Pinju Pinju Mazhai
From Naane Varuvean · 2022
- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- Sid Sriram
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Details
- Naane Varuvean2022
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Pinju pinju mazhai pesuvadhenna | Why does this tender, tiny rain speak? |
| Pillai pirai sollum seidhiyum enna | What news does the crescent moon bring? |
| Annakodi aval aaduvadhennaa | Why does she sway like a delicate flag? |
| Andhi pagal urumaaruvadhennaa | Why do dusk and day transform into each other? |
| Male | |
| Muthumani sudar modhuvadhennaa | Why does the brilliance of pearl beads radiate and strike? |
| Munnam seidha thavamo ena enna | Wondering if this blessing is due to penance done in past lives? |
| Kannakkuzhi kadhai neeluvadhenna | Why does the story of her dimpled cheek keep extending? |
| Gangai nadhi nenjil oduvadhenna | Why does the sacred Ganges flow inside my heart? |
| Male | |
| Paal mugam | Her innocent, milky face, |
| Pagal iravaiyum mattruvadhenna | Why does it turn day into night and night into day? |
| Pasunthalirena aakkuvadhenna | Why does it make everything bloom like tender green shoots? |
| Kalangarai aval paarvaiyae | Her gaze itself is a guiding lighthouse, |
| Male | |
| Then mazhai dhinam dhinam | A shower of sweet honey every single day, |
| Ennai theenduvadhenna | Why does it touch me softly? |
| Dhisai marandhida thoonduvadhenna | Why does it urge me to forget all directions? |
| Kathir oli aval vaarthaiyae | Her words are like warm rays of sunlight, |
| Male | |
| Pennalae boomiyum thondriyadhendru | That the world itself originated from womanhood, |
| Munnorgal varthaiyai kettadhu undu | I have heard this wisdom spoken by ancestors, |
| En vaazhvil naan adhai | And in my own life, to truly see that truth, |
| Paarthida poothaval en magalae | The one who bloomed before me is my daughter. |
| Male | |
| Kannadi maaligai pol aval nindru | Standing tall like a grand palace of glass, |
| Kai neeti pesidum saayalai kandu | Seeing her posture as she reaches out her hand and speaks, |
| Odamalae uraivadhu enna kalangalae | Why do all my worries freeze in place without fleeing? |
| Male | |
| Magalae unnai paarkaiyil parappenae | Oh daughter, looking at you makes me soar high, |
| Nizhalaai un madiyinil kidappenae | I lie down on your lap like a gentle shadow. |
| Un kai viralae oru thoorigaiyai | Your tiny fingers act like an artist brush, |
| Theettidudhae ennai ooviyamaai | Painting me into a fine portrait. |
| Male | |
| Un idhazhgal pesidum pechchai | The sweet words spoken by your soft lips, |
| Imaikkul vaithu thaangiduven | I will treasure and protect them within my eyelids. |
| Idhu podhum idhu podhum en magalae | This is enough, this is more than enough, my daughter. |
| Male | |
| Pinju pinju mazhai pesuvadhenna | Why does this tender, tiny rain speak? |
| Pillai pirai sollum seidhiyum enna | What news does the crescent moon bring? |
| Annakodi aval aaduvadhenna | Why does she sway like a delicate flag? |
| Andhi pagal urumaaruvadhenna | Why do dusk and day transform into each other? |
| Male | |
| Muthumani sudar modhuvadhennaa | Why does the brilliance of pearl beads radiate and strike? |
| Munnam seidha thavamo ena enna | Wondering if this blessing is due to penance done in past lives? |
| Kannakkuzhi kadhai neeluvadhennaa | Why does the story of her dimpled cheek keep extending? |
| Gangai nadhi nenjil oduvadhennaa | Why does the sacred Ganges flow inside my heart? |
| Male | |
| Pennalae boomiyum thondriyadhendru | That the world itself originated from womanhood, |
| Munnorgal varthaiyai kettadhu undu | I have heard this wisdom spoken by ancestors, |
| En vaazhvil naan adhai | And in my own life, to truly see that truth, |
| Paarthida poothaval en magalae | The one who bloomed before me is my daughter. |
| Male | |
| Kannadi maaligai pol aval nindru | Standing tall like a grand palace of glass, |
| Kai neeti pesidum saayalai kandu | Seeing her posture as she reaches out her hand and speaks, |
| Odamalae uraivadhu enna kalangalae | Why do all my worries freeze in place without fleeing? |
பிஞ்சு பிஞ்சு மழை பேசுவதென்ன
பிள்ளை பிறை சொல்லும் சேதியும் என்ன
அன்னக்கொடி அவள் ஆடுவதென்ன
அந்தி பகல் உருமாறுவதென்ன
Why does this tender, tiny rain speak?
What news does the crescent moon bring?
Why does she sway like a delicate flag?
Why do dusk and day transform into each other?
