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Lyrics & meaning

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 serumGolden time when sacred things come together
Innaalil koodum idhayangal vaazhgaLong live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day
Endrendrum vaazhgaMay they live long forever
Male
Ponnaana neram punithangal serumGolden time when sacred things come together
Innaalil koodum idhayangal vaazhgaLong live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day
Endrendrum vaazhgaMay they live long forever
Female
Nee paartha paarvai neengaatha bothaiThe glance you gave is an everlasting intoxication
Ninaiththaalae nenjam inikkindra geedhamJust thinking of it makes the heart a sweet song
Nee paartha paarvai neengaatha bothaiThe glance you gave is an everlasting intoxication
Ninaiththaalae nenjam inikkindra geedhamJust thinking of it makes the heart a sweet song
Male
Kodi mullai unthan thalir maeniYour tender body is like a jasmine creeper
Enthan masi meedhu saainthaal sugam kodi thondrumIf it leans upon my chest, a crore of delights will blossom
Kodi mullai unthan thalir maeniYour tender body is like a jasmine creeper
Enthan masi meedhu saainthaal sugam kodi thondrumIf it leans upon my chest, a crore of delights will blossom
Female
Ponnaana neram punithangal serumGolden time when sacred things come together
Innaalil koodum idhayangal vaazhgaLong live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day
Endrendrum vaazhgaMay they live long forever
Male
Aanantha raagam naam paadumpothuWhen we sing this melody of joy
Yaenintha naanam idhilenna laabamWhy this shyness, what is the gain in it?
Aanantha raagam naam paadumpothuWhen we sing this melody of joy
Yaenintha naanam idhilenna laabamWhy this shyness, what is the gain in it?
Female
Alangaara dheepam asainthaadum kolamLike an ornamental lamp and a swaying decorative art
Anaikkindra pothu perinbamaagumWhen holding close, it becomes supreme bliss
Alangaara dheepam asainthaadum kolamLike an ornamental lamp and a swaying decorative art
Anaikkindra pothu perinbamaagumWhen holding close, it becomes supreme bliss
Male
Ponnaana neram punithangal serumGolden time when sacred things come together
Innaalil koodum idhayangal vaazhgaLong live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day
Endrendrum vaazhgaMay they live long forever
Female
Ponnaana neram punithangal serumGolden time when sacred things come together
Innaalil koodum idhayangal vaazhgaLong live the hearts that unite on this auspicious day
Endrendrum vaazhgaMay 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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