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Lyrics & meaning

Thazhampoove Thaalam Podu

From Chain Jayapal · 1985

Lyricist
Idhaya Chandran
Singer
P. Jayachandran
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Chain Jayapal1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thaazhampoovae thaalam podu naan paadaOh Pandanus flower, keep rhythm for me to sing
Thaazhampoovae thaalam podu naan paadaOh Pandanus flower, keep rhythm for me to sing
Paadum enthan paadal engum thaenodaLet the song I sing overflow with honey everywhere
Adi selai kattum poovaeHey flower draped in a saree
Thaenil oorum theevaeOh island soaked in honey
Anbe anbe nee vaaMy love, my love, do come
Male
Thaazhampoovae thaalam podu naan paadaOh Pandanus flower, keep rhythm for me to sing
Paadum enthan paadal engum thaenodaLet the song I sing overflow with honey everywhere
Chorus
…………….....
Male
Pavalam polum adharam sinthum niththilamLips like coral spilling pearls
Chorus :Laalla laaChorus: Laalla laa
Male :Adhil padhiyam podum kanivaai muththam niththamumMale: Sweet kisses daily imprinted on them
Chorus :Laalla laaChorus: Laalla laa
Male
Pavalam polum adharam sinthum niththilamLips like coral spilling pearls
Adhil padhiyam podum kanivaai muththam niththamumSweet kisses daily imprinted on them
Enaiyae parugum vizhigalEyes that drink me in completely
Imaiyaal azhaikkum kiligalParrots beckoning with their eyelashes
Male
Moga panthu udaiyinil moodikonduWrapped in garments like a sphere of desire
Raaga sinthu vizhigalil paadikkonduSinging a melodic musical tune through the eyes
Male
Azhagiya thaazhampoovae thaalam podu naan paadaBeautiful Pandanus flower, keep rhythm for me to sing
Paadum enthan paadal engum thaenodaLet the song I sing overflow with honey everywhere
Adi selai kattum poovaeHey flower draped in a saree
Thaenil oorum theevaeOh island soaked in honey
Anbe anbe nee vaaMy love, my love, do come
Male
Thaazhampoovae thaalam podu naan paadaOh Pandanus flower, keep rhythm for me to sing
Paadum enthan paadal engum thaenodaLet the song I sing overflow with honey everywhere
Chorus
…………….....
Male
Iravil thondrum nilavil untha aadaiyoIs your attire made of the moon that appears at night?
Chorus :Laalla laaChorus: Laalla laa
Male :Udal ilagum maalai pozhuthiil aadum medaiyoMale: Is the stage dancing during the relaxing evening hours?
Chorus :Laalla laaChorus: Laalla laa
Male
Iravil thondrum nilavil untha aadaiyoIs your attire made of the moon that appears at night?
Udal ilagum maalai pozhuthiil aadum medaiyoIs the stage dancing during the relaxing evening hours?
Paniyil nanaiyum kaniyoIs it a fruit drenched in the morning dew?
Idaiyil amuthin suvaiyoIs it the divine taste of nectar in the waist?
Male
Maalai neram iru kani tholil saayumIn the evening, two fruits rest upon the shoulder
Saayum neram mudhuginil kaayamaaumAnd as they lean, leaving a mark upon the back
Male
Azhagiya thaazhampoovae thaalam podu naan paadaBeautiful Pandanus flower, keep rhythm for me to sing
Paadum enthan paadal engum thaenodaLet the song I sing overflow with honey everywhere
Adi selai kattum poovaeHey flower draped in a saree
Thaenil oorum theevaeOh island soaked in honey
Anbe anbe nee vaa…..My love, my love, do come...
Anbe anbe nee vaa…..My love, my love, do come...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic duet from the film 'Chain Jayapal' (1985) expresses passionate adoration and romantic yearning. The male singer addresses his beloved metaphorically as a fragrant fragrant screwpine flower ('Thaazhampoo'), calling upon her to keep time to his joyous singing. He paints vivid, sensuous imagery describing her beauty, comparing her lips to coral spilling pearls, her eyes to drinking gazes, and her presence to a honey-soaked island.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Pavalam polum adharam sinthum niththilam

Compares the beloved's lips directly to red coral ('Pavalam polum adharam').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Thaenil oorum theevae

Refers to the woman metaphorically as an island immersed in honey ('Thaenil oorum theevae').

Second-letter Rhyme (Etukai)

Moga panthu udaiyinil moodikondu / Raaga sinthu vizhigalil paadikkondu

Rhyming of second consonant 'ga' in 'Moga' and 'Raaga'.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

Thaazhampoovae thaalam podu naan paada

Repetition of initial 'Th' sounds in 'Thaazhampoovae' and 'thaalam'.

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Trivia

'Chain Jayapal' is a 1985 Tamil action-drama film directed by Ilaiyavan, featuring Sivakumar and Ambika in lead roles. The lyrics were penned by Idhaya Chandran.

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