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Lyrics & meaning

Ullara Poondhu Paaru

From Baana Kaathadi · 2010

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
Roshini
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Baana Kaathadi2010

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ullara poonthu paaruCome inside and take a look
Uruvaana kannithaeruThe maiden chariot that has been created
Aadatha aattam podaTo dance a dance never danced before
Avathaaram senjathaaruWho took this incarnation?
Female
Podaatha vesham pottuWearing a disguise never worn before
Puthusaaga vanthathaaruWho arrived freshly?
Ellarum solluvaangaEveryone will say
Ennoda nalla peruMy good name
Female
Kattaya kalvithaanStrict education indeed
Kandippa ketukkoListen to it without fail
Ketta naan time-muthaanEven if asked, my time...
Ennakillai paarthuko...I don't have, look for yourself
Female
Kootaththa serthukootuGather the crowd together
Kuniyaama kooti kaattuLead them without bending low
Medaiku vanthu vayaaduCome to the stage and perform
Female
{Ra raa nainaa{Come, oh darling
Raa un raanghudaeCome, your unruly beauty is here
Vaa ra mainaa oorum renguthae} (2)Come, maina, the whole town is buzzing} (2)
Female
Ullara poonthu paaruCome inside and take a look
Uruvaana kannithaeruThe maiden chariot that has been created
Aadatha aattam podaTo dance a dance never danced before
Avathaaram senjathaaruWho took this incarnation?
Female
Ambalaiku ponnunuA woman for a man
Idhu aandavar sattamThis is God's law
Chorus :SattamChorus : Law
Female :Aalavenum maathuFemale : Change the partner
Athu avan avan ishtamThat is each one's own choice
Chorus :IshtamChorus : Choice
Female
Poo virinjappothaeOnly when a flower blooms
Pala vandu moikattumMany bees will swarm around
Chorus :MoikattumChorus : Swarm around
Ponnu sirichaalaeIf a girl smiles
Pala kannu thaikkattumLet many eyes gaze upon her
Chorus :ThaikkattumChorus : Gaze upon her
Female
Manthiram thanthiramMagic and trickery
Ingu thodangumStarts here
Inthiran chanthiranIndra and Moon
Ingu adangumYield here
Female
{Ra raa nainaa{Come, oh darling
Raa un raanghudaeCome, your unruly beauty is here
Vaa ra mainaa oorum renguthae} (2)Come, maina, the whole town is buzzing} (2)
Female
Aadai alangaaramDress and adornment
Athu yaarukazhaguWhom does it beautify?
Chorus :AzhaguChorus : Beauty
Female :Moodi maraichaalumFemale : Even if covered and hidden
Idhu muzhukka mezhuguThis is entirely smooth as wax
Chorus :MezhuguChorus : Wax
Female
Ezhu jenmam kettuAsking for seven births
Nee yen porakanumWhy should you be reborn?
Chorus :PorakanumChorus : Reborn
Female :Irukuratha muzhuchaFemale : Everything that exists currently
Nee anubhavikkanumYou should enjoy it fully
Chorus :AnubhavikkanumChorus : Enjoy fully
Female
Laabhamo nashtamoProfit or loss
Onnum illaDoesn't matter at all
Raathiri nerathilIn the night time
Kashtam illaThere is no trouble
Female
{Ra raa nainaa{Come, oh darling
Raa un raanghudaeCome, your unruly beauty is here
Vaa ra mainaa oorum renguthae} (2)Come, maina, the whole town is buzzing} (2)
Female
Ullara poonthu paaruCome inside and take a look
Uruvaana kannithaeruThe maiden chariot that has been created
Aadatha aattam podaTo dance a dance never danced before
Avathaaram senjathaaruWho took this incarnation?
Female
Podaatha vesham pottuWearing a disguise never worn before
Puthusaaga vanthathaaruWho arrived freshly?
Ellarum solluvaangaEveryone will say
Ennoda nalla peruMy good name
Female
Kattaya kalvithaanStrict education indeed
Kandippa ketukkoListen to it without fail
Ketta naan time-muthaanEven if asked, my time...
Ennakillai paarthuko...I don't have, look for yourself
Female
Kootaththa serthukootuGather the crowd together
Kuniyaama kooti kaattuLead them without bending low
Medaiku vanthu vayaaduCome to the stage and perform
Female
{Ra raa nainaa{Come, oh darling
Raa un raanghudaeCome, your unruly beauty is here
Vaa ra mainaa oorum renguthae} (2)Come, maina, the whole town is buzzing} (2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This track from Baana Kaathadi (2010) is a high-energy dance number centered around theme of living in the moment, self-expression, and uninhibited celebration. The lyrics highlight a woman's commanding, seductive presence and her philosophy of enjoying life's pleasures here and now rather than worrying about future births, profits, or societal judgment. Through lively call-and-response lines with the chorus, the song weaves metaphors of blooming flowers, temple chariots, and magical allure to create an atmosphere of nocturnal revelry and free-spirited fun.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Uruvaana kannithaeru

Compares the attractive woman to a freshly built temple chariot ('kannithaeru').

Rhyme / Rhythm (Emonai & Monai)

Manthiram thanthiram / Inthiran chanthiran

Uses matching rhythmic internal words (Manthiram/Tanthiram, Inthiran/Chanthiran) to enhance musicality.

Alliteration (Monaithodai)

Podaatha vesham pottu / Puthusaaga vanthathaaru

Repetition of the 'P' sound at the beginning of words for auditory punch.

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Trivia

Although listed as Unknown in the prompt, the soundtrack for Baana Kaathadi (2010) was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film marked the acting debut of Atharvaa, son of legendary Tamil actor Murali.

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