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Lyrics & meaning

Pom Pom Penne

From Biriyani · 2013

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Rahul Nambiar, Ramya NSK
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Movie name
Biriyani
Movie release year
2013
Lyrics added on
3 Jan 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Nenjai thaakidum
Isaiyae nilladi
Unakaai theetiya variyo naanadi
Kekaatha paadala
On kai korkava
Kasappai neekiyae
Kaatril thitthipom va
Pom pom pom pennae
Poi koba pennae
Nee ivanai thandithaal
Ivan uyirai eduppaanae
Pom pom pom pennae
Poi koba pennae
Nee ivanai mannithaal
Intha paatai mudipaanae
Enna vittu …vera onnaa
Thedi pona
Endhamoonji vechukittu
Kenji nikkara
Poova vittu
Chorus :Muthaaram vandu
Male :Vaasam pathi
Chorus :Aaraichi seiyum
Male :Thaen kudikka
Chorus :Unnai thaan thedum
Male :Yaara paathu neyum
Intha kelvi kekkura
Vekkam kettu ponai pola
Paalukkaaga vaalaattudhae
Male :Vekkapada solli thanthaal
Naanum vanthu kashta pattu kathuppen
Female :Kahtuthara vera ponna… paaar..
Pom pom pom pennae
Poi koba pennae
Nee ivanai thandithaal
Ivan uyirai eduppaanae
Pom pom pom pennae
Poi koba pennae
Nee ivanai mannithaal
Intha paatai mudipaanae
Antha kadavulai vida
Miga uyirnthaval eval
Seitha thavarinai unarnthidum
Kaathalan nilaiyinai
Purinthidum oruthi aval….
Naetrin vaasanai
Meendum kaatrilae
Naetrin paadaloo
Meendum kaathilae
Ponmalai ondru meendum
Undaanathae
Yethetho ennam ellaam
Meendum pookindrathae
Striking at my heart,
oh music, hold on a moment!
Aren't I the lyric written just for you?
Is this an unheard song?
Shall I hold your hand?
Clearing away all bitterness,
come, let us sweeten the breeze!
Pom pom pom girl,
girl with the fake anger,
if you punish him,
he will pester your life out!
Pom pom pom girl,
girl with the fake anger,
if you forgive him,
he will finally end this song!
Leaving me behind,
you went looking for someone else!
With what face
are you standing here and pleading?
Leaving the flower,
Chorus: the little beetle
Male: about the fragrance
Chorus: might inspect around,
Male: but to drink the nectar,
Chorus: it searches only for you!
Male: Looking at whom
are you asking this question?
You seem to have lost all shame,
wagging your tail just for milk!
Male: If you teach me how to feel ashamed,
I will work hard and learn it!
Female: Go find some other girl... to teach you!
Pom pom pom girl,
girl with the fake anger,
if you punish him,
he will pester your life out!
Pom pom pom girl,
girl with the fake anger,
if you forgive him,
he will finally end this song!
Who is far greater
than even God Himself?
The one who understands
the plight of a lover
who has realized his mistake!
The fragrance of yesterday
is in the breeze again.
The song of yesterday
is in my ears again.
A golden evening
has returned once more!
All kinds of sweet thoughts
are blooming again!
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Male
Chorus
Female
Male

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful and romantic song depicts a sweet argument and reconciliation between two lovers. The male protagonist attempts to soothe his girlfriend's fake anger after an implied misstep, playfully teasing her and pleading for her forgiveness while expressing how essential she is to him. The song combines lighthearted banter with tender affection, as the hero compares himself to a lyric written for her musical melody.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Unakaai theetiya variyo naanadi

The speaker compares himself to a written lyrical line ('vari') crafted specifically for the beloved who represents music ('isai').

Refrain

Pom pom pom pennae

The recurring rhythmic hook 'Pom pom pom pennae / Poi koba pennae' acts as a playful refrain throughout the song to coax the heroine out of her mock anger.

Sensory Imagery

Naetrin vaasanai meendum kaatrilae

The lyrics use sensory descriptions of fragrance, breeze, and blooming thoughts to convey renewed love and lingering nostalgic emotions.

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Trivia

This track is featured in the 2013 Tamil comedy-thriller film Biriyani, directed by Venkat Prabhu, which marked composer Yuvan Shankar Raja's 100th film album.

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