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Lyrics & meaning

Aayiram Penmai

From Panithirai · 1961

Lyricist: Kannadasan
Singers: P. Susheela, Chorus
Music director: K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name: Panithirai
Movie release year: 1961
Lyrics added on: 3 Aug 2019

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Aayiram penmai malarattumae

Aayiram kangal rasikkattumae

Oruthiyin nenjam oruvanukkendrae

Sol sol sol thozhi sol sol sol

Aayiram penmai malarattumae

Aayiram kangal rasikkattumae

Oruthiyin nenjam oruvanukkendrae

Sol sol sol thozhi sol sol sol

Ondrae kaadhal ondrae inbam

Ondrae vaazhvin needhi

Ondrae vaazhvin needhi

Ondraai serndhu anbaai vaazhum

Panbae pengal jaadhi

Panbae pengal jaadhi

Kaadhal naayagan oru paadhi

Kaadhali thaanam maru paadhi

Iru manam angae oru manam endrae

Sol sol sol

All :Thozhi sol sol sol

Aayiram penmai malarattumae

Aayiram kangal rasikkattumae

Oruthiyin nenjam oruvanukkendrae

Sol sol sol thozhi sol sol sol

Haaa…aaa…aa…haaa…aaa…

Haa.ha..ha…ha…aa.aaa…haa…aaa….

Mannavanae aanaalum

Ponnalandhu koduthaalum

Pen manadhai nee adaiya mudiyaadhu

Vaal munayil kettaalum venchiraiyil pottaalum

Udalandri ullam unnai seraadhu

Aa…aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…

Maanum pennum oru jaadhi

Maanam engal thani needhi

Thavaru seiyaadhae arugil varaadhae

Nil nil nil mannaa nil nil nil

Let a thousand women bloom,

let a thousand eyes admire them,

yet one woman's heart belongs to only one man—

tell them, my friend, tell them!

Let a thousand women bloom,

let a thousand eyes admire them,

yet one woman's heart belongs to only one man—

tell them, my friend, tell them!

Love is one, true happiness is one,

there is only one righteous path in life.

There is only one righteous path in life.

To unite as one and live with love

is the true character of womankind.

It is the true character of womankind.

The beloved man is one half,

and the woman who loves him is the other half.

That two hearts become a single soul—

say it, say it, say it!

All: Tell them, my friend, tell them, tell them!

Let a thousand women bloom,

let a thousand eyes admire them,

yet one woman's heart belongs to only one man—

tell them, my friend, tell them!

Haa... aa... aa... haa... aa...

Haa... ha... ha... ha... aa... aa... haa... aa...

Even if you are a king,

even if you shower heaps of gold,

you can never win a woman's heart.

Even if you demand it at sword's point or lock her in prison,

her body may be trapped, but her heart will never be yours.

Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aa...

A deer and a woman share the same gentle nature,

and honor is our highest law.

Do not commit a sin, do not step closer!

Halt, halt, halt, O King, halt, halt, halt!

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Aayiram Penmai Malarattumae from Panithirai (1961) is a celebrated lyric by Kannadasan asserting the dignity, self-respect, and moral strength of women. The song declares that while thousands may admire a woman's beauty, her heart belongs loyally to a single soul. It frames love as a balanced partnership where two equal halves merge into one heart.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodaru (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Sol sol sol thozhi sol sol sol”

The deliberate repetition of words like 'Sol sol sol' and 'Nil nil nil' builds rhythmic momentum and underlines firm conviction.

Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Ondrae kaadhal ondrae inbam”

The second letter consonant harmony between 'Ondrae' and 'Panbae' creates Tamil poetic rhythm.

Simile / Metaphor (Uwamai)

“Maanum pennum oru jaadhi”

Comparing women to gentle deer ('Maanum pennum oru jaadhi') highlights purity, grace, and innocence.

Antithesis / Contrast

“Udalandri ullam unnai seraadhu”

Contrasts the physical forced body ('Udalandri') with the uncapturable soul ('ullam') to demonstrate spiritual freedom.

Did you know?

Trivia

Panithirai (1961) was directed by Muktha Srinivasan starring Gemini Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi. Music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. This song remains one of Kannadasan's most iconic feminist anthems highlighting women's integrity and agency.

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