- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Poottaatha Poottukkal
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poetic song paints a graceful portrait of a young woman's journey through various life stages—from her blooming youth into marriage and her deep longing for motherhood. Written with tender imagery comparing her to a delicate flower in a vibrant garden, the lyrics celebrate her grace, modesty, and the natural evolution of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Vanna vanna vanna poonjolaiyil poo polavae”
Compares the woman to a flower blooming in a colorful garden using 'poo polavae'.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Vanna vanna vanna poonjolaiyil poo polavae”
Repetition of the word 'vanna' creates a rhythmic emphasis on colorfulness.
Metaphor (Uvameyam)
“Anna nadai pinna chinna idai valaiya”
Describes her graceful gait as 'Anna nadai' (swan walk), metaphorically attributing swan-like elegance to her walk.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Sinnanjiru mullai malarndhadhu oru naal”
Repetition of the 'm' sound in 'mullai malarndhadhu' creates melodic assonance.
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Trivia
The film 'Poottaatha Poottukkal' (1980) was directed by Mahendran, based on a story by Indira Parthasarathy. The music for this movie was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable renditions by S. Janaki and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.
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