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Lyrics & meaning

Panimalar Neeril Aadum

From Uravu Solla Oruvan · 1975

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Vijaya Bhaskar
Details
Uravu Solla Oruvan1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Panimalar neeril aadum azhagaiThe beauty of a flower bathed in dew swaying,
Rasikka manadhil sugamaeIt brings sweet pleasure to the heart to admire it.
Panimalar neeril aadum azhagaiThe beauty of a flower bathed in dew swaying,
Rasikka manadhil sugamaeIt brings sweet pleasure to the heart to admire it.
Female
Ninaivugal kolam podum ilamaiYouth where memories draw beautiful patterns,
Kulungum thanga radhamaeIs like a shimmering golden chariot.
Panimalar neeril aadum azhagaiThe beauty of a flower bathed in dew swaying,
Rasikka manadhil sugamaeIt brings sweet pleasure to the heart to admire it.
Chorus
Ahaaaaa…..Ahaaaaa.....
Aaahaa…aaaaaaa…Aaahaa...aaaaaaa...
Female
Ennangal inikkattumaeLet thoughts be sweet,
Vannangal malarattumaeLet colors blossom,
Vaalibam sirikkattumaeLet youthfulness smile,
Vaazkaiyil thodarattumaeLet it continue throughout life.
Magaraani naan… magaraasi naanI am a queen... I am a blessed woman,
Magaraani naan… magaraasi naanI am a queen... I am a blessed woman.
Manadhu polavae vaazhvu kidaithadhuI got a life just as my heart wished,
Paarkkum yaavaiyum sugam sugamaeEverything I behold brings pure bliss.
Female
Panimalar neeril aadum azhagaiThe beauty of a flower bathed in dew swaying,
Rasikka manadhil sugamaeIt brings sweet pleasure to the heart to admire it.
Chorus
Ahaaaa…Ahaaaa...
Aaaahaaaa…Aaaahaaaa...
Female
Kannaana kannan vandhaanMy beloved darling arrived,
Kannodu kannai vaithaanHe placed his eyes into mine,
Ponnaana punnagaiyilWith a golden, precious smile,
Pen ennai thazhuvi kondaanHe embraced me, his woman.
Magaraani naan … magaraasi naanI am a queen... I am a blessed woman,
Magaraani naan …. magaraasi naanI am a queen... I am a blessed woman.
Iravu ponadhu pozhudhu vidindhadhuThe night passed and dawn broke,
Enadhu nenjilae sugam sugamaeThere is pure joy in my heart.
Female
Panimalar neeril aadum azhagaiThe beauty of a flower bathed in dew swaying,
Rasikka manadhil sugamaeIt brings sweet pleasure to the heart to admire it.
Female
Ellorum ninaippadhillaiNot everyone thinks or desires this,
Ninaithaalum kidaippadhillaiEven if they desire, they do not get it,
Kidaithaalum rasippadhillaiEven if they get it, they do not relish it,
Rasithaalum nilaippadhillaiEven if they relish it, it does not last forever.
Magaraani naan … magaraasi naanI am a queen... I am a blessed woman,
Magaraani naan … magaraasi naanI am a queen... I am a blessed woman.
Ninaitha yaavaiyum unmaiyaanadhuEverything I wished for has come true,
Iraivan karunaiyaal sugam sugamaeBy God's grace, everything is sweet delight.
Female
Panimalar neeril aadum azhagaiThe beauty of a flower bathed in dew swaying,
Rasikka manadhil sugamaeIt brings sweet pleasure to the heart to admire it.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song expresses the blissful joy of a young woman celebrating her contentment, romance, and fulfillment in life. She compares her vibrant youth and joyful state of mind to a dew-drenched flower swaying gently and a shimmering golden chariot. Filled with love and gratitude, she considers herself a queen blessed with a life that fulfills all her dreams through divine grace. The lyrics capture both deep romantic passion and a subtle philosophical appreciation for life's rare blessings.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Ninaivugal kolam podum ilamai / Kulungum thanga radhamae

Youth is vividly compared to a shimmering golden chariot where memories draw intricate patterns.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Ennangal inikkattumae / Vannangal malarattumae / Vaalibam sirikkattumae / Vaazkaiyil thodarattumae

The stanza utilizes identical rhythmic endings (-attumae) across consecutive lines to create melodic flow.

Anaphora / Gradation (Cascading Repetition)

Ellorum ninaippadhillai / Ninaithaalum kidaippadhillai / Kidaithaalum rasippadhillai / Rasithaalum nilaippadhillai

A famous four-line philosophical progression where each line builds on the last word of the preceding line to emphasize how rare true happiness is.

Alliteration (Ethukai)

Magaraani naan… magaraasi naan

Harmonious sound agreement between initial words like Magaraani and Magaraasi.

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Trivia

'Uravu Solla Oruvan' (1975) featured music composed by Vijayabhaskar, a renowned composer celebrated across Kannada and Tamil cinema for his rich, classical-based melodies. Sung delicately by P. Susheela with lyrics by Panchu Arunachalam, this song remains an iconic track celebrated for its poetic depth and graceful rendition.

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