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Yaezhai Veettil Pootha (Male)

From Abhirami · 1992

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
Mano
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Abhirami
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
13 Apr 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Yaezhai veettil pooththa kaalai nera poove
Yaekkam enna maanae thookkam kollu thaenae
Nee azhuthaal vaanamazhugum nilavum kooda vaadumae
Naanirukkaen kaalam muzhuthum naalai pozhuthu maarumae
Yaezhai veettil pooththa kaalai nera poove
Yaekkam enna maanae thookkam kollu thaenae
Aagaaya panthal idhilae anjumalar pooththathu
Poochchoodum kanavil ondrunenjukkullae yaenguthu
Aagaaya panthal idhilae anjumalar pooththathu
Poochchoodum kanavil ondrunenjukkullae yaenguthu
Poovondru vaasam maranthu veraththaan thaanguthu
Pongammaa neegal endru oru mullai thoonguthu
Pesaamal oru pillai ullam moochchu vaanguthu
Yaezhai veettil pooththa kaalai nera poove
Yaekkam enna maanae thookkam kollu thaenae
Pennukkul veeramundu
Kannukkullae paasamundu
Mannellaam aalugindra
Maanbumigu nyaanamundu
Pennukkul veeramundu
Kannukkullae paasamundu
Mannellaam aalugindra
Maanbumigu nyaanamundu
Maanamthaan needhi endra
Manathukkul theeyum undu
Poraattam thaangum nenjin
Porumaikku vaazhvum undu
Nee kooda magaraani thaayin kanavu thaanammaa
Yaezhai veettil pooththa kaalai nera poove
Yaekkam enna maanae thookkam kollu thaenae
Nee azhuthaal vaanamazhugum nilavum kooda vaadumae
Naanirukkaen kaalam muzhuthum
Naalai pozhuthu maarumae
Mmmm….mmm…..mm….mmm….
Mmmm….mmm…..mm….mmm….
...
O morning flower blossoming in a poor home,
Why this sorrow, my gentle deer? Go to sleep, my sweet honey.
If you cry, the sky will weep, and even the moon will fade.
I am here for you always; tomorrow, our times will change.
O morning flower blossoming in a poor home,
Why this sorrow, my gentle deer? Go to sleep, my sweet honey.
Under this canopy of the sky, five flowers bloomed.
Dreaming of wedding flowers, one longs deep within her heart.
Under this canopy of the sky, five flowers bloomed.
Dreaming of wedding flowers, one longs deep within her heart.
Forgetting its own fragrance, one flower supports the very roots.
Telling her mother, 'You go to sleep,' a gentle jasmine drifts off to sleep.
Without speaking a word, a child's heart silently aches.
O morning flower blossoming in a poor home,
Why this sorrow, my gentle deer? Go to sleep, my sweet honey.
Within a woman lies brave courage,
and in her eyes dwells deep love.
To govern this entire earth,
she possesses noble wisdom.
Within a woman lies brave courage,
and in her eyes dwells deep love.
To govern this entire earth,
she possesses noble wisdom.
Believing that self-respect is true justice,
a fierce fire burns within her heart.
For the heart that endures every struggle,
patience will surely bring a blessed life.
You too are a queen, born of a mother's dream.
O morning flower blossoming in a poor home,
Why this sorrow, my gentle deer? Go to sleep, my sweet honey.
If you cry, the sky will weep, and even the moon will fade.
I am here for you for a lifetime;
tomorrow, our times will change.
Mmm... mmm... mm... mmm...
Mmm... mmm... mm... mmm...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This emotionally resonant song from the film 'Abhirami' (1992) functions as a comforting lullaby and an anthem of hope for a young girl living in poverty. The singer comforts the listener, urging her to cast away her sorrow and sleep peacefully. He offers absolute reassurance that he will stand by her side through all hardships and that tomorrow will bring a brighter future.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Yaezhai veettil pooththa kaalai nera poove”

The young girl is metaphorically addressed as a fresh morning flower blooming in a humble household.

Personification

“Nee azhuthaal vaanamazhugum nilavum kooda vaadumae”

Inanimate elements of nature like the sky weeping and the moon wilting are personified to reflect her emotional sorrow.

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Pennukkul veeramundu / Kannukkullae paasamundu”

The second consonant 'nn' matches in 'Pennukkul' and 'Kannukkullae', creating a pleasing poetic rhythm.

Monai (First-letter Alliteration)

“Poraattam thaangum nenjin / Porumaikku vaazhvum undu”

The starting letter 'Po' is repeated in 'Poraattam' and 'Porumaikku'.

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Trivia

Composed by Deva with lyrics by Vairamuthu, 'Yaezhai Veettil Pooththa' highlights singer Mano's impressive vocal range in a tender, emotional lullaby—contrasting with his fast-paced dance hits of the 1990s. The film 'Abhirami' stars Saravanan, Suhasini, and Kasthuri, and focuses heavily on family relationships and womanhood.

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