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Lyrics & meaning

Chinna Pennana Pothile

From Aaravalli · 1957

Lyricist
Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
Singers
A. M. Rajah, Jikki
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Movie name
Aaravalli
Movie release year
1957
Lyrics added on
19 Jun 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Chinna pennaana pothile
Chinna pennaana pothile
Annai idam naanoru naalile
Ennam pol vaazhvu eederuma
Amma nee sol endren
Chinna pennaana pothile
Chinna pennaana pothile
Annai idam naanoru naalile
Ennam pol vaazhvu eederuma
Amma nee sol endren
Vennila nila en
Kannallava kala un
Ennam pol vaazhvile
Inbam thaan endraal
Vennila nila
Kanni en aasai kaaadhale
Kanden mana naal nerile
Ennaasai kaadhal inbam undo
Thozhi nee sol endren
Vennila nila en
Kannallava kala un
Ennam pol vaazhvile
Inbam thaan endraal
Vennila nila
Kan jaadai pesum venila
Kannanaalan enge sol nila en
Kanagal theadum unmaithanai
Sol nilave endren
Vennila nila en
Kannallava kala un
Ennam pol vaazhvile
Inbam kaanalaam
Back when I was a little girl,
Back when I was a little girl,
One day, I asked my mother,
"Will life turn out just as I wish?
Tell me, mother," I said.
Back when I was a little girl,
Back when I was a little girl,
One day, I asked my mother,
"Will life turn out just as I wish?
Tell me, mother," I said.
"Like the shining moon,
aren't you the apple of my eye, Kala?
Just as you wish, your life
will be filled with joy," she said.
"O bright shining moon..."
When I grew into a young woman dreaming of love,
picturing my wedding day right before me,
"Will my heart's love bring me happiness?
Tell me, dear friend," I asked.
"Like the shining moon,
aren't you the apple of my eye, Kala?
Just as you wish, your life
will be filled with joy," she said.
"O bright shining moon..."
O bright moon that speaks with playful glances,
"Where is my beloved? Tell me, moon!
The truth that my dreams are searching for,
tell me, O moon," I asked.
"Like the shining moon,
aren't you the apple of my eye, Kala?
Just as you wish, in life,
you will surely find joy!"
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song from 'Aaravalli' (1957) captures a young woman's reflection on her life journey, from childhood questions to youthful romantic longings. As a young girl, she asks her mother if life will unfold according to her inner wishes, and her mother reassures her with affectionate wisdom that a life true to oneself brings genuine happiness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Personification

“Kan jaadai pesum venila”

Addressing the moon directly as a companion who can talk back ('Kan jaadai pesum venila', 'Sol nilave endren').

Metaphor

“Kannallava kala un”

Comparing a loved person to one's own eyes ('Kannallava') to denote immense affection and value.

Eduhai (Second-letter Rhyming)

The second consonant sound 'n' aligns across lines ('Chinna' / 'Annai' /

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Trivia

Composed by G. Ramanathan with lyrics by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, this duet features the iconic playback voices of A. M. Rajah and Jikki. 'Aaravalli' (1957) was a popular Tamil fantasy folklore film produced by Modern Theatres.

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