- Lyricist
- Aalangudi Somu
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- B. K. Jawahar
- Movie name
- Kasappum Inippum
- Movie release year
- 1983
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Mar 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Ponnaana Neram is a soulful romantic duet that celebrates the divine union of two lovers. The song portrays their union as a golden, sacred moment that deserves everlasting happiness and blessings. Through vivid poetic descriptions of love, gentle affection, and the thrill of togetherness, both lovers express their deep emotional connection and longing for one another.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Ponnaana neram punithangal serum”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'p' in 'Ponnaana' and 'punithangal' creates a pleasing rhythm.
Uvamai (Metaphor/Simile)
“Kodi mullai unthan thalir maeni”
Comparing the beloved's delicate body to a jasmine creeper ('kodi mullai').
Siledai / Polysemy (Wordplay)
“Kodi mullai unthan thalir maeni / Enthan masi meedhu saainthaal sugam kodi thondrum”
The word 'Kodi' is used in two different meanings: 'creeper' in line 11 and 'ten million/crore' in line 12.
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Trivia
The song features music composed by B. K. Jawahar for the 1983 movie Kasappum Inippum, sung by the veteran duo T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, with lyrics penned by Aalangudi Somu.
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