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Lyrics & meaning

Ponneduthu Varen

From Saami Potta Mudichu · 1991

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. S. Chithra, Mano
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Saami Potta Mudichu
Movie release year
1991
Lyrics added on
10 Feb 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ponneduthu vaaraen vaaraen
Un kazhuthil pootta poren
Ennai alli thaaren thaaren
Unnai thottu naanum vaaren
Sondham irukku
Aa…
Sorgam irukku
Aa…
Inbam namakku
Ponneduthu vaaraen vaaraen
Un kazhuthil pootta poren
Ennai alli thaaren thaaren
Unnai thottu naanum vaaren
Sonnaal oru aanandham
Unnaal varum paerinbam
Solli solli theeraadhu
Sokka vaikkum maaman sondham
Thottu varum poongaatru
Solli tharum thaen paattu
Nitham nitham naan kettu
Kitta vandhen aasa pattu
Sindhaamani sela moodi
Sindhum pudhu paattu thaan
Sendhaamara poova pola
Chinna ponnu thaan
Kannaadi pol maeni meedhu
Ennai dhinam paarkkavaa
Unnaal sugam koodum podhu
Sorgam allavaa
Podhum pen maeni punnaagi pogum
Mhum mhum
Ponneduthu vaaraen vaaraen
Un kazhuthil pootta poren
Ennai alli thaaren thaaren
Unnai thottu naanum vaaren
Ethanaiyo naalaaga
En udambu noolaaga
Metthaiyilae melaaga
Thathalichaen maeni noga
Kottum mazhai ootraaga
Kodai kulir kaatraaga
Putham pudhu paattaaga
Pongudhadi poga poga
Uchi mudhal paadham thorum
Ushnam vandhu yerudhu
Unga mugam paatha podhu vekkam varudhu
Sengarumbu chaaru pola
Ullukkulla oorudhu
Gangai nadhi vaigaiyodu katti kolludhu
Podhum pen maeni punnaagip pogum
Mhum mhum
Ponneduthu vaaraen vaaraen
Un kazhuthil pootta poren
Ennai alli thaaren thaaren
Unnai thottu naanum vaaren
Sondham irukku
Aa… sorgam irukku
O… inbam namakku
Ponneduthu vaaraen vaaraen
Un kazhuthil pootta poren
I am bringing the gold and coming to you
I will tie it around your neck
I offer myself completely to you
Touching your hand, I will walk with you
We have a bond of love
Ah...
Heaven is waiting for us
Ah...
Joy is ours to share
I am bringing the gold and coming to you
I will tie it around your neck
I offer myself completely to you
Touching your hand, I will walk with you
Just speaking of it brings such joy
You bring the greatest happiness to me
Words can never fully describe
This enchanting bond with my beloved
The gentle breeze that brushes past
Teaches a sweet song of love
Listening to it day after day
I drew near you with longing
Draped in a fine Chinthamani sari
She hums a brand new song
Just like a red lotus blossom
She is such a tender young girl
Upon your mirror-smooth skin
Shall I gaze at my reflection every day?
When bliss deepens with you
Isn't it truly heaven?
Enough now, my tender body will get bruised!
Mm-hmm, mm-hmm
I am bringing the gold and coming to you
I will tie it around your neck
I offer myself completely to you
Touching your hand, I will walk with you
For so many endless days
My body grew as thin as a thread
Restless upon my bed
I tossed and turned until my body ached
Like a downpour of rushing rain
Like a cool breeze in the summer heat
Like a brand new song
Passion overflows more and more
From my head down to my toes
A warmth rises within me
When I look at your face, shyness sweeps over me
Like the juice of sweet sugarcane
Delight wells up deep inside
River Ganga embraces river Vaigai
Enough now, my tender body will get bruised!
Mm-hmm, mm-hmm
I am bringing the gold and coming to you
I will tie it around your neck
I offer myself completely to you
Touching your hand, I will walk with you
We have a bond of love
Ah... heaven is waiting for us
Oh... joy is ours to share
I am bringing the gold and coming to you
I will tie it around your neck
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic duet expresses the passionate love, longing, and intimacy between a newly wedded or prospective couple. The male protagonist promises to adorn his beloved with gold and bestow his entire affection upon her, celebrating their destined bond. In return, the female protagonist shares her deep desire, describing how she pined for him until his presence brought cool relief like summer rain.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Sendhaamara poova pola

Compares the young girl's delicacy and beauty to a blooming red lotus flower ('Sendhaamara poova pola').

Upamai (Simile)

Kannaadi pol maeni meedhu

Compares her smooth skin to a polished mirror ('Kannaadi pol maeni meedhu').

Metaphor & Imagery

Gangai nadhi vaigaiyodu katti kolludhu

Metaphorically describes the romantic union of two lovers as the sacred confluence of the Ganges and Vaigai rivers.

Etukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Thottu varum poongaatru

Rhyming of the second consonant ('tt') between 'Thottu' and 'Nitham/Kitta' across adjacent lines.

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Trivia

'Saami Potta Mudichu' (1991) is a Tamil romantic drama film starring Murali and Sindhu. The soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics crafted by veteran poet Vaali.

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