Sembaruthi Poovin Singaram
From Naanum Oru Thozhilali · 1986
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Naanum Oru Thozhilali1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Hoo ha..hhooo haa…(2) | Hoo ha.. hhooo haa... |
| Male | |
| Sembaruthi poovin singaaram kandu | Seeing the beauty of the hibiscus flower |
| Silirthathu enakku …adhu edhukku | I got goosebumps... why was that? |
| Ammamaadi amma oiyaaram kandu | My goodness, seeing her graceful elegance |
| Thudithathu enakku adhu edhukku | My heart fluttered... why was that? |
| Male | |
| Vaammaa vaaa valaiyal pottu | Come, lady, come wearing bangles |
| Veerappa enakku kattu | Tie it around me bravely |
| Aa ..haaa…hoo..hooo | Aa.. haaa.. hoo.. hooo |
| Male | |
| Sembaruthi poovin singaaram kandu | Seeing the beauty of the hibiscus flower |
| Silirthathu enakku …adhu edhukku | I got goosebumps... why was that? |
| Ammamaadi amma oiyaaram kandu | My goodness, seeing her graceful elegance |
| Thudithathu enakku adhu edhukku | My heart fluttered... why was that? |
| Female | |
| Haa hoo haa hoo | Haa hoo haa hoo |
| Haa hoo haa hoo | Haa hoo haa hoo |
| Male :Haa haa haa ahaa | Male: Haa haa haa ahaa |
| Male | |
| Ahaa haa onna paartha neram thaan | Ahaa, from the very moment I saw you |
| Thulludhadi ullam thaan | My heart is leaping with joy |
| Yei…chinna ponnu dhegamthaan | Hey... this young girl's body |
| Nerungumo en pakkam thaan | Will it come close to my side? |
| Female | |
| Anjurava naan illa azhattuma | I am not one to fear, shall I call you out? |
| Andhapuram vaa oru oorama | Come to the inner palace, to a quiet corner |
| Anna kkili naan illa kattu puli | I am not a gentle parrot, I am a wild tiger |
| Hoi …sollaponaaa naan oru brucelee | Hoi... in fact, I am a Bruce Lee! |
| Male | |
| Maamanthaanae pandhaadum beeman thaanae | I am your uncle, a powerful Bhima who plays around |
| Pollaadha sutti pennae chella kannae | Oh naughty, mischievous girl, my dear sweet darling |
| Kattipodum kettikaarandhaan haa..hoo | I am a clever man who will bind you, haa.. hoo |
| Female | |
| Sembaruthi poovin singaaram kandu | Seeing the beauty of the hibiscus flower |
| Silirthathu edhukku …adha adakku | Why did you get goosebumps? Control it! |
| Ammamaadi amma oiyaaram kandu | My goodness, seeing her graceful elegance |
| Thudithathu edhukku enna madakku | Why did your heart flutter? Charm and win me over! |
| Female | |
| Vaaiya vaaa nadaiya pottu | Come along, strutting with style |
| Veerappa enakku kattu | Tie it around me bravely |
| Aa ..haaa…hoo..haa | Aa.. haaa.. hoo.. haa |
| Female | |
| Kaiya kaalai odharaadhae | Don't tremble with your hands and feet |
| Kandapadi thulladhae | Don't jump around recklessly |
| Yow..engakitta nee vaangaadhae.. | Hey mister.. don't mess around with me.. |
| Male :Aaa..haaa.. | Male: Aaa.. haaa.. |
| Female :Killadi thaan thoongaadhae | Female: A clever player who doesn't sleep |
| Male | |
| Ennai vida nee enna pokkiriyaa | Are you a bigger rogue than me? |
| Ha…mutta ida naan petta kozhiyaa | Ha... am I a hen just meant to lay eggs? |
| Sangadhiya nee ippo paakkuriya | Do you want to see what I am capable of now? |
| Sammadhichaa vaa sari jodiyaa | If you agree, come as my suitable match |
| Female | |
| Aattam poda yaaracham aalappaaru | Look at who is coming to dance and rule |
| Enkitta kuthupatta ammammaaa | Oh my, if anyone picks a fight with me... |
| Mothathula budhi vilangum..haa hoo…. | Overall, their senses will be brought to light.. haa hoo.... |
| Male | |
| Sembaruthi poovin singaaram kandu | Seeing the beauty of the hibiscus flower |
| Silirthathu enakku …adhu edhukku | I got goosebumps... why was that? |
| Female :Ammamaadi amma oiyaaram kandu | Female: My goodness, seeing her graceful elegance |
| Thudithathu edhukku enna madakku | Why did your heart flutter? Charm and win me over! |
| Male | |
| Vaammaa vaaa valaiyal pottu | Come, lady, come wearing bangles |
| Female :Veerappa enakku kattu | Female: Tie it around me bravely |
| Aa ..haaa… | Aa.. haaa... |
| Male :Hoo..hooo | Male: Hoo.. hooo |
| Male | |
| Sembaruthi poovae singaaram kandu | Oh hibiscus flower, seeing your beauty |
| Silirthathu enakku …adhu edhukku | I got goosebumps... why was that? |
| Female :Ammamaadi amma oiyaaram kandu | Female: My goodness, seeing her graceful elegance |
| Thudithathu edhukku enna madakku | Why did your heart flutter? Charm and win me over! |
ஹு ஹா...ஹு ஹா
Hoo ha.. hhooo haa...
