Putham Pudhu Kaalai
From Alaigal Oivathillai · 1981
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Alaigal Oivathillai1981
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Putham pudhu kaalai | A brand new morning, |
| Ponnira velai | A golden-hued time, |
| En vazhvilae dhinandhorum thondrum | Appears every single day in my life. |
| Suga raagam ketkkum | A pleasant melody is heard, |
| Ennaalum aanandham | Bringing joy for all days. |
| Female | |
| Putham pudhu kaalai | A brand new morning, |
| Ponnira velai…. | A golden-hued time... |
| Female | |
| Poovil thondrum vaasam adhuthaan raagamo | Is the fragrance emerging from a flower itself a melody? |
| Ilam poovai nenjil thondrum adhuthaan thaalamo | Is that rhythm emerging in the heart of a young woman? |
| Manadhin aasaigal malarin kolangal | The desires of the mind are floral art patterns, |
| Kuyilosayin paribhashaigal | The cuckoo's calls are secret languages, |
| Adhikaalaiyin varaverpugal | They are the greetings of the early morning. |
| Female | |
| Putham pudhu kaalai | A brand new morning, |
| Ponnira velai…. | A golden-hued time... |
| Female | |
| Poovil thondrum vaasam adhuthaan raagamo | Is the fragrance emerging from a flower itself a melody? |
| Ilam poovai nenjil thondrum adhuthaan thaalamo | Is that rhythm emerging in the heart of a young woman? |
| Manadhin aasaigal … malarin kolangal | The desires of the mind are floral art patterns, |
| Kuyil osayin paribhsashaigal | The cuckoo's calls are secret languages, |
| Adhikaalaiyin varaverpugal | They are the greetings of the early morning. |
| Female | |
| Putham pudhu kaalai | A brand new morning, |
| Ponnira velai…… | A golden-hued time... |
| Female | |
| Humming ………………………… | (Vocal Humming) |
| Female | |
| Vaanil thondrum kolam adhai yaar pottadho | Who drew the artistic pattern that appears in the sky? |
| Pani vaadai veesum kaatril sugam yaar serthadho | Who added bliss to the chilly morning breeze? |
| Vayadhil thondridum ninaivil anandham | Joy resides in the memories that arise with youth, |
| Valarndhoduthu isai paaduthu | It grows, flows, and sings music, |
| Vazhi koodidum suvai kooduthu | As paths meet, the sweetness increases. |
| Female | |
| Putham pudhu kaalai | A brand new morning, |
| Ponnira velai | A golden-hued time, |
| En vazhvilae dhinandhorum thondrum | Appears every single day in my life. |
| Suga raagam ketkum | A pleasant melody is heard, |
| Ennaalum anandham | Bringing joy for all days. |
புத்தம் புது காலை பொன்னிற வேளை
என் வாழ்விலே தினந்தோறும் தோன்றும்
சுகராகம் கேட்கும் எந்நாளும் ஆனந்தம்
A brand new morning,
A golden-hued time,
Appears every single day in my life.
A pleasant melody is heard,
Bringing joy for all days.
புத்தம் புது காலை பொன்னிற வேளை
A brand new morning,
A golden-hued time...
பூவில் தோன்றும் வாசம் அதுதான் ராகமோ
இளம் பூவை நெஞ்சில் தோன்றும் அதுதான் தாளமோ
மனதின் ஆசைகள் மலரின் கோலங்கள்
குயிலோசையின் பரிபாஷைகள்
அதிகாலையின் வரவேற்புகள்…
Is the fragrance emerging from a flower itself a melody?
Is that rhythm emerging in the heart of a young woman?
The desires of the mind are floral art patterns,
The cuckoo's calls are secret languages,
They are the greetings of the early morning.
புத்தம் புது காலை பொன்னிற வேளை
A brand new morning,
A golden-hued time...
.................................
Is the fragrance emerging from a flower itself a melody?
Is that rhythm emerging in the heart of a young woman?
The desires of the mind are floral art patterns,
The cuckoo's calls are secret languages,
They are the greetings of the early morning.
வானில் தோன்றும் கோலம் அது யார் போட்டதோ
பனி வாடை வீசும் காற்றின் சுகம் யார் தந்ததோ
வயதில் தோன்றிடும் நினைவில் ஆனந்தம்
வளர்ந்தாடுது இசைபாடுது வழிந்தோடுது சுவை கூடுது...
A brand new morning,
A golden-hued time...
புத்தம் புது காலை பொன்னிற வேளை
என் வாழ்விலே தினந்தோறும் தோன்றும்
சுகராகம் கேட்கும் எந்நாளும் ஆனந்தம்
(Vocal Humming)
லாலாலா..லாலலலாலா....லாலாலலா..
