Meena Ponnu
From Nattamai · 2003
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Music director
- Sirpy
- Details
- Nattamai2003
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Ahaa..aaa…aaa…aaa… | Ahaa..aaa…aaa…aaa… |
| Ahaa..aaa…aaa…aaa… | Ahaa..aaa…aaa…aaa… |
| Thanthana thanthana | Thanthana thanthana |
| Thanthana thanthana | Thanthana thanthana |
| Thanthana thanthana | Thanthana thanthana |
| Thanthana thanthana | Thanthana thanthana |
| Thanthana thanthana | Thanthana thanthana |
| Thanthana thanthana | Thanthana thanthana |
| Thanthana thanthana | Thanthana thanthana |
| Thanthana thanthana | Thanthana thanthana |
| Female | |
| Nana naaa..nana…. | Nana naaa..nana…. |
| Nana naaa..nana…. | Nana naaa..nana…. |
| Hey hey hey eyyyy…heyyy eyyy… | Hey hey hey eyyyy…heyyy eyyy… |
| Male | |
| Meena ponnu meena ponnu | Oh Meena girl, Meena girl |
| Maasiyil pottaa maaraaponnu | The girl who draped a saree veil in the month of Maasi |
| Female | |
| Aiyaa kannu aiyaa kannu | Oh respected sir's eyes, respected sir's eyes |
| Kumariya paarthaa kenjum kannu | Eyes that plead upon looking at a young woman |
| Male | |
| Koiya kannu en koiya kannu | Guava-like eyes, my guava-like eyes |
| Kulirukku anaikkanum onnukonnu | We must embrace each other to ward off the cold |
| Female | |
| Ooraan ponnu naan ooraan ponnu | I am a girl from another town |
| Manja thaali koduthaa maaman ponnu | If you give the yellow sacred thread, I become your wedded bride |
| Male | |
| Adi meena ponnu meena ponnu | Hey Meena girl, Meena girl |
| Maasiyil pottaa maaraaponnu | The girl who draped a saree veil in the month of Maasi |
| Female | |
| Aiyaa kannu aiyaa kannu | Oh respected sir's eyes, respected sir's eyes |
| Kumariya paarthaa kenjum kannu | Eyes that plead upon looking at a young woman |
| Chorus | |
| Ah..haha | Ah..haha |
| Ah..haha | Ah..haha |
| Male | |
| Sevvaanam thottu thottu | Touching the red evening sky |
| Sendhooram konjam ittu | Applying a pinch of vermillion |
| Sevalli poovil seidha dhegamo | Is your body sculpted out of red water-lilies? |
| Female | |
| Malaiyodu tholgal vaangi | With shoulders broad like mountains |
| Madhayaanai dhegam vaangi | With a physique like a fierce elephant |
| Polivaana thotram unthan thotramo | Is your majestic appearance derived from them? |
| Male | |
| Kuthaala saaralukkum | Beyond the gentle spray of Courtallam waterfalls |
| Kodaikaanal thooralukkum | And the refreshing showers of Kodaikanal |
| Illaadha sugam unthan vaarthaiyo | Is the pleasure in your words unmatched by them? |
| Female | |
| Naadodi mannanukkum | The valor fit for a wandering king |
| Raajaraaja chozhanukkum | And the bravery of Emperor Rajaraja Chola |
| Undaana veeram unthan veeramo | Is that heroic courage your own courage? |
| Male | |
| Unnai muzhusaaga | To kiss you fully and completely |
| Mutham ida venum | I want to kiss you |
| Female :Unna muzham pottu | Female: Measuring you in cubits |
