Panneeril Nanaintha Pookal
From Uyire Unakkaga · 1986
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Laxmikant-Pyarelal
- Details
- Uyire Unakkaga1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| {Panneeril nanaindha | As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew |
| Pookal mella sirikka | Gently smile, |
| Pon megam sivandha | And golden reddened clouds |
| Vaanam enghum midhakka} (2) | Float across the entire sky (Repeated 2x) |
| Female | |
| Vasandham varum kaalam | It is the season when spring arrives, |
| Vizhiyil vanna kolam | Bringing colorful patterns to the eyes. |
| Kookoo kukku koo..kookoo kukku koo.. | Kookoo kukku koo.. kookoo kukku koo.. |
| Saththam kondu santham kandu | Creating rhythm with sound, |
| Paatu paadu kuyilae | Sing a song, O cuckoo bird! |
| Female | |
| {Panneeril nanaindha | As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew |
| Pookal mella sirikka | Gently smile, |
| Pon megam sivandha | And golden reddened clouds |
| Vaanam enghum midhakka} (2) | Float across the entire sky (Repeated 2x) |
| Female | |
| Vasandham varum kaalam | It is the season when spring arrives, |
| Vizhiyil vanna kolam | Bringing colorful patterns to the eyes. |
| Kookoo kukku koo..kookoo kukku koo.. | Kookoo kukku koo.. kookoo kukku koo.. |
| Saththam kondu santham kandu | Creating rhythm with sound, |
| Paatu paadu kuyilae | Sing a song, O cuckoo bird! |
| Female | |
| Panneeril nanaindha | As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew |
| Pookal mella sirikka | Gently smile, |
| Pon megam sivandha | And golden reddened clouds |
| Vaanam enghum midhakka | Float across the entire sky |
| Paarthu rasippenn… | I shall watch and admire... |
| Female | |
| Naanum orr thendral thaan | I am like a gentle breeze myself, |
| Orellaam solai thaan | The whole town is a lovely grove, |
| Engumae oduven | I will run everywhere, |
| Female | |
| Nathiyilae neenthuven | I will swim in the river, |
| Malargalai yenthuven | I will hold the blossoms, |
| Ennam pol vaazhuven | I will live according to my desire. |
| Female | |
| Thanthana thaanaa thanthana thaanana | Thanthana thaanaa thanthana thaanana |
| Ilamaikaalam migha inimaiyaanathu | Youthful days are sweet indeed, |
| Ulagam yaavum migha pudhumaiyaanathu | The entire world feels novel and new. |
| Chorus | |
| ………………………… | ... |
| Female | |
| Panneeril nanaindha | As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew |
| Pookal mella sirikka | Gently smile, |
| Pon megam sivandha | And golden reddened clouds |
| Vaanam enghum midhakka | Float across the entire sky |
| Female | |
| Vasandham varum kaalam | It is the season when spring arrives, |
| Vizhiyil vanna kolam | Bringing colorful patterns to the eyes. |
| Kookoo kukku koo..kookoo kukku koo.. | Kookoo kukku koo.. kookoo kukku koo.. |
| Saththam kondu santham kandu | Creating rhythm with sound, |
| Paatu paadu kuyilae | Sing a song, O cuckoo bird! |
| Female | |
| Panneeril nanaindha | As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew |
| Pookal mella sirikka | Gently smile, |
| Pon megam sivandha | And golden reddened clouds |
| Vaanam enghum midhakka | Float across the entire sky |
| Paarthu rasippenn… | I shall watch and admire... |
| Female | |
| Maaligai siraiyilae | In the palace prison, |
| Vaazhntha naal varaiyilae | Until the days I lived there, |
| Suthanthiram illaiyae | There was no freedom at all; |
| Female | |
| Viduthalai kidaithathu | Now freedom has been granted, |
| Vaasalum thiranthathu | The doors have opened wide, |
| Paranthathu killaiyae | And the caged parrot has taken flight. |
| Female | |
