Thottal Poo Malarum
From New · 2004
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Details
- New2004
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thotaal poo malarum | If touched, a flower will bloom |
| Thodaamal naan malarndhen | Without even being touched, I bloomed |
| Sutaal pon sivakum | If heated in fire, gold blushes red |
| Sudaamal kan sivandhen | Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire |
| Male | |
| Thotaal poo malarum | If touched, a flower will bloom |
| Female | |
| Thodaamal naan malarndhen | Without even being touched, I bloomed |
| Male | |
| Sutaal pon sivakum | If heated in fire, gold blushes red |
| Female | |
| Sudaamal kan sivandhen | Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire |
| Male | |
| Kangal padaamal kaigal thodaamal | Without eyes meeting and hands touching |
| Kaadhal varuvadhillai | Love does not blossom |
| Hey kaadhal varuvadhillai | Hey, love does not blossom |
| Female | |
| Neril varaamal nenjai tharaamal | Without meeting in person and giving one's heart |
| Aasai viduvadhillai aasai viduvadhi… aasai viduvadhillai | Desire does not subside... desire does not subside |
| Female | |
| Thotaal poo malarumMale :Aaaa aaaa | If touched, a flower will bloom (Male vocalizing) |
| Thodaamal naan malarndhenMale :Aaaa aaaa | Without even being touched, I bloomed (Male vocalizing) |
| Sutaal pon sivakumMale :Aaaaa aaaa | If heated in fire, gold blushes red (Male vocalizing) |
| Sudaamal kan sivandhenMale :Aaaa poo malarum | Without being heated, my eyes turned red (Male: flower blooms) |
| Female | |
| Thotaal poo malarumMale :Thotaal poo malarum | If touched, a flower will bloom (Male: If touched, a flower will bloom) |
| Thodaamal naan malarndhenMale :Sutaal pon sivakum | Without even being touched, I bloomed (Male: If heated, gold blushes red) |
| Sutaal pon sivakum | If heated in fire, gold blushes red |
| Sudaamal kan sivandhen | Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire |
| Male | |
| Thotaal poo malarum | If touched, a flower will bloom |
| Female | |
| Thodaamal naan malarndhen | Without even being touched, I bloomed |
| Male | |
| Sutaal pon sivakum | If heated in fire, gold blushes red |
| Female | |
| Sudaamal kan sivandhen | Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire |
| Female | |
| Iruvar ondranaal oruvar endraanaal | When two become one, when two unite as one |
| Male | |
| Iruvar ondranaal oruvar endraanaal | When two become one, when two unite as one |
| Iruvar ondranaal ilamai mudivadhillai | When two become one, youth never comes to an end |
| Female | |
| Ilamai mudivadhillai | Youth never comes to an end |
| Eduthu kondaalum koduthu sendraalum | Whether taken or surrendered in love |
| Male | |
| Eduthu kondaalum koduthu sendraalum | Whether taken or surrendered in love |
| Female | |
| Pozhudhum vidivadhillai | The night/day never seems to end |
| Male | |
| Thotaal poo malarum | If touched, a flower will bloom |
| Female | |
| Thodaamal naan malarndhen | Without even being touched, I bloomed |
| Male | |
| Sutaal pon sivakum | If heated in fire, gold blushes red |
| Female | |
| Sudaamal kan sivandhen | Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire |
| Male | |
| { Pazharasa thottam panimalar kootam } (3) | { A garden of fruit juices, a cluster of dewy flowers } (3) |
| Paavai mugamallavaa ho paavai mugamallava | Is this not the face of a maiden? Oh, is it not a maiden's face? |
| Female | |
| Azhagiya thozhgal pazhagiya naatkal | Beautiful shoulders, cherished days spent together |
| Azhagiya thozhgal | Beautiful shoulders |
| Female | |
| Aayiram sugamallavaMale :Sugamallava | Are they not a thousand sweet pleasures? (Male: Is it not pleasure?) |
| Aayiram sugamallava | Are they not a thousand sweet pleasures? |
| Male | |
| Thotaal poo malarum | If touched, a flower will bloom |
| Female | |
| Thodaamal naan malarndhen | Without even being touched, I bloomed |
| Male | |
