Siru Malli Poove
From Jallikattu Kaalai · 1994
- Lyricist
- Kalidasan
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Jallikattu Kaalai1994
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ………………… | ... |
| Male | |
| Siru malli poovae | Oh small jasmine flower, |
| Kodi mullai thaenae | Oh honey from a million jasmine vines, |
| Unakku en aaraathanai…. | My worship is dedicated to you... |
| Siru malli poovae | Oh small jasmine flower, |
| Kodi mullai thaenae | Oh honey from a million jasmine vines, |
| Unakku en aaraathanai…. | My worship is dedicated to you... |
| Male | |
| Oru raja maaligai | A royal palace, |
| Chorus :A….aa…..aa….a…. | A....aa.....aa....a.... |
| Male :Pala deva kannigai | Male: Many divine celestial maidens, |
| Chorus :A….aa…..aa….a…. | A....aa.....aa....a.... |
| Male :Naan paarkkaatha sugamallavaa….aa…haa…. | Male: Isn't this a bliss I have never witnessed before?... |
| Female | |
| Siru malli poovil | In the small jasmine flower, |
| Kodi mullai thaenil | In the honey of a million jasmine vines, |
| Unakku en aaraathanai…. | My worship is dedicated to you... |
| Male | |
| Pon anthi vaanam vaanam | The golden evening sky, sky, |
| Kannae un kannam kannam | My darling, your cheek, cheek, |
| Chorus :Ooho…..ooho…. | Ooho.....ooho.... |
| Male :Pon anthi vaanam vaanam | Male: The golden evening sky, sky, |
| Kannae un kannam kannam | My darling, your cheek, cheek, |
| Female | |
| Un kangal paarkka paarkka | As your eyes keep looking, |
| Menmaelum minnum minnum | They shine brighter and brighter. |
| Male :Kadhalil tdevi nee thodum pothu | Male: Goddess of love, when you touch me, |
| Female :Poomazhai thooral en manam meedhu | Female: A drizzle of flower rain falls upon my heart, |
| Male :Unakkena naanumthaan | Male: I am made only for you, |
| Enakkena neeyumthaan | You are made only for me, |
| Female :Iruvarum koodum kulir kaalam idhu raja | Female: This cold season where we both come together, my king. |
| Male | |
| Siru malli poovae | Oh small jasmine flower, |
| Kodi mullai thaenae | Oh honey from a million jasmine vines, |
| Unakku en aaraathanai…. | My worship is dedicated to you... |
| Chorus | |
| ……………….. | ... |
| Female | |
| Ullaththin osai | The sound of the heart, |
| Kannaalae kaattum aasai | The desire expressed through the eyes, |
| Chorus :Ooho…..ooho…. | Ooho.....ooho.... |
| Female :Ullaththin osai | Female: The sound of the heart, |
| Kannaalae kaattum aasai | The desire expressed through the eyes, |
| Male | |
| Sollukku velai yaedhu | What work is there for words, |
| Suga veenai meettum pothu | When playing the sweet veena? |
| Female :Aayiram aandu kadhalar polae | Female: Like lovers of a thousand years, |
| Male :Vaazhnthiruppomae bhoomiyin maelae | Male: Let us live together on this earth, |
| Female :Malarkalin kolamthaan | Female: It is a colorful pattern made of flowers, |
| Mayangidum kaalamthaan | It is a time that mesmerizes, |
| Male :Ulagangal yaavum sugam thedi maghizhvomae | Male: Seeking joy across all worlds, let us rejoice. |
| Female | |
| Siru malli poovil | In the small jasmine flower, |
| Kodi mullai thaenil | In the honey of a million jasmine vines, |
| Unakku en aaraathanai…. | My worship is dedicated to you... |
| Female | |
| Oru raja maaligai | A royal palace, |
| Chorus :A….aa…..aa….a…. | A....aa.....aa....a.... |
| Female :Pala deva kannigai | Female: Many divine celestial maidens, |
| Chorus : A….aa…..aa….a…. | A....aa.....aa....a.... |
| Female :Idhu naan thantha varamallavaa….aa…haa…. | Female: Isn't this a blessing granted by me?... |
| Male | |
| Siru malli poovae | Oh small jasmine flower, |
| Kodi mullai thaenae | Oh honey from a million jasmine vines, |
| Unakku en aaraathanai…. | My worship is dedicated to you... |
............................
...
சிறு மல்லிப் பூவே
கொடி முல்லைத் தேனே
உனக்கு என் ஆராதனை......
