Paal Ponguthu
From Sonnathai Seiven · 1977
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Details
- Sonnathai Seiven1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| ………………… | ... |
| Female :……………….. | Female: ... |
| Male | |
| Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu | Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over |
| Paalaattraangarai oram | On the banks of the Palar river |
| Poo sinthuthu poo sinthuthu | Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering |
| Ponnae un idhazh saaram | Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips |
| Male | |
| Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu | Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over |
| Paalaattraangarai oram | On the banks of the Palar river |
| Poo sinthuthu poo sinthuthu | Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering |
| Ponnae un idhazh saaram | Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips |
| Male | |
| Onnu ittaal ennadi chittu | What if I give a kiss, my little bird? |
| Intha machaan kannaththai thottu | By touching this man's cheek? |
| Onnu ittaal ennadi chittu | What if I give a kiss, my little bird? |
| Intha machaan kannaththai thottu | By touching this man's cheek? |
| Male | |
| Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu | Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over |
| Paalaattraangarai oram | On the banks of the Palar river |
| Poo sinthuthu poo sinthuthu | Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering |
| Ponnae un idhazh saaram | Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips |
| Intha machan vachchathu sattam | Whatever this man lays down is the law |
| Enna senjaalum avan ishtam | Whatever he does is according to his desire |
| Intha machan vachchathu sattam | Whatever this man lays down is the law |
| Enna senjaalum avan ishtam | Whatever he does is according to his desire |
| Male | |
| Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu | Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over |
| Paalaattraangarai oram | On the banks of the Palar river |
| Poo sinthuthu poo sinthuthu | Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering |
| Ponnae un idhazh saaram | Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips |
| Female | |
| Kollidam kaaverikkul | Between the Kollidam and Kaveri rivers |
| Sri rangam kovil undu | Stands the Srirangam temple |
| Kollidam kaaverikkul | Between the Kollidam and Kaveri rivers |
| Sri rangam kovil undu | Stands the Srirangam temple |
| Sri ranaga nadharukku kovilil palli undu | Lord Ranganatha slumbers inside the temple |
| Male | |
| Paal pazhamum poojai malarum | Milk, fruits, and worship flowers |
| Palliyaraiyil undu | Are present inside the bedchamber |
| Paakki kadhaiyai veliyil solla | To tell the rest of the story outside |
| Anumathiyillai ingu | There is no permission granted here |
| Male | |
| Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu | Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over |
| Paalaattraangarai oram | On the banks of the Palar river |
| Poo sinthuthu poo sinthuthu | Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering |
| Ponnae un idhazh saaram | Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips |
| Female | |
| Ada chumma sollunga mama | Oh come on, just tell me, my man |
| Kadhai suvaiyai kai vidalaama | Should we let go of the story's charm? |
| Ada chumma sollunga mama | Oh come on, just tell me, my man |
| Kadhai suvaiyai kai vidalaama | Should we let go of the story's charm? |
| Male | |
| Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu | Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over |
| Paalaattraangarai oram | On the banks of the Palar river |
| Poo sinthuthu poo sinthuthu | Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering |
| Ponnae un idhazh saaram | Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips |
| Male | |
| Vaazhaippoo virichchirukku | The banana flower has opened up |
| Mannilae pullirukku | There is grass on the ground |
| Vaazhaippoo virichchirukku | The banana flower has opened up |
| Mannilae pullirukku | There is grass on the ground |
| Vanjikku uravirukku vaayilae kallirukku | The young woman has love, yet her mouth remains silent |
| Vanjikku uravirukku vaayilae kallirukku | The young woman has love, yet her mouth remains silent |
| Female | |
| Visiri adichu veesum kaatru | The wind blowing like a fanning gust |
| Udhatta thattuthu enakkku | Is tapping against my lips |
| Villakkam sollunga veluththu kattunga | Give an explanation and do a grand job of it |
| Adhukkum namakkum vazhakku | There is a sweet dispute between that and us |
| Female | |
| Visiri adichu veesum kaatru | The wind blowing like a fanning gust |
| Udhatta thattuthu enakkku | Is tapping against my lips |
| Villakkam sollunga veluththu kattunga | Give an explanation and do a grand job of it |
| Adhukkum namakkum vazhakku | There is a sweet dispute between that and us |
| Male | |
| Nalla naalaa vanthathu onnu | A wonderful day has finally arrived |
| Ini naalai ennadi kannu | What does tomorrow matter now, my dear? |
| Female :Ada engae poguthu ponnu ini | Female: Oh, where is the girl heading now? |
| Eppothum rendum onnu | From now on, the two are forever one |
| Male | |
| Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu | Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over |
| Paalaattraangarai oram | On the banks of the Palar river |
| Poo sinthuthu poo sinthuthu | Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering |
| Ponnae un idhazh saaram | Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips |
| Male | |
| Onnu ittaal ennadi chittu | What if I give a kiss, my little bird? |
| Intha machaan kannaththai thottu | By touching this man's cheek? |
| Onnu ittaal ennadi chittu | What if I give a kiss, my little bird? |
| Intha machaan kannaththai thottu | By touching this man's cheek? |
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Female: ...