செம்பருத்திப் பூவின் சிங்காரம் கண்டு
சிலிர்க்குது எனக்கு அது எதுக்கு
அம்மம்மாடி அம்மா ஒய்யாரம் கண்டு
துடிக்குது எனக்கு அது எதுக்கு
Seeing the beauty of the hibiscus flower
I got goosebumps... why was that?
My goodness, seeing her graceful elegance
My heart fluttered... why was that?
வாம்மா வா வளையல் போட்டு
வீராப்ப எனக்கு காட்டு
ஆ..ஹா.. ஹூ...ஹூ
Come, lady, come wearing bangles
Tie it around me bravely
Aa.. haaa.. hoo.. hooo
செம்பருத்திப் பூவின் சிங்காரம் கண்டு
சிலிர்க்குது எனக்கு அது எதுக்கு
அம்மம்மாடி அம்மா ஒய்யாரம் கண்டு
துடிக்குது எனக்கு அது எதுக்கு
Seeing the beauty of the hibiscus flower
I got goosebumps... why was that?
My goodness, seeing her graceful elegance
My heart fluttered... why was that?
ஹா..ஹூ ஹா..ஹு
ஹா ஹு ஹா ஹு
ஆண் : ஹா ஹா ஹா அஹ
Haa hoo haa hoo
Haa hoo haa hoo
Male: Haa haa haa ahaa
ஆஹா ஹா ஒன்னப் பாத்த நேரம்தான்
துள்ளுதடி உள்ளம் தான்
ஏய் ..சின்னப்பொண்ணு தேகந்தான்
நெருங்குமோ என் பக்கம் தான்
Ahaa, from the very moment I saw you
My heart is leaping with joy
Hey... this young girl's body
Will it come close to my side?
அஞ்சுறவ நான் இல்ல ஆளட்டுமா
அந்தப்புரம் வா ஒரு ஓரமா
அன்னக்கிளி நான் இல்ல காட்டுப்புலி
ஹோய் ..சொல்லப்போனா நான் ஒரு ப்ரூஸ் லீ
I am not one to fear, shall I call you out?
Come to the inner palace, to a quiet corner
I am not a gentle parrot, I am a wild tiger
Hoi... in fact, I am a Bruce Lee!
மாமந்தானே பந்தாடும் பீமன்தானே
பொல்லாத சுட்டிப்பொண்ணே செல்லக்கண்ணே
கட்டிப்போடும் கெட்டிக்காரந்தான் ஹா...ஹூ
I am your uncle, a powerful Bhima who plays around
Oh naughty, mischievous girl, my dear sweet darling
I am a clever man who will bind you, haa.. hoo
செம்பருத்திப் பூவின் சிங்காரம் கண்டு
சிலிர்த்தது எதுக்கு அது அடக்கு
அம்மம்மாடி அம்மா ஒய்யாரம் கண்டு
துடித்தது எதுக்கு என்ன மடக்கு
Seeing the beauty of the hibiscus flower
Why did you get goosebumps? Control it!