| Alli kolla venum | I want to scoop you up in my arms |
| Male | |
| En kola vaazhaiyae | Oh my prized banana tree |
| Ilai podavaa | Shall I lay out a leaf for a meal? |
| Yen innum thaamadham | Why is there still a delay? |
| Male | |
| Adi meena ponnu meena ponnu | Hey Meena girl, Meena girl |
| Maasiyil pottaa maaraaponnu | The girl who draped a saree veil in the month of Maasi |
| Female | |
| Aiyaa kannu aiyaa kannu | Oh respected sir's eyes, respected sir's eyes |
| Kumariya paarthaa kenjum kannu | Eyes that plead upon looking at a young woman |
| Chorus | |
| Thana thandhana thandhana thaana | Thana thandhana thandhana thaana |
| Thana thandhana thandhana thaana | Thana thandhana thandhana thaana |
| Thana thandhana thandhana thaana | Thana thandhana thandhana thaana |
| Thana thandhana thandhana thaana | Thana thandhana thandhana thaana |
| Female | |
| Maarodu palli kolla | To rest against your chest |
| Tholodu pinni kolla | To intertwine shoulder to shoulder |
| Kanna en nenju kuzhi kaayudhae | Oh darling, my chest aches with longing |
| Male | |
| Unna verodu alli kolla | To scoop you up entirely from the roots |
| Kaambodu killi kolla | To pluck you gently from the stem |
| Kannae en kaiirandum thaavudhae | My darling, both my hands leap toward you |
| Female | |
| Unga poo maala thangi kolla | To adorn myself with your flower garland |
| Ponthaali vangi kolla | To receive the golden wedding thread |
| Ippothu en kazhuthu yengudhae | My neck longs eagerly right now |
| Male | |
| Unna angangae thottu kolla | To touch you here and there |
| Achaaram ittu kolla | To seal our love with a token |
| Ippothu intha ullam yengudhae | This heart longs eagerly right now |
| Female | |
| Ada machaanae | Oh my beloved cousin |
| Innum enna pechu | Why speak any more words? |
| Male :Adi maangalyam | Male: Hey, the sacred wedding thali |
| Seiyya solliaachu | Has already been ordered to be crafted |
| Female | |
| Kuyil unn peraiyum | The cuckoo bird called out your name |
| En peraiyum onnaaga koovichu | And my name together as one |
| Male | |
| Adi meena ponnu meena ponnu | Hey Meena girl, Meena girl |
| Maasiyil pottaa maaraaponnu | The girl who draped a saree veil in the month of Maasi |
| Female | |
| Hey.. aiyaa kannu aiyaa kannu | Hey.. respected sir's eyes, respected sir's eyes |
| Kumariya paarthaa kenjum kannu | Eyes that plead upon looking at a young woman |
| Male | |
| En koiya kannu en koiya kannu | My guava-like eyes, my guava-like eyes |
| Kulirukku anaikkanum onnukonnu | We must embrace each other to ward off the cold |
| Female | |
| Ooraan ponnu naan ooraan ponnu | I am a girl from another town |
| Manja thaali koduthaa maaman ponnu | If you give the yellow sacred thread, I become your wedded bride |
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Ahaa..aaa…aaa…aaa…
Ahaa..aaa…aaa…aaa…
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
மீனா பொண்ணு மீனா பொண்ணு
மாசியில் போட்டா மாறாப்பொண்ணு
Nana naaa..nana….
Nana naaa..nana….