பால் பொங்குது பால் பொங்குது
பாலாற்றங்கரை ஓரம்
பூ சிந்துது பூ சிந்துது
பொண்ணே உன் இதழ் சாரம்
Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over
On the banks of the Palar river
Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering
Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips
பால் பொங்குது பால் பொங்குது
பாலாற்றங்கரை ஓரம்
பூ சிந்துது பூ சிந்துது
பொண்ணே உன் இதழ் சாரம்
Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over
On the banks of the Palar river
Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering
Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips
ஒன்னு இட்டால் என்னடி சிட்டு
இந்த மச்சான் கன்னத்தை தொட்டு
ஒன்னு இட்டால் என்னடி சிட்டு
இந்த மச்சான் கன்னத்தை தொட்டு
What if I give a kiss, my little bird?
By touching this man's cheek?
What if I give a kiss, my little bird?
By touching this man's cheek?
பால் பொங்குது பால் பொங்குது
பாலாற்றங்கரை ஓரம்
பூ சிந்துது பூ சிந்துது ஐயா உன் இதழ் சாரம்
இந்த மச்சான் வச்சது சட்டம்
என்ன செஞ்சாலும் அவன் இஷ்டம்
இந்த மச்சான் வச்சது சட்டம்
என்ன செஞ்சாலும் அவன் இஷ்டம்
Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over
On the banks of the Palar river
Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering
Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips
Whatever this man lays down is the law
Whatever he does is according to his desire
Whatever this man lays down is the law
Whatever he does is according to his desire
பால் பொங்குது பால் பொங்குது
பாலாற்றங்கரை ஓரம்
பூ சிந்துது பூ சிந்துது
பொண்ணே உன் இதழ் சாரம்
Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over
On the banks of the Palar river
Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering
Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips
கொள்ளிடம் காவேரிக்குள்
ஸ்ரீரங்கம் கோவில் உண்டு
கொள்ளிடம் காவேரிக்குள்
ஸ்ரீரங்கம் கோவில் உண்டு
ஸ்ரீரங்க நாதருக்கு கோவிலில் பள்ளி உண்டு
Between the Kollidam and Kaveri rivers
Stands the Srirangam temple
Between the Kollidam and Kaveri rivers
Stands the Srirangam temple
Lord Ranganatha slumbers inside the temple
பால் பழமும் பூஜை மலரும்
பள்ளியறையில் உண்டு
பாக்கி கதையை வெளியில் சொல்ல
அனுமதியில்லை இங்கு
Milk, fruits, and worship flowers
Are present inside the bedchamber
To tell the rest of the story outside
There is no permission granted here
பால் பழமும் பூஜை மலரும்
பள்ளியறையில் உண்டு
பாக்கி கதையை வெளியில் சொல்ல
அனுமதியில்லை இங்கு
Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over
On the banks of the Palar river
Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering
Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips
அட சும்மா சொல்லுங்க மாமா
கதை சுவையை கை விடலாமா
அட சும்மா சொல்லுங்க மாமா
கதை சுவையை கை விடலாமா
Oh come on, just tell me, my man
Should we let go of the story's charm?
Oh come on, just tell me, my man
Should we let go of the story's charm?