My goodness, seeing her graceful elegance
Why did your heart flutter? Charm and win me over!
வாய்யா வா நடையை போட்டு
வீராப்ப எனக்கு காட்டு
ஹா ஹு...ஹா.....
Come along, strutting with style
Tie it around me bravely
Aa.. haaa.. hoo.. haa
கையக்காலை ஓதறாதே
கண்டபடி துள்ளாதே
யோவ் ... எங்கிட்ட நீ வாங்காதே
Don't tremble with your hands and feet
Don't jump around recklessly
Hey mister.. don't mess around with me..
Male: Aaa.. haaa..
Female: A clever player who doesn't sleep
ஆ.ஹா..
கில்லாடி தான் தூங்காதே
Are you a bigger rogue than me?
Ha... am I a hen just meant to lay eggs?
Do you want to see what I am capable of now?
If you agree, come as my suitable match
என்னை விட நீ என்ன போக்கிரியா
ஹ ..முட்ட இட நான் பெட்டகோழியா
சங்கதிய நீ இப்போ பாக்குறியா
சம்மதிச்சா வா சரி ஜோடியா
Look at who is coming to dance and rule
Oh my, if anyone picks a fight with me...
Overall, their senses will be brought to light.. haa hoo....
ஆட்டம் போடா நீ யாராச்சும் ஆளப்பாரு
எங்கிட்ட குத்துப்பட்டா அம்மம்மா
மொத்தத்துல புத்தி விளங்கும் ...ஹா ஹூ
Seeing the beauty of the hibiscus flower
I got goosebumps... why was that?
Female: My goodness, seeing her graceful elegance
Why did your heart flutter? Charm and win me over!
செம்பருத்திப் பூவின் சிங்காரம் கண்டு
சிலிர்த்தது எனக்கு அது எதுக்கு
அம்மம்மாடி அம்மா ஒய்யாரம் கண்டு
துடித்தது எதுக்கு என்ன மடக்கு
Come, lady, come wearing bangles
Female: Tie it around me bravely
Aa.. haaa...
Male: Hoo.. hooo
வாம்மா வா வளையல் போட்டு
வீராப்ப எனக்கு காட்டு
ஹா ஹு...
ஹா.....ஹா ....
Oh hibiscus flower, seeing your beauty
I got goosebumps... why was that?
Female: My goodness, seeing her graceful elegance
Why did your heart flutter? Charm and win me over!
செம்பருத்திப் பூவின் சிங்காரம் கண்டு
சிலிர்த்தது எனக்கு அது எதுக்கு
அம்மம்மாடி அம்மா ஒய்யாரம் கண்டு
துடித்தது எதுக்கு என்ன மடக்கு
Hoo ha..hhooo haa…(2)
Hoo ha.. hhooo haa...
Sembaruthi poovin singaaram kandu
Seeing the beauty of the hibiscus flower
Silirthathu enakku …adhu edhukku
I got goosebumps... why was that?
Ammamaadi amma oiyaaram kandu
My goodness, seeing her graceful elegance
Thudithathu enakku adhu edhukku
My heart fluttered... why was that?
Vaammaa vaaa valaiyal pottu
Come, lady, come wearing bangles
Veerappa enakku kattu
Tie it around me bravely
Aa ..haaa…hoo..hooo
Aa.. haaa.. hoo.. hooo
Sembaruthi poovin singaaram kandu
Seeing the beauty of the hibiscus flower
Silirthathu enakku …adhu edhukku
I got goosebumps... why was that?
Ammamaadi amma oiyaaram kandu
My goodness, seeing her graceful elegance
Thudithathu enakku adhu edhukku
My heart fluttered... why was that?
Haa hoo haa hoo
Haa hoo haa hoo
Haa hoo haa hoo
Haa hoo haa hoo
Male :Haa haa haa ahaa
Male: Haa haa haa ahaa
Ahaa haa onna paartha neram thaan
Ahaa, from the very moment I saw you
Thulludhadi ullam thaan
My heart is leaping with joy
Yei…chinna ponnu dhegamthaan
Hey... this young girl's body
Nerungumo en pakkam thaan
Will it come close to my side?
Anjurava naan illa azhattuma
I am not one to fear, shall I call you out?
