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Penne Ondru Sollavaa

From Thaayin Madiyil · 1964

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Movie name
Thaayin Madiyil
Movie release year
1964
Lyrics added on
15 Feb 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pennae ondru sollavaa
Kannae ondru sollavaa
Pennae ondru sollavaa
Kannae ondru sollavaa
Paal pondra manadhinil yaekkamaa
Pagalilum poiyaana thookkamaa
Pennae ondru sollavaa
Kannae ondru sollavaa
Surunda koondhal kaattrinil aada
Thullum kaalgal siru nadai poda
Surunda koondhal kaattrinil aada
Thullum kaalgal siru nadai poda
Marundu nindraai maanena vizhithaai
Marundu nindraai maanena vizhithaai
Manjal mugathai yaenadi kavizhthaai
Manjal mugathai yaenadi kavizhthaai
Pennae ondru sollavaa
Kannae ondru sollavaa
Chinna idaiyai kangalil alappan
Sivandha idhazhil vandena kudhippaan
Chinna idaiyai kangalil alappan
Sivandha idhazhil vandena kudhippaan
Endru ninaithu yaengugindraayo
Endru ninaithu yaengugindraayo
Yaengi yaengi thoongugindraayo
Yaengi yaengi thoongugindraayo
Pennae ondru sollavaa
Kannae ondru sollavaa
Mm…mm…mm…mm…mm..mm mm
Thotta sugamae ithanai endraal
Thodarum naalil ethanai varumo
Thotta sugamae ithanai endraal
Thodarum naalil ethanai varumo
Sittu vizhiyae sithira mugamae
Sittu vizhiyae sithira mugamae
Veeran varuvaan poruthiru manamae
Veeran varuvaan poruthiru manamae
Pennae ondru sollavaa
Kannae ondru sollavaa
Mm…mm…mm…mm…mm..mm mm
My dear girl, shall I tell you something?
My darling, shall I tell you something?
My dear girl, shall I tell you something?
My darling, shall I tell you something?
Is there a longing in your milk-pure heart?
Are you pretending to sleep even during the day?
My dear girl, shall I tell you something?
My darling, shall I tell you something?
Your curly hair dances in the breeze,
Your lively feet take light little steps,
Your curly hair dances in the breeze,
Your lively feet take light little steps,
You stood startled, gazing wide-eyed like a deer,
You stood startled, gazing wide-eyed like a deer,
Why did you lower your glowing face?
Why did you lower your glowing face?
My dear girl, shall I tell you something?
My darling, shall I tell you something?
He will measure your slender waist with his eyes,
He will land like a bee on your red lips,
He will measure your slender waist with his eyes,
He will land like a bee on your red lips,
Is that what you think of and long for?
Is that what you think of and long for?
Do you drift off to sleep, pining away?
Do you drift off to sleep, pining away?
My dear girl, shall I tell you something?
My darling, shall I tell you something?
Mmm... mmm... mmm... mmm... mmm... mmm... mmm...
If just his touch brought such sweet joy,
How much more will come in the days ahead?
If just his touch brought such sweet joy,
How much more will come in the days ahead?
O girl with bright, lively eyes and a picture-pretty face,
O girl with bright, lively eyes and a picture-pretty face,
Your hero will come, be patient, my heart,
Your hero will come, be patient, my heart,
My dear girl, shall I tell you something?
My darling, shall I tell you something?
Mmm... mmm... mmm... mmm... mmm... mmm... mmm...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song 'Pennae Ondru Sollavaa' from the 1964 Tamil movie Thaayin Madiyil is a tender, teasing romantic melody addressed to a young maiden immersed in love-fueled daydreams. The narrator playfully addresses her, asking why she pretends to sleep in broad daylight with a mind full of romantic yearning. The lyrics poetically describe her delicate charm—curly locks fluttering in the wind, deer-like wide eyes, and bashful body language. The song reassures her that her hero will soon arrive to fulfill all her romantic anticipations. By capturing the sweet impatience and coy nature of a young woman in love, Vaali's lyrics weave a soft, evocative portrait of youthful longing and joyful anticipation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upameya / Uwamai)

“Paal pondra manadhinil yaekkamaa”

Compares the purity of the heart to milk ('Paal pondra manadhinil') and her timid gaze to a deer ('maanena vizhithaai').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Sittu vizhiyae sithira mugamae”

Metaphorically compares her face to a sculpted artwork ('sithira mugamae') and her eyes to lively sparrows ('Sittu vizhiyae').

Metaphor / Imagery

“Sivandha idhazhil vandena kudhippaan”

Compares the beloved's arrival to a bee alighting on red flower-like lips ('vandena kudhippaan').

Rhyme / Monai & Edhukai

“Pennae ondru sollavaa / Kannae ondru sollavaa”

Uses end-rhyme and initial rhythm like 'Pennae / Kannae' to create a soothing, lullaby-like musical flow.

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Trivia

The film Thaayin Madiyil (1964) stars M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi. The music for this evergreen soundtrack was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, with memorable lyrics penned by Vaali, sung beautifully by P. Susheela and T. M. Soundararajan.

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