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Lyrics & meaning

Putham Puthu Poo

From Thalapathi · 1991

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Thalapathi
Movie release year
1991
Lyrics added on
20 Feb 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aaaaa…aaa..haaa…aaaa…
Aaaaa…aaa….aaaa…
{Putham pudhu poo poothatho
Ennangalil thaen vaarthatho
Mottavizha naal aanatho
Solladi en sella kiliyae} (2)
Vaai pesum vaarthai ellaam
Kan pesum allavoo
Kan pesum vaarthaiyai thaan
Kanneerum sonnadho
Putham pudhu poo poothatho
Ennangalil thaen vaarthatho
Mottavizha naal aanatho
Solladi en sella kiliyae
Paal nilaa theigindrathendru
Pagal iravum en nenjam
Pazhivizhumo endranjum
Aadhavan nee thanthathandro
Nilavu magal en vannam
Ninaivugalil un ennam
Karunai kondu nee thaan
Kaayam thannai aatra
Female :Paarvai kondu nee thaan
Paasa deepam yetra
Male :Uyirena naan kalanthen
Putham pudhu poo poothatho
Ennangalil thaen vaarthatho
Mottavizha naal aanatho
Solladi en sella kiliyae
Vaazhvennum kolangal indru
Arinthathu un ponnullam
Negizhnthathu en pennullam
Eethisai bhoobaalam endru
Ezhunthathu paar nam gyaanam
Vidinthathu nam sevvaanam
Koondhal meedhu poovaai
Naanum unnai sooda
Male :Thogai unnai naan thaan
Tholil indru vaanga
Female :Unakkena naan piranthen
Putham pudhu poo poothatho
Ennangalil thaen vaarthatho
Mottavizha naal aanatho
Solladi en sella kiliyae
Putham pudhu poo poothatho
Ennangalil thaen vaarthatho
Mottavizha naal aanatho
Solladi en sella kiliyae
Vaai pesum vaarthai ellaam
Kan pesum allavoo
Female :Kan pesum vaarthaiyai thaan
Kanneerum sonnadho
Putham pudhu poo poothatho
Ennangalil thaen vaarthatho
Mottavizha naal aanatho
Solladi en sella kiliyae
Putham pudhu poo poothatho
Ennangalil thaen vaarthatho
Mottavizha naal aanatho
Solladi en sella kiliyae
Aaaa... aa... haaa... aaaa...
Aaaa... aa... aaaa...
Did a brand new flower bloom?
Did sweet honey pour into our thoughts?
Has the time come for the bud to blossom?
Tell me, my sweet little parrot.
Everything spoken by the mouth,
do the eyes not speak as well?
And the words spoken by the eyes,
did our tears express them too?
Did a brand new flower bloom?
Did sweet honey pour into our thoughts?
Has the time come for the bud to blossom?
Tell me, my sweet little parrot.
Fearing the milky moon is fading,
day and night my heart
dreaded that blame would fall upon us.
Was it not the warm sun you gave me?
I glow like the daughter of the moon,
and my thoughts are filled only with you.
With your deep compassion,
you healed my wounds.
With your tender gaze,
you lit the lamp of love.
Like life itself, I merged with you.
Did a brand new flower bloom?
Did sweet honey pour into our thoughts?
Has the time come for the bud to blossom?
Tell me, my sweet little parrot.
The living patterns of life,
your golden heart understood today.
My woman's heart has melted.
As the morning melody rises from every side,
look, our understanding has awakened.
Our crimson dawn has broken.
Like a flower in the hair,
as I wear you close to me,
embracing you, my graceful peacock,
and holding you upon my shoulder today,
I was born only for you.
Did a brand new flower bloom?
Did sweet honey pour into our thoughts?
Has the time come for the bud to blossom?
Tell me, my sweet little parrot.
Did a brand new flower bloom?
Did sweet honey pour into our thoughts?
Has the time come for the bud to blossom?
Tell me, my sweet little parrot.
Everything spoken by the mouth,
do the eyes not speak as well?
And the words spoken by the eyes,
did our tears express them too?
Did a brand new flower bloom?
Did sweet honey pour into our thoughts?
Has the time come for the bud to blossom?
Tell me, my sweet little parrot.
Did a brand new flower bloom?
Did sweet honey pour into our thoughts?
Has the time come for the bud to blossom?
Tell me, my sweet little parrot.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Putham Pudhu Poo Poothatho is a gentle, romantic duet from the iconic 1991 Tamil film Thalapathi. Written by Vaali and composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, the song expresses the delicate unfolding of love between two souls, comparing the romantic awakening to a blooming flower and sweet honey. Through rich poetic imagery involving the moon, dawn, and eyes speaking silent emotions, the lovers celebrate their emotional healing and togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai / Initial Alliteration

Putham pudhu poo poothatho

Repetition of the initial 'P' sound ('Putham', 'pudhu', 'poo', 'poothatho') creates a rhythmic, melodic flow.

Uruvagam / Metaphor

Ennangalil thaen vaarthatho

Comparing sweet, joyous thoughts to honey being poured directly into the mind.

Personification

Kan pesum vaarthaiyai thaan Kanneerum sonnadho

Attributing human vocal qualities to tears, describing them as giving voice to silent emotions conveyed by the eyes.

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Trivia

Thalapathi (1991) marked the final collaboration between acclaimed director Mani Ratnam and legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja, making soundtracks like 'Putham Pudhu Poo Poothatho' historic milestones in Tamil cinema music history.

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