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Lyrics & meaning

Palanaal Aasai

From Indru Poi Naalai Vaa · 1981

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, P. Susheela
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Indru Poi Naalai Vaa1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Palanaal aasai thirunaalaachiThe desire of many days has turned into an auspicious day,
Mananaal kanbom vaa vaaCome, let us witness our wedding day!
Naam mananaal kaanbom vaa vaaCome, let us witness our wedding day!
Idhu maalai soodum neram..This is the time to exchange garlands..
Ini kaanbom raaja yogam..Hereafter, we shall experience royal fortune..
Female
Palanaal aasai thirunaalaachiThe desire of many days has turned into an auspicious day,
Mananaal kanbom vaa vaaCome, let us witness our wedding day!
Naam mananaal kaanbom vaa vaaCome, let us witness our wedding day!
Idhu maalai soodum neram..This is the time to exchange garlands..
Ini kaanbom raaja yogam..Hereafter, we shall experience royal fortune..
Female
Palanaal aasai thirunaalaachiThe desire of many days has turned into an auspicious day,
Mananaal kanbom vaa vaaCome, let us witness our wedding day!
Female
Malaril thoongum paniyum naanae..I am the dew sleeping upon the flower..
Paniyai thaedum oli neeyae..You are the ray of light searching for the dew..
Malaril thoongum paniyum naanae..I am the dew sleeping upon the flower..
Paniyai thaedum oli neeyae..You are the ray of light searching for the dew..
Poovai udalo poocharamThis maiden's body is a string of flowers,
Pongum manamo porkalam..Her overflowing mind is a battlefield..
Male
Sithira pennae vaaCome, picture-perfect girl,
Adi senthamizh muthae vaaOh come, pearl of pure Tamil!
Sithira pennae vaaCome, picture-perfect girl,
Adi senthamizh muthae vaaOh come, pearl of pure Tamil!
Poovum neeyaanaalIf you become the flower,
Thendral kaathu naan thaanae..I am indeed the gentle breeze..
Female
Palanaal aasai thirunaalaachiThe desire of many days has turned into an auspicious day,
Mananaal kanbom vaa vaaCome, let us witness our wedding day!
Naam mananaal kaanbom vaa vaaCome, let us witness our wedding day!
Male
Ezhilaar paavai ithazho kovai..The beautiful maiden's lips are like red ivy gourds..
Ithil or mutham tharalaama..May I give a kiss upon them?
Ezhilaar paavai ithazho kovai..The beautiful maiden's lips are like red ivy gourds..
Ithil or mutham tharalaama..May I give a kiss upon them?
Mangai un mel saayavaa…O maiden, shall I lean upon you?
Gangai nadhi pol paayavaa..Shall I flow like the River Ganges?
Female
Kunguma pottaada..As the vermilion bindi sways..
Intha malligai mottaadaAs this jasmine bud dances..
Kunguma pottaada..As the vermilion bindi sways..
Intha malligai mottaadaAs this jasmine bud dances..
Yaarum kaanaathaUnseen by anyone,
Sorgam ingae kaanbomae…Let us witness heaven right here..
Male
Palanaal aasai thirunaalaachiThe desire of many days has turned into an auspicious day,
Mananaal kanbom vaa vaaCome, let us witness our wedding day!
Naam mananaal kaanbom vaa vaaCome, let us witness our wedding day!
Female :Idhu maalai soodum neram..Female: This is the time to exchange garlands..
Ini kaanbom raaja yogam..Hereafter, we shall experience royal fortune..
Idhu maalai soodum neram..This is the time to exchange garlands..
Ini kaanbom raaja yogam..Hereafter, we shall experience royal fortune..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Palanaal Aasai Thirunaalaachi is a romantic duet expressing the deep joy and anticipation of lovers celebrating their wedding and upcoming life together. The song beautifully conveys how long-cherished romantic desires culminate into a blessed union, comparing the intimacy between the couple to harmonious elements of nature such as dewdrops, sunlight, flowers, and gentle breezes. Throughout the track, the lyrics weave together themes of marital harmony, deep affection, and mutual admiration. The couple expresses their eagerness to exchange garlands and enter a world of prosperity and private bliss, describing their togetherness as a peaceful heaven on earth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Sithira pennae vaa / Adi senthamizh muthae vaa

Compares the beloved directly to a picture-perfect portrait and a pearl of sweet pure Tamil language.

Upamai (Simile)

Gangai nadhi pol paayavaa..

Compares the flow of love and passion to the flowing waters of the holy River Ganges using the comparative word 'pol'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Kunguma pottaada.. / Intha malligai mottaada

Rhyming line endings ('pottaada' and 'mottaada') create a rhythmic, musical quality.

Metaphor / Imagery

Malaril thoongum paniyum naanae.. / Paniyai thaedum oli neeyae..

Compares the lovers to dew sleeping on a blossom and sunlight seeking out that dew, evoking delicate romance.

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Trivia

Indru Poi Naalai Vaa (1981) is an iconic Tamil comedy film directed by K. Bhagyaraj. Although the prompt listed the artists as unknown, the music for this acclaimed soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by Muthulingam, and the duet performed by legendary singers K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki.

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