| Thanthana thaanaa thanthana thaanana | Thanthana thaanaa thanthana thaanana |
| Nilamum neerum intha azhagu solaiyum | This land, water, and beautiful grove |
| Elimaiyaana antha iraivan aalaiyam | Are the simple temple of God. |
| Chorus | |
| Haree Om haree…. haree Om haree…. | Hare Om hare.... hare Om hare.... |
| Haree Om haree… | Hare Om hare... |
| Om Om jei haray raam Om… | Om Om Jai Hare Ram Om... |
| Female | |
| {Panneeril nanaindha | As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew |
| Pookal mella sirikka | Gently smile, |
| Pon megam sivandha | And golden reddened clouds |
| Vaanam enghum midhakka} (2) | Float across the entire sky (Repeated 2x) |
| Female | |
| Vasandham varum kaalam | It is the season when spring arrives, |
| Vizhiyil vanna kolam | Bringing colorful patterns to the eyes. |
| Kookoo kukku koo..kookoo kukku koo.. | Kookoo kukku koo.. kookoo kukku koo.. |
| Saththam kondu santham kandu | Creating rhythm with sound, |
| Paatu paadu kuyilae | Sing a song, O cuckoo bird! |
| Female | |
| Ahaaaaa…aaaaa..aaaaa…..aaaa | Ahaaaaa…aaaaa..aaaaa…..aaaa |
| Aaaaaa…aaaaaaa…..aaaaaa…aaa | Aaaaaa…aaaaaaa…..aaaaaa…aaa |
| Chorus | |
| {Panneeril nanaindha | As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew |
| Pookal mella sirikka | Gently smile, |
| Pon megam sivandha | And golden reddened clouds |
| Vaanam enghum midhakka} (4) | Float across the entire sky (Repeated 4x) |
{ பன்னீரில் நனைந்த
பூக்கள் மெல்ல சிரிக்க
பொன்மேகம் சிவந்த
வானம் எங்கும் மிதக்க } (2)
As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew
Gently smile,
And golden reddened clouds
Float across the entire sky (Repeated 2x)
வசந்தம் வரும்
காலம் விழியில் வண்ணக்
கோலம் கூகூ குக்கு கூ கூகூ
குக்கு கூ சத்தம் கொண்டு
சந்தம் கண்டு பாட்டுப் பாடு
குயிலே
It is the season when spring arrives,
Bringing colorful patterns to the eyes.
Kookoo kukku koo.. kookoo kukku koo..
Creating rhythm with sound,
Sing a song, O cuckoo bird!
{ பன்னீரில் நனைந்த
பூக்கள் மெல்ல சிரிக்க
பொன்மேகம் சிவந்த
வானம் எங்கும் மிதக்க } (2)
As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew
Gently smile,
And golden reddened clouds
Float across the entire sky (Repeated 2x)
வசந்தம் வரும்
காலம் விழியில் வண்ணக்
கோலம் கூகூ குக்கு கூ கூகூ
குக்கு கூ சத்தம் கொண்டு
சந்தம் கண்டு பாட்டுப் பாடு
குயிலே
It is the season when spring arrives,
Bringing colorful patterns to the eyes.
Kookoo kukku koo.. kookoo kukku koo..
Creating rhythm with sound,
Sing a song, O cuckoo bird!
பன்னீரில் நனைந்த
பூக்கள் மெல்ல சிரிக்க
பொன்மேகம் சிவந்த
வானம் எங்கும் மிதக்க
பார்த்து ரசிப்பேன்
As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew
Gently smile,
And golden reddened clouds
Float across the entire sky
I shall watch and admire...
நானும் ஓர் தென்றல்
தான் ஊரெல்லாம் சோலை
தான் எங்குமே ஓடுவேன்
I am like a gentle breeze myself,
The whole town is a lovely grove,
I will run everywhere,
நதியிலே நீந்துவேன்
மலர்களை ஏந்துவேன்
எண்ணம் போல் வாழுவேன்
I will swim in the river,
I will hold the blossoms,
I will live according to my desire.
தந்தனத் தானா
தந்தனத் தானனா இளமைக்
காலம் மிக இனிமையானது
உலகம் யாவும் மிகப்
புதுமையானது
Thanthana thaanaa thanthana thaanana
Youthful days are sweet indeed,
The entire world feels novel and new.
...................................
...
பன்னீரில் நனைந்த
பூக்கள் மெல்ல சிரிக்க
பொன்மேகம் சிவந்த
வானம் எங்கும் மிதக்க
As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew
Gently smile,
And golden reddened clouds
Float across the entire sky
வசந்தம் வரும்
காலம் விழியில் வண்ணக்
கோலம் கூகூ குக்கு கூ கூகூ
குக்கு கூ சத்தம் கொண்டு
சந்தம் கண்டு பாட்டுப் பாடு
குயிலே
It is the season when spring arrives,
Bringing colorful patterns to the eyes.
