- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Poovarasan
- Movie release year
- 1996
- Lyrics added on
- 15 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thookki chorugum saelaiyaa
Madichu kattuna vaettiyaa
Paathuruvom paathuruvom
Manja poosum pombalaiyaa
Meesa vacha aambalaiyaa
Paathuruvom paathuruvom
Raasa magaraasanukku
Raasi ulla kai irukku
Kaiya vechaa pon vilaiyum ‘
Kanna vechaa man vilaiyum
Enna pathi kettu paaru
Seettezhudhi pottu paaru
Kannammaa kannammaa kannammaa
Raani magaraani
Iva raasi ulla kanni iva
Kaiya vechaa pon vilaiyum
Kanna vechaa man vilaiyum
Enna pathi kettu paaru
Seettezhudhi pottu paaru
Kannaiyaa kannaiyaa kannaiyaa
Ingu potti vaikkaadhae
Palla kaatti nikkaadhae
Onga saela kitta thaan
Vella vaetti sokkaadhae
Siru maambinjae chinna mainaa kunjae
Onna naan viduvaenaa hoi
Putham pudhu kadhiru
Pannudhadi sadhiru
Edhukku edhukku edhukku
Haan ..
Adha pakkuvamaa thodanum
Pathu veral padanum
Adhukku adhukku adhukku
Boomi maga samanjaa
Vetkam vandhu valanjaa
Odhungu odhungu odhungu
Idhil ungalukken varutham
Pombalainga nadathum
Sadangu sadangu sadangu
Aaehae vakkanaiyaa pesaadhae
Vaarthaigala veesaadhae
Engala pol aagaadhammaa
Vela seiya thaan haa
Andha kadha aagaadhae
Athu meeri aadaadhae
Ungalukku vela tharom
Saela neiya thaan
Ada idhu pol yenmaa vevagaaram
Podhuvaa nee thaan padu kaaram
Poonthaenae thaan un ponnaanen
Yesagaa pesagaa maattinen hoi
Kanda kanda payalu
Kai thottaa payiru
Karugum karugum karugum
Yappaa
Ada enna pola
Elasaa ponnu vedhachaa
Valarum valarum valarum
Eppavum thaan reelu
Suthugira aalu
Enakku theriyum sarakku
Female :Haan
Male :Adi rombavum thaan unakku
Manda ganam irukku
Pidichu kedakku kirukku
Haei namma kitta modhaadhae
Mookodanju pogaadhae
Unnudaiya sedhi ellaam
Naanum sollattaa
Mul irukkum rosaavae
Thaen irukkum seesaavae
Paadum vandu polae vandhu
Naanum killattaa
Ada ozhungaa iruyaa orasaama
Edhaiyum nenachu urugaadhae
Aadaadhae aattam podaadhae
Pudhusaa edhuvum venumaa
Raasa magaraasanukku
Raasi ulla kai irukku
Kaiya vechaa pon vilaiyum ‘
Kanna vechaa man vilaiyum
Enna pathi kettu paaru
Seettezhudhi pottu paaru
Kannammaa kannammaa kannammaa
Raani magaraani
Iva raasi ulla kanni iva
Kaiya vechaa pon vilaiyum
Kanna vechaa man vilaiyum
Enna pathi kettu paaru
Seettezhudhi pottu paaru
Kannaiyaa kannaiyaa kannaiyaa
Ingu potti vaikkaadhae
Palla kaatti nikkaadhae
Siru maambinju
Chinna mainaa kunju
Moraichaa viduvaalaa
Is it the woman with her sari tucked up?
Or the man with his dhoti hitched up?
Let's see, let's see!
Is it the woman glowing with turmeric?
Or the man with a mustache?
Let's see, let's see!
For this king of kings,
he has a lucky touch!
If his hand touches it, gold will grow,
if he casts his eye on it, the land will flourish!
Just ask around about me,
pick a fortune slip and see!
Kannamma, Kannamma, Kannamma!
A queen, a grand queen,
this girl has a lucky touch!
If she touches it, gold will grow,
if she casts her eye on it, the land will flourish!
Just ask around about me,
pick a fortune slip and see!
Kannayya, Kannayya, Kannayya!
Don't challenge me here,
don't stand there grinning!
In front of your sari,
this white dhoti won't lose his senses!
Oh tender little mango, oh little myna chick,
will I ever let you go? Hoy!
The brand-new grain stalk
is dancing with joy!
Why is that? Why is that? Why is that?
Haan...
It must be touched with gentle care,
all ten fingers need to touch it,
that's why, that's why, that's why!
When Mother Earth comes of age,
and bends down in shy modesty,
step aside, step aside, step aside!
Why should you feel upset over this?
This is a ritual
done only by women, women, women!
Hey, don't talk so clever,
don't toss big words around!
You can never match us, girl,
when it comes to doing hard work, ha!
That tale won't work with us,
don't cross the line and show off!
We will give you men a job:
weaving saris, that's all!
Why start an argument like this?
You're always so fiery!
Like sweet honey, I became dear to you,
caught up in this back-and-forth teasing, hoy!
If any random fellow
touches the crop with his hand,
it will wither, wither, wither!
Goodness!
But when a fresh young girl
like me sows the seed,
it will grow, grow, grow!
You are always spinning tall tales,
a guy who just talks big!
I know what you're really made of!
Haan!
Girl, you have far too much
stubborn pride in your head,
a touch of madness has got you!
Hey, don't pick a fight with me,
don't end up losing face!
All your little secrets,
shall I spill them all out?
Oh rose with thorns,
oh bottle filled with honey,
coming like a humming bee,
shall I come and pinch you?
Hey, behave yourself and don't brush against me,
don't melt away daydreaming!
Don't act up, don't put on a show,
are you asking for trouble?
For this king of kings,
he has a lucky touch!
If his hand touches it, gold will grow,
if he casts his eye on it, the land will flourish!
Just ask around about me,
pick a fortune slip and see!
Kannamma, Kannamma, Kannamma!
A queen, a grand queen,
this girl has a lucky touch!
If she touches it, gold will grow,
if she casts her eye on it, the land will flourish!
Just ask around about me,
pick a fortune slip and see!
Kannayya, Kannayya, Kannayya!
Don't challenge me here,
don't stand there grinning!
A tender little mango,
a tiny myna chick,
if she glares, will she ever let you go?
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from Poovarasan (1996) is a high-energy, playful duel of wits between the male and female lead characters. Rooted in rural Tamil culture, the lyrics pit male pride against female independence through traditional metaphors of agriculture, clothing (saree vs. dhoti), and auspicious luck. Both sides banter playfully, claiming superior skill, hard work, and good fortune in their endeavors. Written with characteristic flair by lyricist Vaali, the song uses rhythmic folk expressions and witty retorts to showcase a lighthearted battle of the sexes, culminating in mutual affection hidden beneath competitive teasing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Putham pudhu kadhiru”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across adjacent words, such as 'Putham pudhu' in 'Putham pudhu kadhiru'.
Metaphor
“Mul irukkum rosaavae / Thaen irukkum seesaavae”
Comparing the female lead to a rose with thorns and a bottle containing honey.
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Karugum karugum karugum”
Empathetic repetition of words for rhythmic emphasis, such as 'Karugum karugum karugum' and 'Valarum valarum valarum'.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Poovarasan' (1996) featured music by Ilaiyaraaja and starred Karthik and Rachana Banerjee. Vaali's lyrics in this track celebrate traditional Tamil village folk duets (Soli-Potti songs) commonly seen in 1990s rural family drama films.
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