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Lyrics & meaning

Vaasana Poochenda

From Seeru · 2019

Lyricist
Parvathy
Singer
Rajaganapathy
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Seeru2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vaasana poochendaaO fragrant bouquet of flowers!
Pesura kalkandaaO speaking rock candy!
Etti ninnaa innum pakkam vanthidaIf you stand far away, to come even closer,
Vazhigal thaan undaaAre there any ways available?
Male
Kannukku ullaaraDeep inside her eyes,
Ulladhu ponvandaaIs there a golden beetle hidden?
Iva yaaro enna pero unmaiyilWho is she, and what is her real name?
Unmaiya yaar kandaaWho really knows the truth?
Male
Manja saamandhi nerathulaDuring the yellow twilight hour,
Sidharudhu veesura poongathuThe blowing gentle breeze scatters,
Sillu silla therikkudhuShattering into cool tiny fragments,
Sirippula aambala pammaathuIn her smile, the man hesitates in awe.
Male
Idhu per thaanIs the name of this phenomenon
Yedho maaya mandhiramaaSome kind of magical spell?
Kooda vandha ennaWhat if you come along with me,
Yerka sammathamaaDo you consent to accept this?
Male
Vaasana poochendaaO fragrant bouquet of flowers!
Pesura kalkandaaO speaking rock candy!
Etti ninnaa innum pakkam vanthidaIf you stand far away, to come even closer,
Vazhigal thaan undaaAre there any ways available?
Male
Kannukku ullaaraDeep inside her eyes,
Ulladhu ponvandaaIs there a golden beetle hidden?
Iva yaaro enna pero unmaiyilWho is she, and what is her real name?
Unmaiya yaar kandaaWho really knows the truth?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Vaasana Poochendaa' portrays a young man captivated by the mystery and sweet charm of a woman he adores. He affectionately compares her to a fragrant bouquet and speaking sugar candy, wondering how he can bridge the distance between them. Her hypnotic gaze and captivating smile feel like a spell cast during twilight, leaving him completely enchanted and longing for her companionship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Vaasana poochendaa / Pesura kalkandaa

Compares the beloved lady to 'Vaasana poochendaa' (fragrant bouquet) and 'Pesura kalkandaa' (speaking sugar candy) to emphasize her sweetness and charm.

Visual Imagery & Metaphor

Kannukku ullaara / Ulladhu ponvandaa

Compares her eyes to housing a 'ponvandaa' (golden beetle), creating vivid imagery of sparkling, lively eyes.

Onomatopoeia / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

Sillu silla therikkudhu

'Sillu silla' uses repetition to evoke a sensory feeling of coolness scattering into tiny pieces.

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Trivia

This romantic song from the movie 'Seeru' (2019) features music composed by D. Imman, with evocative, youth-centric lyrics penned by lyricist Parvathy that vividly capture romantic wonderment.

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