Sujatha and Mano perform ‘Potta Pulla Manasu’ from the album ‘Selva.’ Lyricist Vaali and composer Sirpy frame a playful romantic exchange set against rustic melodies. The vocals blend hesitation and affection typical of young love.
Released: September 19, 2019
Potta Pulla Manasu
Sirpy | Vaali • From “Selva”
Selva’s Potta Pulla Manasu Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Vaali describes a secret devotion using tactile metaphors. The woman grinds her beloved’s memory into paste, wearing it as a forehead adornment. She questions why her silent eye-letter received no reply, aging halfway while waiting.
Pottapulla ManasuA young girl’s heart,
Adhil Enna Irukkuwhat’s hidden deep inside it?
Poththi Poththi VachchaaIf she guards it so carefully,
Oru Achcham Irukkuthere’s a trace of shyness.
Pottapulla ManasuA young girl’s heart,
Adhil Enna Irukkuwhat’s hidden deep inside it?
Poththi Poththi VachchaaIf she guards it so carefully,
Oru Achcham Irukkuthere’s a trace of shyness.
Ull Manasu MuzhuthumWithin my entire heart,
Unna Otti VachchenI’ve kept you close to me.
Un Ninaippa Kozhaichchu NeththiI’ve ground your memories into a paste,
Pottu Vachchenae Pottu Vachchenaeand worn it as a ‘bindi’ on my forehead.
Pottapulla ManasuA young girl’s heart,
Adhil Enna Irukkuwhat’s hidden deep inside it?
Poththi Poththi VachchaaIf she guards it so carefully,
Oru Achcham Irukkuthere’s a trace of shyness.
Othth Pinnal PinniBraiding my hair into a single strand,
Adha Maar Melaethaan Pottuand letting it rest across my chest,
Unna Paththu Poo Vachchaaif I wear ten flowers for you,
Unakkathu Purigirathaadon’t you understand what that means?
Enna Paaththu VachchaLooking at me,
Antha Gundu Mallithaanthat ’round jasmine’ flower,
Unna Konjamwon’t it tell you
Killi Paarkka Sollaathaato pinch me just a little?
Kannaala KaduthaasiWhy did I send a letter
Naan Yaen Pottaenwith my eyes?
Ammaadi NaanumthaanOh dear, I’m also
Vizhi Vazhi Bathil Ezhuthawriting back through my eyes.
Bathilaithaan EdhirpaarththuI’ve grown half-old
Paathi Vayasaatchchewaiting for your reply.
Pottapulla ManasuA young girl’s heart,
Adhil Enna Irukkuwhat’s hidden deep inside it?
Poththi Poththi VachchaaIf she guards it so carefully,
Oru Achcham Irukkuthere’s a trace of shyness.
Manja Veyil MelaThe golden sunlight
Nitham Mekkaalathaan Saayumalways sets in the west every day.
Anthi Neram YaenWhy do my lips crack
Intha Udhadugal Vedikkuthaiyyaaduring the twilight hours, sir?
Oththadangal VachchaaIf you apply a warm compress,
Antha Veppam Koraiyumthat heat will surely fade.
Adi OththaiyaagaHey, won’t you burn
Neeyum Ninnaa Vegaathaaif you stand all by yourself?
Eppothum ThaagamthaanThere’s always this thirst,
Yaaenyaa Yaenyaawhy is that, sir?
Undaachchu MogamthaanIt’s just passion that’s blossomed;
Chinna Vayasula Varuvathuthaanit’s what happens at a young age.
Vanthaachchu Adhukaaga Mm Mm MmIt’s arrived for that very reason, mm mm mm.
Pottapulla ManasuA young girl’s heart,
Adhil Enna Irukkuwhat’s hidden deep inside it?
Poththi Poththi VachchaaIf she guards it so carefully,
Oru Achcham Irukkuthere’s a trace of shyness.
Ull Manasu MuzhuthumMy heart is completely filled,
Unna Ottivachchenand I’ve kept you close to me.
Un Ninaippa Kozhaichchu NeththiI’ve ground your memories into a paste,
Pottu Vachchenae Pottu Vachchenaeand worn it as a ‘bindi’ on my forehead.
Potta Pulla Manasu Music Video
Young love’s shy confessions drive the ‘Potta Pulla Manasu’ lyrics translation. Vaali contrasts guarded emotions with bold symbolic actions like single-strand braids and ten flowers. Sirpy’s composition mirrors this tender tension.