Ponnapol Manasirukku Vayasirukku
From Neram Nalla Irukku · 1987
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Neram Nalla Irukku1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ………………………….. | |
| Male | |
| Ponna pol manasirukku vayasirukku | There is a heart like gold, and youthfulness |
| Pudupudhu vidhathilae yedhoyedho aasai irukku | There are various new desires rising in novel ways |
| Oo oo oo inimae thaan poojai irukku | Oo oo oo, the worship starts now |
| Male | |
| Ponna pol manasirukku vayasirukku | There is a heart like gold, and youthfulness |
| Pudupudhu vidhathilae yedhoyedho aasai irukku | There are various new desires rising in novel ways |
| Oo oo oo inimae thaan poojai irukku | Oo oo oo, the worship starts now |
| Male | |
| Athamaga neeyum illa | You are not my cousin by blood |
| Machaan mora naanum illa | Nor am I your custom-bound suitor |
| Sondham vandhu sernthiruchu | Yet a deep relationship has blossomed between us |
| Female :Hoo ooo | Female: Hoo ooo |
| Male :Athamaga neeyum illa | Male: You are not my cousin by blood |
| Machaan mora naanum illa | Nor am I your custom-bound suitor |
| Sondham vandhu sernthiruchu | Yet a deep relationship has blossomed between us |
| Female | |
| Hoo ponna pol manasirukku vayasirukku | Hoo, there is a heart like gold, and youthfulness |
| Pudupudhu vidhathilae yedhoyedho aasai irukku | There are various new desires rising in novel ways |
| Oo oo oo inimae thaan poojai irukku | Oo oo oo, the worship starts now |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………. | |
| Male | |
| Manjal thaan poosi poosi | Applying turmeric over and over |
| Mandhirama pesi pesi | Speaking like chanting a spell |
| Mayanga vachaa enna kannalae | She made me swoon with her eyes |
| Female :Vetkathula nikka vecha | Female: You made me stand in shyness |
| Vaarthaigala sikka vecha | You made my words get entangled |
| Thookamaedhum illa unnala | I have no sleep at all because of you |
| Male | |
| Idhu thaena paala | Is this honey or is this milk? |
| Thegattavilla eppodhum | It never feels cloying at any time |
| Female :Idhu raava pagalaa | Female: Is this night or is it day? |
| Nerukkamellam muppogam | All this closeness yields a triple harvest of joy |
| Chorus | |
| Kaadhal mandhiram kaattril olikkudhu | The spell of love echoes in the wind |
| Kaiyum kaiyum onnachu | Hand and hand have become one |
| Kaadhal sangamum kuda irukkudhu | The grand assembly of love is right here |
| Kaala neram paarthachu | An auspicious time has been chosen |
| Male | |
| Ponna pol manasirukku vayasirukku | There is a heart like gold, and youthfulness |
| Pudupudhu vidhathilae yedhoyedho aasai irukku | There are various new desires rising in novel ways |
| Oo oo oo inimae thaan poojai irukku | Oo oo oo, the worship starts now |
| Chorus | |
| ………………………. | |
| Female | |
| Konjum kili patta pola | Like a sweet chirping parrot |
| Koda mazha kaatha pola | Like the cool breeze of a summer rain |
| Kuliril ninnen dhenam unnalae | I stood in the chill every day because of you |
| Male | |
| Chinna idai thulla thulla | As the slender waist bounces softly |
| Ennai adhu killa killa | Teasing and pinching me gently |
| Sikki thavichen kanni ponnaalae | I struggled, caught by this young maiden |
| Female | |
| Vizhi oram eeram | Moisture at the corner of the eyes |
| Vizhunthathaiyaa muthaaram | A string of pearls has dropped |
| Male :Un baaram theerum | Male: Your burden will be relieved |
| Adhukku thaanae achaaram | This is the promise for that relief |
| Yelolangadi yetham iraikkudhu | The water-lever sings as it draws water from the well |
| Poovum poovum kaathaada | As flowers sway gently together in the wind |
| Chorus :Yelapoonguzhal mogam sindhudhu | Chorus: Desire overflows from the fragrant hair |
| Engum ullam koothaada | Making hearts everywhere dance in ecstasy |
| Female | |
| Ponna pol manasirukku vayasirukku | There is a heart like gold, and youthfulness |
| Pudupudhu vidhathilae yedhoyedho aasai irukku | There are various new desires rising in novel ways |
| Oo oo oo inimae thaan poojai irukku | Oo oo oo, the worship starts now |
..........................
பொன்னப்போல் மனசிருக்கு வயசிருக்கு
புதுப்புது விதத்திலே ஏதேதோ ஆசை இருக்கு
ஓஓஒ..இனிமேத்தான் பூஜை இருக்கு
There is a heart like gold, and youthfulness
There are various new desires rising in novel ways
Oo oo oo, the worship starts now
ஆண்
: பொன்னப்போல் மனசிருக்கு வயசிருக்கு
புதுப்புது விதத்திலே ஏதேதோ ஆசை இருக்கு
ஓஓஒ..இனிமேத்தான் பூஜை இருக்கு
There is a heart like gold, and youthfulness
There are various new desires rising in novel ways
Oo oo oo, the worship starts now
ஆண்
: அத்தமக நீயுமில்ல மச்சான் மொற நானுமில்ல
சொந்தம் வந்து சேர்ந்திருச்சு..
