Naaval Pazhame Naan
From Annakili Sonna Kathai · 1989
- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singers
- Mano, S. P. Shailaja
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Details
- Annakili Sonna Kathai1989
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Naaval pazhamae | Oh black plum fruit! |
| Naan posum santhanamae | Oh sandalwood paste that I apply! |
| Poovae ponnae enna solli koopiduven | Oh flower, oh gold, how shall I call out to you? |
| Maadi veetula maadhulam poo poothirukku | The pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house. |
| Maadi veetula maadhulam poo poothirukku | The pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house. |
| Yaeni illama yenguthadi en manasu | Without a ladder, my heart is yearning in desperation. |
| Female | |
| Naaval pazhamae | Oh black plum fruit! |
| Naan posum santhanamae | Oh sandalwood paste that I apply! |
| Poovae ponnae enna solli koopiduvae | Oh flower, oh gold, how shall I call out to you? |
| Maadi veetula maadhulam poo poothirunthaa | If the pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house... |
| Maadi veetula maadhulam poo poothirunthaa | If the pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house... |
| Yaeni naan irukka yenguvadho un manasu | Why does your heart yearn when I am right here as your ladder? |
| Male | |
| Naaval pazhamae | Oh black plum fruit! |
| Naan posum santhanamae | Oh sandalwood paste that I apply! |
| Poovae ponnae enna solli koopiduven | Oh flower, oh gold, how shall I call out to you? |
| Chorus | |
| ………………….. | [Musical interlude] |
| Male | |
| Kalathu maettula sola kaatula | At the threshing floor, in the sorghum field's breeze... |
| Valarntha nyabagam payiraachu | The cherished memory that grew has now turned into a rich harvest. |
| Female :Paruthi kaatula paruva kaathula | Female: In the cotton field, in the youthful breeze... |
| Paadha rendumae onnaachu | Both our paths merged into one single trail. |
| Male | |
| Paartha paarvai padhiyam podudhu | The look we exchanged takes root like a growing sapling. |
| Female :Vertha verva nadhiya ooduthu | Female: The sweat pouring out flows like a stream. |
| Male :Konji pesum vanji unna | Male: Oh sweet-talking maiden, for your sake... |
| Kodi theduthu | Millions of desires are searching. |
| Female | |
| Naaval pazhamae | Oh black plum fruit! |
| Naan posum santhanamae | Oh sandalwood paste that I apply! |
| Male :Poovae ponnae enna solli koopiduvaen | Male: Oh flower, oh gold, how shall I call out to you? |
| Male | |
| Karumbhu thottamae | Oh sugarcane garden! |
| Thirumbhi paarkumaa | Will you turn and look at me? |
| Erumbhaa maari naan varalaama | Can I come crawling like an ant? |
| Female :Adadaa akkara naanum sokkara | Female: Oh my, on that bank, I am completely spellbound... |
| Alli aasaiyaa thaaraalama | Shall I shower all my affection freely upon you? |
| Male | |
| Amma odambhu edhukku koosudhu | Oh dear, why is my body shivering with bliss? |
| Female :Thotta yedho sugam thaan kaanudhu | Female: Upon your touch, a divine pleasure is felt. |
| Male :Indha inbam endha naalum ariyaadhadhu | Male: This joy is something I have never known before. |
| Female | |
| Naaval pazhamae | Oh black plum fruit! |
| Naan posum santhanamae | Oh sandalwood paste that I apply! |
| Poovae ponnae enna solli koopiduvae | Oh flower, oh gold, how shall I call out to you? |
| Male :Maadi veetula maadhulam poo poothirukku | Male: The pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house. |
| Maadi veetula maadhulam poo poothirukku | Male: The pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house. |
| Female :Yaeni naan irukka yenguvadhoo en manasu | Female: Why does your heart yearn when I am right here as your ladder? |
| Male | |
| LaalallaaFemale :Ahaa ahaa ahaa | Laalallaa Female: Ahaa ahaa ahaa |
| Both :Lalalalalala | Both: Lalalalalala |
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Oh black plum fruit!
Oh sandalwood paste that I apply!
Oh flower, oh gold, how shall I call out to you?
The pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house.
The pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house.
Without a ladder, my heart is yearning in desperation.
நாவல் பழமே நான் பூசும் சந்தனமே
பூவே பொன்னே என்ன சொல்லி கூப்பிடுவேன்
மாடி வீட்டுல மாதுளம் பூ பூத்திருக்கு
மாடி வீட்டுல மாதுளம் பூ பூத்திருக்கு
ஏணி இல்லாம ஏங்குதடி என் மனசு
Oh black plum fruit!
