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Lyrics & meaning

Penn Venum

From Unakkaga Piranthen · 1992

Lyricist
Kamakodiyan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sunandha
Music director
Deva
Details
Unakkaga Piranthen1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Penn venum oru penn venumI need a woman, I need a woman
Pasum ponnu nirathula penn venumI need a woman of pure golden complexion
Penn venum oru penn venumI need a woman, I need a woman
Pasum ponnu nirathula penn venumI need a woman of pure golden complexion
Sollava sugam allavaaShall I tell you, isn't it pure bliss?
Sollava sugam allavaaShall I tell you, isn't it pure bliss?
Andha maanum kedaithida oru maalai thoduthidaTo get that deer-like woman and weave a garland for her
Male
Penn venum oru penn venumI need a woman, I need a woman
Pasum ponnu nirathula penn venumI need a woman of pure golden complexion
Penn venum oru penn venumI need a woman, I need a woman
Pasum ponnu nirathula penn venumI need a woman of pure golden complexion
Female
Azhagiya kannam unnidathil palagiya pennamBeautiful cheeks, is she a woman familiar to you?
Male :Idhuvarai illai karpanaiyil ezhundhadhu mullaiMale: Until now, no; in my imagination, a jasmine flower arose
Female :Andha vaasa malar aval eppadiyoFemale: How is that fragrant flower?
Unnai vaari anaithidum poongodiyooIs she a flowering creeper that will embrace you tightly?
Male :Pudhu vanna pudhalayalil poothirukkumMale: Bloomed in a new colorful hideaway
Vizhi vecha idam engum ponn irukkumWherever her eyes glance, gold will appear
Female :Yaaradhu andha devadhaiFemale: Who is that angel?
Ooredhu neeyum solliduWhich is her hometown? Tell me
Male :Andha saami thaan sollanum deviyai kaatanumMale: Only God has to reveal it and show the goddess to me
Female
Penn venum oru penn venumI need a woman, I need a woman
Pasum ponnu nirathula penn venumI need a woman of pure golden complexion
Male :Penn venum oru penn venumMale: I need a woman, I need a woman
Pasum ponnu nirathula penn venumI need a woman of pure golden complexion
Female :Penn venumFemale: Need a woman
Female
Abinaya kangal aval oru adhisaya thingalExpressive eyes, she is a miraculous moon
Madhurasa poovil aval seidha navarasa kovilA temple of nine emotions made in a flower of sweet nectar
Male :Un karpanai arpudham innum solluMale: Your imagination is wonderful, tell me more
Oru kaadhal kavidhaiyai paadi thalluSing a love poem and pour it out
Female :Pudhu sorgathai sondhathai nee rasikkaFemale: For you to enjoy a new heaven and sense of belonging
Un pakkathil vetkathil poo virikkaTo bloom flowers of shyness right beside you
Male :Yaar adhu andha devadhaiMale: Who is that angel?
Ooredhu nee solliduWhich is her hometown? You tell me
Female :Andha neram pirandhidum aalum therindhidumFemale: That time will arrive, and the person will be known
Male
Penn venum oru penn venumI need a woman, I need a woman
Pasum ponnu nirathula penn venumI need a woman of pure golden complexion
Female :Penn venum oru penn venumFemale: I need a woman, I need a woman
Pasum ponnu nirathula penn venumI need a woman of pure golden complexion
Male
Sollava sugam allavaaShall I tell you, isn't it pure bliss?
Female :Sollava sugam allavaaFemale: Shall I tell you, isn't it pure bliss?
Male :Andha maanum kedaithida oru maalai thoduthidaMale: To get that deer-like woman and weave a garland for her
Male
Penn venum oru penn venumI need a woman, I need a woman
Pasum ponnu nirathula penn venumI need a woman of pure golden complexion
Female :Penn venum oru penn venumFemale: I need a woman, I need a woman
Pasum ponnu nirathula penn venumI need a woman of pure golden complexion
Male :Penn venumMale: Need a woman

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song Penn Venum from Unakkaga Piranthen portrays a playful and melodic dialogue about a young man longing for his ideal life partner. He envisions his dream bride with a glowing golden complexion and gentle grace, comparing her to a deer and a divine goddess. His companion poetically describes her expressive eyes and enchanting presence, assuring him that destiny will bring them together at the perfect time.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Pasum ponnu nirathula penn venum

Compares the desired woman's golden skin tone directly to pure, shining gold (pasum ponnu).

Metaphor / Imagery

Abinaya kangal aval oru adhisaya thingal

Compares the woman to a miraculous moon (adhisaya thingal) and highlights her expressive eyes.

Alliteration (Monai)

Pudhu vanna pudhalayalil poothirukkum

Repetition of the 'P' sound at the start of words creates a pleasing rhythm.

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Trivia

Unakkaga Piranthen (1992) features music composed by Deva, starring Prashanth and Mohini in the lead roles, with lyrics penned by Kamakodiyan.

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