| Sutaal pon sivakum | If heated in fire, gold blushes red |
| Female | |
| Sudaamal kan sivandhen | Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire |
| Thotaal poo malarumMale :Thotaal | If touched, a flower will bloom (Male: Touched) |
| Thodaamal naan malarndhen | Without even being touched, I bloomed |
| Male | |
| Thodaamal naan malarndhen | Without even being touched, I bloomed |
| Sutaal pon sivakumMale :Sutaal | If heated in fire, gold blushes red (Male: Heated) |
| Sudaamal kan sivandhen | Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire |
| Male | |
| Kangal padaamal kaigal thodaamal | Without eyes meeting and hands touching |
| Kaadhal varuvadhillaiFemale :Illai illai illai | Love does not blossom (Female: No, no, no) |
| Hey kaadhal varuvadhillai | Hey, love does not blossom |
| Female | |
| Neril varaamal nenjai tharaamal | Without meeting in person and giving one's heart |
| Aasai viduvadhillaiMale :Ahaan | Desire does not subside (Male: Ahaan) |
| Aasai viduvadhi… aasai viduvadhillai | Desire does not subside... desire does not subside |
தொட்டால் பூ
மலரும் தொடாமல்
நான் மலர்ந்தேன் சுட்டால்
பொன் சிவக்கும் சுடாமல்
கண் சிவந்தேன்
If touched, a flower will bloom
Without even being touched, I bloomed
If heated in fire, gold blushes red
Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire
தொட்டால்
பூ மலரும்
If touched, a flower will bloom
தொடாமல்
நான் மலர்ந்தேன்
Without even being touched, I bloomed
சுட்டால்
பொன் சிவக்கும்
If heated in fire, gold blushes red
சுடாமல்
கண் சிவந்தேன்
Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire
கண்கள் படாமல்
கைகள் தொடாமல் காதல்
வருவதில்லை ஹே காதல்
வருவதில்லை
Without eyes meeting and hands touching
Love does not blossom
Hey, love does not blossom
நேரில் வராமல்
நெஞ்சை தராமல் ஆசை
விடுவதில்லை ஆசை
விடுவதில்லை ஆசை
விடுவதில்லை
Without meeting in person and giving one's heart
Desire does not subside... desire does not subside
தொட்டால்
பூ மலரும்
ஆஆ ஆஆ
தொடாமல்
நான் மலர்ந்தேன்
ஆஆ ஆஆ
சுட்டால்
பொன் சிவக்கும்
ஆஆ ஆஆ
சுடாமல்
கண் சிவந்தேன்
ஆஆ பூ
மலரும்
If touched, a flower will bloom (Male vocalizing)
Without even being touched, I bloomed (Male vocalizing)
If heated in fire, gold blushes red (Male vocalizing)
Without being heated, my eyes turned red (Male: flower blooms)
தொட்டால்
பூ மலரும்
தொட்டால்
பூ மலரும்
தொடாமல்
நான் மலர்ந்தேன்
சுட்டால்
பொன் சிவக்கும்
சுட்டால் பொன்
சிவக்கும் சுடாமல்
கண் சிவந்தேன்
If touched, a flower will bloom (Male: If touched, a flower will bloom)
Without even being touched, I bloomed (Male: If heated, gold blushes red)
If heated in fire, gold blushes red
Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire
தொட்டால்
பூ மலரும்
தொடாமல்
நான் மலர்ந்தேன்
சுட்டால்
பொன் சிவக்கும்
சுடாமல்
கண் சிவந்தேன்
If touched, a flower will bloom
இருவர் ஒன்றானால்
ஒருவர் என்றானால்
Without even being touched, I bloomed
இருவர் ஒன்றானால்
ஒருவர் என்றானால் இருவர்
ஒன்றானால் இளமை
முடிவதில்லை
If heated in fire, gold blushes red
இளமை முடிவதில்லை
எடுத்து கொண்டாலும்
கொடுத்து சென்றாலும்
Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire
எடுத்து கொண்டாலும்
கொடுத்து சென்றாலும்
When two become one, when two unite as one
பொழுதும்
விடிவதில்லை
When two become one, when two unite as one
When two become one, youth never comes to an end
ஆண் & பெண் :
பொழுதும்
விடிவதில்லை
Youth never comes to an end
Whether taken or surrendered in love
தொட்டால்
பூ மலரும்
தொடாமல்
நான் மலர்ந்தேன்
சுட்டால்
பொன் சிவக்கும்
சுடாமல்
கண் சிவந்தேன்
Whether taken or surrendered in love
{ பழரசத் தோட்டம்
பனிமலர்க் கூட்டம் } (3)
பாவை முகமல்லவா
ஹோ பாவை முகமல்லவா
The night/day never seems to end
அழகிய தோள்கள்
பழகிய நாட்கள் அழகிய
தோள்கள்
If touched, a flower will bloom
ஆண் & பெண் :
பழகிய
நாட்கள்
Without even being touched, I bloomed
ஆயிரம் சுகமல்லவா
சுகமல்லவா
ஆயிரம் சுகமல்லவா
If heated in fire, gold blushes red
தொட்டால்
பூ மலரும்
தொடாமல்
நான் மலர்ந்தேன்
சுட்டால்
பொன் சிவக்கும்
சுடாமல்
கண் சிவந்தேன்
தொட்டால் பூ
மலரும்
தொட்டால்
தொடாமல்
நான் மலர்ந்தேன்
Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire
தொடாமல்
நான் மலர்ந்தேன்
