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Ponnoviyam Ondru Rathiyin

From Kumaripennin Ullathile · 1980

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Kumaripennin Ullathile
Movie release year
1980
Lyrics added on
27 Dec 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ponnoviyam ondru radhiyin vadivilae
Boomiyil vandhadhu ezhil kondu
Ponnoviyam ondru radhiyin vadivilae
Boomiyil vandhadhu ezhil kondu
Kannil aadidum kaaviya paavai nee
Kannil aadidum kaaviya paavai nee
Kaiyil mayangum malligai chendu
Kaiyil mayangum malligai chendu
Ponnoviyam ondru radhiyin vadivilae
Boomiyil vandhadhu ezhil kondu
{Anaikkaiyil manakkindra
Amudhenum un maeni
Azhaginai kangalaal alandhidavaa} (2)
Idhazhgalil idhazh kondu iniya kadhai ondru
Idhazhgalil idhazh kondu iniya kadhai ondru
Ezhudhida sammadham tharuvaayaa… tharuvaayaa
Ponnoviyam ondru radhiyin vadivilae
Boomiyil vandhadhu ezhil kondu
{Manavarai maalaigal
Soodiya pinnaalae
Malar magal ennai nee thoda varalaam} (2)
Unakkendru sivandhulla pazhutha palaa ennai
Unakkendru sivandhulla pazhutha palaa ennai
Parikkira vaegamaa avasaramaa …avasaramaa
Ponnoviyam ondru radhiyin vadivilae
Boomiyil vandhadhu ezhil kondu
{Thanimaiyil irukkayil
Thaamadham seiyaadhae
Ennidam vetkam yaen ilam kuyilae} (2)
Sirikkindra malar kodi
Pengal ellorukkum
Sirikkindra malark kodi pengal ellorukkum
Seedhanam vetkam thaan theriyaadhaa.. theriyaadhaa
Ponnoviyam ondru radhiyin vadivilae
Boomiyil vandhadhu ezhil kondu
Kannil aadidum kaaviya paavai naan
Kaiyil mayangum malligai chendu
Un kaiyil mayangum malligai chendu
A golden painting in the form of Rathi (goddess of beauty)
has come to earth full of grace.
A golden painting in the form of Rathi (goddess of beauty)
has come to earth full of grace.
You are a living poem dancing before my eyes,
You are a living poem dancing before my eyes,
a bunch of jasmines softening in my hands.
A bunch of jasmines softening in my hands.
A golden painting in the form of Rathi (goddess of beauty)
has come to earth full of grace.
Fragrant whenever I embrace you,
your sweet, nectar-like body—
may I measure its beauty with my eyes?
Bringing lips to lips to write a sweet story,
bringing lips to lips to write a sweet story,
will you give your consent... will you agree?
A golden painting in the form of Rathi (goddess of beauty)
has come to earth full of grace.
Only after we wear our garlands
at the wedding altar,
can you come to touch me, this flower-like girl.
I am a ripe, sweet jackfruit meant just for you,
I am a ripe, sweet jackfruit meant just for you,
why this rush, this hurry to pluck me... why the hurry?
A golden painting in the form of Rathi (goddess of beauty)
has come to earth full of grace.
When we are alone together,
do not delay anymore;
why feel shy with me, my sweet young cuckoo?
Like smiling flowering vines,
for all women alike,
for all women who are like smiling flowering vines,
modesty is their true dowry, don't you know... don't you know?
A golden painting in the form of Rathi (goddess of beauty)
has come to earth full of grace.
I am the living poem dancing before your eyes,
a bunch of jasmines softening in your hands,
a bunch of jasmines softening in your hands.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic duet portrays a playful and tender exchange between two lovers. The hero idealizes his beloved as a celestial golden painting and the goddess Rathi, praising her grace and yearning to embrace her. The heroine gently teases him, asking for patience until their marriage while subtly expressing her mutual devotion. Through rich metaphors comparing love to nectar, ripe fruits, and blooming flowers, the song captures the warmth and poetic elegance of traditional Tamil film courtships.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Roobakam)

“Ponnoviyam ondru radhiyin vadivilae”

'Ponnoviyam ondru radhiyin vadivilae' compares the maiden directly to a golden masterpiece and the goddess of love, Rathi.

Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)

“Kannil aadidum kaaviya paavai nee”

Rhyming of the second letter 'n' across lines: 'Kannil' and 'Ennidam'.

Anaphora (Repetition for emphasis)

“Idhazhgalil idhazh kondu iniya kadhai ondru”

Repetition of lines such as 'Ponnoviyam ondru...' and 'Idhazhgalil idhazh kondu...' to build rhythmic cadence and reinforce romantic longing.

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Trivia

Written by acclaimed lyricist Muthulingam, known for his classical Tamil lyricism and rich imagery. The song showcases traditional romantic tropes where the heroine poetically urges the hero to respect marital traditions before intimacy.

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