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Pennukku Sugam

From Veettukku Vandha Marumagal · 1973

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
Movie release year
1973
Lyrics added on
25 Oct 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pennukku sugamenbathum
Kannukku oli enbathum
Nenjukku ninaivenbathum
Nee vazhangiya arulallavo
Mullaikku manamenbathum
Muththukku niramenbathum
Thangaththin ezhil enbathm neeyandro
Kalyaana ninaivinilae ninaivinilae
Male :Ullaasa kanavinilae kanavinilae
En ullam nadhiyaanathu
Male :En ullam kadalaanathu
Pennukku sugamenbathum
Kannukku oli enbathum
Nenjukku ninaivenbathum
Nee vazhangiya arulallavo
Mullaikku manamenbathum
Muththukku niramenbathum
Thangaththin ezhil enbathm neeyandro
Kunguma poovai alliyeduththu
Kovai idhaloram
Female :Kovil maniyin osai thanthathu
Mannan kambeeram
Kunguma poovai alliyeduththu
Kovai idhaloram
Female :Kovil maniyin osai thanthathu
Mannan kambeeram
Kanni unakku maan pattam yaar thanthathu
Kanni unakku maan pattam yaar thanthathu
Female :Sanga tamizhil naan kanda thaai thanthathu
Male :Annam konda idaiyilae iddaiyilae
Female :Kannam thantha isaiyilae isaiyilae
Ennullam kaddaiyaanthu
Female :Ennullam porulaanathu
Pennukku sugamenbathum
Kannukku oli enbathum
Nenjukku ninaivenbathum
Nee vazhangiya arulallavo
Mullaikku manamenbathum
Muththukku niramenbathum
Thangaththin ezhil enbathm neeyandro
Mangaiyarukku sannathi enbathu
Kanavan madithaanae
Male :Maalaiyyittavan poojai seivathu
Mangai mugamthaanae
Kaala devan podattum poomanjamae
Male :Kadhal devan paadattum aananthamae
Female :Kaalam konjam siriyathu siriyathu
Male :Aasai konjam periyathu periyathu
Undendru mudivaanathu
Male :Endrendrum uravaanathu
Pennukku sugamenbathum
Kannukku oli enbathum
Nenjukku ninaivenbathum
Nee vazhangiya arulallavo
Mullaikku manamenbathum
Muththukku niramenbathum
Thangaththin ezhil enbathm neeyandro
The joy in a woman's life,
The brightness in her eyes,
And the memories in her heart—
Isn't it all the blessing you gave?
The fragrance of the jasmine,
The luster of the pearl,
And the beauty of gold—aren't they all you?
In sweet thoughts of marriage, in these thoughts,
Male: In joyful dreams, in sweet dreams,
My heart became a flowing river,
Male: And my heart became the vast sea!
The joy in a woman's life,
The brightness in her eyes,
And the memories in her heart—
Isn't it all the blessing you gave?
The fragrance of the jasmine,
The luster of the pearl,
And the beauty of gold—aren't they all you?
Gathering saffron flowers,
Along your crimson lips,
Female: Brought the sound of temple bells,
With my king's majestic grace!
Gathering saffron flowers,
Along your crimson lips,
Female: Brought the sound of temple bells,
With my king's majestic grace!
Young girl, who named you after a gentle deer?
Young girl, who named you after a gentle deer?
Female: The mother tongue I found in ancient Sangam Tamil gave it to me!
Male: In your waist that sways like a swan,
Female: In the melody your cheeks have offered,
My heart was completely captivated,
Female: And my heart found its true meaning!
The joy in a woman's life,
The brightness in her eyes,
And the memories in her heart—
Isn't it all the blessing you gave?
The fragrance of the jasmine,
The luster of the pearl,
And the beauty of gold—aren't they all you?
For a woman, her sacred shrine
Is her husband's lap,
Male: And what her husband worships
Is his woman's glowing face!
Let the god of time spread a bed of flowers,
Male: Let the god of love sing with pure joy!
Female: The time we have is so short, so short,
Male: But our desire is so vast, so vast!
Our love was destined to be true,
Male: And our bond became everlasting!
The joy in a woman's life,
The brightness in her eyes,
And the memories in her heart—
Isn't it all the blessing you gave?
The fragrance of the jasmine,
The luster of the pearl,
And the beauty of gold—aren't they all you?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic duet celebrates the profound love, devotion, and mutual admiration between two soulmates. The heroine attributes all her beauty, joy, and purpose to her husband, comparing his essence to fundamental elements of beauty like the scent of jasmine, the gleam of pearls, and the radiance of gold. The hero reciprocates by describing her grace and declaring that worshipping her face is his sacred duty. Throughout the song, the lovers exchange poetic compliments, elevating their relationship beyond physical affection into a divine union. Through imagery referencing Sangam Tamil literature and classical metaphors, the lyrics emphasize that while time may be fleeting, their love and spiritual connection remain eternal.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Pennukku sugamenbathum / Kannukku oli enbathum / Nenjukku ninaivenbathum”

The second consonant 'nn' matches across consecutive lines, creating harmony in sound.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Kovil maniyin osai thanthathu / Mannan kambeeram”

Compares the husband's majestic presence to the resonant sound of a temple bell, and the female's grace to Sangam Tamil poetry.

Anaphora / Repetition (Eyalbu / Sorkal)

“Pennukku sugamenbathum / Kannukku oli enbathum / Nenjukku ninaivenbathum”

Repetition of the suffix 'enbathum' at the end of poetic phrases reinforces rhythm and rhetorical structure.

Hyperbole & Imagery

“En ullam nadhiyaanathu / En ullam kadalaanathu”

Extravagant comparison of emotional transformation to natural bodies of water (river expanding into an ocean).

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Trivia

This romantic track from 'Veettukku Vandha Marumagal' (1973) features lyrics by the legendary poet Kannadasan and music composed by the composer duo Shankar-Ganesh. Kannadasan cleverly incorporates a direct reference to 'Sanga Tamizil' in the verse, paying homage to classical Tamil literature while describing the heroine's grace.

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