You are not my cousin by blood
Nor am I your custom-bound suitor
Yet a deep relationship has blossomed between us
Female: Hoo ooo
Male: You are not my cousin by blood
Nor am I your custom-bound suitor
Yet a deep relationship has blossomed between us
பெண்
: ஓஒ...
Hoo, there is a heart like gold, and youthfulness
There are various new desires rising in novel ways
Oo oo oo, the worship starts now
ஆண்
: அத்தமக நீயுமில்ல மச்சான் மொற நானுமில்ல
சொந்தம் வந்து சேர்ந்திருச்சு..ஓஓ...
பெண்
: ஹோ பொன்னப்போல் மனசிருக்கு வயசிருக்கு
புதுப்புது விதத்திலே ஏதேதோ ஆசை இருக்கு
ஓஓஒ..இனிமேத்தான் பூஜை இருக்கு
Applying turmeric over and over
Speaking like chanting a spell
She made me swoon with her eyes
Female: You made me stand in shyness
You made my words get entangled
I have no sleep at all because of you
..........................
Is this honey or is this milk?
It never feels cloying at any time
Female: Is this night or is it day?
All this closeness yields a triple harvest of joy
ஆண்
: மஞ்சளத்தான் பூசிப் பூசி
மந்திரமா பேசி பேசி
மயங்க வச்சா என்ன கண்ணாலே
பெண்
: வெக்கத்துல நிக்க வச்சே
வார்த்தகள சிக்க வச்சே
தூக்கமேதும் இல்ல உன்னால
The spell of love echoes in the wind
Hand and hand have become one
The grand assembly of love is right here
An auspicious time has been chosen
ஆண்
: இது தேனா பாலா
தெகட்டவில்ல எப்போதும்
பெண்
: இது ராவா பகலா
நெருக்கமெல்லாம் முப்போகம்
There is a heart like gold, and youthfulness
There are various new desires rising in novel ways
Oo oo oo, the worship starts now
குழு
: காதல் மந்திரம் காற்றில் ஒலிக்குது
கையும் கையும் ஒண்ணாச்சு
காதல் சங்கமம் கூட இருக்குது
காலம் நேரம் பாத்தாச்சு
பொன்னப்போல் மனசிருக்கு வயசிருக்கு
புதுப்புது விதத்திலே ஏதேதோ ஆசை இருக்கு
ஓஓஒ..இனிமேத்தான் பூஜை இருக்கு
Like a sweet chirping parrot
Like the cool breeze of a summer rain
I stood in the chill every day because of you
..........................
As the slender waist bounces softly
Teasing and pinching me gently
I struggled, caught by this young maiden
பெண்
: கொஞ்சும் கிளி பாட்டப் போல
கோட மழக் காத்தப் போல
குளிரில் நின்னேன் தெனம் உன்னாலே
ஆண்
: சின்ன இடை துள்ள துள்ள
என்னை அது கிள்ள கிள்ள
சிக்கி தவிச்சேன் கன்னிப் பொண்ணாலே
Moisture at the corner of the eyes
A string of pearls has dropped
Male: Your burden will be relieved
This is the promise for that relief
The water-lever sings as it draws water from the well
As flowers sway gently together in the wind
Chorus: Desire overflows from the fragrant hair
Making hearts everywhere dance in ecstasy
பெண்
: விழியோரம் ஈரம் விழுந்ததய்யா முத்தாரம்
ஆண்
: உன் பாரம் தீரும் அதுக்குத்தானே அச்சாரம்
ஏலோலங்கடி ஏத்தம் இறைக்குது பூவும் பூவும் காத்தாட
குழு
: ஏலப்பூங்குழல் மோகம் சிந்துது ஏங்கும் உள்ளம் கூத்தாட
There is a heart like gold, and youthfulness
There are various new desires rising in novel ways
Oo oo oo, the worship starts now
பெண்
: பொன்னப்போல் மனசிருக்கு வயசிருக்கு
புதுப்புது விதத்திலே ஏதேதோ ஆசை இருக்கு
ஓஓஒ..இனிமேத்தான் பூஜை இருக்கு......
…………………………..