முத்துமணி சுடர் மோதுவதென்ன
முன்னம் செய்த தவமோ என எண்ண
கன்னக்குழி கதை நீளுவதென்ன
கங்கை நதி நெஞ்சில் ஓடுவதென்ன
Why does the brilliance of pearl beads radiate and strike?
Wondering if this blessing is due to penance done in past lives?
Why does the story of her dimpled cheek keep extending?
Why does the sacred Ganges flow inside my heart?
பால் முகம்
பகல் இரவையும் மாற்றுவதென்ன
பசுந்தளிரென ஆக்குவதென்ன
கலங்கரை அவள் பார்வையே
Her innocent, milky face,
Why does it turn day into night and night into day?
Why does it make everything bloom like tender green shoots?
Her gaze itself is a guiding lighthouse,
தேன் மழை
தினம் தினம் எனை தீண்டுவதென்ன
திசை மறந்திட தூங்குவதென்ன
கதிர் ஒளி அவள் வார்த்தையே
A shower of sweet honey every single day,
Why does it touch me softly?
Why does it urge me to forget all directions?
Her words are like warm rays of sunlight,
பெண்ணாலே பூமியும் தோன்றியதென்று
முன்னோர்கள் வார்தையை கேட்டது உண்டு
என் வாழ்வில் நான் அதை
பார்த்திட பூத்தவள் என் மகளே
That the world itself originated from womanhood,
I have heard this wisdom spoken by ancestors,
And in my own life, to truly see that truth,
The one who bloomed before me is my daughter.
கண்ணாடி மாளிகை போல் அவள் நின்று
கை நீட்டி பேசிடும் சாயலை கண்டு
ஓடாமலே உறைவது என்ன காலங்களே
Standing tall like a grand palace of glass,
Seeing her posture as she reaches out her hand and speaks,
Why do all my worries freeze in place without fleeing?
மகளே உன்னைப் பார்க்கையில் பறப்பேனே
நிழலாய் உன் மடியினில் கிடப்பேனே
உன் கை விரலே ஒரு தூரிகையாய்
தீட்டிடுதே என்னை ஓவியமாய்
Oh daughter, looking at you makes me soar high,
I lie down on your lap like a gentle shadow.
Your tiny fingers act like an artist brush,
Painting me into a fine portrait.
உன் இதழ்கள் பேசும் பேச்சை
இமைக்குள் வைத்து தாங்கிடுவேன்
இது போதும் இது போதும் என் மகளே
The sweet words spoken by your soft lips,
I will treasure and protect them within my eyelids.
This is enough, this is more than enough, my daughter.
பிஞ்சு பிஞ்சு மழை பேசுவதென்ன
பிள்ளை பிறை சொல்லும் சேதியும் என்ன
அன்னக்கொடி அவள் ஆடுவதென்ன
அந்தி பகல் உருமாறுவதென்ன
Why does this tender, tiny rain speak?
What news does the crescent moon bring?
Why does she sway like a delicate flag?
Why do dusk and day transform into each other?
முத்துமணி சுடர் மோதுவதென்ன
முன்னம் செய்த தவமோ என எண்ண
கன்னக்குழி கதை நீளுவதென்ன
கங்கை நதி நெஞ்சில் ஓடுவதென்ன
Why does the brilliance of pearl beads radiate and strike?
Wondering if this blessing is due to penance done in past lives?
Why does the story of her dimpled cheek keep extending?
Why does the sacred Ganges flow inside my heart?
பெண்ணாலே பூமியும் தோன்றியதென்று
முன்னோர்கள் வார்தையை கேட்டது உண்டு
என் வாழ்வில் நான் அதை
பார்த்திட பூத்தவள் என் மகளே
That the world itself originated from womanhood,
I have heard this wisdom spoken by ancestors,
And in my own life, to truly see that truth,
The one who bloomed before me is my daughter.
கண்ணாடி மாளிகை போல் அவள் நின்று
கை நீட்டி பேசிடும் சாயலை கண்டு
ஓடாமலே உறைவது என்ன காலங்களே
Standing tall like a grand palace of glass,
Seeing her posture as she reaches out her hand and speaks,
Why do all my worries freeze in place without fleeing?
Pinju pinju mazhai pesuvadhenna
Why does this tender, tiny rain speak?
Pillai pirai sollum seidhiyum enna
What news does the crescent moon bring?
Annakodi aval aaduvadhennaa
Why does she sway like a delicate flag?
Andhi pagal urumaaruvadhennaa
Why do dusk and day transform into each other?
Muthumani sudar modhuvadhennaa
Why does the brilliance of pearl beads radiate and strike?
Munnam seidha thavamo ena enna
Wondering if this blessing is due to penance done in past lives?
Kannakkuzhi kadhai neeluvadhenna
Why does the story of her dimpled cheek keep extending?
Gangai nadhi nenjil oduvadhenna
Why does the sacred Ganges flow inside my heart?