Kookoo kukku koo.. kookoo kukku koo..
Creating rhythm with sound,
Sing a song, O cuckoo bird!
பன்னீரில் நனைந்த
பூக்கள் மெல்ல சிரிக்க
பொன்மேகம் சிவந்த
வானம் எங்கும் மிதக்க
பார்த்து ரசிப்பேன்
As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew
Gently smile,
And golden reddened clouds
Float across the entire sky
I shall watch and admire...
மாளிகைச் சிறையிலே
வாழ்ந்த நாள் வரையிலே
சுதந்திரம் இல்லையே
In the palace prison,
Until the days I lived there,
There was no freedom at all;
விடுதலை கிடைத்தது
வாசலும் திறந்தது பறந்தது
கிள்ளையே
Now freedom has been granted,
The doors have opened wide,
And the caged parrot has taken flight.
தந்தனத் தானா
தந்தனத் தானனா நிலமும்
நீரும் இந்த அழகுச் சோலையும்
எளிமையான அந்த இறைவன்
ஆலயம்
Thanthana thaanaa thanthana thaanana
This land, water, and beautiful grove
Are the simple temple of God.
ஹரே ஓம் ஹரே
ஹரே ஓம் ஹரே ஹரே
ஓம் ஹரே ஓம் ஓம் ஜெய்
ஹரி ராம் ஓம்
Hare Om hare.... hare Om hare....
Hare Om hare...
Om Om Jai Hare Ram Om...
{ பன்னீரில் நனைந்த
பூக்கள் மெல்ல சிரிக்க
பொன்மேகம் சிவந்த
வானம் எங்கும் மிதக்க } (2)
As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew
Gently smile,
And golden reddened clouds
Float across the entire sky (Repeated 2x)
வசந்தம் வரும்
காலம் விழியில் வண்ணக்
கோலம் கூகூ குக்கு கூ கூகூ
குக்கு கூ சத்தம் கொண்டு
சந்தம் கண்டு பாட்டுப் பாடு
குயிலே
It is the season when spring arrives,
Bringing colorful patterns to the eyes.
Kookoo kukku koo.. kookoo kukku koo..
Creating rhythm with sound,
Sing a song, O cuckoo bird!
ஆஹா ஆஆஆ
ஆஆஆ ஆஆஆ ஆஆஆ
ஆஆஆ ஆஆஆ ஆ
Ahaaaaa…aaaaa..aaaaa…..aaaa
Aaaaaa…aaaaaaa…..aaaaaa…aaa
{ பன்னீரில் நனைந்த
பூக்கள் மெல்ல சிரிக்க
பொன்மேகம் சிவந்த
வானம் எங்கும் மிதக்க } (4)
As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew
Gently smile,
And golden reddened clouds
Float across the entire sky (Repeated 4x)
{Panneeril nanaindha
As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew
Pookal mella sirikka
Gently smile,
Pon megam sivandha
And golden reddened clouds
Vaanam enghum midhakka} (2)
Float across the entire sky (Repeated 2x)
Vasandham varum kaalam
It is the season when spring arrives,
Vizhiyil vanna kolam
Bringing colorful patterns to the eyes.
Kookoo kukku koo..kookoo kukku koo..
Kookoo kukku koo.. kookoo kukku koo..
Saththam kondu santham kandu
Creating rhythm with sound,
Paatu paadu kuyilae
Sing a song, O cuckoo bird!
{Panneeril nanaindha
As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew
Pookal mella sirikka
Gently smile,
Pon megam sivandha
And golden reddened clouds
Vaanam enghum midhakka} (2)
Float across the entire sky (Repeated 2x)
Vasandham varum kaalam
It is the season when spring arrives,
Vizhiyil vanna kolam
Bringing colorful patterns to the eyes.
Kookoo kukku koo..kookoo kukku koo..
Kookoo kukku koo.. kookoo kukku koo..
Saththam kondu santham kandu
Creating rhythm with sound,
Paatu paadu kuyilae
Sing a song, O cuckoo bird!
Panneeril nanaindha
As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew
Pookal mella sirikka
Gently smile,
Pon megam sivandha
And golden reddened clouds
Vaanam enghum midhakka
Float across the entire sky
Paarthu rasippenn…
I shall watch and admire...
