Ponnana Neram Punithangal
From Kasappum Inippum · 1983
- Lyricist
- Aalangudi Somu
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- B. K. Jawahar
- Details
- Kasappum Inippum1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Ponnaana neram punithangal serum | Golden time when sacred things come together |
| Innaalil koodum idhayangal vaazhga | Long live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day |
| Endrendrum vaazhga | May they live long forever |
| Male | |
| Ponnaana neram punithangal serum | Golden time when sacred things come together |
| Innaalil koodum idhayangal vaazhga | Long live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day |
| Endrendrum vaazhga | May they live long forever |
| Female | |
| Nee paartha paarvai neengaatha bothai | The glance you gave is an everlasting intoxication |
| Ninaiththaalae nenjam inikkindra geedham | Just thinking of it makes the heart a sweet song |
| Nee paartha paarvai neengaatha bothai | The glance you gave is an everlasting intoxication |
| Ninaiththaalae nenjam inikkindra geedham | Just thinking of it makes the heart a sweet song |
| Male | |
| Kodi mullai unthan thalir maeni | Your tender body is like a jasmine creeper |
| Enthan masi meedhu saainthaal sugam kodi thondrum | If it leans upon my chest, a crore of delights will blossom |
| Kodi mullai unthan thalir maeni | Your tender body is like a jasmine creeper |
| Enthan masi meedhu saainthaal sugam kodi thondrum | If it leans upon my chest, a crore of delights will blossom |
| Female | |
| Ponnaana neram punithangal serum | Golden time when sacred things come together |
| Innaalil koodum idhayangal vaazhga | Long live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day |
| Endrendrum vaazhga | May they live long forever |
| Male | |
| Aanantha raagam naam paadumpothu | When we sing this melody of joy |
| Yaenintha naanam idhilenna laabam | Why this shyness, what is the gain in it? |
| Aanantha raagam naam paadumpothu | When we sing this melody of joy |
| Yaenintha naanam idhilenna laabam | Why this shyness, what is the gain in it? |
| Female | |
| Alangaara dheepam asainthaadum kolam | Like an ornamental lamp and a swaying decorative art |
| Anaikkindra pothu perinbamaagum | When holding close, it becomes supreme bliss |
| Alangaara dheepam asainthaadum kolam | Like an ornamental lamp and a swaying decorative art |
| Anaikkindra pothu perinbamaagum | When holding close, it becomes supreme bliss |
| Male | |
| Ponnaana neram punithangal serum | Golden time when sacred things come together |
| Innaalil koodum idhayangal vaazhga | Long live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day |
| Endrendrum vaazhga | May they live long forever |
| Female | |
| Ponnaana neram punithangal serum | Golden time when sacred things come together |
| Innaalil koodum idhayangal vaazhga | Long live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day |
| Endrendrum vaazhga | May they live long forever |
பொன்னான நேரம் புனிதங்கள் சேரும்
இந்நாளில் கூடும் இதயங்கள் வாழ்க
என்றென்றும் வாழ்க
Golden time when sacred things come together
Long live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day
May they live long forever
பொன்னான நேரம் புனிதங்கள் சேரும்...
இந்நாளில் கூடும் இதயங்கள் வாழ்க
என்றென்றும் வாழ்க
Golden time when sacred things come together
Long live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day
May they live long forever
நீ பார்த்த பார்வை நீங்காத போதை
நினைத்தாலே நெஞ்சம் இனிக்கின்ற கீதம்
நீ பார்த்த பார்வை நீங்காத போதை
நினைத்தாலே நெஞ்சம் இனிக்கின்ற கீதம்
The glance you gave is an everlasting intoxication
Just thinking of it makes the heart a sweet song
The glance you gave is an everlasting intoxication
Just thinking of it makes the heart a sweet song
கொடி முல்லை உந்தன் தளிர்மேனி
எந்தன் மடி மீது சாய்ந்தால் சுகம் கோடி தோன்றும்
கொடி முல்லை உந்தன் தளிர்மேனி
எந்தன் மடி மீது சாய்ந்தால் சுகம் கோடி தோன்றும்
Your tender body is like a jasmine creeper
If it leans upon my chest, a crore of delights will blossom
Your tender body is like a jasmine creeper
If it leans upon my chest, a crore of delights will blossom
பொன்னான நேரம் புனிதங்கள் சேரும்
இந்நாளில் கூடும் இதயங்கள் வாழ்க
என்றென்றும் வாழ்க
Golden time when sacred things come together
Long live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day
May they live long forever
ஆனந்த ராகம் நாம் பாடும்போது
ஏனிந்த நாணம் இதிலென்ன லாபம்
ஆனந்த ராகம் நாம் பாடும்போது
ஏனிந்த நாணம் இதிலென்ன லாபம்
When we sing this melody of joy
Why this shyness, what is the gain in it?