Oh sandalwood paste that I apply!
Oh flower, oh gold, how shall I call out to you?
If the pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house...
If the pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house...
Why does your heart yearn when I am right here as your ladder?
நாவல் பழமே நான் பூசும் சந்தனமே
பூவே பொன்னே என்ன சொல்லி கூப்பிடுவே
மாடி வீட்டுல மாதுளம் பூ பூத்திருந்தா
மாடி வீட்டுல மாதுளம் பூ பூத்திருந்தா
ஏணி நான் இருக்க ஏங்குவதோ உன் மனசு
Oh black plum fruit!
Oh sandalwood paste that I apply!
Oh flower, oh gold, how shall I call out to you?
நாவல் பழமே நான் பூசும் சந்தனமே
பூவே பொன்னே என்ன சொல்லி கூப்பிடுவேன்..
[Musical interlude]
...................................
At the threshing floor, in the sorghum field's breeze...
The cherished memory that grew has now turned into a rich harvest.
Female: In the cotton field, in the youthful breeze...
Both our paths merged into one single trail.
களத்து மேட்டுல சோளக் காட்டுல
வளர்ந்த ஞாபகம் பயிராச்சு
பருத்திக் காட்டுல பருவக் காத்துல
பாத ரெண்டுமே ஒண்ணாச்சு
The look we exchanged takes root like a growing sapling.
Female: The sweat pouring out flows like a stream.
Male: Oh sweet-talking maiden, for your sake...
Millions of desires are searching.
பார்த்த பார்வை பதியம் போடுது
வேர்த்த வேர்வ நதியா ஓடுது
கொஞ்சிப் பேசும் வஞ்சி உன்னை
கொடி தேடுது
Oh black plum fruit!
Oh sandalwood paste that I apply!
Male: Oh flower, oh gold, how shall I call out to you?
நாவல் பழமே நான் பூசும் சந்தனமே
பூவே பொன்னே என்ன சொல்லி கூப்பிடுவேன்
Oh sugarcane garden!
Will you turn and look at me?
Can I come crawling like an ant?
Female: Oh my, on that bank, I am completely spellbound...
Shall I shower all my affection freely upon you?
கரும்பு தோட்டமே திரும்பி பாக்குமா
எறும்பா மாறி நான் வரலாமா
அடடா அக்கர நாமும் சொக்கர
அள்ளி ஆசையா தரலாமா
Oh dear, why is my body shivering with bliss?
Female: Upon your touch, a divine pleasure is felt.
Male: This joy is something I have never known before.
அம்மா ஒடம்பு எதுக்கு கூசுது
தொட்டா ஏதோ சுகம்தான் காணுது
இந்த இன்பம் எந்த நாளும் அறியாதது
Oh black plum fruit!
Oh sandalwood paste that I apply!
Oh flower, oh gold, how shall I call out to you?
Male: The pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house.
Male: The pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house.
Female: Why does your heart yearn when I am right here as your ladder?
நாவல் பழமே நான் பூசும் சந்தனமே
பூவே பொன்னே என்ன சொல்லி கூப்பிடுவே
மாடி வீட்டுல மாதுளம் பூ பூத்திருக்கு
மாடி வீட்டுல மாதுளம் பூ பூத்திருக்கு
ஏணி நான் இருக்க ஏங்குவதோ உன் மனசு
லாலல்லா பெண் :
ஆஹா ஆஹா ஆஹா
இருவர் :
லாலாலாலா...
Laalallaa Female: Ahaa ahaa ahaa
Both: Lalalalalala
Naaval pazhamae
Oh black plum fruit!
Naan posum santhanamae
Oh sandalwood paste that I apply!
Poovae ponnae enna solli koopiduven
Oh flower, oh gold, how shall I call out to you?
Maadi veetula maadhulam poo poothirukku
The pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house.
Maadi veetula maadhulam poo poothirukku
The pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house.
Yaeni illama yenguthadi en manasu
Without a ladder, my heart is yearning in desperation.
Naaval pazhamae
Oh black plum fruit!
Naan posum santhanamae
Oh sandalwood paste that I apply!
Poovae ponnae enna solli koopiduvae
Oh flower, oh gold, how shall I call out to you?
Maadi veetula maadhulam poo poothirunthaa
If the pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house...
Maadi veetula maadhulam poo poothirunthaa
If the pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house...
Yaeni naan irukka yenguvadho un manasu
Why does your heart yearn when I am right here as your ladder?
