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Lyrics & meaning

Paniyum Neeye Malarum

From Pani Malar · 1981

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Jency
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Pani Malar1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Paniyum naanae malarum neeyaeI am the dew, and you are the flower
Paruva raagam paaduvomLet us sing the melody of youth
Paniyum naanae malarum neeyaeI am the dew, and you are the flower
Paruva raagam paaduvomLet us sing the melody of youth
Thithikkum muthangal sandhikkum kannangalSweet kisses and meeting cheeks
Senthamizh sandhangal sindhattum aa…Let rhythm of pure Tamil spill forth, ah...
Thithikkum muthangal sandhikkum kannangalSweet kisses and meeting cheeks
Senthamizh sandhangal sindhattum ..Let rhythm of pure Tamil spill forth...
Female
Paniyum naanae malarum neeyaeI am the dew, and you are the flower
Paruva raagam paaduvomLet us sing the melody of youth
Paniyum naanae malarum neeyaeI am the dew, and you are the flower
Paruva raagam paaduvomLet us sing the melody of youth
Thithikkum muthangal sandhikkum kannangalSweet kisses and meeting cheeks
Senthamizh sandhangal sindhattum ..Let rhythm of pure Tamil spill forth...
Thithikkum muthangal sandhikkum kannangalSweet kisses and meeting cheeks
Senthamizh sandhangal sindhattum ..Let rhythm of pure Tamil spill forth...
Male
Chithira cholai senthaen vaazhaiA picturesque garden, sweet honey banana
Sindhaiyil aadum kaadhal thogaiA peacock of love dancing in the mind
Mannavan maarbil maalai aagattumMay she become a garland on her king's chest
Chithira cholai senthaen vaazhaiA picturesque garden, sweet honey banana
Sindhaiyil aadum kaadhal thogaiA peacock of love dancing in the mind
Mannavan maarbil maalai aagattumMay she become a garland on her king's chest
Female
Manam tharum en dhaegam unnoduMy fragrant body is with you
Dhinam dhinam nee kaadhal neeraaduMay you bathe in love every single day
Manam tharum en dhaegam unnoduMy fragrant body is with you
Dhinam dhinam nee kaadhal neeraaduMay you bathe in love every single day
Male
Hae… karpanai thaeril arpudha vaanilHey... in the chariot of imagination, in a wondrous sky
Sorgamum poi varuvom varuvom varuvom…Let us visit heaven and return, return, return...
Female
Paniyum neeyae malarum naanaeYou are the dew, and I am the flower
Paruva raagam paaduvomLet us sing the melody of youth
Male :Thithikkum muthangal sandhikkum kannangalMale: Sweet kisses and meeting cheeks
Senthamizh sandhangal sindhattum ..Let rhythm of pure Tamil spill forth...
Female
Paniyum neeyae malarum naanaeYou are the dew, and I am the flower
Paruva raagam paaduvomLet us sing the melody of youth
Male :Haa… aaa… haa… aaa… …Male: Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Male
Lalaalalaa laala laalaalaa laala laa…La la la la la...
Laala laalaalaa laalaala laa…La la la la la...
Female
Mangala mangai radhiyin thangaiAn auspicious maiden, sister of Rathi
Sangamamaaga vandhaal ingaeShe came here to unite
Gangaiyai polae inbam pongattumLet happiness overflow like the Ganges river
Mangala mangai radhiyin thangaiAn auspicious maiden, sister of Rathi
Sangamamaaga vandhaal ingaeShe came here to unite
Gangaiyai polae inbam pongattumLet happiness overflow like the Ganges river
Male
Sugam tharum un paarvai poongaatruYour glance gives pleasure like a gentle breeze
Idham tharum un vaarthai thaalaattuYour words give comfort like a lullaby
Sugam tharum un paarvai poongaatruYour glance gives pleasure like a gentle breeze
Idham tharum un vaarthai thaalaattu haaYour words give comfort like a lullaby, ha
Female
Sandhanam poosa sangadhi paesaTo apply sandalwood paste and talk sweet matters
Kaaviyam pala thondrum thondrum thondrum…Many epics will emerge, emerge, emerge...
Male
Paniyum naanae malarum neeyaeI am the dew, and you are the flower
Paruva raagam paaduvomLet us sing the melody of youth
Female
Thithikkum muthangal sandhikkum kannangalSweet kisses and meeting cheeks
Senthamizh sandhangal sindhattum ..Let rhythm of pure Tamil spill forth...
Male
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Female
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic song captures the intimate and blissful expression of love between two lovers. By comparing themselves to dew drops and blooming flowers, they sing a song of youthful romance, celebrating their deep bond and physical affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Paniyum naanae malarum neeyae

The lovers describe themselves as dew and flower ('Paniyum naanae malarum neeyae'), symbolizing delicacy, freshness, and natural union.

Simile (Uvamai)

Gangaiyai polae inbam pongattum

Joy overflowing is compared to the vast flowing river Ganges using 'polae' ('Gangaiyai polae inbam pongattum').

Second Letter Rhyme (Ethiraii)

Sugam tharum un paarvai poongaatru / Idham tharum un vaarthai thaalaattu

Rhyming of the second letter 'ga' across adjacent lines ('Sugam' and 'Idham').

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Trivia

Written by lyricist Muthulingam for the 1981 film Pani Malar, the song is noted for its evocative imagery comparing classic Tamil poetic themes with romantic expression.

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