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Ponnenna Poovenna

From Alaigal · 1973

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Jayachandran
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Alaigal
Movie release year
1973
Lyrics added on
7 Apr 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ponnenna poovenna kannae
Un kannaadi ullaththin munnae
Oru kalyaana pennaaga unnai
Puvi kaanaamal pogaathu pennae
Ponnenna poovenna kannae
Un kannaadi ullaththin munnae
Oru kalyaana pennaaga unnai
Puvi kaanaamal pogaathu pennae
Maargazhiyil maalaiyilae
Malarnthathoru malligaippoo
Maargazhiyil maalaiyilae
Malarnthathoru malligaippoo
Yaar varuvaar yaar parippaar
Yaar arivaar ippothu
Ponnenna poovenna kannae
Un kannaadi ullaththin munnae
Oru kalyaana pennaaga unnai
Puvi kaanaamal pogaathu pennae
Oorkolam pogindra poonthedralum
Oliyodu nadai podum neerodaiyum
Oorkolam pogindra poonthedralum
Oliyodu nadai podum neerodaiyum
Sugamaanathu suvaiyaanathu
Un vaazhvum adhu pola uyarvaanathu
Ponnenna poovenna kannae
Un kannaadi ullaththin munnae
Oru kalyaana pennaaga unnai
Puvi kaanaamal pogaathu pennae
Sevvaana megangal kuzhalaagumaa
Senthooram vilaiyaadum mugamaagumaa
Sevvaana megangal kuzhalaagumaa
Senthooram vilaiyaadum mugamaagumaa
Nadai podumaa isai paadumaa
Nadanthaalum avai yaavum neeyaagumaa
Ponnenna poovenna kannae
Un kannaadi ullaththin munnae
Oru kalyaana pennaaga unnai
Puvi kaanaamal pogaathu pennae
Puvi kaanaamal pogaathu pennae
What is gold or what is a flower, my dear,
before your pure and crystal-clear heart?
As a bride dressed for her wedding,
the world will not fail to see you, my girl.
What is gold or what is a flower, my dear,
before your pure and crystal-clear heart?
As a bride dressed for her wedding,
the world will not fail to see you, my girl.
On a cool evening in Margazhi (winter month),
a jasmine blossom has opened.
On a cool evening in Margazhi (winter month),
a jasmine blossom has opened.
Who will come to gather it?
Who can tell right now?
What is gold or what is a flower, my dear,
before your pure and crystal-clear heart?
As a bride dressed for her wedding,
the world will not fail to see you, my girl.
The gentle breeze strolling through the town,
and the joyful stream flowing with music,
The gentle breeze strolling through the town,
and the joyful stream flowing with music,
are so pleasant and delightful,
and your life will be just as beautiful.
What is gold or what is a flower, my dear,
before your pure and crystal-clear heart?
As a bride dressed for her wedding,
the world will not fail to see you, my girl.
Can the crimson evening clouds ever equal your dark hair?
Can they match your face adorned with sindoor (red forehead mark)?
Can the crimson evening clouds ever equal your dark hair?
Can they match your face adorned with sindoor (red forehead mark)?
Can they walk with grace, or sing a song?
Even if they walked, could any of them ever be you?
What is gold or what is a flower, my dear,
before your pure and crystal-clear heart?
As a bride dressed for her wedding,
the world will not fail to see you, my girl.
The world will not fail to see you, my girl.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Ponnenna Poovenna is a comforting and celebratory song from the 1973 film Alaigal. The lyrics express deep affection and admiration for a young woman, praising her pure, mirror-like heart which outshines precious gold and delicate flowers. Kannadasan assures her that her pure inner goodness will be recognized by the world, and she will inevitably find her rightful joy as a bride.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor

“Un kannaadi ullaththin munnae”

Comparing a pure, transparent heart to a mirror (kannaadi ullam).

Moni / Alliteration

“Sugamaanathu suvaiyaanathu”

Repetition of the 'Su' sound at the beginning of adjacent words creates rhythmic melody.

Vinaa Aani / Rhetorical Questioning

“Nadanthaalum avai yaavum neeyaagumaa”

Using questions to highlight destiny and her unrivaled beauty that nature cannot match.

Did you know?

Trivia

Ponnenna Poovenna served as a major early Tamil hit for playback singer P. Jayachandran, highlighting M. S. Viswanathan's skill in blending tender melodies with Kannadasan's uplifting lyrics.

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