சிறு மல்லிப் பூவே
கொடி முல்லைத் தேனே
உனக்கு என் ஆராதனை......
Oh small jasmine flower,
Oh honey from a million jasmine vines,
My worship is dedicated to you...
Oh small jasmine flower,
Oh honey from a million jasmine vines,
My worship is dedicated to you...
ஒரு ராஜ மாளிகை
குழு :
அ......ஆ.....ஆ.....அ
பல தேவ கன்னிகை
குழு :
அ......ஆ.....ஆ.....அ
நான் பார்க்காத சுகமல்லவா....ஆ...ஹா...
A royal palace,
A....aa.....aa....a....
Male: Many divine celestial maidens,
A....aa.....aa....a....
Male: Isn't this a bliss I have never witnessed before?...
சிறு மல்லிப் பூவில்
கொடி முல்லைத் தேனில்
உனக்கு என் ஆராதனை......
In the small jasmine flower,
In the honey of a million jasmine vines,
My worship is dedicated to you...
பொன் அந்தி வானம் வானம்
கண்ணே உன் கன்னம் கன்னம்
குழு :
ஓஹோ......ஓஹோ.....
பொன் அந்தி வானம் வானம்
கண்ணே உன் கன்னம் கன்னம்
The golden evening sky, sky,
My darling, your cheek, cheek,
Ooho.....ooho....
Male: The golden evening sky, sky,
My darling, your cheek, cheek,
உன் கண்கள் பார்க்க பார்க்க
மென்மேலும் மின்னும் மின்னும்
காதலில் தேவி நீ தொடும் போது
பூமழை தூறல் என் மனம் மீது
உனக்கென நானும்தான்
எனக்கென நீயும்தான்
இருவரும் கூடும் குளிர் காலம் இது ராஜா
As your eyes keep looking,
They shine brighter and brighter.
Male: Goddess of love, when you touch me,
Female: A drizzle of flower rain falls upon my heart,
Male: I am made only for you,
You are made only for me,
Female: This cold season where we both come together, my king.
சிறு மல்லிப் பூவே
கொடி முல்லைத் தேனே
உனக்கு என் ஆராதனை......
Oh small jasmine flower,
Oh honey from a million jasmine vines,
My worship is dedicated to you...
............................
...
உள்ளத்தின் ஓசை
கண்ணாலே காட்டும் ஆசை
குழு :
ஓஹோ.......ஓஹோ.....
உள்ளத்தின் ஓசை
கண்ணாலே காட்டும் ஆசை
The sound of the heart,
The desire expressed through the eyes,
Ooho.....ooho....
Female: The sound of the heart,
The desire expressed through the eyes,
சொல்லுக்கு வேலை ஏது
சுக வீணை மீட்டும் போது
ஆயிரம் ஆண்டு காதலர் போலே
வாழ்ந்திருப்போமே பூமியின் மேலே
மலர்களின் கோலம்தான்
மயங்கிடும் காலம்தான்
உலகங்கள் யாவும் சுகம் தேடி மகிழ்வோமே
What work is there for words,
When playing the sweet veena?
Female: Like lovers of a thousand years,
Male: Let us live together on this earth,
Female: It is a colorful pattern made of flowers,
It is a time that mesmerizes,
Male: Seeking joy across all worlds, let us rejoice.
சிறு மல்லிப் பூவில்
கொடி முல்லைத் தேனில்
உனக்கு என் ஆராதனை......
In the small jasmine flower,
In the honey of a million jasmine vines,
My worship is dedicated to you...
ஒரு ராஜ மாளிகை
குழு :
அ......ஆ.....ஆ.....அ
பல தேவ கன்னிகை
குழு :
அ......ஆ.....ஆ.....அ
இது நான் தந்த வரமல்லவா....ஆ...ஹா...
A royal palace,
A....aa.....aa....a....
Female: Many divine celestial maidens,
A....aa.....aa....a....
Female: Isn't this a blessing granted by me?...
சிறு மல்லிப் பூவே
கொடி முல்லைத் தேனே
உனக்கு என் ஆராதனை......
Oh small jasmine flower,
Oh honey from a million jasmine vines,
My worship is dedicated to you...
…………………
...
Siru malli poovae
Oh small jasmine flower,
Kodi mullai thaenae
Oh honey from a million jasmine vines,
Unakku en aaraathanai….
My worship is dedicated to you...
