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Puthandu Poothathu Indru

From January 1 (1984 Film) · 1984

Lyricist
Na. Kamarasan
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
January 1 (1984 Film)
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
21 Jan 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Puththaandu pooththathu indru
Pudhu raagangal paadungal vanthu
Naalthaan thirunaalathaan kann munnaal
Naalai vanam koyil aagum
Kadhal jeevan leelai paadum
Nalvaazhththu naan sollavo….
Puththaandu pooththathu indru
Pudhu raagangal paadungal vanthu
Naalthaan thirunaalathaan kann munnaal
Naan paadum ragangal nooru
Thaen paayum nerangal paaru
Female Chorus :Laallaa laal laal laalla
Male Chorus :Laallaa laal laal laalla
Female :Aagaamae thaanagavae
Aasai kuralthaan pesuthu
Megam moodum padhai maelae
Dheepam yaetrum velaithaanae
Theraaga thaenaaga ponnaaga nee odi vaa
Puththaandu pooththathu indru
Pudhu raagangal paadungal vanthu
Naalthaan thirunaalathaan kann munnaal
Poo nenjam paaduthe paadal
Or manjam poduthe kaalam
Female Chorus :Laallaa laal laal laalla
Male Chorus :Laallaa laal laal laalla
Female :Thaalaattuthu vaan maegamae
Naanaagavae naal paarkkuthu
Aasai maedai podumpothu
Paadum veenai paavai thaanae
Thaenodu paal saera naan pada nee odi vaa
Puththaandu pooththathu indru
Pudhu raagangal paadungal vanthu
Naalthaan thirunaalathaan kann munnaal
Naalai vanam koyil aagum
Kadhal jeevan leelai paadum
Nalvaazhththu naan sollavo…
Chorus :Laallaa laal laal laalla
Female :Yaei….
Chorus :Laallaa laal laal laalla
Female :Haei…..haei….
The New Year has blossomed today
Come, sing new melodies
Right before our eyes, this day is a festive day
Tomorrow, the forest will become a temple
The living spirit of love will sing of romance
Shall I offer my warm wishes?
The New Year has blossomed today
Come, sing new melodies
Right before our eyes, this day is a festive day
There are a hundred melodies I sing
Look at these sweet moments flowing like honey
Female Chorus: Laalla laal laal laalla
Male Chorus: Laalla laal laal laalla
Female: Deep within my heart, on its own
A voice of desire begins to speak
Along the path covered by clouds
This is the time to light a lamp
Come running to me like a chariot, like honey, like gold
The New Year has blossomed today
Come, sing new melodies
Right before our eyes, this day is a festive day
A flower-like heart sings a song
Time itself prepares a bed
Female Chorus: Laalla laal laal laalla
Male Chorus: Laalla laal laal laalla
Female: The clouds in the sky sing a lullaby
Looking for the auspicious day on its own
When desire sets up a stage
The singing veena (traditional stringed instrument) is this girl
Like milk blending with honey, as I sing, come running to me
The New Year has blossomed today
Come, sing new melodies
Right before our eyes, this day is a festive day
Tomorrow, the forest will become a temple
The living spirit of love will sing of romance
Shall I offer my warm wishes?
Chorus: Laalla laal laal laalla
Female: Hey...
Chorus: Laalla laal laal laalla
Female: Hey... hey...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Puththaandu Pooththathu Indru is a joyful celebratory song from the 1984 movie January 1, written by poet Na. Kamarasan. The lyrics celebrate the dawn of a new year, blending the theme of fresh beginnings with youthful romantic longing and music. The protagonist calls for new melodies to mark the holy occasion as nature and time align to usher in happiness. Throughout the song, poetic imagery connects romantic togetherness with sacred and natural elements—such as a forest turning into a temple, the clouds lulling the lover to sleep, and the maiden's body becoming a singing Veena instrument. It highlights the optimism and excitement that come with new beginnings.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaal / Alliteration

“Puththaandu pooththathu indru / Pudhu raagangal paadungal vanthu”

Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'P' across adjacent words creating a rhythmic effect.

Uruvagamm / Metaphor

“Poo nenjam paaduthe paadal”

Describing the heart as a delicate flower ('Poo nenjam') that sings with emotion.

Uvamai / Simile & Imagery

“Theraaga thaenaaga ponnaaga nee odi vaa”

Using comparative endings '-aaga' to equate the lover's arrival to a majestic chariot, sweet honey, and pure gold.

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Trivia

The song is penned by Na. Kamarasan, a prominent figure in modern Tamil 'Pudhu Kavithai' (free verse) literature, known for bringing rich metaphorical language into 1980s Tamil cinema songs.

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