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Lyrics & meaning

Paal Manam Poo Manam

From Onne Onnu Kanne Kannu · 1974

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Onne Onnu Kanne Kannu
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
6 Jan 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Paal manam poo manam paavai manam
Paal manam poo manam paavai manam
Kannaa unakkithu birunthavanam
Kannaa unakkithu ibrunthavanam
Kodhaiyin poovudal gogulam
Endrae kannan vilaiyaada
Kodhaiyin poovudal gogulam
Endrae kannan vilaiyaada
Kalam enna neram enna
Kannae konja vaa
Paal manam poo manam paavai manam
Kannaa unakkithu birunthavanam
Vaadaithaan pattaadai izhukkum
Sevvaazhai poo en kannai parikkum
Vaadaithaan pattaadai izhukkum
Sevvaazhai poo en kannai parikkum
Killi killi parikindra kaigal ennavo
Ammamma killi killi parikindra kaigal ennavo
Kann pattu kai thottu kanni pogaatho
Poo mutham vendum kannam
Punpadum endraa ennum
Poo mutham vendum kannam
Punpadum endraa ennum
Ellaam indru thanthaal
Naalai micham vendumae
Paal manam poo manam paavai manam
Kannaa unakkithu birunthavanam
Kaal mudhal en koondhal varaiyil
Un kaaviyam sol palliyaraiyil
Kaal mudhal en koondhal varaiyil
Un kaaviyam sol palliyaraiyil
Solli solli mudiyaathu palli kavithai
Solli solli mudiyaathu palli kavithai
Ammammaa kettu paar anthi pozhuthai
Anantha raagam ondru
Aarambam aagum andru
Anantha raagam ondru
Aarambam aagum andru
Male :Raagam paathi thaalam paathi saernthaal geedhamae
Paal manam poo manam paavai manam
Male :Kanne enakkathu birunthavanam
Kanne enakkathu birunthavanam
Pure as milk and fragrant as flowers is this girl's heart,
Pure as milk and fragrant as flowers is this girl's heart,
Oh Krishna, for you, this is Brindavan!
Oh Krishna, for you, this is Brindavan!
Saying this girl's soft body is Gokulam,
for Krishna to come and play,
Saying this girl's soft body is Gokulam,
for Krishna to come and play,
Why worry about the time or the hour?
My darling, come, let me hold you close!
Pure as milk and fragrant as flowers is this girl's heart,
Oh Krishna, for you, this is Brindavan!
The cold winter breeze tugs at your silk dress,
and this red blossom catches my eye.
The cold winter breeze tugs at your silk dress,
and this red blossom catches my eye.
What are these hands doing, pinching and plucking at me?
Oh dear, what are these hands doing, pinching and plucking at me?
Won't a young girl lose her freshness under such looks and touches?
A cheek that longs for a gentle kiss,
would it ever worry about getting hurt?
A cheek that longs for a gentle kiss,
would it ever worry about getting hurt?
If I give you everything today,
shouldn't something be saved for tomorrow?
Pure as milk and fragrant as flowers is this girl's heart,
Oh Krishna, for you, this is Brindavan!
From my feet all the way to my hair,
recite your love poem in the bedroom.
From my feet all the way to my hair,
recite your love poem in the bedroom.
The poetry of love can never finish being told,
The poetry of love can never finish being told,
Oh, just ask the evening twilight and see!
A melody of pure joy
will begin on that day.
A melody of pure joy
will begin on that day.
When sweet melody joins with rhythm, it becomes a song!
Pure as milk and fragrant as flowers is this girl's heart,
My darling, for me, that is Brindavan!
My darling, for me, that is Brindavan!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic duet captures an intimate romantic interaction between two lovers, using the sacred and playful mythology of Krishna, Vrindavan, and Gokulam as metaphors for romantic affection. The heroine playfully expresses her coyness and bodily beauty while comparing her lover to Krishna, while the hero responds with equal passion, equating their union to a perfect harmony of melody and rhythm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme / Repetition)

“Paal manam poo manam paavai manam”

The repetition of 'manam' at the end of successive phrases creates a sweet rhythmic cadence.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

“Kodhaiyin poovudal gogulam”

The heroine's tender body is metaphorically envisioned as Gokulam for Lord Krishna to play in.

Adukku Thodar (Repetitive Emphasis)

“Killi killi parikindra kaigal ennavo”

The word 'killi' is repeated to highlight playful teasing and affectionate contact.

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Trivia

Composed by V. Kumar with lyrics by Vaali, this duet brings together S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela. Vaali masterfully weaves classical Krishna-Gopi devotional imagery into a modern romantic film context, creating a timeless melody.

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