Siru malli poovae
Oh small jasmine flower,
Kodi mullai thaenae
Oh honey from a million jasmine vines,
Unakku en aaraathanai….
My worship is dedicated to you...
Oru raja maaligai
A royal palace,
Chorus :A….aa…..aa….a….
A....aa.....aa....a....
Male :Pala deva kannigai
Male: Many divine celestial maidens,
Chorus :A….aa…..aa….a….
A....aa.....aa....a....
Male :Naan paarkkaatha sugamallavaa….aa…haa….
Male: Isn't this a bliss I have never witnessed before?...
Siru malli poovil
In the small jasmine flower,
Kodi mullai thaenil
In the honey of a million jasmine vines,
Unakku en aaraathanai….
My worship is dedicated to you...
Pon anthi vaanam vaanam
The golden evening sky, sky,
Kannae un kannam kannam
My darling, your cheek, cheek,
Chorus :Ooho…..ooho….
Ooho.....ooho....
Male :Pon anthi vaanam vaanam
Male: The golden evening sky, sky,
Kannae un kannam kannam
My darling, your cheek, cheek,
Un kangal paarkka paarkka
As your eyes keep looking,
Menmaelum minnum minnum
They shine brighter and brighter.
Male :Kadhalil tdevi nee thodum pothu
Male: Goddess of love, when you touch me,
Female :Poomazhai thooral en manam meedhu
Female: A drizzle of flower rain falls upon my heart,
Male :Unakkena naanumthaan
Male: I am made only for you,
Enakkena neeyumthaan
You are made only for me,
Female :Iruvarum koodum kulir kaalam idhu raja
Female: This cold season where we both come together, my king.
Siru malli poovae
Oh small jasmine flower,
Kodi mullai thaenae
Oh honey from a million jasmine vines,
Unakku en aaraathanai….
My worship is dedicated to you...
………………..
...
Ullaththin osai
The sound of the heart,
Kannaalae kaattum aasai
The desire expressed through the eyes,
Chorus :Ooho…..ooho….
Ooho.....ooho....
Female :Ullaththin osai
Female: The sound of the heart,
Kannaalae kaattum aasai
The desire expressed through the eyes,
Sollukku velai yaedhu
What work is there for words,
Suga veenai meettum pothu
When playing the sweet veena?
Female :Aayiram aandu kadhalar polae
Female: Like lovers of a thousand years,
Male :Vaazhnthiruppomae bhoomiyin maelae
Male: Let us live together on this earth,
Female :Malarkalin kolamthaan
Female: It is a colorful pattern made of flowers,
Mayangidum kaalamthaan
It is a time that mesmerizes,
Male :Ulagangal yaavum sugam thedi maghizhvomae
Male: Seeking joy across all worlds, let us rejoice.
Siru malli poovil
In the small jasmine flower,
Kodi mullai thaenil
In the honey of a million jasmine vines,
Unakku en aaraathanai….
My worship is dedicated to you...
Oru raja maaligai
A royal palace,
Chorus :A….aa…..aa….a….
A....aa.....aa....a....
Female :Pala deva kannigai
Female: Many divine celestial maidens,
Chorus : A….aa…..aa….a….
A....aa.....aa....a....
Female :Idhu naan thantha varamallavaa….aa…haa….
Female: Isn't this a blessing granted by me?...
Siru malli poovae
Oh small jasmine flower,
Kodi mullai thaenae
Oh honey from a million jasmine vines,
Unakku en aaraathanai….
My worship is dedicated to you...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Siru Malli Poovae is a romantic duet expressing deep adoration, passion, and devotion between two lovers. The male and female leads compare each other's touch and beauty to gentle flowers, honey, divine maidens, and glowing evening skies, celebrating their intimate union as a celestial blessing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Metaphor/Simile)
“Pon anthi vaanam vaanam / Kannae un kannam kannam”
Compares the beloved's cheeks to the glowing golden twilight sky (Pon anthi vaanam).
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Siru malli poovae / Kodi mullai thaenae”
The second letters 'ru' in 'Siru' and 'di' in 'Kodi' set up rhythmic alignment in adjacent lines.
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Pon anthi vaanam vaanam / Kannae un kannam kannam”
Repetition of words like 'vaanam vaanam' and 'kannam kannam' enhances the musicality and poetic emphasis.
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Trivia
The lyrics for this melody were penned by the famed Tamil lyricist Kalidasan for the movie Jallikattu Kaalai (1994), depicting romantic imagery centered around nature and classical metaphors.
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