பால் பொங்குது பால் பொங்குது
பாலாற்றங்கரை ஓரம்
பூ சிந்துது பூ சிந்துது
பொண்ணே உன் இதழ் சாரம்
Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over
On the banks of the Palar river
Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering
Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips
வாழைப்பூ விரிச்சிருக்கு
மண்ணிலே புல்லிருக்கு
வாழைப்பூ விரிச்சிருக்கு
மண்ணிலே புல்லிருக்கு
வஞ்சிக்கு உறவிருக்கு வாயிலே கள்ளிருக்கு
வஞ்சிக்கு உறவிருக்கு வாயிலே கள்ளிருக்கு
The banana flower has opened up
There is grass on the ground
The banana flower has opened up
There is grass on the ground
The young woman has love, yet her mouth remains silent
The young woman has love, yet her mouth remains silent
விசிறி அடிச்சி வீசும் காற்று
உதட்ட தட்டுது எனக்கு
விளக்கம் சொல்லுங்க வெளுத்து கட்டுங்க
அதுக்கும் நமக்கும் வழக்கு
The wind blowing like a fanning gust
Is tapping against my lips
Give an explanation and do a grand job of it
There is a sweet dispute between that and us
விசிறி அடிச்சி வீசும் காற்று
உதட்ட தட்டுது எனக்கு
விளக்கம் சொல்லுங்க வெளுத்து கட்டுங்க
அதுக்கும் நமக்கும் வழக்கு
The wind blowing like a fanning gust
Is tapping against my lips
Give an explanation and do a grand job of it
There is a sweet dispute between that and us
நல்ல நாளா வந்தது ஒன்னு
இனி நாளை என்னடி கண்ணு
அட எங்கே போகுது பொண்ணு இனி
எப்போதும் ரெண்டும் ஒண்ணு
A wonderful day has finally arrived
What does tomorrow matter now, my dear?
Female: Oh, where is the girl heading now?
From now on, the two are forever one
பால் பொங்குது பால் பொங்குது
பாலாற்றங்கரை ஓரம்
பூ சிந்துது பூ சிந்துது
பொண்ணே உன் இதழ் சாரம்
Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over
On the banks of the Palar river
Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering
Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips
ஒன்னு இட்டால் என்னடி சிட்டு
இந்த மச்சான் கன்னத்தை தொட்டு
ஒன்னு இட்டால் என்னடி சிட்டு
இந்த மச்சான் கன்னத்தை தொட்டு
What if I give a kiss, my little bird?
By touching this man's cheek?
What if I give a kiss, my little bird?
By touching this man's cheek?
…………………
...
Female :………………..
Female: ...
Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu
Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over
Paalaattraangarai oram
On the banks of the Palar river
Poo sinthuthu poo sinthuthu
Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering
Ponnae un idhazh saaram
Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips
Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu
Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over
Paalaattraangarai oram
On the banks of the Palar river
Poo sinthuthu poo sinthuthu
Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering
Ponnae un idhazh saaram
Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips
Onnu ittaal ennadi chittu
What if I give a kiss, my little bird?
Intha machaan kannaththai thottu
By touching this man's cheek?
Onnu ittaal ennadi chittu
What if I give a kiss, my little bird?
Intha machaan kannaththai thottu
By touching this man's cheek?
Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu
Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over
Paalaattraangarai oram
On the banks of the Palar river
Poo sinthuthu poo sinthuthu
Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering
Ponnae un idhazh saaram
Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips
Intha machan vachchathu sattam
Whatever this man lays down is the law
Enna senjaalum avan ishtam
Whatever he does is according to his desire
Intha machan vachchathu sattam
Whatever this man lays down is the law
Enna senjaalum avan ishtam
Whatever he does is according to his desire
Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu
Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over
Paalaattraangarai oram
On the banks of the Palar river
Poo sinthuthu poo sinthuthu
Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering
Ponnae un idhazh saaram
Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips
Kollidam kaaverikkul
Between the Kollidam and Kaveri rivers
Sri rangam kovil undu
Stands the Srirangam temple
Kollidam kaaverikkul
Between the Kollidam and Kaveri rivers
Sri rangam kovil undu
Stands the Srirangam temple
Sri ranaga nadharukku kovilil palli undu
Lord Ranganatha slumbers inside the temple
Paal pazhamum poojai malarum
Milk, fruits, and worship flowers
Palliyaraiyil undu
Are present inside the bedchamber
Paakki kadhaiyai veliyil solla
To tell the rest of the story outside
Anumathiyillai ingu
There is no permission granted here
Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu
Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over
Paalaattraangarai oram
On the banks of the Palar river
Poo sinthuthu poo sinthuthu
Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering
Ponnae un idhazh saaram
Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips
Ada chumma sollunga mama
Oh come on, just tell me, my man
Kadhai suvaiyai kai vidalaama
Should we let go of the story's charm?