சுட்டால் பொன் சிவக்கும்
சுட்டால்
சுடாமல் கண் சிவந்தேன்
{ A garden of fruit juices, a cluster of dewy flowers } (3)
Is this not the face of a maiden? Oh, is it not a maiden's face?
கண்கள் படாமல்
கைகள் தொடாமல் காதல்
வருவதில்லை
இல்லை
இல்லை இல்லை
ஹே காதல்
வருவதில்லை
Beautiful shoulders, cherished days spent together
Beautiful shoulders
நேரில் வராமல்
நெஞ்சை தராமல் ஆசை
விடுவதில்லை
ஆஹான்
ஆசை விடுவதில்லை
ஆசை விடுவதில்லை
Are they not a thousand sweet pleasures? (Male: Is it not pleasure?)
Are they not a thousand sweet pleasures?
If touched, a flower will bloom
Without even being touched, I bloomed
If heated in fire, gold blushes red
Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire
If touched, a flower will bloom (Male: Touched)
Without even being touched, I bloomed
Without even being touched, I bloomed
If heated in fire, gold blushes red (Male: Heated)
Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire
Without eyes meeting and hands touching
Love does not blossom (Female: No, no, no)
Hey, love does not blossom
Without meeting in person and giving one's heart
Desire does not subside (Male: Ahaan)
Desire does not subside... desire does not subside
Thotaal poo malarum
If touched, a flower will bloom
Thodaamal naan malarndhen
Without even being touched, I bloomed
Sutaal pon sivakum
If heated in fire, gold blushes red
Sudaamal kan sivandhen
Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire
Thotaal poo malarum
If touched, a flower will bloom
Thodaamal naan malarndhen
Without even being touched, I bloomed
Sutaal pon sivakum
If heated in fire, gold blushes red
Sudaamal kan sivandhen
Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire
Kangal padaamal kaigal thodaamal
Without eyes meeting and hands touching
Kaadhal varuvadhillai
Love does not blossom
Hey kaadhal varuvadhillai
Hey, love does not blossom
Neril varaamal nenjai tharaamal
Without meeting in person and giving one's heart
Aasai viduvadhillai aasai viduvadhi… aasai viduvadhillai
Desire does not subside... desire does not subside
Thotaal poo malarumMale :Aaaa aaaa
If touched, a flower will bloom (Male vocalizing)
Thodaamal naan malarndhenMale :Aaaa aaaa
Without even being touched, I bloomed (Male vocalizing)
Sutaal pon sivakumMale :Aaaaa aaaa
If heated in fire, gold blushes red (Male vocalizing)
Sudaamal kan sivandhenMale :Aaaa poo malarum
Without being heated, my eyes turned red (Male: flower blooms)
Thotaal poo malarumMale :Thotaal poo malarum
If touched, a flower will bloom (Male: If touched, a flower will bloom)
Thodaamal naan malarndhenMale :Sutaal pon sivakum
Without even being touched, I bloomed (Male: If heated, gold blushes red)
Sutaal pon sivakum
If heated in fire, gold blushes red
Sudaamal kan sivandhen
Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire
Thotaal poo malarum
If touched, a flower will bloom
Thodaamal naan malarndhen
Without even being touched, I bloomed
Sutaal pon sivakum
If heated in fire, gold blushes red
Sudaamal kan sivandhen
Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire
Iruvar ondranaal oruvar endraanaal
When two become one, when two unite as one
Iruvar ondranaal oruvar endraanaal
When two become one, when two unite as one
Iruvar ondranaal ilamai mudivadhillai
When two become one, youth never comes to an end
Ilamai mudivadhillai
Youth never comes to an end
Eduthu kondaalum koduthu sendraalum
Whether taken or surrendered in love
Eduthu kondaalum koduthu sendraalum
Whether taken or surrendered in love
Pozhudhum vidivadhillai
The night/day never seems to end
Thotaal poo malarum
If touched, a flower will bloom
Thodaamal naan malarndhen
Without even being touched, I bloomed
Sutaal pon sivakum
If heated in fire, gold blushes red
Sudaamal kan sivandhen
Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire
{ Pazharasa thottam panimalar kootam } (3)
{ A garden of fruit juices, a cluster of dewy flowers } (3)
Paavai mugamallavaa ho paavai mugamallava
Is this not the face of a maiden? Oh, is it not a maiden's face?