Andhapuram vaa oru oorama
Come to the inner palace, to a quiet corner
Anna kkili naan illa kattu puli
I am not a gentle parrot, I am a wild tiger
Hoi …sollaponaaa naan oru brucelee
Hoi... in fact, I am a Bruce Lee!
Maamanthaanae pandhaadum beeman thaanae
I am your uncle, a powerful Bhima who plays around
Pollaadha sutti pennae chella kannae
Oh naughty, mischievous girl, my dear sweet darling
Kattipodum kettikaarandhaan haa..hoo
I am a clever man who will bind you, haa.. hoo
Sembaruthi poovin singaaram kandu
Seeing the beauty of the hibiscus flower
Silirthathu edhukku …adha adakku
Why did you get goosebumps? Control it!
Ammamaadi amma oiyaaram kandu
My goodness, seeing her graceful elegance
Thudithathu edhukku enna madakku
Why did your heart flutter? Charm and win me over!
Vaaiya vaaa nadaiya pottu
Come along, strutting with style
Veerappa enakku kattu
Tie it around me bravely
Aa ..haaa…hoo..haa
Aa.. haaa.. hoo.. haa
Kaiya kaalai odharaadhae
Don't tremble with your hands and feet
Kandapadi thulladhae
Don't jump around recklessly
Yow..engakitta nee vaangaadhae..
Hey mister.. don't mess around with me..
Male :Aaa..haaa..
Male: Aaa.. haaa..
Female :Killadi thaan thoongaadhae
Female: A clever player who doesn't sleep
Ennai vida nee enna pokkiriyaa
Are you a bigger rogue than me?
Ha…mutta ida naan petta kozhiyaa
Ha... am I a hen just meant to lay eggs?
Sangadhiya nee ippo paakkuriya
Do you want to see what I am capable of now?
Sammadhichaa vaa sari jodiyaa
If you agree, come as my suitable match
Aattam poda yaaracham aalappaaru
Look at who is coming to dance and rule
Enkitta kuthupatta ammammaaa
Oh my, if anyone picks a fight with me...
Mothathula budhi vilangum..haa hoo….
Overall, their senses will be brought to light.. haa hoo....
Sembaruthi poovin singaaram kandu
Seeing the beauty of the hibiscus flower
Silirthathu enakku …adhu edhukku
I got goosebumps... why was that?
Female :Ammamaadi amma oiyaaram kandu
Female: My goodness, seeing her graceful elegance
Thudithathu edhukku enna madakku
Why did your heart flutter? Charm and win me over!
Vaammaa vaaa valaiyal pottu
Come, lady, come wearing bangles
Female :Veerappa enakku kattu
Female: Tie it around me bravely
Aa ..haaa…
Aa.. haaa...
Male :Hoo..hooo
Male: Hoo.. hooo
Sembaruthi poovae singaaram kandu
Oh hibiscus flower, seeing your beauty
Silirthathu enakku …adhu edhukku
I got goosebumps... why was that?
Female :Ammamaadi amma oiyaaram kandu
Female: My goodness, seeing her graceful elegance
Thudithathu edhukku enna madakku
Why did your heart flutter? Charm and win me over!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful duet features a energetic, romantic banter between the hero and heroine. The song uses metaphors of nature, strength, and pop culture references to depict a playful duel of wits and affection, where both characters boast about their bravado, charm, and beauty while acknowledging their attraction to each other.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Sembaruthi poovin / Ammamaadi amma”
The second letter 'm' rhymes across both lines, creating a rhythmic harmony in Tamil poetry.
Metaphor
“Sembaruthi poovin singaaram kandu”
Comparing human beauty and grace to a blooming red hibiscus flower (Sembaruthi poovu).
Hyperbole & Pop Culture Allusion
“Hoi …sollaponaaa naan oru brucelee”
Playful exaggeration referencing Bruce Lee and Bhima to denote martial strength and power.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Silirthathu enakku …adhu edhukku”
Repetition of chorus lines emphasizing goosebumps ('silirthathu') and heart fluttering ('thudithathu').
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and penned by Vaali, this duet highlights SPB and S. Janaki's famous vocal chemistry, blending expressive theatricality with energetic dance rhythms characteristic of 1980s Tamil commercial cinema.
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