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Lyrics & meaning

Ponne Poongodi

From Ore Raththam · 1987

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
Devendran
Movie name
Ore Raththam
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
18 Feb 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
……………..
Ponnae poongudi
Manapennae neeyadi
Ponnae poongudi
Manapennae neeyadi
Kattazhagae katti karubae
Iru kannam sivantha mullai arumbae
Kattazhagae katti karubae
Iru kannam sivantha mullai arumbae
Kangalilae pudhiya kaalam malarum
Kangalilae pudhiya kaalam malarum
Maalai soodi vaazhi nee
Ponnae poongudi
Manapennae neeyadi….
Punnagai pookkal kodi kodi
Unnidam kaanugindren
Chorus :Punnagai pookkal kodi kodi
Unnidam kaanugindren
Kannae kannmaniyae…ae…
Ponnae ponmaniyae…
Maalai soodi pinnaalae maarum unathu kavalaiyae
Vanaththu vanna nilavae vaasdi en thanga mayilae
Ponnae poongudi
Manapennae neeyadi….
Maadhaangal moondru aagumpothu
Maangaai thinbaayae
Masakkai vanthaalae jolikkum un mugamae
Masakkai vanthaalae jolikkum un mugamae
Kattilil oosai piranthathum
Thottilil pillai sirikkumae
Sorkkaththil karuvaagiyae
Sonthangal uruvaagumae
Ponnae poongudi
Chorus :Manapennae neeyadi
Female :Kattazhagae katti karubae
Iru kannam sivantha mullai arumbae
Kangalilae pudhiya kaalam malarum
Kangalilae pudhiya kaalam malarum
Maalai soodi vaazhi nee
Ponnae poongudi
Manapennae neeyadi….
...
My golden blooming vine,
You are the bride!
My golden blooming vine,
You are the bride!
Gorgeous beauty, sweet as sugarcane,
Jasmine bud with rosy, blushing cheeks,
Gorgeous beauty, sweet as sugarcane,
Jasmine bud with rosy, blushing cheeks,
A new era will blossom in your eyes,
A new era will blossom in your eyes,
Wear the wedding garland and live happily!
My golden blooming vine,
You are the bride...
Millions of flower-like smiles,
I see in you.
Chorus: Millions of flower-like smiles,
I see in you.
Oh my darling, apple of my eye...
My pure gold, my precious gem...
Once you wear the wedding garland, all your worries will fade.
Come, lovely moon of the sky, my golden peacock!
My golden blooming vine,
You are the bride...
When three months pass by,
You will crave sour mangoes,
When pregnancy cravings arrive, your face will glow,
When pregnancy cravings arrive, your face will glow!
When sweet sounds stir from the bed,
A baby will smile in the cradle!
Conceived like a gift from heaven,
New bonds of family will be born.
My golden blooming vine,
Chorus: You are the bride!
Female: Gorgeous beauty, sweet as sugarcane,
Jasmine bud with rosy, blushing cheeks,
A new era will blossom in your eyes,
A new era will blossom in your eyes,
Wear the wedding garland and live happily!
My golden blooming vine,
You are the bride...
Chorus
Female
Female
Chorus
Female
Female
Chorus
Female
Female
Female
Chorus

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Ponnae Poongudi is a traditional wedding celebration song blessing a bride as she enters a new phase of life. The lyrics lovingly address her using nature-inspired metaphors such as golden creepers, sugarcane, jasmine buds, and peacocks, showering her with warmth and happiness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Ponnae poongudi / Kattazhagae katti karubae”

Comparing the bride to a golden flowering vine and sweet block of sugarcane to emphasize her sweetness and elegance.

Visual Imagery

“Iru kannam sivantha mullai arumbae”

Evokes vivid visuals of blushing cheeks likened to red-tinged jasmine buds.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Kattazhagae katti karubae”

Repetition of consonant sounds like 'k' in 'Kattazhagae katti karubae' creating a pleasing rhythmic sound.

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Trivia

The movie 'Ore Raththam' (1987) was written by M. Karunanidhi and is famous for marking the acting debut of his son, M. K. Stalin.

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