M.S. Rajeswari’s bright vocals define ‘Poopoovaa Paranthu’ from the album Thikku Theriyatha Kaattil. Vaali’s lyrics and M.S. Viswanathan’s composition frame a child’s playful animal dialogues.
Poopoovaa Paranthu
M. S. Rajeswari • From “Thikku Theriyatha Kaattil”
Poopoovaa Paranthu Lyrics Translation – Thikku Theriyatha Kaattil Soundtrack
The child questions a peacock’s feather skirt and asks an elephant calf for a forest ride. Rajeswari’s delivery maintains a tone of innocent wonder throughout these exchanges.
Poop Poovaa Paranthu PogumFlying from flower to flower,
Pattu Poochi AkkaButterfly ‘Akka’ (sister).
Nee Palapalannu PottiruppathuWho gave you that shiny shirt
Yaaru Koduththa SokkaaThat you’ve got on?
Poop Poovaa Paranthu PogumFlying from flower to flower,
Pattu Poochi AkkaButterfly ‘Akka’ (sister).
Nee Palapalannu PottiruppathuWho gave you that shiny shirt
Yaaru Koduththa SokkaaThat you’ve got on?
Kudhichchu Kudhichchu Odi PogumHopping and skipping as you run away,
Kulla Muyal AnnaaLittle rabbit ‘Anna’ (brother).
Nee Kuthikkaamal Konjam NilluStop jumping for a moment and wait,
Kooda Varaen OnnaaI’ll come along with you.
Poop Poovaa Paranthu PogumFlying from flower to flower,
Pattu Poochi AkkaButterfly ‘Akka’ (sister).
Nee Palapalannu PottiruppathuWho gave you that shiny shirt
Yaaru Koduththa SokkaaThat you’ve got on?
Paavaadai Pol Thogai ViriththuSpreading your feathers like a skirt,
Pulli Mayil VaayaenCome here, spotted peacock.
En Puththagaththilae Kutti PodavaeTo ‘lay a hatchling’ in my book,
Poonjirakonnu ThaayaenGive me one of your soft feathers.
Thaandi Thaandi Kilaikku KilaiLeaping and bounding from branch to branch,
Thaavi Pogum KurangaeYou jumping monkey.
Naan Paandi AadavaeI want to play ‘Paandi’ (hopscotch),
Unnai Vendi KetkiraenSo I’m asking you.
Neeyum Irangi OdivaaCome on down and run over here.
Poop Poovaa Paranthu PogumFlying from flower to flower,
Pattu Poochi AkkaButterfly ‘Akka’ (sister).
Nee Palapalannu PottiruppathuWho gave you that shiny shirt
Yaaru Koduththa SokkaaThat you’ve got on?
Yaanai Kutt Mama NeeyumYou, little elephant ‘Mama’ (uncle),
Thumbikkaiyai NeettuReach out your trunk.
Un Mudhugi Melae Kundhikka PoraenI’m going to climb up and sit on your back,
Kaatta Suthi KaattuShow me around the forest.
Maan KuttiyaeHey little fawn,
Un Udambu Muzhukka Pulli VachathaaruWho put all those spots over your body?
Nee Thulli OdinaaIf you skip and run away,
Naanum Thuraththi PidikkiraenI’ll chase you and catch you.
Neeyum Odi OlinjikkoGo ahead, run and hide!
Pachai Sivappaa MookkuLook at the bird with the bright red beak,
Irukkira Pachaikiliyae PaaruYou beautiful green parrot.
Intha Pappaavukku Pasi EdukkuthuThis little child’s getting hungry,
Pazham Parichchu PoduSo pluck a fruit and drop it down.
Intha Pappaavukku Pasi EdukkuthuThis little child’s getting hungry,
Pazham Parichchu PoduSo pluck a fruit and drop it down.
Poochu Puzhuvai Koththi ThingirPecking at insects and worms to eat,
Oththa Kannu KaakkaaYou one-eyed crow.
Nee Maranju Nikkirae Vadaiyai Thirudi ThinguraYou’re hiding there, stealing a ‘Vadai’ (savory snack) to eat.
Naanthaan Pesa Maattaen Po KaaI’m not going to talk to you; go away!
Poop Poovaa Paranthu PogumFlying from flower to flower,
Pattu Poochi AkkaButterfly ‘Akka’ (sister).
Nee Palapalannu PottiruppathuWho gave you that shiny shirt
Yaaru Koduththa SokkaaThat you’ve got on?
Poopoovaa Paranthu Music Video
Thikku Theriyatha Kaattil offers clear Poopoovaa Paranthu lyrics translation resources for understanding Tamil childhood curiosity themes.