Azhagiya thozhgal pazhagiya naatkal
Beautiful shoulders, cherished days spent together
Azhagiya thozhgal
Beautiful shoulders
Aayiram sugamallavaMale :Sugamallava
Are they not a thousand sweet pleasures? (Male: Is it not pleasure?)
Aayiram sugamallava
Are they not a thousand sweet pleasures?
Thotaal poo malarum
If touched, a flower will bloom
Thodaamal naan malarndhen
Without even being touched, I bloomed
Sutaal pon sivakum
If heated in fire, gold blushes red
Sudaamal kan sivandhen
Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire
Thotaal poo malarumMale :Thotaal
If touched, a flower will bloom (Male: Touched)
Thodaamal naan malarndhen
Without even being touched, I bloomed
Thodaamal naan malarndhen
Without even being touched, I bloomed
Sutaal pon sivakumMale :Sutaal
If heated in fire, gold blushes red (Male: Heated)
Sudaamal kan sivandhen
Without being heated, my eyes turned red with desire
Kangal padaamal kaigal thodaamal
Without eyes meeting and hands touching
Kaadhal varuvadhillaiFemale :Illai illai illai
Love does not blossom (Female: No, no, no)
Hey kaadhal varuvadhillai
Hey, love does not blossom
Neril varaamal nenjai tharaamal
Without meeting in person and giving one's heart
Aasai viduvadhillaiMale :Ahaan
Desire does not subside (Male: Ahaan)
Aasai viduvadhi… aasai viduvadhillai
Desire does not subside... desire does not subside
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic duet portrays the deep emotional and physical awakening brought on by love. The heroine compares her feelings to nature: while flowers bloom upon touch and gold turns red when fired, she blossoms and blushes purely through the unseen magic of love without physical contact. The couple expresses how true intimacy blends two souls into one, making youth feel timeless and moments together unending. The lyrics capture the sweet anticipation, longing, and sensual beauty of romantic bliss. Imagery of fruit gardens, fresh dewy blossoms, and tender memories emphasizes the lush, joyful experience of two lovers surrendered to their desire.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Muran (Antithesis / Contrast)
“Thotaal poo malarum / Thodaamal naan malarndhen”
Contrasting natural physical reactions with romantic emotional ones ('Thotaal' vs 'Thodaamal', 'Sutaal' vs 'Sudaamal').
Anaaphora / Repetition (Edukku)
“Iruvar ondranaal oruvar endraanaal”
Repetition of the phrase 'Iruvar ondranaal' to build rhythmic flow and emphasize unity in love.
Uvamai (Metaphor & Imagery)
“Pazharasa thottam panimalar kootam”
Using natural motifs like blooming flowers, heated gold, fruit gardens, and dewy blossoms to symbolize physical beauty and romantic bliss.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kangal padaamal kaigal thodaamal”
Matching starting letters across adjacent words ('Kangal' and 'Kaigal').
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Trivia
This track is a modern remix featured in S.J. Suryah's 2004 film 'New', re-arranged by A.R. Rahman. The original iconic song was composed by the legendary duo M.S. Viswanathan–T.K. Ramamoorthy with lyrics by Vaali for M.G. Ramachandran's 1964 classic movie 'Padagotti', where it was sung by T.M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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