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Thaen Paayum Velai

From Pournami Alaigal · 1985

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
Vani Jairam, Jayachandran
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Pournami Alaigal
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
10 Feb 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thaen paayum velai
Sevvaana maalai
Poonthendral thaalattu paadum
Deivangal nalvaazhthu koorum
Kaadhal vellam kannodu modhum
Ullam rendum ponoonjal aadum
Thaen paayum velai
Sevvaana maalai
Poonthendral thaalattu paadum
Deivangal nalvaazhthu koorum
Kaadhal vellam kannodu modhum
Ullam rendum ponoonjal aadum
Oru kodi jenmam
Naan konda podhum
Neeyae en thunaiyaaga vendum
Aaa…aaa…poovaaga naanum
Pirakkindra podhum
Paniyaaga nee potra vendum
Paavai un paadhai
Adhil nizhalaaaga varuven amma
Vanna poo vasantham
Nenjil thaen pozhiyum
Undhan poongkarangal
Ennai maalai idum
Thaen paayum velai
Male :Sevvaana maalai
Female :Poonthendral thaalattu paadum
Male :Deivangal nalvaazhthu koorum
Kaadhal vellam kannodu modhum
Male :Ullam rendum ponoonjal aadum
Megangangal vaanil
Inaigindra podhu
Oliveesum pudhu minnal thondrum
Aaa…dhegangal rendum
Thodugindra bothu
Mogangal alai pola modhum
Maiyyal konda thaiyyal
Un maarbodu vilaiyaadudhu
Undhan maan vizhiyae
Sandham paadiduthae
Inba kaaveriyae
Nenjil paaigirathae
Thaen paayum velai
Female :Sevvaana maalai
Male :Poonthendral thaalattu paadum
Female :Deivangal nalvaazhthu koorum
In this honey-sweet hour,
on this crimson evening,
a gentle breeze sings a lullaby,
and the gods shower their blessings.
A flood of love rushes into our eyes,
and both our hearts swing on a golden swing.
In this honey-sweet hour,
on this crimson evening,
a gentle breeze sings a lullaby,
and the gods shower their blessings.
A flood of love rushes into our eyes,
and both our hearts swing on a golden swing.
Even across ten million lifetimes
that I may take,
you alone must be my companion.
Ah... Even if I am born
as a flower,
you must cherish me like the morning dew.
Along your path, my love,
I will walk as your shadow.
A colorful spring of blossoms
pours sweetness into the heart.
Your tender hands
will place a wedding garland on me.
In this honey-sweet hour,
Male: On this crimson evening,
Female: A gentle breeze sings a lullaby,
Male: The gods shower their blessings,
A flood of love rushes into our eyes,
Male: Both our hearts swing on a golden swing.
When clouds in the sky
come together,
a brilliant new lightning flashes.
Ah... When both our bodies
touch each other,
desires surge like waves.
This girl, lost in love,
rests playfully against your chest.
Your doe-like eyes
sing a sweet rhythm,
and a river of joy
flows through the heart.
In this honey-sweet hour,
Female: On this crimson evening,
Male: A gentle breeze sings a lullaby,
Female: The gods shower their blessings.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Thaen Paayum Velai from Pournami Alaigal (1985) is a romantic song capturing the intense, soulful union of two lovers against a picturesque evening setting. The lyrics compare their blossoming affection to the serene elements of nature—red evening skies, soothing breezes, and blossoming flower gardens. The lovers declare that their bond transcends a single lifetime, wishing to remain united across millions of births as flower and dew, body and shadow.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“Kaadhal vellam kannodu modhum”

Love is metaphorically described as a rising flood ('Kaadhal vellam') that overflows through the eyes.

Simile (Upamai)

“Mogangal alai pola modhum”

Desire and passion arising from physical touch are directly compared to crashing sea waves using the comparative marker 'pola'.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Megangangal vaanil / Dhegangal rendum”

Rhyming of the second letter 'ga' in 'Megangangal' and 'Dhegangal'.

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“Inba kaaveriyae, Nenjil paaigirathae”

Joyful emotion filling the heart is metaphorically represented as the holy river Cauvery ('Inba kaaveriyae').

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Trivia

Pournami Alaigal (1985) features romantic poetry by the celebrated Tamil poet-lyricist Pulamaipithan. The song's lush nature imagery reflects classic Sangam Tamil literary tropes where physical landscapes mirror the emotional states of lovers.

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