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Lyrics & meaning

Pennoru Kannadi Paar

From Kaalam Vellum · 1970

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Kaalam Vellum1970

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Pennukkoru kanandiA woman has a mirror
Paar thulludhu munnadiSee how the world bounces in front of her
Pennukkoru kanandiA woman has a mirror
Paar thulludhu munnadiSee how the world bounces in front of her
Paalai pola dhegamA body fair as milk
Andha dhegam kaadhal raagamThat body is a melody of love
Paada solven unnaiI will ask you to sing
Nee paadida vendum ennaiYou must sing of me
Ramramraa jin jin naaRamramraa jin jin naa
Ramramraa jin jin naaRamramraa jin jin naa
Female
Pennukkoru kanandiA woman has a mirror
Paar thulludhu munnadiSee how the world bounces in front of her
Pennukkoru kanandiA woman has a mirror
Paar thulludhu munnadiSee how the world bounces in front of her
Female
Sorgam paarkka aasai undaaDo you wish to see heaven?
Solli vidu solli viduJust say it, just say it
Thottu konjam pesalaamaShall we touch and talk a little?
Thoodhu vidu thoodhu viduSend a messenger, send a messenger
Female
Sorgam paarkka aasai undaaDo you wish to see heaven?
Solli vidu solli viduJust say it, just say it
Thottu konjam pesalaamaShall we touch and talk a little?
Thoodhu vidu thoodhu viduSend a messenger, send a messenger
Female
Kanni penmai ingaeHere is youthful maidenhood
Kaigal undu angaeThere are hands over there
Kaanadha kalaigalai kaanboomaShall we experience unseen arts?
Female
Pennukkoru kanandiA woman has a mirror
Paar thulludhu munnadiSee how the world bounces in front of her
Paalai pola dhegamA body fair as milk
Andha dhegam kaadhal raagamThat body is a melody of love
Paada solven unnaiI will ask you to sing
Nee paadida vendum ennaiYou must sing of me
Ramramraa jin jin naaRamramraa jin jin naa
Ramramraa jin jin naaRamramraa jin jin naa
Female
Pennukkoru kanandiA woman has a mirror
Paar thulludhu munnadiSee how the world bounces in front of her
Pennukkoru kanandiA woman has a mirror
Paar thulludhu munnadiSee how the world bounces in front of her
Female
Ullangkaiyil raegai ennaWhat lines are on the palm?
Paarthu vidu paarthu viduLook and see, look and see
Ondrukkondru sondham undaaIs there a bond between the two?
Solli vidu solli viduJust say it, just say it
Enekkena raasi unakkenna raasiWhat is my zodiac sign, what is yours?
Iruvarum kalandhaal kairaasiIf both unite, it brings good fortune!
Enekkena raasi unakkenna raasiWhat is my zodiac sign, what is yours?
Iruvarum kalandhaal kairaasiIf both unite, it brings good fortune!
Female
Pennukkoru kanandiA woman has a mirror
Paar thulludhu munnadiSee how the world bounces in front of her
Pennukkoru kanandiA woman has a mirror
Paar thulludhu munnadiSee how the world bounces in front of her

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This lively and seductive song from Kaalam Vellum (1970), sung by L. R. Eswari and composed by Sankar Ganesh, celebrates feminine charm and romantic invitation. The heroine playfully compares herself and her beauty to a mirror that reflects desire and captivates all who gaze upon it, inviting her lover into an intimate world of joy. Through catchy rhythm and expressive metaphors—touching upon milk-like complexion, palmistry lines, and astrology—she playfully teases her beloved to step forward and embrace a harmonious union destined by fate. Lyricist Kannadasan blends playful chorus sounds with alluring romantic imagery throughout the track.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Paalai pola dhegam

Comparing the female body's texture and tone directly to milk ('Paalai pola dhegam').

Alliteration (Monaai)

Kanni penmai ingae / Kaigal undu angae / Kaanadha kalaigalai kaanbooma

Repetition of the initial 'Ka' consonant sound across consecutive lines ('Kanni', 'Kaigal', 'Kaanadha').

Refrain / Rhyming Endings (Iyaibu)

Solli vidu solli vidu / Thoodhu vidu thoodhu vidu

Repetition of rhyming imperative phrases ('Solli vidu', 'Thoodhu vidu') creating a rhythmic, musical bounce.

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Trivia

Kaalam Vellum (1970) features a memorable soundtrack by the duo Sankar Ganesh. L. R. Eswari, famous for her energetic and sultry voice in Tamil cinema during the 1960s and 70s, brings her signature flair to this song, combining playful vocal scatting ('Ramramraa jin jin naa') with Kannadasan's clever rhymes about palm reading and horoscope matching.

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