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Sithagathi Pookale

From Rajakumaran · 1994

Lyricist
R. V. Udhaya Kumar
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Rajakumaran
Movie release year
1994
Lyrics added on
5 Feb 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Sithagathi pookalae
Suthivara paakuthae
Athi mara thopilae
Othigaiya kekuthae
Aththa maganae aththa maganae
Soththu sogam yaavum neethaan hoi
Sithagathi pookalae
Suthivara paakuthae
Athi mara thopilae
Othigaiya kekuthae
Aththa magalae aththa magalae
Soththu sogam yaavum neethaan hoi
Sithagathi pookalae
Suthivara paakuthae
Athi mara thopilae
Othigaiya kekuthae
………………………………
Naal paathu paathu
Aalaana naathu
Thol sera thaanae veesum
Poongaathu
Aanantha koothu
Naanaada paathu
Poo oram thaanae oorum
Thaen oothu
Naan maalai sooda
Naal paaraiya
Athaaram neethaan veraaraiya
Male :Patti rotti melam
Kotti muzhanga
Thottu vida naanam vittu vilaga
Thittamittu vaazha
Vaaren mamaa
Sattam onnu poden hoi
Sithagathi pookalae
Suthivara paakuthae
Athi mara thopilae
Othigaiya kekuthae
Female :Aththa maganae aththa maganae
Soththu sogam yaavum neethaan hoi
Sithagathi pookalae
Suthivara paakuthae
Male :Athi mara thopilae
Othigaiya kekuthae
Aaaa…poontheril yeri
Ezhezhu logam
Oorgolamaaga naanum
Povoama
Paaralam jodi
Naamendrum paadi
Ooraarum naalum vaazhtha
Naamum vaazhvoma
Neerindri vaazhum
Meen ethamma
Nee indri naanum
Veenthaanamma
Pattudal meetu
Thottu anaikka
Thottil onnu aada
Muthu pirakka
Kattil arai paadam
Thaaren maanae
Kattalaiya podu hoii….
Sithagathi pookalae
Suthivara paakuthae
Athi mara thopilae
Othigaiya kekuthae
Female :Aththa maganae aththa maganae
Soththu sogam yaavum neethaan hoi
Sithagathi pookalae
Suthivara paakuthae
Male :Athi mara thopilae
Othigaiya kekuthae
O Sithagathi flowers,
They look around as they bloom.
In the fig tree grove,
A rehearsal is heard.
O cousin, my aunt's son! O cousin!
All my wealth and joy are you alone, hoi!
O Sithagathi flowers,
They look around as they bloom.
In the fig tree grove,
A rehearsal is heard.
O cousin, my aunt's daughter! O cousin!
All my wealth and joy are you alone, hoi!
O Sithagathi flowers,
They look around as they bloom.
In the fig tree grove,
A rehearsal is heard.
………………………………
Watching and waiting for days,
The seedling that has grown into maidenhood,
Blows gently like a breeze to embrace your shoulders,
A pleasant breeze.
A dance of bliss,
As I dance it,
Right at the edge of the flower,
A spring of honey overflows.
For me to wear the wedding garland,
Please look for an auspicious day, my dear.
You are my only support, who else is there?
Male: With drums beating loudly,
Resounding in full fanfare,
As shyness recedes for me to touch you,
To live a life as planned,
I am coming, my beloved!
Lay down a rule for me, hoi!
O Sithagathi flowers,
They look around as they bloom.
In the fig tree grove,
A rehearsal is heard.
Female: O cousin, my aunt's son! O cousin!
All my wealth and joy are you alone, hoi!
O Sithagathi flowers,
They look around as they bloom.
Male: In the fig tree grove,
A rehearsal is heard.
Ah... riding on a flower chariot,
Across all the seven worlds,
In a grand procession, shall we,
Shall we go together?
An admirable pair across the world,
Singing forever,
As all the townspeople bless us every day,
Shall we live happily together?
Can there be a fish,
That lives without water, my dear?
Without you, I too,
Am completely worthless, my dear.
Playing the silky body like a lute,
To touch and embrace,
For a cradle to rock,
And a precious pearl to be born,
A bedroom lesson,
I shall teach you, my dear.
Give me your command, hoi...
O Sithagathi flowers,
They look around as they bloom.
In the fig tree grove,
A rehearsal is heard.
Female: O cousin, my aunt's son! O cousin!
All my wealth and joy are you alone, hoi!
O Sithagathi flowers,
They look around as they bloom.
Male: In the fig tree grove,
A rehearsal is heard.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Sithagathi Pookalae is a classic romantic duet from the 1994 Tamil film Rajakumaran. The song depicts the romantic banter and deep devotion between cross-cousins who are eager to unite in marriage. Set amidst pastoral scenery, the couple uses rich rural metaphors to express their longing, comparing their deep bond to a fish requiring water and expressing dreams of building a joyous family together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Sithagathi pookalae / Suthivara paakuthae

The second letter 'th' rhymes between 'Sithagathi' and 'Suthivara', adhering to classical Tamil poetic meter.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Suthivara paakuthae / Othigaiya kekuthae

Matching end sounds in 'paakuthae' and 'kekuthae' create a rhythmic melodious pattern.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Neerindri vaazhum meen ethamma / Nee indri naanum veenthaanamma

Compares the absolute necessity of the beloved in life to a fish needing water to survive.

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Trivia

Rajakumaran was actor Prabhu's landmark 100th film. The music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and the lyrics were penned by the film's director R.V. Udhaya Kumar.

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