Naanum orr thendral thaan
I am like a gentle breeze myself,
Orellaam solai thaan
The whole town is a lovely grove,
Engumae oduven
I will run everywhere,
Nathiyilae neenthuven
I will swim in the river,
Malargalai yenthuven
I will hold the blossoms,
Ennam pol vaazhuven
I will live according to my desire.
Thanthana thaanaa thanthana thaanana
Thanthana thaanaa thanthana thaanana
Ilamaikaalam migha inimaiyaanathu
Youthful days are sweet indeed,
Ulagam yaavum migha pudhumaiyaanathu
The entire world feels novel and new.
…………………………
...
Panneeril nanaindha
As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew
Pookal mella sirikka
Gently smile,
Pon megam sivandha
And golden reddened clouds
Vaanam enghum midhakka
Float across the entire sky
Vasandham varum kaalam
It is the season when spring arrives,
Vizhiyil vanna kolam
Bringing colorful patterns to the eyes.
Kookoo kukku koo..kookoo kukku koo..
Kookoo kukku koo.. kookoo kukku koo..
Saththam kondu santham kandu
Creating rhythm with sound,
Paatu paadu kuyilae
Sing a song, O cuckoo bird!
Panneeril nanaindha
As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew
Pookal mella sirikka
Gently smile,
Pon megam sivandha
And golden reddened clouds
Vaanam enghum midhakka
Float across the entire sky
Paarthu rasippenn…
I shall watch and admire...
Maaligai siraiyilae
In the palace prison,
Vaazhntha naal varaiyilae
Until the days I lived there,
Suthanthiram illaiyae
There was no freedom at all;
Viduthalai kidaithathu
Now freedom has been granted,
Vaasalum thiranthathu
The doors have opened wide,
Paranthathu killaiyae
And the caged parrot has taken flight.
Thanthana thaanaa thanthana thaanana
Thanthana thaanaa thanthana thaanana
Nilamum neerum intha azhagu solaiyum
This land, water, and beautiful grove
Elimaiyaana antha iraivan aalaiyam
Are the simple temple of God.
Haree Om haree…. haree Om haree….
Hare Om hare.... hare Om hare....
Haree Om haree…
Hare Om hare...
Om Om jei haray raam Om…
Om Om Jai Hare Ram Om...
{Panneeril nanaindha
As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew
Pookal mella sirikka
Gently smile,
Pon megam sivandha
And golden reddened clouds
Vaanam enghum midhakka} (2)
Float across the entire sky (Repeated 2x)
Vasandham varum kaalam
It is the season when spring arrives,
Vizhiyil vanna kolam
Bringing colorful patterns to the eyes.
Kookoo kukku koo..kookoo kukku koo..
Kookoo kukku koo.. kookoo kukku koo..
Saththam kondu santham kandu
Creating rhythm with sound,
Paatu paadu kuyilae
Sing a song, O cuckoo bird!
Ahaaaaa…aaaaa..aaaaa…..aaaa
Ahaaaaa…aaaaa..aaaaa…..aaaa
Aaaaaa…aaaaaaa…..aaaaaa…aaa
Aaaaaa…aaaaaaa…..aaaaaa…aaa
{Panneeril nanaindha
As the flowers soaked in rosewater dew
Pookal mella sirikka
Gently smile,
Pon megam sivandha
And golden reddened clouds
Vaanam enghum midhakka} (4)
Float across the entire sky (Repeated 4x)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Panneeril Nanaindha is a vibrant Tamil song celebrating freedom, youth, and the boundless beauty of nature. The lyrics contrast a past of quiet restriction ('maaligai siraiyilae') with the present joy of liberation, comparing the protagonist to a bird finally released from a cage to fly freely across meadows and rivers.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Pookal mella sirikka”
Attributing human emotions such as smiling ('mella sirikka') to flowers.
Metaphor
“Maaligai siraiyilae... Paranthathu killaiyae”
Comparing a restricted environment to a 'palace prison' and the individual to a parrot ('killai') set free.
Visual Imagery
“Pon megam sivandha Vaanam enghum midhakka”
Evoking rich visual colors of golden reddened clouds and spring bloom.
Moni (Anaphora/Alliteration)
“Panneeril nanaindha / Pookal mella sirikka”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across successive lines.
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Trivia
Uyire Unakkaga (1986) starred Mohan and Nadhiya. The film features music composed by legendary Hindi composer duo Laxmikant–Pyarelal in one of their rare original Tamil assignments, with lyrics penned by Vaali.
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