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Lyrics & meaning

Thaazham Poovin

From Thazhampoo · 1965

Lyricist
Thyagaraja
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Thazhampoo
Movie release year
1965
Lyrics added on
4 Oct 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thaazham poovin naru manathil
Nalla tharamirukkum tharam irukkum
Thaazham poovin naru manathil
Nalla tharamirukkum tharam irukkum
Adhu thaamadhithaalum nirandharamaaga
Manam kodukkum nalla manam kodukkum
Thaazham poovin naru manathil
Nalla tharamirukkum tharam irukkum
Panbaana ullamum thunindhu vidum
Adhu paruvathin munnae kanindhu vidum
Panbaana ullamum thunindhu vidum
Adhu paruvathin munnae kanindhu vidum
Panbaana ullamum thunindhu vidum
Adhu paruvathin munnae kanindhu vidum
Unmaiyum sila naal maraindhirukkum
Unmaiyum sila naal maraindhirukkum
Adhu oru naal vandhu badhil alikkum
Oho oo oo oo oo hoo hoo
Thaazham poovin naru manathil
Nalla tharamirukkum tharam irukkum
Adhu thaamadhithaalum nirandharamaaga
Manam kodukkum nalla manam kodukkum
Azhagin vazhiyil aasai varum
Andha aasaiyil kangal thoodhu varum
Azhagin vazhiyil aasai varum
Andha aasaiyil kangal thoodhu varum
Kula magal naanam purindhu vidum
Kula magal naanam purindhu vidum
Manam kolgaiyin vazhiyil nadandhu vidum
Oho oo oo oo oo hoo hoo
Thaazham poovin naru manathil
Nalla tharamirukkum tharam irukkum
Female :Adhu thaamadhithaalum nirandharamaaga
Manam kodukkum nalla manam kodukkum
Kadalendra maedaiyil alaiyaadum
Uyir kaadhalin maedaiyil ulagaadum
Kadalendra maedaiyil alaiyaadum
Uyir kaadhalin maedaiyil ulaghaadum
Kadamaiyum kaadhalum niraiverum
Kadamaiyum kaadhalum niraiverum
Andha kaalamum viraivil uruvaagum
Thaazham poovin naru manathil
Nalla tharamirukkum tharam irukkum
Female :Adhu thaamadhithaalum nirandharamaaga
Manam kodukkum nalla manam kodukkum
In the fragrance of the thazhampoo flower,
there is genuine worth, lasting quality.
In the fragrance of the thazhampoo flower,
there is genuine worth, lasting quality.
Even if it takes time, it will always
spread its sweet scent and give a good heart.
In the fragrance of the thazhampoo flower,
there is genuine worth, lasting quality.
A cultured heart will find courage,
and gently soften before youth arrives.
A cultured heart will find courage,
and gently soften before youth arrives.
A cultured heart will find courage,
and gently soften before youth arrives.
The truth may remain hidden for a few days,
the truth may remain hidden for a few days,
but one day it will step forward and give its answer.
Oho oh oh oh oh ho ho!
In the fragrance of the thazhampoo flower,
there is genuine worth, lasting quality.
Even if it takes time, it will always
spread its sweet scent and give a good heart.
Desire follows in the path of beauty,
and through that desire, loving eyes send their message.
Desire follows in the path of beauty,
and through that desire, loving eyes send their message.
A well-bred girl's shyness will understand,
a well-bred girl's shyness will understand,
and her heart will follow the path of principle.
Oho oh oh oh oh ho ho!
In the fragrance of the thazhampoo flower,
there is genuine worth, lasting quality.
Even if it takes time, it will always
spread its sweet scent and give a good heart.
Waves dance upon the stage of the sea,
and the world dances upon the stage of deep love.
Waves dance upon the stage of the sea,
and the world dances upon the stage of deep love.
Both duty and love will be fulfilled,
both duty and love will be fulfilled,
and that bright time will soon arrive.
In the fragrance of the thazhampoo flower,
there is genuine worth, lasting quality.
Even if it takes time, it will always
spread its sweet scent and give a good heart.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Thaazham Poovin Naru Manathil' uses the fragrant screwpine flower (Thazhampoo) as a central metaphor for virtue, noble character, and lasting love. Just as the flower's deep scent persists permanently even if slow to reveal itself, true character and concealed truths will eventually prevail over time. The lyrics emphasize that patience, integrity, and adherence to moral principles always yield meaningful outcomes. Furthermore, the song beautifully balances emotional expression with social responsibility, stating that true love coexists with duty. It highlights how modesty and principle guide a virtuous life, reassuring that both moral obligations and heartfelt love will find fulfillment in due course.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor

“Thaazham poovin naru manathil Nalla tharamirukkum tharam irukkum”

Compares noble character, patience, and truth to the slow-blooming but enduring fragrance of the screwpine flower.

Uvamaani / Metaphor

“Kadalendra maedaiyil alaiyaadum”

Metaphorically frames the sea as a stage where waves perform, linking it to the stage of life where love plays out.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Kadamaiyum kaadhalum niraiverum”

Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words ('Kadamaiyum' and 'Kaadhalum').

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Kadalendra maedaiyil alaiyaadum / Uyir kaadhalin maedaiyil ulagaadum”

The second consonant sound 'd' is matched across lines ('Kadalendra' and 'Uyir kaadhalin').

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Trivia

The film 'Thazhampoo' (1965) stars M. G. Ramachandran (MGR), K. R. Vijaya, and B. Saroja Devi. The film's music was scored by K. V. Mahadevan, known for his rich classical melodies. The imagery of Thazhampoo is deeply rooted in classical Tamil literature, where the flower is associated with seashore landscapes (Neithal thinai) and subtle romantic messaging.

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