan vithaigal ethanai naaval
Idhu vaaliba noolagam aagum
Naam kattradhu kai alavaagum
Putham pudhiyadhu
Mutham iniyadhu poovae ilam poovae
Nitham kaniyadhu
Nenjam urugudhu poovae … poovae
……………………………
Pudhu nadhiya madhu nadhiyaa
Oli nadhiyaa un kangal
Ila nadhiyaa valar nadhiyaa
Kilai nadhiyaa kannangal
Ahaaaa….aaa….haaa…aa….ahaaa..aa…
Kaarthigaiyaa maargazhiyaa
Kaatril pani nammai vaattum
Kai anaiyum mei anaiyum
Kaadhal sugam adhu oottum
Moga mullai paaduvadhil
Raaga raagangal
Muthumaalai aaduvadhen
Raaja yogangal
Putham pudhiyadhu
Mutham iniyadhu poovae ilam poovae
Nitham kaniyadhu
Nenjam urugudhu poovae ilam poovae
Brand new,
sweet is a kiss, O tender flower!
Ripening every day,
my heart melts, O tender flower!
In the flowers of our eyes, love has blossomed,
and its seeds hold so many stories!
This is a library of youth,
where what we have learned is only a handful.
Brand new,
sweet is a kiss, O tender flower!
Ripening every day,
my heart melts, O flower... tender flower!
...
In the open sky, upon the white clouds,
who painted this picture?
This is the greatest of all wonders;
is this the dwelling place of God?
Aaha aaha la la lalala laa
In the smile of the golden clouds,
the rainy season blooms in my heart.
Fireflies sparkle across the meadow,
and the misty designs fill our eyes with beauty.
Turn the evening groves
into a stage for us,
for even the silence of lovers
is the rhythm of beating drums.
Brand new,
sweet is a kiss, O tender flower!
Ripening every day,
my heart melts, O tender flower!
In the flowers of our eyes, love has blossomed,
and its seeds hold so many stories!
This is a library of youth,
where what we have learned is only a handful.
Brand new,
sweet is a kiss, O tender flower!
Ripening every day,
my heart melts, O flower... tender flower!
...
Are your eyes a fresh river, a river of nectar,
or a river of radiant light?
Are your cheeks a gentle river, a growing river,
or a branching stream?
Aahaa... aa... haa... aa... aahaa... aa...
Is it the winter month of Karthigai or Margazhi?
The mist in the breeze chills us through.
As hands embrace and bodies draw close,
it feeds us the sweet bliss of love.
As passionate jasmine sings,
melody rises upon melody,
and the swaying of your pearl necklace
brings the greatest of good fortunes!
Brand new,
sweet is a kiss, O tender flower!
Ripening every day,
my heart melts, O tender flower!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Poove Ilam Poove' is a classic romantic duet that celebrates the freshness and endless discovery of young love. The song portrays love as a continuous learning process, famously referencing the proverb that what we know of love is merely a handful compared to the vast ocean of emotion yet to be explored. Through picturesque imagery of clouds, fireflies, winter breeze, and rivers, the lovers express their deep affection and adoration for one another. The composition blends gentle melodies with evocative Tamil lyricism, capturing the tender melting of hearts and the poetic harmony found even in quiet silence between lovers. The song highlights how nature itself seems to celebrate their romance, creating a heavenly setting where every gesture and gaze deepens their bond.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Vizhi pookalil poothathu kaadhal”

'Vizhi pookalil' compares eyes to flowers from which love blossoms, creating a vivid image of romantic expression.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Putham pudhiyadhu / Mutham iniyadhu poovae ilam poovae”

Repetition of the second consonant 'th' in 'Putham' and 'Mutham' establishes rhythm across consecutive lines.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Pudhu nadhiya madhu nadhiyaa / Oli nadhiyaa un kangal”

Repeated use of the suffix '-nadhiyaa' (river) emphasizes the poetic fluidity describing eyes and cheeks.

Allusion to Tamil Proverb

“Naam kattradhu kai alavaagum”

'Naam kattradhu kai alavaagum' directly references Avvaiyar's famous proverb 'Kattradhu Kai Alavu' adapted to romantic discovery.

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Trivia

Malayalam composer Amal Dev composed the soundtrack for Poove Ilam Poove, bringing a serene, melody-driven arrangement elevated by the iconic vocal pairing of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra.

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