Hey hey hey eyyyy…heyyy eyyy…
ஐயா கண்ணு ஐயா கண்ணு
குமரிய பார்த்தா கெஞ்சும் கண்ணு
Oh Meena girl, Meena girl
The girl who draped a saree veil in the month of Maasi
கொய்யா கண்ணு
என் கொய்யா கண்ணு
குளிருக்கு அணைக்கணும்
ஒண்ணுக்கொண்ணு
Oh respected sir's eyes, respected sir's eyes
Eyes that plead upon looking at a young woman
ஊரான் பொண்ணு
நான் ஊரான் பொண்ணு
மஞ்ச தாலி கொடுத்தா
மாமன் பொண்ணு
Guava-like eyes, my guava-like eyes
We must embrace each other to ward off the cold
அடி மீனா பொண்ணு மீனா பொண்ணு
மாசியில் போட்டா மாறாப்பொண்ணு
I am a girl from another town
If you give the yellow sacred thread, I become your wedded bride
ஐயா கண்ணு ஐயா கண்ணு
குமரிய பார்த்தா கெஞ்சும் கண்ணு
Hey Meena girl, Meena girl
The girl who draped a saree veil in the month of Maasi
அஹ ஹாஹா
அஹ ஹாஹா
Oh respected sir's eyes, respected sir's eyes
Eyes that plead upon looking at a young woman
செவ்வானம் தொட்டு தொட்டு
செந்தூரம் கொஞ்சம் இட்டு
செவ்வல்லி பூவில் செய்த தேகமோ
Ah..haha
Ah..haha
மலையோடு தோள்கள் வாங்கி
மதயானை தேகம் வாங்கி
பொலிவான தோற்றம் உந்தன் தோற்றமோ
Touching the red evening sky
Applying a pinch of vermillion
Is your body sculpted out of red water-lilies?
குற்றால சாரலுக்கும்
கொடைகானல் தூரலுக்கும்
இல்லாத சுகம் உந்தன் வார்த்தையோ
With shoulders broad like mountains
With a physique like a fierce elephant
Is your majestic appearance derived from them?
நாடோடி மன்னனுக்கும்
ராஜராஜ சோழனுக்கும்
உண்டான வீரம் உந்தன் வீரமோ
Beyond the gentle spray of Courtallam waterfalls
And the refreshing showers of Kodaikanal
Is the pleasure in your words unmatched by them?
உன்னை முழுசாக
முத்தம் இட வேணும்
உன்னை முழம் போட்டு
அள்ளி கொள்ள வேணும்
The valor fit for a wandering king
And the bravery of Emperor Rajaraja Chola
Is that heroic courage your own courage?
என் குலை வாழையே
இலை போடவா
ஏன் இன்னும் தாமதம்
To kiss you fully and completely
I want to kiss you
Female: Measuring you in cubits
I want to scoop you up in my arms
அடி மீனா பொண்ணு மீனா பொண்ணு
மாசியில் போட்டா மாறாப்பொண்ணு
Oh my prized banana tree
Shall I lay out a leaf for a meal?
Why is there still a delay?
ஐயா கண்ணு ஐயா கண்ணு
குமரிய பார்த்தா கெஞ்சும் கண்ணு
Hey Meena girl, Meena girl
The girl who draped a saree veil in the month of Maasi
தன தந்தன தந்தன தானா
தன தந்தன தந்தன தானா
தன தந்தன தந்தன தானா
தன தந்தன தந்தன தானா
Oh respected sir's eyes, respected sir's eyes
Eyes that plead upon looking at a young woman
மாரோடு பள்ளி கொள்ள
தோளோடு பின்னி கொள்ள
கண்ணா என் நெஞ்சு குழி காயுதே
Thana thandhana thandhana thaana
Thana thandhana thandhana thaana
Thana thandhana thandhana thaana
Thana thandhana thandhana thaana
உன்னை வேரோடு அள்ளி கொள்ள
காம்போடு கிள்ளி கொள்ள
கண்ணே என் கையிரண்டும் தாவுதே
To rest against your chest
To intertwine shoulder to shoulder
Oh darling, my chest aches with longing
உங்க பூ மாலை
தாங்கி கொள்ள
பொன் தாலி வாங்கி கொள்ள
இப்போது என் கழுத்து ஏங்குதே
To scoop you up entirely from the roots
To pluck you gently from the stem
My darling, both my hands leap toward you
உன்னை அங்கங்கே
தொட்டு கொள்ள
அச்சாரம் இட்டு கொள்ள
எப்போதும் இந்த உள்ளம் ஏங்குதே
To adorn myself with your flower garland
To receive the golden wedding thread
My neck longs eagerly right now
அட மச்சானே
இன்னும் என்ன பேச்சு
அடி மாங்கல்யம்
செய்ய சொல்லி ஆச்சு
To touch you here and there
To seal our love with a token
This heart longs eagerly right now
குயில் உன் பேரையும்
என் பேரையும்
ஒண்ணாக கூவிச்சு
Oh my beloved cousin
Why speak any more words?
