- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Manoj – Gyan
- Movie name
- Velicham
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 16 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thulli Thulli Pogum Pennae is a sweet romantic track from the 1987 Tamil film Velicham. The protagonist playfully addresses a joyful young maiden who skips past him, asking her name and wondering aloud why his heart helplessly follows the gentle chime of her silver anklets. He expresses his playful obsession with her every move. The lyrics weave nature and love together seamlessly. The songwriter personifies Mother Earth as a young maiden wearing a green saree and bindi, drawing a parallel between the beauty of nature and the innocence and charm of his beloved. He expresses his deep adoration, welcoming her like a cool, gentle breeze.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Boomi yennum pennum”
Mother Earth is personified as a young maiden who wears a green dress and places a bindi on her forehead.
Repetition (Anaphora)
“Thulli thulli pogum pennae”
The word 'Thulli' is repeated consecutively to rhythmically mimic the bouncing movement of the girl.
Auditory & Visual Imagery
“Velli kolusu pogum thisaiyil”
The image of silver anklets jingling and directing the lover's heart creates strong sensory imagery.
Simile (Upamai)
“Kanni pennaippol”
The earth's capacity for love and moisture is explicitly compared to that of a young maiden ('pennaippol').
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Trivia
Velicham (1987) stars Karthik and Ranjini in lead roles and was directed by Sundar K. Vijayan. The film's soundtrack was composed by the duo Manoj - Gyan, with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu.
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