Who drew the artistic pattern that appears in the sky?
Who added bliss to the chilly morning breeze?
Joy resides in the memories that arise with youth,
It grows, flows, and sings music,
As paths meet, the sweetness increases.
A brand new morning,
A golden-hued time,
Appears every single day in my life.
A pleasant melody is heard,
Bringing joy for all days.
Putham pudhu kaalai
A brand new morning,
Ponnira velai
A golden-hued time,
En vazhvilae dhinandhorum thondrum
Appears every single day in my life.
Suga raagam ketkkum
A pleasant melody is heard,
Ennaalum aanandham
Bringing joy for all days.
Putham pudhu kaalai
A brand new morning,
Ponnira velai….
A golden-hued time...
Poovil thondrum vaasam adhuthaan raagamo
Is the fragrance emerging from a flower itself a melody?
Ilam poovai nenjil thondrum adhuthaan thaalamo
Is that rhythm emerging in the heart of a young woman?
Manadhin aasaigal malarin kolangal
The desires of the mind are floral art patterns,
Kuyilosayin paribhashaigal
The cuckoo's calls are secret languages,
Adhikaalaiyin varaverpugal
They are the greetings of the early morning.
Putham pudhu kaalai
A brand new morning,
Ponnira velai….
A golden-hued time...
Poovil thondrum vaasam adhuthaan raagamo
Is the fragrance emerging from a flower itself a melody?
Ilam poovai nenjil thondrum adhuthaan thaalamo
Is that rhythm emerging in the heart of a young woman?
Manadhin aasaigal … malarin kolangal
The desires of the mind are floral art patterns,
Kuyil osayin paribhsashaigal
The cuckoo's calls are secret languages,
Adhikaalaiyin varaverpugal
They are the greetings of the early morning.
Putham pudhu kaalai
A brand new morning,
Ponnira velai……
A golden-hued time...
Humming …………………………
(Vocal Humming)
Vaanil thondrum kolam adhai yaar pottadho
Who drew the artistic pattern that appears in the sky?
Pani vaadai veesum kaatril sugam yaar serthadho
Who added bliss to the chilly morning breeze?
Vayadhil thondridum ninaivil anandham
Joy resides in the memories that arise with youth,
Valarndhoduthu isai paaduthu
It grows, flows, and sings music,
Vazhi koodidum suvai kooduthu
As paths meet, the sweetness increases.
Putham pudhu kaalai
A brand new morning,
Ponnira velai
A golden-hued time,
En vazhvilae dhinandhorum thondrum
Appears every single day in my life.
Suga raagam ketkum
A pleasant melody is heard,
Ennaalum anandham
Bringing joy for all days.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Putham Pudhu Kaalai is a celebrated Tamil song that captures the refreshing optimism, natural beauty, and budding emotions associated with a new dawn and youth. The singer marvels at the golden morning light, comparing natural phenomena like blooming flowers, cuckoo calls, and morning clouds to musical ragas, rhythms, and artistic kolam designs.\n\nThe lyrics evoke a sense of emotional awakening, where nature's gentle morning elements mirror the innocent romantic desires and happiness flourishing inside a young woman's heart. Through vivid imagery of the chilly breeze and melodic birdsong, the song celebrates the daily renewal of hope, love, and life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaal / Initial Alliteration (மோனை)
“Putham pudhu kaalai / Ponnira velai”
The repetition of the initial 'P' sound ('Putham' and 'Ponnira') creates a rhythmic, musical opening.
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Manadhin aasaigal malarin kolangal”
The desires of the mind are directly equated to intricate floral kolam patterns, visualizing abstract feelings through nature.
Rhetorical Question / Wonder (வினா அணி)
“Vaanil thondrum kolam adhai yaar pottadho”
The lyricist uses wonder-filled questions asking who painted the sky's patterns or added sweet joy to the cold breeze.
Edhugai / Second-letter Rhyme (எதுகை)
“Vayadhil thondridum ninaivil anandham / Valarndhoduthu isai paaduthu”
The second consonant sound 'y' in 'Vayadhil' connects with 'l'/'zh' sounds in subsequent lines ('Valarndhoduthu', 'Vazhi koodidum'), binding the stanzas naturally.
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Trivia
Putham Pudhu Kaalai is from the pathbreaking 1981 film Alaigal Oivathillai, directed by P. Bharathiraja, which marked the debut of actors Karthik and Radha. Composed by Ilaiyaraaja and sung flawlessly by S. Janaki with lyrics by Gangai Amaran, the song features iconic acoustic guitar arrangements that made it a permanent staple on Tamil morning radio broadcasts for decades. Its enduring popularity inspired the title of the 2020 Amazon Prime Tamil anthology film Putham Pudhu Kaalai.
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