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Yaezhai Veettil Pootha (Male)

From Abhirami · 1992

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
Mano
Music director
Deva
Details
Abhirami1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
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Male
Yaezhai veettil pooththa kaalai nera pooveO morning flower that bloomed in a poor home,
Yaekkam enna maanae thookkam kollu thaenaeWhy the longing, my deer? Go to sleep, my honey.
Nee azhuthaal vaanamazhugum nilavum kooda vaadumaeIf you cry, even the sky will weep, and the moon will wither.
Naanirukkaen kaalam muzhuthum naalai pozhuthu maarumaeI am here for a lifetime; tomorrow times will change.
Male
Yaezhai veettil pooththa kaalai nera pooveO morning flower that bloomed in a poor home,
Yaekkam enna maanae thookkam kollu thaenaeWhy the longing, my deer? Go to sleep, my honey.
Male
Aagaaya panthal idhilae anjumalar pooththathuUnder this sky canopy, five flowers have bloomed.
Poochchoodum kanavil ondrunenjukkullae yaenguthuIn dreams of adorning flowers, one heart yearns deep within.
Aagaaya panthal idhilae anjumalar pooththathuUnder this sky canopy, five flowers have bloomed.
Poochchoodum kanavil ondrunenjukkullae yaenguthuIn dreams of adorning flowers, one heart yearns deep within.
Male
Poovondru vaasam maranthu veraththaan thaanguthuForgetting its own fragrance, one flower supports the root itself.
Pongammaa neegal endru oru mullai thoonguthuSaying 'You go ahead, dear', a jasmine flower falls asleep.
Pesaamal oru pillai ullam moochchu vaanguthuWithout speaking a word, a child's heart gasps for breath.
Male
Yaezhai veettil pooththa kaalai nera pooveO morning flower that bloomed in a poor home,
Yaekkam enna maanae thookkam kollu thaenaeWhy the longing, my deer? Go to sleep, my honey.
Male
Pennukkul veeramunduThere is bravery within a woman,
Kannukkullae paasamunduThere is deep affection in her eyes,
Mannellaam aalugindraCapable of ruling the whole world,
Maanbumigu nyaanamunduShe possesses supreme wisdom.
Male
Pennukkul veeramunduThere is bravery within a woman,
Kannukkullae paasamunduThere is deep affection in her eyes,
Mannellaam aalugindraCapable of ruling the whole world,
Maanbumigu nyaanamunduShe possesses supreme wisdom.
Male
Maanamthaan needhi endraBelieving self-respect to be true justice,
Manathukkul theeyum unduThere is a fire within her heart.
Poraattam thaangum nenjinFor a heart that endures hardship,
Porumaikku vaazhvum unduPatience will surely be rewarded with life.
Nee kooda magaraani thaayin kanavu thaanammaaYou too are a queen, the dream of your mother.
Male
Yaezhai veettil pooththa kaalai nera pooveO morning flower that bloomed in a poor home,
Yaekkam enna maanae thookkam kollu thaenaeWhy the longing, my deer? Go to sleep, my honey.
Nee azhuthaal vaanamazhugum nilavum kooda vaadumaeIf you cry, even the sky will weep, and the moon will wither.
Naanirukkaen kaalam muzhuthumI will be there for all time,
Naalai pozhuthu maarumaeTomorrow times will change.
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Mmmm….mmm…..mm….mmm….Mmmm….mmm…..mm….mmm….

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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