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Lyrics & meaning

Pattupola Ponnai

From Pattikaattu Ponnaiya · 1973

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Pattikaattu Ponnaiya
Movie release year
1973
Lyrics added on
17 Sept 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pottu polae ponnai konjam
Thottu paathaa ennaiyaa
Katti pottu piragu sollu
Pattikkaattu ponnaiyaa
Aiyaa aiyaa ponnaiyaa… aa… aahaa…
Pottu polae ponnai konjam
Thottu paathaa ennaiyaa
Katti pottu piragu sollu
Pattikkaattu ponnaiyaa
Aiyaa aiyaa ponnaiyaa… aa… aahaa…
Uchi melae nindraalum
Uyara uyara sendraalum
Mechi pesa methai poda
Menagai pola thunai vendum
Ponnaiyaa
Uchi melae nindraalum
Uyara uyara sendraalum
Mechi pesa methai poda
Menagai pola thunai vendum
Ponnaiyaa
Sirippai paatthu naalaachu
Un saettaiyellaam ennaachu
Kurumbu seiyum chinna ponnu
Unakku thaanae aalaachu
Aiyaa aiyaa ponnaiyaa… aa… aa…
Pottu polae ponnai konjam
Thottu paathaa ennaiyaa
Katti pottu piragu sollu
Pattikkaattu ponnaiyaa
Aiyaa aiyaa ponnaiyaa… aiyaaa… aiyaaa…
Pathu yaanai balamundu
Buthiyundu pughazhundu
Sakthi pola azhaghu ponnu
Thaaramaanaal sugamundu paaraiyaa
Pathu yaanai balamundu
Buthiyundu pughazhundu
Sakthi pola azhaghu ponnu
Thaaramaanaal sugamundu paaraiyaa
Odi ponaalum vida maatten
Nee olindha podhum vida maatten
Ulla manasu sinnanchirusu
Urimaiyindri thoda maatten
Aiyaa aiyaa ponnaiyaa… aa… aa…
Pottu polae ponnai konjam
Thottu paathaa ennaiyaa
Katti pottu piragu sollu
Pattikkaattu ponnaiyaa
Aiyaa aiyaa ponnaiyaa… ahaaa… aahaa…ahaa
Aalai paathaa sanniyaasi
Enai alandhu paathaa samsaari
Naalai paathu maalai pottaa
Vaazha vaippaa magaraasi naanaiyaa
Aalai paathaa sanniyaasi
Enai alandhu paathaa samsaari
Naalai paathu maalai pottaa
Vaazha vaippaa magaraasi naanaiyaa
Endha aadai pottaalum
Adhu enakku porundhum ponnaiyaa
Ishtam polae pottu paathu
Katti pudichaa ennaiyaa
Aiyaa aiyaa ponnaiyaa..aa…aa…
Pottu polae ponnai konjam
Thottu paathaa ennaiyaa
Katti pottu piragu sollu
Pattikkaattu ponnaiyaa
Aiyaa aiyaa ponnaiyaa… aaaa… aaaa
Aiyaa aiyaa ponnaiyaa… aaaa… aahaa…ahaa
Just like a tiny dot, touch this golden girl a little—
What is wrong with that, my dear man?
Hold me tight in your arms and then tell me,
O rustic Ponnaiya!
Ayya, ayya, Ponnaiya... ah... aha...
Just like a tiny dot, touch this golden girl a little—
What is wrong with that, my dear man?
Hold me tight in your arms and then tell me,
O rustic Ponnaiya!
Ayya, ayya, Ponnaiya... ah... aha...
Even if you stand at the very peak,
Even if you rise higher and higher,
To speak your praise and lay out a soft bed,
You need a partner like Menaka,
Ponnaiya!
Even if you stand at the very peak,
Even if you rise higher and higher,
To speak your praise and lay out a soft bed,
You need a partner like Menaka,
Ponnaiya!
It has been so long since I saw your smile,
What happened to all your playful mischief?
This playful little girl
Has blossomed into a woman only for you!
Ayya, ayya, Ponnaiya... ah... ah...
Just like a tiny dot, touch this golden girl a little—
What is wrong with that, my dear man?
Hold me tight in your arms and then tell me,
O rustic Ponnaiya!
Ayya, ayya, Ponnaiya... ayya... ayya...
You have the strength of ten elephants,
You have sharp wisdom and great renown,
If a woman as lovely as Goddess Shakti
Becomes your wife, just see how sweet life will be!
You have the strength of ten elephants,
You have sharp wisdom and great renown,
If a woman as lovely as Goddess Shakti
Becomes your wife, just see how sweet life will be!
Even if you run away, I will not let you go,
Even if you hide from me, I will not let you go,
The heart within me is tender and young,
Without the rightful bond, I will not touch you!
Ayya, ayya, Ponnaiya... ah... ah...
Just like a tiny dot, touch this golden girl a little—
What is wrong with that, my dear man?
Hold me tight in your arms and then tell me,
O rustic Ponnaiya!
Ayya, ayya, Ponnaiya... aha... aha... aha...
To look at you, you seem like a simple hermit,
Yet looking at me, you are a true family man at heart!
If you choose an auspicious day and garland me,
I am the blessed bride who will make your life flourish, my dear!
To look at you, you seem like a simple hermit,
Yet looking at me, you are a true family man at heart!
If you choose an auspicious day and garland me,
I am the blessed bride who will make your life flourish, my dear!
Whatever dress I choose to wear,
It suits me so well, Ponnaiya!
Dress me up however you like and see,
And what is wrong if you hold me close in your embrace?
Ayya, ayya, Ponnaiya... ah... ah...
Just like a tiny dot, touch this golden girl a little—
What is wrong with that, my dear man?
Hold me tight in your arms and then tell me,
O rustic Ponnaiya!
Ayya, ayya, Ponnaiya... ah... ah...
Ayya, ayya, Ponnaiya... ah... aha... aha...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

In this playful and romantic song from Pattikkaattu Ponnaiya, the heroine teases and courts the protagonist, Ponnaiya. She highlights her beauty, affection, and suitability as a life partner while playfully challenging his reserved and ascetic nature. She reminds him that despite his strength, intellect, and lofty position, he needs a loving companion to complete his life. Expressing her deep devotion, she gently nudges him towards marriage, assuring him that once wedded, she will bring immense joy, grace, and prosperity into his household.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Pottu polae ponnai konjam

Comparing the girl's preciousness and delicacy to a bindi ('Pottu polae ponnai') and her beauty to heavenly/divine figures like Menaka and Sakthi.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Uchi melae nindraalum / Uyara uyara sendraalum

Rhyming of the second letter in consecutive lines: 'Uchi' and 'Uyara' or 'Pathu' and 'Buthi'.

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Uyara uyara sendraalum

Repetition of words like 'uyara uyara' to emphasize reaching greater heights.

Antithesis (Contrast)

Aalai paathaa sanniyaasi / Enai alandhu paathaa samsaari

Contrasting outward ascetic appearance ('sanniyaasi') with domestic worldly life ('samsaari').

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Trivia

'Pattikkaattu Ponnaiya' (1973) was the final film featuring the iconic pairing of M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Jayalalithaa as lead actors. The film's soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics penned by Kannadasan, showcasing P. Susheela's lively and flirtatious vocal rendition.

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