When we sing this melody of joy
Why this shyness, what is the gain in it?
அலங்கார தீபம் அசைந்தாடும் கோலம்
அணைக்கின்ற போது பேரின்பமாகும்
அலங்கார தீபம் அசைந்தாடும் கோலம்
அணைக்கின்ற போது பேரின்பமாகும்
Like an ornamental lamp and a swaying decorative art
When holding close, it becomes supreme bliss
Like an ornamental lamp and a swaying decorative art
When holding close, it becomes supreme bliss
பொன்னான நேரம் புனிதங்கள் சேரும்...
இந்நாளில் கூடும் இதயங்கள் வாழ்க
என்றென்றும் வாழ்க
Golden time when sacred things come together
Long live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day
May they live long forever
பொன்னான நேரம் புனிதங்கள் சேரும்
இந்நாளில் கூடும் இதயங்கள் வாழ்க
என்றென்றும் வாழ்க
Golden time when sacred things come together
Long live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day
May they live long forever
Ponnaana neram punithangal serum
Golden time when sacred things come together
Innaalil koodum idhayangal vaazhga
Long live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day
Endrendrum vaazhga
May they live long forever
Ponnaana neram punithangal serum
Golden time when sacred things come together
Innaalil koodum idhayangal vaazhga
Long live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day
Endrendrum vaazhga
May they live long forever
Nee paartha paarvai neengaatha bothai
The glance you gave is an everlasting intoxication
Ninaiththaalae nenjam inikkindra geedham
Just thinking of it makes the heart a sweet song
Nee paartha paarvai neengaatha bothai
The glance you gave is an everlasting intoxication
Ninaiththaalae nenjam inikkindra geedham
Just thinking of it makes the heart a sweet song
Kodi mullai unthan thalir maeni
Your tender body is like a jasmine creeper
Enthan masi meedhu saainthaal sugam kodi thondrum
If it leans upon my chest, a crore of delights will blossom
Kodi mullai unthan thalir maeni
Your tender body is like a jasmine creeper
Enthan masi meedhu saainthaal sugam kodi thondrum
If it leans upon my chest, a crore of delights will blossom
Ponnaana neram punithangal serum
Golden time when sacred things come together
Innaalil koodum idhayangal vaazhga
Long live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day
Endrendrum vaazhga
May they live long forever
Aanantha raagam naam paadumpothu
When we sing this melody of joy
Yaenintha naanam idhilenna laabam
Why this shyness, what is the gain in it?
Aanantha raagam naam paadumpothu
When we sing this melody of joy
Yaenintha naanam idhilenna laabam
Why this shyness, what is the gain in it?
Alangaara dheepam asainthaadum kolam
Like an ornamental lamp and a swaying decorative art
Anaikkindra pothu perinbamaagum
When holding close, it becomes supreme bliss
Alangaara dheepam asainthaadum kolam
Like an ornamental lamp and a swaying decorative art
Anaikkindra pothu perinbamaagum
When holding close, it becomes supreme bliss
Ponnaana neram punithangal serum
Golden time when sacred things come together
Innaalil koodum idhayangal vaazhga
Long live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day
Endrendrum vaazhga
May they live long forever
Ponnaana neram punithangal serum
Golden time when sacred things come together
Innaalil koodum idhayangal vaazhga
Long live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day
Endrendrum vaazhga
May they live long forever
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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