L. R. Eswari performs ‘Poovo Poovu’ from the album Raja Veettu Pillai. Lyricist Vaali and composer S. M. Subbaih Naidu craft a vibrant floral metaphor for womanhood. The track uses energetic rhythm to celebrate growth stages.
Poovo Poovu
L. R. Eswari • From “Raja Veettu Pillai”
Poovo Poovu Lyrics Translation L. R. Eswari | Raja Veettu Pillai
Vaali contrasts Kanakambaram flowers with paper blooms, valuing substance over appearance. The recurring line ‘Yesterday it was a bud, today it has bloomed’ tracks feminine maturity. Cultural associations link jasmine to marriage and lotus to worship.
Poovo Poovu Vanna Poovu Vasana PoovuFlowers, oh flowers, colorful flowers, fragrant flowers.
Pichipoovu Mallipoovu Allipoovu AralipoovuThe Pitchi, Jasmine, Lily, and Oleander flowers.
Mullaipoovu Magizhampoovu Thazhampoovu ThamaraipoovuThe Mullai, Spanish Cherry, Screw Pine, and Lotus flowers.
Sevvandhi Poovu Rojapoovu SambangipooovuThe Chrysanthemum, the Rose, and the Champak flowers.
Arumbaai Irundhadhu NaethuYesterday, it was just a bud.
Arumbaai Irundhadhu NaethuYesterday, it was just a bud.
Idhu Azhagaai Sirikkudhu PoothuToday, it has blossomed and smiles beautifully.
Vasanai Veesudhu Vaavena PesudhuIt spreads its fragrance and seems to say, ‘Come to me’.
Amma Ungalai PaarthuJust by looking at you, my dear.
Arumbaai Irundhadhu NaethuYesterday, it was just a bud.
Idhu Azhagaai Sirikkudhu PoothuToday, it has blossomed and smiles beautifully.
Vasanai Veesudhu Vaavena PesudhuIt spreads its fragrance and calls out invitingly.
Amma Ungalai PaarthuJust by looking at you, my dear.
Pattu Thavani KattiyavaThe girl draped in a silk half-saree.
Pambaramaai Kannai VettiyavaShe who glanced around as sharp as a spinning top.
Pattu Thavani KattiyavaThe girl draped in a silk half-saree.
Pambaramaai Kannai VettiyavaShe who glanced around as sharp as a spinning top.
Kattu Koondhalil PoomudikkaTo tie fresh flowers in her lush hair.
Kaadhalan Varuvaan Kai PidikкаA lover will soon come to hold her hand.
Kattu Koondhalil PoomudikkaTo tie fresh flowers in her lush hair.
Kaadhalan Varuvaan Kai PidikкаA lover will soon come to hold her hand.
Arumbaai Irundhadhu NaethuYesterday, it was just a bud.
Chithira Maasam NilaverikkaWhen the moonlight shines in the month of Chithirai.
Jillunnu Vandhu KaathadikkaAnd the breeze blows cold and fresh.
Chithira Maasam NilaverikkaWhen the moonlight shines in the month of Chithirai.
Jillunnu Vandhu KaathadikkaAnd the breeze blows cold and fresh.
Pathini Thalaiyil Poo ManakkumThe flowers on a virtuous woman’s head spread their scent.
Athaan Manasu KilukilukkumWhile her husband’s heart tingles with joy.
Ada Athaan Manasu KilukilukkumOh yes, her husband’s heart will tingle with joy.
Ohoo AmmooiOho, my dear girl!
Arumbaai Irundhadhu NaethuYesterday, it was just a bud.
Kanakaambaram Pol SilaperuSome people are like the genuine Kanakambaram flower.
Kaakithapoo Pola Pala PeruBut many are just like paper flowers.
Kanakaambaram Pol SilaperuSome people are like the genuine Kanakambaram flower.
Kaakithapoo Pola Pala PeruBut many are just like paper flowers.
Kannukku Azhagaai Theriyum AmmaThey might look beautiful to the eye, my dear.
Gunamo Manamo KedaiyadhuBut they have neither character nor scent.
Kannukku Azhagaai Theriyum AmmaThey might look beautiful to the eye, my dear.
Gunamo Manamo KedaiyadhuBut they have neither character nor scent.
Arumbaai Irundhadhu NaethuYesterday, it was just a bud.
Sumangali Ponnukku Malligai PooFor the married woman, the Jasmine flower is best.
Saamikku Yetha Saamanthi PooFor the deity, the Chrysanthemum is right.
Sumangali Ponnukku Malligai PooFor the married woman, the Jasmine flower is best.
Saamikku Yetha Saamanthi PooFor the deity, the Chrysanthemum is right.
Poosaikku Thaguntha Thamarai PooThe Lotus flower is suited for prayer.
Pullaikku Sootta RosapooAnd the Rose is perfect to adorn a child.
Poosaikku Thaguntha Thamarai PooThe Lotus flower is suited for prayer.
Pullaikku Sootta RosapooAnd the Rose is perfect to adorn a child.
Ohoo AmmooiOho, my dear girl!
Arumbaai Irundhadhu NaethuYesterday, it was just a bud.
Idhu Azhagaai Sirikkudhu PoothuToday, it has blossomed and smiles beautifully.
Vasanai Veesudhu Vaavena PesudhuIt spreads its fragrance and calls out, ‘Come to me’.
Amma Ungalai PaarthuJust by looking at you, my dear.
Pichipoovu Mallipoovu Allipoovu AralipoovuThe Pitchi, Jasmine, Lily, and Oleander flowers.
Mullaipoovu Magizhampoovu Thazhampoovu ThamaraipoovuThe Mullai, Spanish Cherry, Screw Pine, and Lotus flowers.
Sevvandhi Poovu Rojapoovu SambangipooovuThe Chrysanthemum, the Rose, and the Champak flowers.
Poovo Poovu Music Video
Vaali’s ‘Poovo Poovu’ lyrics translation maps a girl’s transition into societal roles. The Raja Veettu Pillai track assigns flowers specific cultural meanings. Find this Tamil song’s full lyrics in English for deeper understanding.