Paal mugam
Her innocent, milky face,
Pagal iravaiyum mattruvadhenna
Why does it turn day into night and night into day?
Pasunthalirena aakkuvadhenna
Why does it make everything bloom like tender green shoots?
Kalangarai aval paarvaiyae
Her gaze itself is a guiding lighthouse,
Then mazhai dhinam dhinam
A shower of sweet honey every single day,
Ennai theenduvadhenna
Why does it touch me softly?
Dhisai marandhida thoonduvadhenna
Why does it urge me to forget all directions?
Kathir oli aval vaarthaiyae
Her words are like warm rays of sunlight,
Pennalae boomiyum thondriyadhendru
That the world itself originated from womanhood,
Munnorgal varthaiyai kettadhu undu
I have heard this wisdom spoken by ancestors,
En vaazhvil naan adhai
And in my own life, to truly see that truth,
Paarthida poothaval en magalae
The one who bloomed before me is my daughter.
Kannadi maaligai pol aval nindru
Standing tall like a grand palace of glass,
Kai neeti pesidum saayalai kandu
Seeing her posture as she reaches out her hand and speaks,
Odamalae uraivadhu enna kalangalae
Why do all my worries freeze in place without fleeing?
Magalae unnai paarkaiyil parappenae
Oh daughter, looking at you makes me soar high,
Nizhalaai un madiyinil kidappenae
I lie down on your lap like a gentle shadow.
Un kai viralae oru thoorigaiyai
Your tiny fingers act like an artist brush,
Theettidudhae ennai ooviyamaai
Painting me into a fine portrait.
Un idhazhgal pesidum pechchai
The sweet words spoken by your soft lips,
Imaikkul vaithu thaangiduven
I will treasure and protect them within my eyelids.
Idhu podhum idhu podhum en magalae
This is enough, this is more than enough, my daughter.
Pinju pinju mazhai pesuvadhenna
Why does this tender, tiny rain speak?
Pillai pirai sollum seidhiyum enna
What news does the crescent moon bring?
Annakodi aval aaduvadhenna
Why does she sway like a delicate flag?
Andhi pagal urumaaruvadhenna
Why do dusk and day transform into each other?
Muthumani sudar modhuvadhennaa
Why does the brilliance of pearl beads radiate and strike?
Munnam seidha thavamo ena enna
Wondering if this blessing is due to penance done in past lives?
Kannakkuzhi kadhai neeluvadhennaa
Why does the story of her dimpled cheek keep extending?
Gangai nadhi nenjil oduvadhennaa
Why does the sacred Ganges flow inside my heart?
Pennalae boomiyum thondriyadhendru
That the world itself originated from womanhood,
Munnorgal varthaiyai kettadhu undu
I have heard this wisdom spoken by ancestors,
En vaazhvil naan adhai
And in my own life, to truly see that truth,
Paarthida poothaval en magalae
The one who bloomed before me is my daughter.
Kannadi maaligai pol aval nindru
Standing tall like a grand palace of glass,
Kai neeti pesidum saayalai kandu
Seeing her posture as she reaches out her hand and speaks,
Odamalae uraivadhu enna kalangalae
Why do all my worries freeze in place without fleeing?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Pinju Pinju Mazhai from Naane Varuvean is a soulful tender ode celebrating the unconditional bond between a father and his young daughter. The lyrics express the father's overwhelming joy and wonder at his daughter's innocent gestures, comparing her presence to gentle rainfall, a rising crescent moon, and bright sunlight. Her tiny dimples, soft voice, and sweet touch wash away his life's stresses, filling his heart with overwhelming peace likened to the river Ganges. The song reflects on ancient wisdom that the universe owes its existence to womanhood, with the father seeing his daughter as living proof of that divine creation. He views her tiny fingers as a paintbrush giving new life and color to his existence, finding supreme fulfillment and emotional peace in merely being her father.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Un kai viralae oru thoorigaiyai / Theettidudhae ennai ooviyamaai”
The daughter's tiny fingers are directly compared to an artist's brush ('thoorigai') that paints the father into a artwork.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Pinju pinju mazhai pesuvadhenna / Pillai pirai sollum seidhiyum enna”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Pi' across consecutive lines creates rhythmic harmony.
Imagery / Hyperbole
“Gangai nadhi nenjil oduvadhenna”
The profound inner tranquility felt by the father is vividly visualized as the river Ganges flowing inside his chest.
Metaphor
“Kalangarai aval paarvaiyae”
The daughter's guiding, reassuring gaze is compared to a beacon lighthouse ('Kalangarai').
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Trivia
Pinju Pinju Mazhai features in the psychological thriller Naane Varuvean (2022), reuniting the hit combination of director Selvaraghavan, actor Dhanush, music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, and lyricist Yugabharathi. Sung with deep emotion by Sid Sriram, the track brings a tender, human warmth to the film's intense narrative, showcasing the compassionate side of Dhanush's character.
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