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Lyrics & meaning

Puthu Puthu

From June R · 2006

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
K. S. Chithra, Usha Uthup
Music director
Sharreth
Details
June R2006

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Female
Pudhu pudhu pookkal Namakkaaga paravaigal Isaithidum paadal Namakkaaga ulagathil Irukira yaavum namakkaaga UravugalaalaeBrand new flowers are for us, the songs birds sing are for us, everything present in the world exists for us because of relationships.
Female
Azhagiya vaanam Indraikku pudhiyadhu Pazhaiyadhu kangal Nam paarvai pudhiyadhu Ullathil Odum ennangal Pudhiyadhu dhaanaeThe beautiful sky is new today; though eyes are old, our outlook is new; the thoughts running in the heart are brand new as well.
Female
Adhi kaalai poovaasam Thaka theemtha tha tha jam Thaalattu nee paada Thaaimaiyum thoongumEarly morning flower scent, rhythm beats; when you sing a lullaby, even motherhood goes to sleep.
Female
Hmm… azhagaana maa kolam Thaka theemtha tha tha jam Manadhodu sandhosham Maanaadu podumHmm... a beautiful rice-flour pattern, rhythm beats; joy holds a massive convention within the heart.
Female
Vazhi dhorum vinmeengal…Stars along every path...
Chorus
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Female
Nilaveriyum iravilae Kadhaigal kalandhu sor oottavaa Vagiredukkum viralgalaal Thalaiyin vidhiyai nee maatravaaIn the moonlit night, shall I feed you rice mixed with stories? With fingers parting hair, will you alter my destiny?
Female
Sila nimidam enakku nee Madiyil thavazhum pen allavaa Sila pozhudhil enakku nee Kumari vayadhil thaai allavaaFor a few moments, aren't you a young girl crawling on my lap? At times, aren't you a mother to me in your youth?
Female
Mazhai neeril nanaindhadaal Ennai nee thittinaai Paasathaal urugiyae kan nanaigirenYou scolded me when I got drenched in rainwater; melting with pure affection, my eyes get teary.
Female
Ennul nee vaazhgiraai En bimbam polavae Yeno en maarbilae paal surakkudhaeYou live inside me like my own reflection; wonder why milk wells up in my breast.
Female
Iraivan ezhudhum kavidhai Uravu endraal ondrum poi illaiRelationships are poetry written by God; there is no lie in that.
Female
Pudhu pudhu pookkal Namakkaaga paravaigal Isaithidum paadal Namakkaaga ulagathil Irukira yaavum namakkaaga UravugalaalaeBrand new flowers are for us, the songs birds sing are for us, everything present in the world exists for us because of relationships.
Female
Azhagiya vaanam Indraikku pudhiyadhu Pazhaiyadhu kangal Nam paarvai pudhiyadhu Ullathil Odum ennangal Pudhiyadhu dhaanaeThe beautiful sky is new today; though eyes are old, our outlook is new; the thoughts running in the heart are brand new as well.
Female
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Female
Adadadaa un kurumbilae Unadhu rasigai naan aagiren Azhagiya un poi ellaam Urangum varaiyil naan thaanguvenOh my, I become your admirer because of your playful pranks; I will bear all your beautiful lies until you sleep.
Female
Karuvaraiyin amaidhiyai Unadhu madiyil naan thaedinen Kadavul ingae iruppadhaai Unadhu uravil dhaan nambinenI searched for the peacefulness of a womb on your lap; I believed God exists here only through your relationship.
Female
Thaenai koodaakiyae Thaeneekkal vaazhudhae Anbai koodaakiyae naam vaazhalaamBees make hives with honey and live; let us build a home with love and live.
Female
Kaatru pogum vazhi Megangal pogudhae Anbin paadhaigalil naam pogalaamClouds travel along the path taken by the wind; let us travel on the paths of love.
Female
Iraivan ezhudhum kavidhai Uravu endraal ondrum poi illaiRelationships are poetry written by God; there is no lie in that.
Female
Pudhu pudhu pookkal Namakkaaga paravaigal Isaithidum paadal Namakkaaga ulagathil Irukira yaavum namakkaaga UravugalaalaeBrand new flowers are for us, the songs birds sing are for us, everything present in the world exists for us because of relationships.
Female
Azhagiya vaanam Indraikku pudhiyadhu Pazhaiyadhu kangal Nam paarvai pudhiyadhu Ullathil Odum ennangal Pudhiyadhu dhaanaeThe beautiful sky is new today; though eyes are old, our outlook is new; the thoughts running in the heart are brand new as well.
Female
Adhi kaalai poovaasam Thaka theemtha tha tha jam Thaalattu nee paada Thaaimaiyum thoongumEarly morning flower scent, rhythm beats; when you sing a lullaby, even motherhood goes to sleep.
Female
Hmm… azhagaana maa kolam Thaka theemtha tha tha jam Manadhodu sandhosham Maanaadu podumHmm... a beautiful rice-flour pattern, rhythm beats; joy holds a massive convention within the heart.
Female
Vazhi dhorum vinmeengal…Stars along every path...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Pudhu Pudhu Pookkal from the film June R celebrates maternal bonding, emotional intimacy, and the beauty of human relationships. The song portrays a heartwarming dynamic between two women where roles blur seamlessly between mother and child, showing how unconditional love can heal and renew one's perspective on life. Lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar uses vivid natural imagery—flowers, birds, morning skies, and rain—to illustrate how genuine human affection turns everyday existence into a divine celebration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Iraivan ezhudhum kavidhai Uravu endraal ondrum poi illai

Compares relationships directly to a piece of divine poetry written by God (Iraivan ezhudhum kavidhai uravu).

Repetition / Anaphora (Emoni)

Pudhu pudhu pookkal Namakkaaga paravaigal Isaithidum paadal Namakkaaga

The word Namakkaaga (for us) is repeated to build rhythm and emphasize togetherness.

Visual Imagery (Kaatchi Uruvagamm)

Karuvaraiyin amaidhiyai Unadhu madiyil naan thaedinen

Evokes a comforting visual comparing the comfort of a lap to the quiet sanctuary of a mother's womb.

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Trivia

June R (2006) was directed by Revathy S. Varmha, starring Jyothika, Saritha, and Kushboo. The soundtrack was composed by Sharreth, featuring deeply moving lyrics written by Na. Muthu Kumar that explore female solidarity and non-biological motherly bonds.

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