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Lyrics & meaning

Uravo Puthumai

From Aadu Puli Aattam · 1977

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Vijaya Bhaskar
Details
Aadu Puli Aattam1977

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Uravo pudhumai ninaivo inimaiA relationship so novel, memories so sweet
Uravo pudhumai ninaivo inimaiA relationship so novel, memories so sweet
Kanindhadhu ilamai kaadhalin perumaiYouth has ripened, bringing the glory of love
Male
Uravo pudhumai ninaivo inimaiA relationship so novel, memories so sweet
Male
Kaatrinil aadum kodi malar polaeLike a flower on a vine dancing in the wind
Kangalil aadum oli malar kandenI saw a blossoming flower of light dancing in the eyes
Kaatrinil aadum kodi malar polaeLike a flower on a vine dancing in the wind
Kangalil aadum oli malar kandenI saw a blossoming flower of light dancing in the eyes
Paarthadhum nenjil paravasam kondenAs soon as I looked, my heart felt true ecstasy
Paarthadhum nenjil paravasam kondenAs soon as I looked, my heart felt true ecstasy
Paavaiyin jaadaiyil enai naan marandhenIn the gentle glance of the maiden, I forgot myself
Male
Uravo pudhumai ninaivo inimaiA relationship so novel, memories so sweet
Male
Dhevan koyil naadham un mozhiyoIs your speech the divine sound of God's temple?
Thiruchabai olikkum geetham un kuraloIs your voice the sacred song resonating in the holy assembly?
Dhevan koyil naadham un mozhiyoIs your speech the divine sound of God's temple?
Thiruchabai olikkum geetham un kuraloIs your voice the sacred song resonating in the holy assembly?
Maargazhi maadhathin malargal un udaloIs your body like the fresh blossoms of the month of Margazhi?
Maargazhi maadhathin malargal un udaloIs your body like the fresh blossoms of the month of Margazhi?
Maangani idhazhgalil thavazhvadhen uyiroIs it my soul that crawls upon those sweet mango-like lips?
Male
Uravo pudhumai ninaivo inimaiA relationship so novel, memories so sweet
Male
Engo pirandhom engo valarndhomWhere were we born? Where did we grow up?
Yevvidham naam indru ondraai inaindhomHow did we come together as one today?
Engo pirandhom engo valarndhomWhere were we born? Where did we grow up?
Yevvidham naam indru ondraai inaindhomHow did we come together as one today?
Oruvarai oruvar sandhikkum neramThe moment two people meet each other
Oruvarai oruvar sandhikkum neramThe moment two people meet each other
Uravugal aayiram thirandhidum kaalamIs the time when a thousand new bonds open up
Male
Uravo pudhumai ninaivo inimaiA relationship so novel, memories so sweet
Kanindhadhu ilamai kaadhalin perumaiYouth has ripened, bringing the glory of love
Uravo pudhumai ninaivo inimaiA relationship so novel, memories so sweet
Uravo pudhumai ninaivo inimaiA relationship so novel, memories so sweet
Whistling :…………………………….[Whistling]

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Uravo Pudhumai Ninaivo Inimai' is a romantic Tamil song celebrating the wonder of falling in love and the unexpected nature of human connection. The lovers marvel at how two people from completely different places and backgrounds are brought together by destiny. The lyrics paint poetic imagery comparing the beloved's voice to holy temple sounds, her body to delicate winter blooms of the Margazhi season, and her lips to sweet mangoes, expressing pure joy and emotional fulfillment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Kaatrinil aadum kodi malar polae

Compares the movement and sight in the eyes to a flower dancing on a vine in the breeze using the word 'polae'.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Maangani idhazhgalil thavazhvadhen uyiro

Directly compares the lips to a sweet mango fruit ('Maangani idhazhgal').

Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Alangaaram)

Dhevan koyil naadham un mozhiyo

Uses poetic questioning inquiring if her voice and speech are divine temple bells and hymns.

Monai & Edhugai (Rhyme and Alliteration)

Engo pirandhom engo valarndhom

Employs initial and second-letter rhyming across parallel lines ('Engo pirandhom' / 'Yevvidham naam').

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Trivia

This song is from the 1977 Tamil action thriller 'Aadu Puli Aattam', starring Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The music was composed by Vijaya Bhaskar, with lyrics written by Panchu Arunachalam. The song features vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and B. Vasantha.

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