Naaval pazhamae
Oh black plum fruit!
Naan posum santhanamae
Oh sandalwood paste that I apply!
Poovae ponnae enna solli koopiduven
Oh flower, oh gold, how shall I call out to you?
…………………..
[Musical interlude]
Kalathu maettula sola kaatula
At the threshing floor, in the sorghum field's breeze...
Valarntha nyabagam payiraachu
The cherished memory that grew has now turned into a rich harvest.
Female :Paruthi kaatula paruva kaathula
Female: In the cotton field, in the youthful breeze...
Paadha rendumae onnaachu
Both our paths merged into one single trail.
Paartha paarvai padhiyam podudhu
The look we exchanged takes root like a growing sapling.
Female :Vertha verva nadhiya ooduthu
Female: The sweat pouring out flows like a stream.
Male :Konji pesum vanji unna
Male: Oh sweet-talking maiden, for your sake...
Kodi theduthu
Millions of desires are searching.
Naaval pazhamae
Oh black plum fruit!
Naan posum santhanamae
Oh sandalwood paste that I apply!
Male :Poovae ponnae enna solli koopiduvaen
Male: Oh flower, oh gold, how shall I call out to you?
Karumbhu thottamae
Oh sugarcane garden!
Thirumbhi paarkumaa
Will you turn and look at me?
Erumbhaa maari naan varalaama
Can I come crawling like an ant?
Female :Adadaa akkara naanum sokkara
Female: Oh my, on that bank, I am completely spellbound...
Alli aasaiyaa thaaraalama
Shall I shower all my affection freely upon you?
Amma odambhu edhukku koosudhu
Oh dear, why is my body shivering with bliss?
Female :Thotta yedho sugam thaan kaanudhu
Female: Upon your touch, a divine pleasure is felt.
Male :Indha inbam endha naalum ariyaadhadhu
Male: This joy is something I have never known before.
Naaval pazhamae
Oh black plum fruit!
Naan posum santhanamae
Oh sandalwood paste that I apply!
Poovae ponnae enna solli koopiduvae
Oh flower, oh gold, how shall I call out to you?
Male :Maadi veetula maadhulam poo poothirukku
Male: The pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house.
Maadi veetula maadhulam poo poothirukku
Male: The pomegranate flower has bloomed in the upstairs house.
Female :Yaeni naan irukka yenguvadhoo en manasu
Female: Why does your heart yearn when I am right here as your ladder?
LaalallaaFemale :Ahaa ahaa ahaa
Laalallaa Female: Ahaa ahaa ahaa
Both :Lalalalalala
Both: Lalalalalala
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Naaval Pazhamae is a romantic folk-style duet from the film Annakili Sonna Kathai (1989), composed by Chandrabose and written by Mu. Metha. Sung delightfully by Mano and S. P. Shailaja, the song showcases a romantic exchange between two lovers filled with rustic charm and endearing affection. The male lover affectionately addresses his lady using sweet metaphors like black plum fruit and sandalwood, expressing his yearning to reach her as if she were a flower blooming atop a house beyond his reach. The female lover tenderly reassures him, offering herself as the 'ladder' that bridges any distance between them. Through imagery of threshing floors, sorghum fields, cotton breezes, and sugarcane, the song captures the blossoming of love amid nature, celebrating physical closeness and deep emotional intimacy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai / Metaphor
“Naaval pazhamae / Naan posum santhanamae”
Comparing the beloved directly to sweet black plum ('Naaval pazham') and fragrant sandalwood paste ('posum santhanam') to convey sweetness and comfort.
Symbolism & Imagery
“Maadi veetula maadhulam poo poothirukku”
The 'pomegranate flower blooming upstairs' symbolizes the beloved's blossoming beauty, while the 'ladder' symbolizes the means to reach her love.
Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Female :Paruthi kaatula paruva kaathula”
The second consonant 'ru' in 'Paruthi' matches with 'paruva' in the same line structure, creating a pleasant rhythmic cadence.
Hyperbole (Uyarnavu Navirchi)
“Female :Vertha verva nadhiya ooduthu”
Exaggerating sweat into a flowing river ('nadhiya ooduthu') to vividly convey intense passion and physical labor in love.
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Trivia
Annakili Sonna Kathai (1989) features a musical score by Chandrabose, who was a popular music director in Tamil cinema during the late 1980s known for hit rural tracks. Lyricist Mu. Metha, an eminent Tamil poet and Sahitya Akademi awardee, skillfully blended traditional Tamil folk imagery—like sorghum fields and sugarcane—with romantic poetry in this song.
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