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Lyrics & meaning

Thaavi Thaavi Pogum

From Dhoni · 2012

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Ilayaraja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Dhoni
Movie release year
2012
Lyrics added on
21 Jul 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{Thaavi thaavi pogum megam
Pozhiyum neram
Kayappatta nenjil eeram ootrum} (2)
Andha neer megam engu ponaalum
Undhan pinnaal indrum thunayaai
Ingu thodaradho
Thaavi thaavi pogum megam
Pozhiyum neram
Kayappatta nenjil eeram ootrum
Vilaiyadum maithanam
Angu balamai karahoshum
Verum pandhaai naam irunthaal
Pala kaalgal vilaiyadum
Naalai enna aagum endru ariyaamal
Kaalai maalai velai thorum thoongaamal
Athikaalai nerathil puthu velicham dhoorathil
En arugil vandhu ennai thottu thazhuva…
Thaavi thaavi pogum megam
Pozhiyum neram
Kayappatta nenjil eeram ootrum
Kadal alaigal nirantharama
Avai ovvondrum pudhidhu
Adhil kumizhai uraigalumai
Varum kavalai udaigirathu
Endha kaatru theendum endru kuzhal thaedum
Endha kaatru nuzhainthalaum pudhu isai paadum
Naam vaazhum kaalathil ada yaarum thani illai
Un thanimaithannai thanimaiyaakum thunaigal…
Thaavi thaavi pogum megam
Pozhiyum neram
Kayappatta nenjil eeram ootrum
Andha neer megam engu ponaalum
Undhan pinnaal indrum thunayaai
Ingu thodaradho
Thaavi thaavi pogum megam
Pozhiyum neram
Kayappatta nenjil eeram ootrumhiyum nerum
Kayappatta nenjil erum ootrum
The clouds that leap and drift across the sky,
When they shower down rain,
They pour soothing moisture into a wounded heart.
Wherever that rain cloud goes,
As your faithful companion even today,
Won't it follow right behind you?
The clouds that leap and drift across the sky,
When they shower down rain,
They pour soothing moisture into a wounded heart.
In the playing field,
There is thunderous applause.
If we remain just like a ball,
Many feet will kick us around.
Not knowing what tomorrow will bring,
Losing sleep day and night,
At dawn, a new light from afar,
Comes near to touch and embrace me...
The clouds that leap and drift across the sky,
When they shower down rain,
They pour soothing moisture into a wounded heart.
Are the ocean waves ever permanent?
Every single one of them is brand new.
Like bubbles and foam upon the water,
The worries that rise will burst and fade.
The flute waits to see which breeze will touch it,
Yet whichever wind enters, it sings a new melody.
In this life we live, no one is truly alone,
With companions who leave your loneliness all by itself...
The clouds that leap and drift across the sky,
When they shower down rain,
They pour soothing moisture into a wounded heart.
Wherever that rain cloud goes,
As your faithful companion even today,
Won't it follow right behind you?
The clouds that leap and drift across the sky,
When they shower down rain,
They pour soothing moisture into a wounded heart,
Pouring soothing moisture into a wounded heart.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Thaavi Thaavi Pogum Megam from the movie Dhoni (2012) is a philosophical and comforting song written by Na. Muthu Kumar. It draws rich parallels from nature—such as drifting rain clouds, ocean waves, and breeze blowing through a flute—to convey themes of emotional healing, hope, and resilience in the face of life's challenges.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition)

“Thaavi thaavi pogum megam”

The repetition of 'Thaavi thaavi' highlights the continuous, energetic movement of drifting clouds.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Kayappatta nenjil eeram ootrum”

Compares emotional solace to soothing rain falling on a wounded, aching heart.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Verum pandhaai naam irunthaal / Pala kaalgal vilaiyadum”

Compares passive human existence to a soccer ball kicked around by others without self-control.

Personification

“Endha kaatru theendum endru kuzhal thaedum”

Attributes human desire and search to an inanimate flute seeking breeze to create music.

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Trivia

The soundtrack for Dhoni (2012), directed by Prakash Raj, was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. Na. Muthu Kumar penned the poignant lyrics, known for weaving motivational philosophy into simple everyday imagery.

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