Ada chumma sollunga mama
Oh come on, just tell me, my man
Kadhai suvaiyai kai vidalaama
Should we let go of the story's charm?
Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu
Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over
Paalaattraangarai oram
On the banks of the Palar river
Poo sinthuthu poo sinthuthu
Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering
Ponnae un idhazh saaram
Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips
Vaazhaippoo virichchirukku
The banana flower has opened up
Mannilae pullirukku
There is grass on the ground
Vaazhaippoo virichchirukku
The banana flower has opened up
Mannilae pullirukku
There is grass on the ground
Vanjikku uravirukku vaayilae kallirukku
The young woman has love, yet her mouth remains silent
Vanjikku uravirukku vaayilae kallirukku
The young woman has love, yet her mouth remains silent
Visiri adichu veesum kaatru
The wind blowing like a fanning gust
Udhatta thattuthu enakkku
Is tapping against my lips
Villakkam sollunga veluththu kattunga
Give an explanation and do a grand job of it
Adhukkum namakkum vazhakku
There is a sweet dispute between that and us
Visiri adichu veesum kaatru
The wind blowing like a fanning gust
Udhatta thattuthu enakkku
Is tapping against my lips
Villakkam sollunga veluththu kattunga
Give an explanation and do a grand job of it
Adhukkum namakkum vazhakku
There is a sweet dispute between that and us
Nalla naalaa vanthathu onnu
A wonderful day has finally arrived
Ini naalai ennadi kannu
What does tomorrow matter now, my dear?
Female :Ada engae poguthu ponnu ini
Female: Oh, where is the girl heading now?
Eppothum rendum onnu
From now on, the two are forever one
Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu
Milk is boiling over, milk is boiling over
Paalaattraangarai oram
On the banks of the Palar river
Poo sinthuthu poo sinthuthu
Flowers are scattering, flowers are scattering
Ponnae un idhazh saaram
Oh golden one, the sweetness of your lips
Onnu ittaal ennadi chittu
What if I give a kiss, my little bird?
Intha machaan kannaththai thottu
By touching this man's cheek?
Onnu ittaal ennadi chittu
What if I give a kiss, my little bird?
Intha machaan kannaththai thottu
By touching this man's cheek?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful romantic duet features a lover coaxing his beloved with sweet allegories of nature and temple intimacy. Using imagery like milk boiling over, scattering blossoms, and the holy bedchamber of Lord Ranganatha at Srirangam, the male singer playfully teases his partner while establishing his loving authority.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition (Sol Madakku)
“Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu”
Repetition of initial words 'Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu' and 'Poo sinthuthu poo sinthuthu' creates a rhythmic cadence characteristic of Tamil folk melodies.
Allegory (Ullurai Ovam)
“Sri ranaga nadharukku kovilil palli undu”
Kannadasan uses the Srirangam bedchamber (Palliyarai) and temple offerings as an elegant allegory for marital intimacy and romance.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Paal ponguthu paal ponguthu Paalaattraangarai oram”
Matching initial consonants across words in a line ('Paal' / 'Paalaattraangarai' and 'Villakkam' / 'veluththu').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Intha machan vachchathu sattam / Enna senjaalum avan ishtam”
Matching ending rhymes ('sattam' / 'ishtam') to create playful musicality.
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Trivia
Composed by V. Kumar with lyrics by Kannadasan, 'Paal Ponguthu' from Sonnathai Seiven (1977) showcases the signature vocal chemistry between S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela in classic 1970s light-classical folk fusion.
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