Ponna pol manasirukku vayasirukku
There is a heart like gold, and youthfulness
Pudupudhu vidhathilae yedhoyedho aasai irukku
There are various new desires rising in novel ways
Oo oo oo inimae thaan poojai irukku
Oo oo oo, the worship starts now
Ponna pol manasirukku vayasirukku
There is a heart like gold, and youthfulness
Pudupudhu vidhathilae yedhoyedho aasai irukku
There are various new desires rising in novel ways
Oo oo oo inimae thaan poojai irukku
Oo oo oo, the worship starts now
Athamaga neeyum illa
You are not my cousin by blood
Machaan mora naanum illa
Nor am I your custom-bound suitor
Sondham vandhu sernthiruchu
Yet a deep relationship has blossomed between us
Female :Hoo ooo
Female: Hoo ooo
Male :Athamaga neeyum illa
Male: You are not my cousin by blood
Machaan mora naanum illa
Nor am I your custom-bound suitor
Sondham vandhu sernthiruchu
Yet a deep relationship has blossomed between us
Hoo ponna pol manasirukku vayasirukku
Hoo, there is a heart like gold, and youthfulness
Pudupudhu vidhathilae yedhoyedho aasai irukku
There are various new desires rising in novel ways
Oo oo oo inimae thaan poojai irukku
Oo oo oo, the worship starts now
………………………….
Manjal thaan poosi poosi
Applying turmeric over and over
Mandhirama pesi pesi
Speaking like chanting a spell
Mayanga vachaa enna kannalae
She made me swoon with her eyes
Female :Vetkathula nikka vecha
Female: You made me stand in shyness
Vaarthaigala sikka vecha
You made my words get entangled
Thookamaedhum illa unnala
I have no sleep at all because of you
Idhu thaena paala
Is this honey or is this milk?
Thegattavilla eppodhum
It never feels cloying at any time
Female :Idhu raava pagalaa
Female: Is this night or is it day?
Nerukkamellam muppogam
All this closeness yields a triple harvest of joy
Kaadhal mandhiram kaattril olikkudhu
The spell of love echoes in the wind
Kaiyum kaiyum onnachu
Hand and hand have become one
Kaadhal sangamum kuda irukkudhu
The grand assembly of love is right here
Kaala neram paarthachu
An auspicious time has been chosen
Ponna pol manasirukku vayasirukku
There is a heart like gold, and youthfulness
Pudupudhu vidhathilae yedhoyedho aasai irukku
There are various new desires rising in novel ways
Oo oo oo inimae thaan poojai irukku
Oo oo oo, the worship starts now
……………………….
Konjum kili patta pola
Like a sweet chirping parrot
Koda mazha kaatha pola
Like the cool breeze of a summer rain
Kuliril ninnen dhenam unnalae
I stood in the chill every day because of you
Chinna idai thulla thulla
As the slender waist bounces softly
Ennai adhu killa killa
Teasing and pinching me gently
Sikki thavichen kanni ponnaalae
I struggled, caught by this young maiden
Vizhi oram eeram
Moisture at the corner of the eyes
Vizhunthathaiyaa muthaaram
A string of pearls has dropped
Male :Un baaram theerum
Male: Your burden will be relieved
Adhukku thaanae achaaram
This is the promise for that relief
Yelolangadi yetham iraikkudhu
The water-lever sings as it draws water from the well
Poovum poovum kaathaada
As flowers sway gently together in the wind
Chorus :Yelapoonguzhal mogam sindhudhu
Chorus: Desire overflows from the fragrant hair
Engum ullam koothaada
Making hearts everywhere dance in ecstasy
Ponna pol manasirukku vayasirukku
There is a heart like gold, and youthfulness
Pudupudhu vidhathilae yedhoyedho aasai irukku
There are various new desires rising in novel ways
Oo oo oo inimae thaan poojai irukku
Oo oo oo, the worship starts now
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Ponna Pol Manasirukku from Neram Nalla Irukku (1987) is a joyful romantic duet featuring compositions by M. S. Vishwanathan and lyrics by Gangai Amaran. The song conveys the blossoming affection between two lovers who acknowledge that despite not having traditional familial ties or arranged kinship (Athamaga / Machaan mora), an irresistible bond of love has naturally brought them together. Through evocative imagery of nature, turmeric rituals, and summer showers, the lead couple expresses the sweet intoxication of intimacy and the eager anticipation of their auspicious union.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upama / Uwamai)
“Ponna pol manasirukku vayasirukku”
Compares a pure heart to gold ('Ponna pol manasirukku') and a lover's voice to a chirping parrot ('Konjum kili patta pola').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nerukkamellam muppogam”
Compares romantic closeness to 'Muppogam' (a triple agricultural harvest), symbolizing abundance of joy.
Repetition (Adukkuthodar / Sol Porul Pinvarunilayani)
“Pudupudhu vidhathilae yedhoyedho aasai irukku”
Words like 'Pudupudhu', 'poosi poosi', 'pesi pesi', and 'thulla thulla' are repeated for rhythmic momentum and poetic emphasis.
Rhyme & Alliteration (Monai / Ethukai)
“Manjal thaan poosi poosi / Mandhirama pesi pesi”
Initial sound matching ('P' in Ponna/Pudupudhu and 'M' in Manjal/Mandhirama/Mayanga) enhances the musicality of Tamil lyricism.
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Trivia
Neram Nalla Irukku (1987) was directed by Manoj Kumar. The soundtrack was composed by legendary maestro M. S. Vishwanathan, featuring energetic vocal performances by Malaysian Vasudevan and K. S. Chithra with lyrics written by Gangai Amaran.
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