Male: Hey, the sacred wedding thali
Has already been ordered to be crafted
அடி மீனா பொண்ணு மீனா பொண்ணு
மாசியில் போட்டா மாறாப்பொண்ணு
The cuckoo bird called out your name
And my name together as one
ஏய்..ஐயா கண்ணு ஐயா கண்ணு
குமரிய பார்த்தா கெஞ்சும் கண்ணு
Hey Meena girl, Meena girl
The girl who draped a saree veil in the month of Maasi
என் கொய்யா கண்ணு
என் கொய்யா கண்ணு
குளிருக்கு அணைக்கணும்
ஒண்ணுக்கொண்ணு
Hey.. respected sir's eyes, respected sir's eyes
Eyes that plead upon looking at a young woman
ஊரான் பொண்ணு
நான் ஊரான் பொண்ணு
மஞ்ச தாலி கொடுத்தா
மாமன் பொண்ணு
My guava-like eyes, my guava-like eyes
We must embrace each other to ward off the cold
I am a girl from another town
If you give the yellow sacred thread, I become your wedded bride
Ahaa..aaa…aaa…aaa…
Ahaa..aaa…aaa…aaa…
Ahaa..aaa…aaa…aaa…
Ahaa..aaa…aaa…aaa…
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana
Nana naaa..nana….
Nana naaa..nana….
Nana naaa..nana….
Nana naaa..nana….
Hey hey hey eyyyy…heyyy eyyy…
Hey hey hey eyyyy…heyyy eyyy…
Meena ponnu meena ponnu
Oh Meena girl, Meena girl
Maasiyil pottaa maaraaponnu
The girl who draped a saree veil in the month of Maasi
Aiyaa kannu aiyaa kannu
Oh respected sir's eyes, respected sir's eyes
Kumariya paarthaa kenjum kannu
Eyes that plead upon looking at a young woman
Koiya kannu en koiya kannu
Guava-like eyes, my guava-like eyes
Kulirukku anaikkanum onnukonnu
We must embrace each other to ward off the cold
Ooraan ponnu naan ooraan ponnu
I am a girl from another town
Manja thaali koduthaa maaman ponnu
If you give the yellow sacred thread, I become your wedded bride
Adi meena ponnu meena ponnu
Hey Meena girl, Meena girl
Maasiyil pottaa maaraaponnu
The girl who draped a saree veil in the month of Maasi
Aiyaa kannu aiyaa kannu
Oh respected sir's eyes, respected sir's eyes
Kumariya paarthaa kenjum kannu
Eyes that plead upon looking at a young woman
Ah..haha
Ah..haha
Ah..haha
Ah..haha
Sevvaanam thottu thottu
Touching the red evening sky
Sendhooram konjam ittu
Applying a pinch of vermillion
Sevalli poovil seidha dhegamo
Is your body sculpted out of red water-lilies?
Malaiyodu tholgal vaangi
With shoulders broad like mountains
Madhayaanai dhegam vaangi
With a physique like a fierce elephant
Polivaana thotram unthan thotramo
Is your majestic appearance derived from them?
Kuthaala saaralukkum
Beyond the gentle spray of Courtallam waterfalls
Kodaikaanal thooralukkum
And the refreshing showers of Kodaikanal
Illaadha sugam unthan vaarthaiyo
Is the pleasure in your words unmatched by them?
Naadodi mannanukkum
The valor fit for a wandering king
Raajaraaja chozhanukkum
And the bravery of Emperor Rajaraja Chola
Undaana veeram unthan veeramo
Is that heroic courage your own courage?
