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Lyrics & meaning

Senthazham Poovin Poove

From Athiradi Padai · 1994

Lyricist
Kamakodiyan
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Athiradi Padai
Movie release year
1994
Lyrics added on
24 Jan 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Senthazham poovin poove
Thenin thene
Ponne nee kelaayo
Ponnaama kaalam undu
Neram undu
Kanne nee vaarayo
Minminigal aadidum
Vinveliyai paaradi
Vetri thanai kanave
Etti nadai podadi
Senthazham poovin poove
Thenin thene
Ponne nee kelaayo
Araariro araariro
Araariro araariro
O flower of the fragrant screw-pine,
O sweetest of all honey,
My golden one, won't you listen?
A golden time will surely come,
Your moment will arrive,
My darling, won't you come?
Where the fireflies dance,
Look at the open sky, my dear,
Dreaming of victory,
Take bold strides ahead, my dear.
O flower of the fragrant screw-pine,
O sweetest of all honey,
My golden one, won't you listen?
Aarariro, aarariro,
Aarariro, aarariro.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a tender lullaby and a message of hope and encouragement sung to a beloved child. The speaker lovingly addresses the child using sweet epithets like the essence of flowers and honey, reassuring her that a bright and golden future lies ahead. By drawing visual imagery of dancing fireflies across the vast sky, the lullaby motivates the child to dream big, strive for victory, and march fearlessly into the future.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Senthazham poovin poove / Thenin thene”

Extolling the child's sweet nature by describing her as the flower of flowers and the sweetness of honey.

End Rhyme & Assonance (Iyaibu)

“Ponne nee kelaayo ... Kanne nee vaarayo”

Matching rhyming endings in 'Ponne nee kelaayo' and 'Kanne nee vaarayo' creates a soothing musical rhythm appropriate for a lullaby.

Visual Imagery

“Minminigal aadidum Vinveliyai paaradi”

Evoking the beautiful sight of fireflies dancing in the night sky to inspire wonder and ambition.

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Trivia

Composed by Ilaiyaraaja for the 1994 action film 'Athiradi Padai' directed by R. K. Selvamani, this track stands out as a gentle, motivational lullaby gracefully rendered by K. S. Chithra.

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