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Lyrics & meaning

Penne Ondru Sollavaa

From Thaayin Madiyil · 1964

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Details
Thaayin Madiyil1964

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Pennae ondru sollavaaO girl, shall I tell you something?
Kannae ondru sollavaaO my darling, shall I tell you something?
Pennae ondru sollavaaO girl, shall I tell you something?
Kannae ondru sollavaaO my darling, shall I tell you something?
Paal pondra manadhinil yaekkamaaIs there a deep longing in your pure, milk-like heart?
Pagalilum poiyaana thookkamaaAre you feigning sleep even during the day?
Female
Pennae ondru sollavaaO girl, shall I tell you something?
Kannae ondru sollavaaO my darling, shall I tell you something?
Female
Surunda koondhal kaattrinil aadaAs your curly hair sways in the breeze,
Thullum kaalgal siru nadai podaAs your lively feet take delicate small steps,
Surunda koondhal kaattrinil aadaAs your curly hair sways in the breeze,
Thullum kaalgal siru nadai podaAs your lively feet take delicate small steps,
Marundu nindraai maanena vizhithaaiYou stood startled and gazed like a gentle deer,
Marundu nindraai maanena vizhithaaiYou stood startled and gazed like a gentle deer,
Manjal mugathai yaenadi kavizhthaaiWhy did you bow your turmeric-tinted face, my dear?
Manjal mugathai yaenadi kavizhthaaiWhy did you bow your turmeric-tinted face, my dear?
Female
Pennae ondru sollavaaO girl, shall I tell you something?
Kannae ondru sollavaaO my darling, shall I tell you something?
Female
Chinna idaiyai kangalil alappanHe will measure your slender waist with his eyes,
Sivandha idhazhil vandena kudhippaanHe will swoop down like a bee upon your rosy lips,
Chinna idaiyai kangalil alappanHe will measure your slender waist with his eyes,
Sivandha idhazhil vandena kudhippaanHe will swoop down like a bee upon your rosy lips,
Endru ninaithu yaengugindraayoAre you yearning while thinking of these moments?
Endru ninaithu yaengugindraayoAre you yearning while thinking of these moments?
Yaengi yaengi thoongugindraayoAre you drifting to sleep amidst endless longing?
Yaengi yaengi thoongugindraayoAre you drifting to sleep amidst endless longing?
Female
Pennae ondru sollavaaO girl, shall I tell you something?
Kannae ondru sollavaaO my darling, shall I tell you something?
Mm…mm…mm…mm…mm..mm mmMm…mm…mm…mm…mm..mm mm
Female
Thotta sugamae ithanai endraalIf a mere touch yields so much sweetness,
Thodarum naalil ethanai varumoImagine how much bliss the coming days will bring!
Thotta sugamae ithanai endraalIf a mere touch yields so much sweetness,
Thodarum naalil ethanai varumoImagine how much bliss the coming days will bring!
Sittu vizhiyae sithira mugamaeO bright sparrow-like eyes, O picture-perfect face,
Sittu vizhiyae sithira mugamaeO bright sparrow-like eyes, O picture-perfect face,
Veeran varuvaan poruthiru manamaeThe brave hero will arrive, stay patient O heart!
Veeran varuvaan poruthiru manamaeThe brave hero will arrive, stay patient O heart!
Female
Pennae ondru sollavaaO girl, shall I tell you something?
Kannae ondru sollavaaO my darling, shall I tell you something?
Mm…mm…mm…mm…mm..mm mmMm…mm…mm…mm…mm..mm mm

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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