Unnai muzhusaaga
To kiss you fully and completely
Mutham ida venum
I want to kiss you
Female :Unna muzham pottu
Female: Measuring you in cubits
Alli kolla venum
I want to scoop you up in my arms
En kola vaazhaiyae
Oh my prized banana tree
Ilai podavaa
Shall I lay out a leaf for a meal?
Yen innum thaamadham
Why is there still a delay?
Adi meena ponnu meena ponnu
Hey Meena girl, Meena girl
Maasiyil pottaa maaraaponnu
The girl who draped a saree veil in the month of Maasi
Aiyaa kannu aiyaa kannu
Oh respected sir's eyes, respected sir's eyes
Kumariya paarthaa kenjum kannu
Eyes that plead upon looking at a young woman
Thana thandhana thandhana thaana
Thana thandhana thandhana thaana
Thana thandhana thandhana thaana
Thana thandhana thandhana thaana
Thana thandhana thandhana thaana
Thana thandhana thandhana thaana
Thana thandhana thandhana thaana
Thana thandhana thandhana thaana
Maarodu palli kolla
To rest against your chest
Tholodu pinni kolla
To intertwine shoulder to shoulder
Kanna en nenju kuzhi kaayudhae
Oh darling, my chest aches with longing
Unna verodu alli kolla
To scoop you up entirely from the roots
Kaambodu killi kolla
To pluck you gently from the stem
Kannae en kaiirandum thaavudhae
My darling, both my hands leap toward you
Unga poo maala thangi kolla
To adorn myself with your flower garland
Ponthaali vangi kolla
To receive the golden wedding thread
Ippothu en kazhuthu yengudhae
My neck longs eagerly right now
Unna angangae thottu kolla
To touch you here and there
Achaaram ittu kolla
To seal our love with a token
Ippothu intha ullam yengudhae
This heart longs eagerly right now
Ada machaanae
Oh my beloved cousin
Innum enna pechu
Why speak any more words?
Male :Adi maangalyam
Male: Hey, the sacred wedding thali
Seiyya solliaachu
Has already been ordered to be crafted
Kuyil unn peraiyum
The cuckoo bird called out your name
En peraiyum onnaaga koovichu
And my name together as one
Adi meena ponnu meena ponnu
Hey Meena girl, Meena girl
Maasiyil pottaa maaraaponnu
The girl who draped a saree veil in the month of Maasi
Hey.. aiyaa kannu aiyaa kannu
Hey.. respected sir's eyes, respected sir's eyes
Kumariya paarthaa kenjum kannu
Eyes that plead upon looking at a young woman
En koiya kannu en koiya kannu
My guava-like eyes, my guava-like eyes
Kulirukku anaikkanum onnukonnu
We must embrace each other to ward off the cold
Ooraan ponnu naan ooraan ponnu
I am a girl from another town
Manja thaali koduthaa maaman ponnu
If you give the yellow sacred thread, I become your wedded bride
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful and romantic Tamil song features a energetic duet between a man and a woman celebrating their budding love and impending marriage. The male singer compliments the heroine's delicate beauty, comparing her to red water-lilies and soft mountain breezes, while she admires his strength, grand posture, and noble courage, likening him to historic kings. Throughout the song, both express an intense desire for physical closeness and matrimony, culminating in the assurance that the wedding thali is already being crafted for their union.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ezhuthu Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Sevvaanam thottu thottu / Sendhooram konjam ittu”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Se' in 'Sevvaanam' and 'Sendhooram'.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Malaiyodu tholgal vaangi / Madhayaanai dhegam vaangi”
Comparing shoulders to mountains ('Malaiyodu tholgal vaangi') and physique to an elephant ('Madhayaanai dhegam vaangi').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En kola vaazhaiyae / Ilai podavaa”
Describing the lover as a rich banana plant ('kola vaazhai').
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Trivia
The song 'Meena Ponnu' is from the hit 1994 Tamil village-drama film 'Nattamai', composed by Sirpy with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The soundtrack was a massive commercial success, contributing significantly to the film's blockbuster status.
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